Information on Nepal's tourism, book, network wide range, very rich, I am of Nepal trip also reference a number of pioneer, just to thank those who provided their travel experience.
I am here only for your trip to explain some of the consumer, are purely personal experiences and feelings, but also want to travel to Nepal you will begin to provide some reference.I. General situation: Nepal
Country: Nepal Kingdom (The Kingdom of Nepal)
Geography: 14.72 million square kilometers of land area, mainly in the mountains and hills, with a population of 2240 million
National flower: Azalea
Country animals: cattle
National day: 12/28 (former King Birendra birthday)
Languages: English, General English Nepal
Religion: Hindu people 86.5% profess belief in Buddhism, 7.8%, 3.5% Muslim, is the world's only Hindu as State religion of the country.
Capital: Kathmandu (Kathmandu)
Second, the travel season:
Nepal is a country of mountains, 15 seats 8000 meters of snowy mountains in the 8-seat in the territory of Nepal and the border line (Mount Everest, dry City chapter Kingsford, Lodz peak, horse, deer peak, singular European rain peak, road ragley peak, horse, deer peak, that Anakin PMG peak), no doubt, autumn and winter season (October-March) is able to clearly see the snow of the season, a clear vision of the season, whatever way you can see the beautiful snow-capped mountain feast for the eyes, followed by the spring (March-May), in the period spring fog, snow hazy mist strong lead, generally not clear is in the morning you can enjoy the most beautiful snow, but the spring mountains full of Red azalea, a tree, a tree is also restricted to the rare beauty.
3 month in mountain hiking weather appropriate, noon and evening, cool, hot, short, long-sleeved shirts and jackets, high altitude (2800 meters above the sea level), to prepare for the night cold zhuarong or down. Enter 4 months later, it began to rain in the afternoon every day, almost every day. Nepal's rainy season (June-September) of torrential rainstorm, inevitably let travelers distasteful, avoid this period to travel.3. visa and border card:
I was in Lhasa Nepal consulate for a visa, address: Lhasa forest card North Road (Norbu lingka opposite), the procedures are simple, with a photo, you can fill in the application form, free of charge, usually the next day, if you talk to officials say can also take on the same day at 5 p.m., may stay in the territory of Nepal 60 days.
In Shanghai, Beijing also has Office can visa cost is unknown.Tibet in the frequent checkpoints check documents, Passport you do not need to go through border card if border card best written specific areas (such as camphor), border card in account the local public Security Bureau, 2 element, if handled more trouble in Lhasa, may delegate travel agency or private driver agent, shall prepare the photos, at a cost of around $ 50.
4. health and quarantine:
In addition to Chinese customs need to fill out a health form, Nepal customs without health and quarantine requirements, but in Nepal have pop a enteritis and malaria and yellow Nepal's tap water is not clean, so in Nepal try not to drink unboiled water, mosquito control in the forest zone of the note.
V. slack:
Nepal is faster than Greenwich time 5 hours 45 minutes slower than the Beijing time 2 hours 15 minutes
6. monetary and exchange rate:
Nepal currency rupiah (Rupee), exchange rate changes, often in the wood of the highest rates of Exchange, 1 RMB exchange 8.9 rupees, to the city in only 1: 8.2, $ probably around 1: 8.6, try early in the wood for good rupees, are illegal Exchange, good exchange rate should not miss, or 10 am after money people hard or Rupee amount is not enough, we just missed 8.95 exchange rate, do not expect that the wood of the Hill of the Bank to Exchange, there is no such operations, and the Bank are not Office over the weekend.
Plus all and boccara, Wo have currency changers, 3 1 end dollars: 70.6 also charge a handling fee of 1%, 10 days after becoming 1: 69.5, go lower, it is recommended that you can add all of the great wall hotel, with RMB exchange rupees 4 month we swap is 1: 8.6, near may also drop to 1: 8.5.VII. transport:
Aviation:
From Shanghai, Hong Kong flight to Kathmandu, back and forth from Shanghai, about 4200 Yuan about back and forth from Hong Kong, Hong Kong dollars from 3850 is a one-way ticket back to Shanghai 350 dollars or so, to Hong Kong for about us $ 245 (to turn), 300 dollars you do not turn, all these are 3, 4-month prices, prices of different seasons are different, international flights, airport taxes 1100 rupees.
Land:
Lhasa-Lhasa Zhangmu: from the wood of the two days, in the consulate gate Nepal can or the Jokhang Temple Square car, Toyota "desert Prince" asking price of $ 2000 (500 yuan/person), if space is not large, you can play the sheep along the Lake, gyangze white home monastery, Tashilhunpo, attractions, or you can rent Everest and then to camphor, just go to Everest season in March is not suitable, I did not consult the price of the trip.
