NEPAL

A MAJESTIC HIMALAYAN NATION

ABOUT US

One stop solution for all travel related services

• Personalised service
• Dedicated and experienced professional team
• Guaranteed best price
• Good fleet of vehicles – (We do not use vehicles older than 2015)
• Good panel of experienced and qualified guides for almost all language
• Local experiences with living traditions and extra activities
• Much familiar with handling series of multi nationality groups
 THE CORE TEAM

Bijay Nepal
Chief Executive Officer
Namaste Everest Travel and Tours P. Ltd
Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu-04, 44600, Nepal
Email: nepalbijay@namasteverest.com
Mobile: +977 9851115939

Bijay Nepal, an MBA from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal in 1993 has extensive
national and international experience in Tourism industry for more than three decades. Started
career with Shangri-La Holidays in 1990, worked with Shangri-La Village Resort, Pokhara, Hotel
Royal Singi, Kathmandu, Incentive Group of Companies - GSA Air Asia X Malaysia and Malla
Travel and Trek Services P. Ltd – A Joint venture with Le Passage to India at senior and
management levels. Practically evolved with all four pillars of Nepalese tourism: Travel,
Trekking, Hotel and International Aviation.
THE CORE TEAM

Dilip Shamsher Kunwar

Namaste Everest Travel and Tours P. Ltd
Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu-04, 44600, Nepal
Email: dilips@namasteverest.com
Mobile: +977 9841628370

Dilip Shamsher Kunwar, Masters in Travel and Tourism Management in 2010 has started career
in Nepalese Tourism from Global Travel P. Ltd in 2005. Later he joined Malla Travel and Trek
Services – A joint venture with Le Passage to India in 2009. During his professional journey of
13 years, he has successfully worked with different market around the world. His expertise is
for very good relation with the trade suppliers and designing the tour package with best price.
WHY NEPAL

• Home to eight of the world’s highest mountains including Mt. Everest with
Annapurna Region voted as the top ten trekking trails in the world
• Only country with altitudinal variation that ranges from 60 meters to 8848 meters
• Birthplace of Lord Buddha and Land of the Living Goddess known as Kumari
• Densest concentration of World Heritage Sites where Kathmandu valley alone
has 7 World Heritage Cultural sites within a radius of 15 kilometres
• Only habitat of One-Horned Rhino
• Four season destination with diverse culture, adventure and natural retreat
TOURIST MAP OF NEPAL
NEPAL VISA PROCEDURES

 ENTRY PROCEDURES
• Visa can be obtained either on arrival in Nepal or from Nepal Embassy or
Consulates or other Mission offices abroad.
• One passport size photograph is required.

 VISA FACILITY DURATION FEE

• Multiple entry 15 days US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple entry 30 days US $ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple entry 90 days US $ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
GLIMPSES OF NEPAL
KATHMANDU VALLEY
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Swayambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhhanath Stupa

NAGARKOT
DHULIKHEL
CHANDRAGIRI
 SHIVAPURI NATIONAL PARK
• Located at northern part of the Kathmandu Valley
• One of the last areas of woodland left in the valley with 177 species of birds and numerous
rare orchids
POKHARA
SARANGKOT
NAU DANDA
ACTIVITIES IN POKHARA

Paragliding Ultralight

Zip Flyer Bungee Jumping

CHITWAN

Asia’s best preserved conservation area enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Site
(Natural)
WILDLIFE IN CHITWAN
 ACTIVITIES IN CHITWAN

Jeep Safari Elephant Ride Canoeing

Bullock Car Ride Tharu Cultural Dance Jungle Walk Bird Watching
BARDIYA NATIONAL PARK
BANDIPUR
LUMBINI
 Birthplace of Lord Buddha
 Identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka's commemorative pillar is listed as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO.

A FORTY FIVE MIN. FLIGHT FROM KATHMANDU.

