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You can fly directly to Kathmandu
from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam,
Doha, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi, Munich, Abu Dhabi,
Bahrain, Paro, Lhasa, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore,
New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi.
Charter flights can also be arranged for large movements.
All flights feature business class and amenities
of international standards. Many a time, the Captain
offers a guided sightseeing of the Himalaya for
no extra charge!
Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Indian
Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Biman
Bangladesh, Gulf Air, Indian Airlines, Air Sahara
, Jet Airways, Austrian Air, Martinair, Air China,
Druk Air fly to Nepal regularly.
Airfares fluctuate with the changes in exchange
rates and are to be paid in foreign currency by
foreign nationals. Only Nepalese and Indian nationals
are permitted to pay in rupees for air passage between
Nepal and India. Departure flight tickets should
be reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid inconveniences
by possible flight cancellation or changes in the
flight schedule. Overweight luggage charges are
levied in foreign exchange.
Customs:
All baggage must be declared and cleared through
the customs on arrival at the port of entry. Passengers
arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)
without any dutiable goods can proceed through the
Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage
check. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you
have to pass through the Red Channel for detailed
customs clearance.
Import:
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors are
allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty cigarette
(200) or cigars (50), distilled liquor (one 1.15
liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also
bring in the following articles free of duty on
condition that you take them out with you when you
leave: binoculars, movie or video camera, still
camera, laptop computer, and portable music system.
Export:
It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old
(sacred images, paintings, manuscripts) that are
valued for culture and religious reasons. Visitors
are advised not to purchase such items as they are
Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here. The Department
of Archaeology (tel: 4213701, 4213702) at Ramshah
Path near Singha Durbar has to certify all metal
statues, sacred paintings and similar objects before
they are allowed to be sent or carried out of the
country. Handicraft dealers and travel agents are
able to assist you in this process. For more information
on customs matters, contact the Chief Customs Administrator,
TIA Customs Office; tel: 4470110, 4472266.
Airport Tax:
Effective form January 14,2005 ,the tourists
would be levied NRS. 565(including VAT) at the
departure terminal along with the Passenger Service
Charge (airport tax)
Note:The
new Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalese
as well as non-Nepalese citizens flying from Nepal.
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