On a bus, to Lhasa, golden road bus station take a bus to Lhasa, Shigatse, different models and different cost, CMB 50 Yuan/person, Iveco 80 yuan/person, the desert Prince 100 yuan/person, Beijing East Road on to the wood of the car but time is not determined. 3 month to Shigatse highway has already started renovation, approximately 2 years to repair, the way some of the traffic jam, 8 hours to Shigatse, drivers are around the yangbajing going back and forth in Lhasa, Tibet line across the river where the road has been repaired bridge (my first time back to Lhasa or ferry, the second is the new bridge), the road you can see the poor mother Kong xuefeng. There is a bus to bus station xigaze nyalam and the wood, the wood of the 150 yuan/person, we then go to late to not buy the wood of the ticket, buy nyalam, then 10 yuan/person drivers can continue to send to the wood, is converted by the bus, jinbeiche as possible early to buy a ticket to sit in front of, or jolted very uncomfortable. Xigaze to 480 km, around Zhangmu to ten hours, lazi, thorason 's, nyalam checkpoints along the way you want to check the documents to the Greek summer bang Ma peak (unique all in China 8000 meters above the snow peak), camphor nyalam to 30 km altitude sharp decline more than 1000 meters, the road is narrow bending, the terrain along the Canyon impregnability, waterfall flow springs.In the wood of the private return to Lhasa was basically is 400-500 yuan/person, it is difficult to bargain on a bus to the bus station (in fact, is a small hotel) to see the boss prior booking (forgot the name of the hotel, ask people you know), 150 yuan/person jinbeiche to Lhasa, Shigatse and Shigatse back are hard to find the car.
Camphor-Kathmandu: friendship bridge from Zhangmu to 8 km/h, sat buggy about 10 yuan/person, over the friendship bridge is Nepal border town Kodari to private 1800 rupees (take 4 people) to add all Thamel district, 3 hours by car.
Return from Canada are in the wood of the Thamel district of the great wall Hotel door looking for car, every morning a buggy in soliciting, 500 rupees/person, or in advance please Hotel help car rental and four private about 1500-2000 rupees.
VIII. domestic traffic:
You can travel in the Thamel, set ticket, every morning at KANTIPATH Street has to bokhara or Chitwan car to Chitwan car less ordinary TATA buses, 180 rupees/person, 6, 7 hours, the l train 250 rupees/person, luxurious Green Line Bus station at the entrance to the Thamel, l $ 12.
From the Chitwan to bokhara takes about 5 hours, approximately 180 rupees/people.9. communications
In the Thamel, Internet is 20-40 rupees/hour, pay attention to could have Chinese input, IP phone 15 rupees per minute, the poor, is cheap; the Lake District, l online is much more expensive, 120 rupees/hour, long distance 70 rupees per minute, the town on the Internet you need only 30 rupees/hour.
10. accommodation:
Plus are:
Always think everyone on accommodation have different standards, and are in the Thamel district, fully able to meet your needs, just go to see many more.
We have just arrived in the "world peace" hotel, because you can speak Chinese, twin room 350 rupees, the second day of the change in two blocks of Star junction, Rest House 4 rooms 375 rupees, my personal favorite room and large Windows, you can also compare the penetrating light, ventilation and comfortable is next to the bar in the evening to noisy to 11 point. Thamel hotel in double room prices are around 200 rupees, with independent bathroom and 24-hour hot water, clean cheap most suitable for backpackers and, of course, there are a few to a dozen u.s. dollars a night in deluxe room, in accordance with the selection of individuals like you.Chitwan:
Live on the River Side Hotel, hotel by the River, environment simple, you can leisurely enjoy a sunset or watch elephants bathe, staff are friendly and hospitable and we package tour, 3 days 2 nights package to eat live Pack to play and to bokhara ticket $ 3500 rupees or 51, if single live 4 room 600 rupees.
Also I liked the Royal Park Hotel, hidden gardens as noble Manor, room is big and comfortable, with the most suitable for lovers of romantic, twin room 1050 rupees, three days and two nights package price of $ 60.L:
Chitwan boss explains we live in the House, in Iceland Gouest Lake District of the alley, quiet and a small garden, facilities, just too lazy to move, it is not recommended.
Bard posts:
Accommodation, season often recommend Sunny residence, Café & Sunny Guest House, next to the square, but we went to live with, and later lived in Guest House Himalaya, twin room 350 rupees.