8HOURS BY DRIVE.
300KM FROM KATHMANDU
JOMSOM

• Jomsom, also known as Dzongsam or New Fort, is a town located at an altitude

of 2800m in Mustang District, Nepal
• Extends over both the banks of the Kali Gandaki River
• Majestic view of soaring peaks of Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri form backdrop
MUSTANG

Mustang is an ancient forbidden kingdom, bordered by the Tibetan plateau and sheltered by
some of world's tallest peaks, including 8000-meter tall Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
MUKTINATH

• Trail passes through the Lower Mustang region of Nepal

• Tibetan influenced village filled with prayer wheels, Chortens and a Buddhist monastery
• One side lies the Annapurna mountain range and on the other side is Dhaulagiri where in between
lies the views of eight of the twenty highest mountains in the world
• The trail's highest point is Muktinath at 3800 m, a holy site sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus
BAITHALI VILLAGE
AN ENCOUNTER WITH TYPICAL NEPALI VILLAGE AND LOCAL PEOPLE

• 40 Km away from Kathmandu, Balthali is a small village situated at the junction of

the Roshi River and the Ladhku River
• Best tourist destinations for those who are looking for easy tour in the "middle hill"
village
• Offers sunrise in the east, the Himalayan range from Manaslu to Mt. Everest in the
north, innumerable rice terraces in the west, and the huge bodied green forest of
Mahabharata range in the south
• This “off the beaten location” Village has endless trials leading to some ethnic tribes
settlements offering excellent short hikes and mountain biking on the easy trials
 MANAKAMANA BY CABLE
CAR

• Journey by cable car takes 10 minutes to reach the top of the prominent ridge
where Manakamana temple is situated
• The holiest and most revered of temples
• Hindus believe that a wish made here in front of the Goddess will be definitely
granted
• One can see a spectacular view of the deep river valleys - Trishuli to the south
and Marshyangdi to the west, terrace fields and the snow range of Manasulu -
Himalchuli and the Annapurna Himalayas
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
BY HELICOPTER

• Fly towards North heading straight to the Annapurna Massif in an hour helicopter
round trip.
• Flight of a life time as Annapurna Range has some of the most beautiful mountains
like Mt. fishtail. Mt. Annapurna, Mt Annapurna II, Mt Dhaulagiri.
EVEREST BASE CAMP
BY HELICOPTER

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour meets the desires of tourists who want to
take advantage of seeing the most of the area in a short amount of time, and is
good for persons in any kind of physical shape.
• Fly Kathmandu to Lukla – stop for refueling
• Fly Lukla to Kalapatthar (Everest Base Camp)
• Fly Everest base camp to Syangboche or Kongde for breakfast
• Fly back Syangboche - Lukla - Kathmandu
 MOUNTAIN FLIGHT
TO SEE MOUNT EVEREST

• Mountain flight operates daily sightseeing by flight to the Everest

• One hour long sightseeing by fixed wing aircraft
• Spectacular glaciers, snow capped peaks and gorges glide below as one flies toward Mt.
Everest
• Circle around Amadablam Mountain bringing as close as 10 nautical miles to Mt. Everest
• Airlines provide the passengers with a certificate signed by the flight captain that they had
flown with Everest view flight
TRISHULI RIVER RAFTING

Difficulty: Level 3
From: Fishling
To: Kurintar
Distance: 10 Km
Time: 2 Hrs
DAY HIKES AROUND KATHMANDU

• Day hiking around Kathmandu is perfect for those who are looking for a taste of
short hiking trips in Nepal
• Will offer a lovely view of chain of mountains and green hills with terraced
farms, picturesque villages and lush green forests
• Witness Nepali rural life as well as excellent mountain views without going too
far and climbing too high
Dhulikhel (1537 M) to Namobuddha (1750 M) - Panauti Hike (1504 M)
Hike Duration: 6/7 Hours Walk
Namobuddha Hike (1750 M) Nagarjuna Hike (2,500 M)
Hike Duration: 4 Hours Walk Hike Duration: 5 Hours Walk
Champadevi Hike (2285 M) Shivapuri Hike (2563 M)
Hike Duration: 6 Hours Walk Hike Duration: 5 / 6 Hours Walk
Changunarayan (1514 M) – Telkot Hike
Hike Duration: 3 Hours Walk
Nagarkot (2175m) To Changunarayan Hike (1514 M)
Hike Duration: 4/5 Hours Walk
GODAVARI - PHULCHOWKI HIKE (2782
M)
Hike Duration: 5 Hours Walk
Bhaktapur (1400 M) - Gundu Village (1417 M) – Doleshwor Mahadev Hike (1482 M)
Hike Duration: 5 / 6 Hours Walk
HIKING IN NAGARKOT

