For Fully vaccinated travelers:

Before travelling in Nepal:
1. Travelers are required to carry a PCR negative report taken 72 hours before boarding from origin country. A printed PCR negative report should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu
2. Hotel booking confirmation – We shall email it to you. A printed copy should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu.
3. Travelers are required to fill up the International Online Arrival Form available at CCMC website. https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php
The submitted/printed copy of this form should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu.
4. On arrival tourist visa facilities have resumed for fully vaccinated travelers. The visitor will have to provide proof of 2nd vaccination dose done prior to 14 days of arrival in Nepal. A printed vaccination certificate should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu. (We still recommend to get the tourist visa in your own country, prior to travelling to Nepal)
5. Travelers are required to have proof of Travel Insurance which covers emergency search, rescue and treatment, among others, for the duration of their travel.

After arriving in Nepal:
6. Guests are required to take a mandatory Covid-19 test at the airport or hotel(Own expenses). If the test results are negative, travelers are allowed to continue with their program without quarantine. If the test results are positive, travelers will have to self-isolate at the hotel or undergo medical treatment.

For Partially or unvaccinated travelers:

Before travelling in Nepal:
1. Travelers are required to carry a PCR negative report taken 72 hours before boarding from origin country. A printed PCR negative report should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu
2. Hotel booking confirmation – We shall email it to you. A printed copy should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu.
3. Travelers are required to fill up the International Online Arrival Form available at CCMC website. https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php
The submitted & printed copy of this form should be shown to the immigration officer in Kathmandu.
4. Guests are required to obtain their Nepal Tourist visa in their origin country.
5. Travelers are required to have proof of Travel Insurance which covers emergency search, rescue and treatment, among others, for the duration of their travel.

After arriving in Nepal:
6. Guests are required to take a mandatory 10 days quarantine at the Govt. designated hotel in Kathmandu. On the 10th day, the guest will have to undergo a Covid-19 test(Own expenses). If the test results are negative, travelers are allowed to continue with their program. If the test results are positive, travelers will have to self-isolate or undergo medical treatment.

We hope the details mentioned are clear. Have a wonderful autumn!

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Step 1: (To be done in Country of Origin, prior to travel)
a. Obtain the Nepal Tourist Visa in your country.
b. Obtain & print a complete Covid-19 vaccination report OR a PCR negative report taken within 72 hours of departure flight
c. Print a copy of your travel insurance that covers health, immediate crisis & rescue during the duration of your travel
d. Print the booking confirmation of your hotel.
e. Print the barcode generated from the Covid-19 management website of Nepal. You will be required to fill up a form. Link: ARMS-DIMS (ccmc.gov.np)
(These printed documents / information will be checked by the immigration department & your international airline)

Step 2: (After arriving in Nepal)
a. All visitors are required to do a mandatory Covid-19 PCR test (guest expenses). If the result is negative, guests are allowed to continue with their travel Itinerary.
If the result is positive, the tourists will have to stay in hotel quarantine until the result is negative.

Cheers.

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Namaste from Nepal. We hope this message finds you well all over the world.

As the big festival of Dashain is upon us in Nepal, it is starting to reflect a change in the air. The monsoon green foliage are changing to the autumn red & orange. The morning air is crisp, the skies are deep blue & the mountains are clearly visible – everyone is in the mood to celebrate the biggest festival of the year. On a normal year, this would be the start of the trekking season. But, this is anything but a normal year & as the impact of Covid-19 has been felt worldwide. Thankfully, all of us at Hiuchuli Treks are well & in good spirits. As we celebrate the autumn Dashain festival this year, we shall keep in our mind & hearts the millions of people affected in Nepal & throughout the world.

There will be a time to travel again & meet all our friends & guests, from all over the world. Till then, we wish you safe health & Happy Dashain.

Nepal Travel Update: The Nepalese government has decided to reopen nepal for foreign travelers starting 17th of October 2020. Trekking & mountaineering activities will start from this day. This is in part with its policy for phase-wise reopening of Nepal. Here are the conditions for travelers to visit Nepal.
a. All travelers must obtain their visa overseas, prior to their arrival in Nepal.
b. A minimum of USD 5000 travel insurance related to Covid-19.
c. A negative PCR report done overseas (within 72hours of arrival date in Nepal)
d. Upon arrival, travelers are required to stay in hotel quarantine for a minimum of 7 days. A test will be done during their stay. If the result is negative, travelers can visit within Nepal.