11. diet:
Plus are:
Plus all the water is not clean, drank bottled water, about 15 rupees, 12, 13, RS, glass bottle packed Coca-Cola 13-25 rupees/branch, freshly squeezed fruit juice 55 rupee has two big Cup, good drink but not too soft for health; Street 6 rupees/bottle, also a little powder material? taste once is enough; the entrance to a House Thamel Robbin ' s best selling ice cream, single-ball 65 rupees, it's delicious, came back from the country on a feeling is to eat in town; Thamel styling are places to eat, Helena ' s famous breakfast Restanrent (packages) 65 rupees, rooftop location high can look a view from the view of all of Canada, or a very comfortable place.
Everest Steak House steak is very famous, weight is great but it is not good, four maturity fixed almost bites; Thamel Nepal House with antique old building, you can eat authentic cuisine, price your Nepal; Tibet ' s Canterna RestanRent of dinner with the accompaniment of a small band of Nepal and dance; Khana Ghar Bagicha Restanrent have small garden; The Thamel Brasserie Restaurant of Dal Bhat, taste good, but some strange guest uncomfortable; dahua restaurant lunch eating knew was not perfect, the most delicious Chinese food or in the great wall hotel, chilies; great wall hotel next to a small lane home Star, MoMo MoMo taste great, but do not pursue eat a big meal, we always go to the food, cheap. Basically we are watching environment can go and try to eat a fresh, eat a big meal everyone always takes about 200 rupees, eat a little less 100 rupees.Chitwan:
River Side Hotel package, press room, points, taste good, like salad, weight is large enough.
Do not package when KC ' s Restanrant & German Bakery to eat fresh fish, grilled some more lemon juice, 225 rupees, later know Nepal along the way, never tasted so delicious fish, the restaurant of the Dal Bhat taste or price is not cheap, drink local beer, taste and Tobury.L:
The Lake there are several restaurants, eat fish, not fresh, the chicken is pretty good; The Hungry Eye Restanrant steak better, have a look at the song and dance performances; Orchid Hotel's Chinese food I think it is very general, fish are not fresh, but you can comfort foot down on Chinese food thirst mood; Holy Momo Café, shop, a street side, there is taste of fried; the Lake District has specialized shop selling sandwiches is a good place for breakfast, milkshake-good to drink; the town of a shop ate we believe the most delicious of Nepal line Dal Bhat, aftertaste unfortunately didn't see shop name.
Bard posts:
We are recommended by MoMo Max, small lane Dim family shop, cheap, taste good.
12. attractions
Plus are:
Du bus Plaza (Durbar Square), 200 rupees, tickets from Thamel walking past about 15 minutes, bring photos can go through the Site, any of the office.
Female temple day 4: 00 pm onwards you can see the living Goddess, this year's seven-year-old, is not permitted to take photographs, the Palace Museum tickets 250 rupees. Biswa Yang Debnath stupa (Swayambhunath Stupa) in the West of the monkey House, hereinafter referred to as the monkey Temple, tickets 50 rupees (after 5: 00 pm there is no need to buy tickets), Buddha eyes of tower overlooking the city, the wind blows and are feeling fresh. Bagmati (Bagmati) River Passo tirumalai Debnath Temple (Pashupatinath Temple), the Hindu temple, every man of cremation ceremony of Nepal, but also some wedding ticket 250 rupees, Thamel taxi over 90 rupees, sat 14 local Local bus as long as, and then go around Rs. Bo Daha (Boudha Stupa) 50 rupees, tickets, in fact, located in the living area stupa is easily mixed in.Pago Tan (Patan):
Plus all the Valley's second largest city, has a name known as Lalitpur, which means "city of art", the ancient city of du bus Plaza (Durbar Square), 200 rupees, tickets are beautiful museums in the city, tickets, there are 250 rupees a architectural characteristics of the temple, the black God (Krishna) Temple shape especially memorable.
Bard posts (Bhakeapur):
The city of "faith" in all 14 km to the East, is 14-16 centuries are in Samara dynasty and the capital of the Valley.
From Thamel fight over 200 rupees, Local bus as long as 10 rupees, 45 minutes, tickets 750 rupees, Chinese passport discount to 50 rupees, can apply for an extension at the box office, in fact, the ancient city is also a living area, it went into going out. Famous Nyatapola Temple Tower, Golden Gate, 55 window Palace (in maintenance), Peacock window are here, one can feel the ancient city of night nighttime falls and dawn, feel the 12th century architectural traces of life left in the slightest.Naga profile (Nagarkot):
From Bard posts in the past, you can enjoy the Himalayas interlocking blocks 8000 meters above the snow because the weather was bad, I didn't go.