Walk to the view tower Tamang Village Walk

Distance: 6-7 Kms Distance : 6 -7 kms

Time duration: 3 hours Time duration: 3 hours
Altitude : 2200 meters Altitude: 1900 meters
Walk to Changu Narayan Temple Nature walk

Distance : 15 KMS Distance : 6 -7 KMS

Time duration: 4 hours Time duration: 3 - 4 hours
Altitude: 1500 meters Altitude: 1900 meters
KALABANG HIKE

• Kalabang village is situated at the height of about 1500m above sea level offering
magnificent views of the snow-capped mountain ranges, hills, green vegetation, the
shimmering Fewa Lake and the Pokhara valley
• Place where you’ll feel true eternity and peace
• Interact with the locals at Kalabang and taste the locally prepared Raksi (Homemade rice
wine)
• Visit the community school and its own income-generating coffee farm
MUSTANG BY ROYAL ENFIELD

Tour Duration: 08 Days (Kathmandu - Muktinath - Kathmandu)

Best time to travel: March to June and September to November
Riding conditions : Moderate to Extreme (Adventurous)
Maximum Altitude: 3,710M at Muktinath
HOLY BATH
Godavari Kunda – Holiest Place for Hindu

Godavari’s holy pond with five dhunge-dhara (stone spouts) is believed to

have been formed when the oceans were churned and one drop of Amrit
(nectar) that came out fell on Godavari and the other in Nasik in India
Believed that Ganga comes to Godavari, at the time of auspicious
conjunction of Jupiter with the Sun – which happens every 12 years
FRIENDS OF BAGMATI

• Friends of the Bagmati (FOB) is a group of people who have come together to restore
the environment of the Bagmati and other rivers of Nepal.
• At present Bagmati River is facing a number of serious environmental and ecological
challenges.
• The program has cleaned 80 % of the solid waste completely from the river.
• Program starts at 07:00 hrs every Saturday and concluded at 10:00 hrs.
ENCOUNTERS AND EXPERIENCES WITH
LIVING TRADITIONS OF NEPAL
 DINNER WITH MT.EVEREST
SUMMITEER
Maya Sherpa is a professional high altitude guide and climber who has
climbed Mt Everest altogether 3 times and other different mountains for
altogether 11 times
Her records are:
First Nepali woman on the top of Mt. Ama Dablam, 6812 M on October
2003.
First Nepali woman on the top of Mt. Pumori, 7115 M on March 2004
First Nepali woman on the top of Mt. Cho Oyu, 8211 M on October 2004
Mt. Everest 8848 M summit on May 2006
Mt. Everest 8848 M summit on May 2007
First Nepali woman on the top of Khan Tengri 7010 M, Kyrgyzstan on July
2008
First Nepal woman on the top of Baruntse 7110 M on November 2009
First Nepali woman on the top of K2, Pakistan 8611 M on July 2014
Mt. Everest 8848 M summit on May 2016
Mt. Manaslu 8156 M summit on September 2016
First Nepali woman on the top of Mt. Himlung 7126 M on November 2016
BLESSING CEREMONY IN MONASTERY

• House/Land Blessing - This is a blessing to

promote the health, peacefulness, and productivity
of house and land.
• Blessing For Children - This is a blessing to
promote fecundity.
• Blessing Of Children. -This is a blessing that
promotes the safety, health and auspicious
development of children.
• Anniversary Blessing - This is a blessing to
commemorate an event or special occasion.
• Pet Blessing - This a blessing for the sentient
beings that people adopt as a loving part of their
lives.
 BAMBOO SCHOOL

• Schools made of bamboo for all children who

want a quality education but cannot afford
high fees
• Many children are who survived on the streets
or have been forced into child labour
• School provides a safe environment that
promotes learning and personal
empowerment
 BASTOLA GAUN HOMESTAY

• Situated 22 km north-east of Kathmandu Valley on the

way to Nagarkot Hill Station
• Can get the first-hand experience of village life away
from the hustle bustle of the city
• Guests are welcomed in traditional manner
• Accommodations are simple yet clean and comfortable
• Guests are served with organic vegetables and fresh
meat from animals reared in the village
• Cultural performance by locals on demand is also
provided
• Guests live with villagers as family members
 HOME VISIT PROGRAM
(BHAKTAPUR)
• Bhaktapur showcases the rich culture and tradition
preserved till today in every homes

• Home Visit with Newari Traditional Welcome

• Guests will be offered typical Newari traditional welcome

with a pyala of rakshi, a half cooked omelet and some fruit

• Guests will be given a brief description on how Nepali

people in general live and utilize their house for various
purposes, and how they live together in a perfect harmony.

