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A team of 30 experienced Indian, Sri-Lankan and Nepalese professionals at your service to assist you in planning the holiday of your dream. |
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Plus de 25 années d’expériences conjuguées dans les domaines du tourisme et de l’incentive. |
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More than 25 years of combined experience in leisure, business and incentive travel. |
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Notre propre flotte de voitures particulières et d’autocars pour vous accompagner dans votre découverte de l’Asie du sud. |
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To share with you our passion for the Indian sub-continent destinations. |
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To prioritise tailor-made tours rather than ready-made itineraries. |
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Satisfaire votre soif d’horizons nouveaux, répondre à vos centres d’intérêts, vos goûts, vos exigences. |
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Our mantra is to always abide by our commitments. |
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Location: Between India and Tibet
Area: 140,800 sq km
Population: 26 million
Capital city: Kathmandu (2 million)
People: Brahmins, Chhetris, Newars, Tibetans, Gurungs, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas etc
Language: Nepali
Religion: 80% Hindu, 15% Buddhist, rest others
Government: Parliamentary democracy
Time: GMT +5.45 hrs
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz
Climate: Summer in Nepal (June-August) can get very hot, with temperatures in the lower-lying areas reaching 40C. Winter temperatures drop to 0-10C, and below that in the mountains. Trekking season is from September to May and the rainy season is from June to September.
Food: Owing to the influx of tourists, lots of “traveller-style” restaurants have sprung up in towns, offering staples such as taco, pizza and chocolate cake. Nepalese food is, sadly, uninspired by comparison with its neighbouring countries' cuisines and consists of lots of lentils, rice and a few vegetables thrown in. The meat on offer is goat, chicken, pork and buffalo. The most popular drink is chiya, or tea brewed with sugar, milk and spices; also much drunk is chang, a beer made with barley and rye. Other local spirits are strong and of varying quality.
Money: Nepalese Rupee. Hard currency (including the Indian rupee) is an acceptable means of payment and the only possible one in some establishments. Flights, hotels and trekking passes should be paid for in US$. US Dollars, UK Pounds and Euros can easily be converted in banks and cashier desk of hotels. ATMs are available in major cities and credit card accepted in major shops and hotels. Visitors may not bring in or take out any Nepalese currency, except in the form of travelers cheques. Do not use unauthoriszed moneychangers for exchanging foreign currency. You run the risk of receiving forged rupees or being cheated.
Health: Depending on length of stay and itinerary, immunization against hepatitis A and B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and typhoid may be necessary. Malaria and dengue fever exist around the country; take precautions against mosquito bites and consider taking anti-malarial medicine. Tuberculosis is still present in India. Tap water is not safe to drink; always buy bottled water and check the seal is intact. Also, care should be taken when eating as few western travelers escape without a bout of diarrhea. Sunscreen and a hat should be worn in hot weather.
For detailed health information please visit the following website:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/nepal.htm
Major Events:
January: Maghe Sankranti - Hindu Nepalese have a mass bathing session to welcome in the month of Magh.
February: Tibetan New Year – celebrated at Bodnath Stupa and other Buddhist sites.
March: Holi festival - hashish is legally sold and people throw paint over each other. The festival is low key in comparison to the way North Indians celebrate it.
April: Nepalese New Year, accompanied by Hindu festivities.
May full moon: Buddha's birthday, on which his statue is carried through the streets by monks.
September-October: Bada Dasain - major Nepalese festival lasting 10 days, with activities as diverse as throwing garlands, gambling and animal sacrifices.
October/November Diwali - Hindu Festival of Light lasting five days, when the country is lit by thousands of candles, while crows, dogs and cows are appeased in turn.
Embassies and visas:
UK Citizens
UK: Nepal Embassy - 12A Kensington Palace Gardens
London W8 4QU Tel:+44 (0)207 229 1594
Nepal: British Embassy - P O Box 106 Lainchaur – Tel.: (977) (1) 4410583
US Citizens
US: Embassy of Nepal - 2131 Leroy Place, NW Washington, DC 20008 - Tel: 202 667 4550
Nepal: US Embassy - Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal - Tel.: 977-1-400-7200
Canadian Citizens
Canada: The Canadian Cooperation Office - G.P.O. Box 4574, Lazimpat, Kathmandu – Tel: Tel: 977-1-4415193
Nepal: Nepal Embassy - 408 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Post Code: K1R 5A7 Phone No: 613 680 5623
Visa requirements: All foreign nationals, except Indians, need a visa to enter Nepal. They can be bought on arrival for around $30, But purchasing one in advance saves time at the airport. Visas last for 30 to 60 days and can be extended to 90 days; for longer stays, contact the local consulate. Passports should be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival.
Travel advice to be consulted before your departure:
UK citizens when travelling to these destinations can contact:
Website: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/
Canadian citizens when travelling to these destinations can contact:
Website : http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp
American citizens when travelling to these destinations can contact:
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html
Australian citizens when travelling to these destinations can contact:
Website: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
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