Chitwan (Chitwan):
Located in the Centre of the tarai Nepal (Terai) plain, there are vast jungle, built in 1973, the National Park in 1984 and included in the world natural heritage.
Package tour including a half-day forest hiking, 3 month temperature is high, walk hard, but encounter figure as like big rhinos, stressful and fun; half day kayaking rafting, see many colorful and beautiful birds; half day ride like a walk in the forest, there are also local folkoric Tharu people, if you have time to walk in the village is a good experience.Bokhara (Pokhara):
Spring ha'afeva Lake (Phewa Tal), Ignace Lake (Begnas Tal) was hazy mist, snow most is not clear, you can swing boat Lake.
Other tourism projects:
Nepal famous tourism project also includes a ride on a small plane tour snow, 100 USD/person, drifting (summer water much better) $ 50 for 2 days, peer a engaged in outdoor activities companion participated, ecstatic, facilities, training strictly domestic counterparts, it is worth learning.
13. shopping:
Postcard: 6-10-Lu
Ratio/Zhang, postage 15 rupees, but I was sent a bunch of friends did not receive half, to understand.Nepal music CD: local songs and music to sell 400, 500 rupees per picture, prices, or MD ripped, or you can buy tapes back ripped, as long as 50-90 rupees, the effect can also.
Tea: tea is probably the best love in Nepal we drink drinks, tea shop in Nepal Tea is tea raw material for 80 rupees/100g, I have bought many frequently do tea aftertaste about Nepal time.
There is also the Darjeeling black tea, Himalayan high tea, etc., the ordinary of 90-100 rupees/100g, better to 150 rupees/100g, tea bags, cardboard.Paper products: local unique methods, rich colors, forms, including a variety of notebooks, Lanterne, small lanterns RS. 20-30, no. lanterns in 40-50 rupees, I bought an orange large lanterns, paper sculpture with floral, turned on the light is particularly beautiful, coupled with an equally small lanterns to 410 rupees, I was taken back to the way mobile at Lhasa with post Office Max carton only just put down, and return home, now hanging in my house's dining room.
Books: bookstore does have a lot of passive LP, but the price is not cheap and really took to rely on luck, there are also many mountaineers books, maps.
Nepal: coins are sold in the bookstore, a version of the element, the face value of coins, angle 100 rupees, can collection.
Saber: shop a lot, the price is not much space, I bought the smallest Biltong to 270 rupees.
Scarves and shawls: there's a storefront, a bokhara Chinese "discovering Kashmir" price comparison is also the boss to Shanghai, like Chinese, he taught me Pashmina Shawls, scarves, respectively, China, Pakistan, Nepal, the price of production and goods are differentiated, 100% Pashmina Shawls to RS. 1200-2400, 70% Pashmina scarf about 250 rupees, to soft, pinch up not wrinkled, is also of the scarf, India does not exceed 150 rupees, cotton fabrics large shawl around 350 rupees, another kind of blended large shawl 250-300 rupees, belonging to the practical warm type.
Sally: special clothing, is actually a large piece of beautiful fabrics, companion to buy her a red belt gold, 1000 rupees, 500-800 rupees, go to drapery stores see colourful local Sally material is also very interesting, girls can wear a try.
Jewelry: like most Tibetan style bracelet from Lhasa, shipment, it's back to Lhasa to buy some carved Buddha eyes stone necklace and local plant fruit colouring of the bracelet worth buying, and other features, such as silver, did not buy a rough.
Outdoor: price is generally cheap, quality is rather poor, down sleeping bags, probably around 1700 rupees alpenstock to 1000 rupees/root, expensive than domestic, windbreaker with zhuarong 1500-2000 rupees, grab rongmao 80 rupees, backpack cover is very good, never seen design, able to backpack the whole package together about 200 rupees, regret not buy two.
Other articles: the hat of 100 rupee; bracelet, tourist zone 6-10 rupees/a, ordinary city 3 rupees/2, at the very least wear 10 has the effect of special belts, handbags, clothing, Indian painting everything t-shirt 200 rupees or other characteristics of the clothing, but some universal quality is not good, easily fade; local tissue paper quality is very poor, it is best to bring enough to buy it is not worth it; there is back Baby Backpack is very practical, you may want to over a thousand Yuan, there's only 650 rupees counterfeiting, need to take one; there are carpets, Thangka, various little thing, who do you like good, although slowly bargain, the majority of businessmen in Nepal was very patient and polite, enthusiastic.
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