Namaste & best wishes,
Tenzing, Jigmee & the team at Hiuchuli Treks

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Namaste,

Kindly find below the updated travel news for visitors to Nepal, as of today, 17 Sept 2020.

Lifting of International Flight Suspension: Commercial flights began operating once again from Wednesday, September 2. The schedule for the month of September contains 60 international flights to be operated by eight foreign air carriers and two domestic carriers.

Treks & Tours: All tours & adventure activities will restart from 17 October 2020.

Domestic Flights: All domestic airlines will restart flights from 17 Sep 2020.

Hotel & Restaurants: All Hotels and Restaurants are allowed to operate following safety protocols from 17 Sep 2020.

PCR Tests: For travelers allowed to visit Nepal, negative results from a PCR test obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival in Kathmandu are required for entry.

We trust this will provide you with clarity regarding travel to Nepal with the prevailing conditions. We shall update your further in the coming weeks as we expect more positive news for travelers visiting Nepal.

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Namaste,

During these trying times, we trust this update finds you & your family in good health. Kindly find below the latest updates for Covid-19 in nepal.

Infected Cases………. 75
Recovered Cases…… 16
Deaths …………………  0

As a precautionary measure, the Nepalese Government has announced the following:

a. Flight Suspension: The Nepal government has suspended all regular international and domestic flights until 15 May 2020.
b. Lockdown: The Nepal government has announced a lockdown until 7 May 2020. Per the lockdown order all residents and visitors throughout Nepal are required to remain in their place of residence. All movement on the roads, by vehicle and on foot, is currently prohibited with very limited life safety exceptions.

Thankfully, all our staffs are well & are currently in Kathmandu or their villages. We have been coordinating with them over the last months & they remain in good spirits. We have been providing them with assistance over the months as these are trying times for all the team members.
We shall further update you in the coming weeks as more information is forthcoming with the prevailing conditions.

Stay Safe & Namaste,

Tenzing, Jigmee & the team at Hiuchuli Treks

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In Nepal there are 6 persons that have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.
One person has recovered, while five persons are undergoing treatment.
There has not been any deaths related to the Covid-19 virus.

As a precautionary measure, the Nepalese Government has announced the following measures mentioned below:
• Visa: The government of Nepal has suspended visa upon arrival for nationals from any country until April 30, 2020. Those travelers already possessing a prior valid Nepali visa will be required to submit a swab test PCR health certificate issued a maximum of seven (7) days before arrival to Nepal to the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport. Further details can be found at : www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
• Flight Suspension: The Nepal government has suspended all regular international and domestic flights until April 15, 2020.
As the situation develops in the coming weeks, we expect more information to come our way & shall update you accordingly.

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Kindly be informed that we have received an update from Air China, Kathmandu office.

During the slow season for Tibet: 01 Nov 2019 – 31 Mar 2020: Air China will stop their flights on the Kathmandu to Lhasa route. They will restart their flight again during the tourist season, starting 01 April 2020.

Should you have any queries, do contact us at the email address: info@hiuchuli.com

Yours Sincerely,
The team at Hiuchuli Treks

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Kindly be informed that the Government of Nepal has revised the tourist visa, for visitors to Nepal.
Here is the revised fee as of July 2019.

• 15  Days Visa … US$  30 pp
• 30 Days Visa … US$  50 pp
• 90 Days Visa … US$ 125 pp

These visas can be obtained in Nepali embassies worldwide or upon your arrival at Kathmandu (Tribhuwan international airport).
To obtain a visa upon arrival by air in Nepal you must fill in an application form at one of the automatic registration machines, which will also take your digital photo. You can save some time by filling in the form beforehand online at www.online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa and uploading a digital photo, but you must do this less than 15 days before your arrival date.

Notes:

• Children aged under 10 require a visa but are not charged a visa fee.
• The Visa fees are best paid in Cash US$.
• It is recommended to keep extra passport photos with you, so they are immediately handy for trekking permits, visa applications.
• All nationalities can obtain their visa on arrival except Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Swaziland, Syria, and Zimbabwe nationals.

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