FAQ’S (Frequentrly Asked Questions)

Mountain People

1.What kind of weather can I expect in Nepal?

The weather is varies throughout the year.December to February seems quite cold
but no rain and June to August seems little hot with some rain,however,March,April and October,November are the best time to visit the country.The temperature and rainfall can be highlighted from the following table:

Temperature chart (in Celsius)

Month Kathmandu Pokhara Biratnagar Chitwan
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
January 1 19 8 23 8 23 7 24
February 4 20 8 21 8 22 8 26
March 8 25 11 27 11 31 12 33
April 11 30 16 30 16 33 18 35
May 16 30 19 30 19 33 20 35
June 20 30 20 30 20 32 20 35
July 21 30 21 30 21 32 24 33
August 20 29 21 30 21 31 24 33
September 19 27 20 29 20 31 22 32
October 15 23 18 27 18 31 18 31
November 4 23 11 23 11 30 12 29
December 2 20 8 20 8 27 8 24

 

Rainfall chart

Month Kathmandu Pokhara Biratnagar Chitwan
January 25 15 15 10
February 25 15 10 10
March 75 30 15 10
April 50 50 50 15
May 100 300 125 200
June 225 575 475 300
July 375 800 500 500
August 360 700 350 350
September 175 575 275 400
October 50 220 100 100
November 10 20 10 5
December 10 5 6 5

 

  1. How do I make the payment?
    Payment either can be made by credit card or by cash or by bank transfer.Master and Visa cards are accepted,if you prefer to pay through credit card then download our credit card form,fill up & forward to us.
  1. Are there any ATMS in Kathmandu?
    Yes, there are several ATM machines from where you can draw out the local currency as you required.Sometime there is limitations,which you cannot cross unless otherwise any clause with your own bank.
  1. Are people in Kathmandu speak English?
    Usually,people use to learn English from school.It is compulsory subject in school & intermediate level hence,each & every one can speak,understand & communicate in English to each & other easily.
  1. Is there Malaria in Chitwan?
    Malaria has been already overed from Nepal.So that no need to worry from these disease.
  1. Do I need immunization before I reach in Nepal?
    Yes,we advise you to get immunized in your country before leave.Prevention is better than cure.For more information,you can visit – lonely planet/health
  1. Is there any tax applicable at airport in Nepal?
    USD 22 (NPR 1335) per person for departure to South Asian countries : Bhutan,Bangladesh,India,Maldives,Pakistan & Sri Lanka and USD 26(NPR 1665) per person for departure to other international destinations.For domestic flights NPR 170/- per person is required.
  1. Is it safe to travel by road in Nepal?
    Yes,but we advise you to buy insurance from your home country before to leave.Insurance should cover helicopter evacuation in Nepal.
  1. Can I hire mountain equipment in Nepal?
    While organizing the trip,trekking company can manage the necessay equipment however,one can have a several trekking gear shop from where easily hiring facility is available.
  1. Do I need to reconfirm my flight ticket? And is it possible to do with you?
    Yes,it is compulsory in every airlines except Thai Air before 72 hours.It is necessary to travel on the required date.And we do have such kind of services so that we can reconfirm & update the ticket.