• Complete tour of the house

 LUNCH WITH NEWARI FAMILY
(BHAKTAPUR)

• Dal-Bhat (pulses and rice) is the staple food of

Nepalese people.

• Dish comes with a perfect combination of items

helping each other to swallow, chew and digest.

• Consists of dal (pulse / lentils), rice, seasonal vegetable,

meat (buff / chicken), seasonal pickle (mostly tomato),

seasonal green salad and curd with fruits.

 POTTERY WORKS(BHAKTAPUR)
• Tradition of pottery making is still alive the
Nepalese town of Bhaktapur.
• Will be taught the principles of making pottery.
• Involvement in all the parts of the process from
processing the clay to actually spinning the wheel.
• Will develop enough skills to make your own small
pot to take home along.
 OLD TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING
ACADEMY AND SCHOOL

• Has successfully completed three decades of training

students in the art of Thanka painting
• Each and every Thankas are specially sketched,
painted and designed there
• Working hour of a single Thanka might take one
week to more than a year
• Guests are given detail information about Thanka
 INTERACTION WITH SADHUS AT
PASHUPATINATH

Sadhus in Hinduism are wandering

holy men or monks revered for being
good
They are also Yogis who are
practitioners of meditation
Talking with a Sadhu is said to either
be wildly confusing or deeply insightful
 EXPLORE KATHMANDU IN A
RICKSHAW

Explore the city on an evening rickshaw

ride like locals
Tour starts from Kathmandu Durbar
Square passing the buzzing bazaars and
market squares heading to the colorful
tourist hub, Thamel
Offers a different angel of Nepalese
lifestyle
 TIBETAN REFUGEE CAMP

• Home to about 800 Tibetan refugees, is

a permanent fixture in Kathmandu
• Contains a carpet factory and a school
• Known for famous Tibetan carpets,
woven from brightly colored wools
 WOOD CARVING

Wood carving in Nepal has been one of

the highest developed forms of
craftsmanship in the world
This old craft is still alive in the
Kathmandu valley, mainly in Patan
Offers guests to watch and gather
information of this ancient art

Wo
Wo is a Newari word which is
mashed lentils cake prepared
from the black or green lentils
(Mugh beans). Wo is also
called Bara in Nepali.
COOKING DEMO
Black Lentil (Dal) Momo
This is one of the most loved type of Momo is very popular food in
daal, considered flavorful, satisfying, Nepal. It is steamed meat or
and extremely nutritious. The spices
used is jimbu (Himalayan herb), whole
vegetables wrapped in flour
dried red chilies, asafetida and fresh dough.
garlic to create an authentic taste.
 THARU VILLAGE TOUR
(CHITWAN)
Village tour is famous for close and personal
observation of the Tharu culture
Witness the daily lifestyle and activities of the
Tharu community
Choice between foot or Tonka ride for village
tour
 LOCAL TRIBES IN CHITWAN

The Tharu Village is a sort of living museum.

Interact with villagers whose ancestors were
the first to settle down in the malaria infested
jungles of Nepal Terai during the Middle
Ages.
Witness mostly one-room structures with no
chimney and no windows seemingly have little
to hide from the outside world.
 HINDU MARRIAGE IN NEPAL

This marriage system is being practiced by

Hindu people since the ancient time.
Couple once married are tied for seven
rebirths.
Nepalese marriage system is unique and rich
in culture which is completed after a long
spiritual process.
 PASHUPATI BRIDHHASHRAM

Century old elderly home built as the

Panchadeval (five shrines) Pakshala
Situated amidst the temples of the famous
Hindu temple complex, Pashupatinath
Refuge from ever speeding life and feel satisfied
helping and sharing with the matured citizens
Guests can also offer clothes, food, medicines
and other consumables to these senior citizens.
Cleaning of the surrounding, washing clothes
and cooking food for the members
TIBET
MAP OF TIBET
 HIGHLIGHTS

PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

 Self driving Tour Festival Tour
( 4WD Drive or Motor Cycle )
 HOLY MOUNT KAILASH

• Limi valley Trek & Kailash – 17 Days

• Kyirong – Kailash – Kyirong – 10 Days
• Lhasa Fly to Ali – Kailash – Aly to Lhasa – 8 Days
 CLIMATE

Best time to travel is April to November for central

Tibet & western Tibet (Kailash area).
It is warmer in summer (May to Sept)
March is usually closed.
Winter season witnesses snowfall in all regions
 TRANSPORTATION

• We use,
• Hyundai and BUCK Vans
• Yutong buses
• New model Mitsubishi/Toyota 4WD Land
cruisers
• Maintained regularly
• Have safety features like seat belt, Air
condition, etc.
TRANSPORTATION

Coach

Small Van

Van
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA
APPLICATION
 IMPORTANT VISA AND INTERNAL PERMIT
FORMALITIES BEFORE DEPARTURE
• While entering Tibet via China, Chinese visa must be obtained in their home country.
We will issue Tibet permit and deliver in any Gateway cities of China. We must require
scan copy of passport and copy of Chinese visa at least 20 days prior to arrival in
gateway cities in China. Guest require Tibet permit (original copy) which we handover
during their time in China before they enter to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). It
always good to stay a night in China to give us time to deliver permit or at least have
enough transit time.
• Entering Tibet via gateway city of Kathmandu, Nepal, client must spend at least 3
nights in Kathmandu (working days) for final process of Tibet visa as per the visa
working days i.e. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• We need the following documents to apply the Tibet permits and visa approval letter:
Clear, color scan copy of passport must be provided to us at least 20 days prior to
the arrival.
Chinese Embassy visa form. (We have simplified the visa form and request client
to duly fill it up and send us in advance.)
1 Color passport MRP size photo (once clients arrive in Kathmandu)
Original passport (once clients arrive in Kathmandu).
• You must travel in same passport that you gave copy for permit formalities in advance.
Passport must be valid more than 6 months and passport must be ordinary.
• You do not need to Chinese visa if you are entering Tibet via gateway city of
Kathmandu. Likewise, Tibet visa will also be valid for China mainland. If you are
traveling to China, please let us know your program in China and length of stay in order
to apply visa as your length of stay in China. Please avoid splitting or extending Tibet
visa for your further journey to China in Tibet or in China which is extremely
complicated and authority may refuse to do so in China, so please carefully plan and
organize before booking the trip to avoid problem in future time.
• Chinese Embassy is closed during festivals; however Embassy accommodate by
accepting visa application in advance and issue visa upon the verification of the original
passport. You are required to pay urgent visa fee and all necessary documents.
• Briefing is a must: Due to the nature of country and people, it extremely to provide a
thorough briefing before departure. We provide in-depth trip briefing by Tibet expert
and entertain any last minute questions, we cover all sensitive issues of safely in high
altitude, do and don`t and what to expect. Briefing almost help running tour by 50%.
 HOTELS IN TIBET

• We use our associate hotels in every place.

• We make sure our clients receive additional attention.
• All hotels are with private facilities.
• There are international chain hotels available in Lhasa.
ST. REGIS RESORT : 5*
SHANGRI-LA : 5*
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON : 4*
HOTEL HIMALAYA
HOTEL KYICHU : 3*
 THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Follow visa and permit formalities strictly

• Its good if guests know what to expect in terms of
geographical and cultural side of Tibet
• Always keep minimum 2-3 nights in Lhasa ( 3650m) for
acclimatization
• Kathmandu is the best gateway city for Tibet Tour.
 NEW INFORMATION

• Airport in Ali nearby Kailash

• Kyirong(ancient trade route) opened since last
year but there is risk of landslide and road
blockage in Nepal side during the monsoon time.
• Train Ride from Shigatse to Lhasa takes 2
hours.
Dhumbarahi, KMC-04, 44600, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Ph. No: +977-1-4445542/4445564
Email: info@namasteverest.com
Thank You; Dhanyavāda; ‫شكرّية‬