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.