Nepal Escapade: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jomsom

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS TRAVELLING TO JOMSOM
# ACAP permit is required to visit Jomsom for which the cost is Inr. 1000 per person. Clients will be
required to go to the ACAP office, fill up a form, submit a photograph and copy of the identification to get
the permit. This can be done either in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Since the ACAP office is a government
office, it is closed on Saturdays which is a weekend for Nepal & during public holidays.
# There are no luxurious properties in Jomsom. The hotels are basic lodges with neat and clean rooms
and basic facilities. The clients must be aware of this and not to expect any kind of luxury at this place.

# Travel tips

1.    On the flight one is entitled to carry only 10 kgs of checked in luggage per person.
2.    Take precaution for altitude sickness by taking Diamox Tablet
3.    Carry your medicine for any health problem
4.    Drink plenty of water while going up hill
5.    Sports shoes or trekking shoes
6.    Carry light luggage
7.    Walking stick
8.    Jacket
9.    Chap stick / Vaseline cream
10.  Cap
11.  Sunglasses
12.  Warm Clothing
13.  Sunscreen Lotion
14.  Moisturizer Lotion
15.  Thick socks and gloves

Please note:
i) The vehicle will not be on disposal and will be provided as per the program
only.
ii) Drivers in Nepal are not educated. They speak/understand a very basic Hindi
and English. They cannot do the job of a guide and will have to stay in the
parking area along with the vehicle. The clients will have to buy the entrance
fee on their own during the sightseeing.
iii) Rates valid for Indian Passport holders only. OCI and PIO card is not valid in
Nepal and cannot be used as an identification.
iv) Hotel: Standard Check in Time: 2 PM and Standard Check Out time : 11 AM
v) Room Category: Base category which are called the Standard rooms or Deluxe
rooms depending on hotel to hotel.
vi) For passengers aged 18 and above, a valid Indian passport or election ID is
required for air travel to Kathmandu. Passengers under 18 can use a school or
college ID with a clear photo, school details, date of birth, and class. Infants
and toddlers not attending school need a birth certificate along with a photo ID
like an Aadhar card for specific airlines. Please check with Indian immigration
at your end as well.
vii) Inr. 200, 500 and 2000 notes are illegal and not acceptable in Nepal. Clients
should carry Inr. 100 notes only. The maximum limit amount that a person can
carry is Inr. 25000 which should be in the denomination of Inr. 100.
viii) Double Dose Covid Vaccination Certificate is mandatory.

ix) Hand-phone SIM card: Upon arrival in Kathmandu at the international airport,
also known as "Tribhuwan International Airport". There are two telephone
companies called "NCell & NTC (Nepal Telecommunication)" after you have
collected your luggage. Each of them has a Stall. There will be a requirement
for one passport-sized photo and a copy of the passport. A Sim can be
purchased. On average, activation takes 10 minutes.