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Foreign exchange rates WEDNESDAY January 07
Currency
Unit
Buying/Rs.
Selling/Rs.
Indian Rupee
100
160
160.15
Open Market Exchange Rates
Currency
Unit
Buying/Rs.
Selling/Rs.
U.S. dollar
1
77.70
78.30
European euro
1
104.62
105.42
UK pound sterling
1
113.55
114.43
Swiss franc
1
69.56
70.09
Australian dollar
1
54.90
55.33
Canadian dollar
1
64.86
65.36
Singapore dollar
1
52.57
52.98
Japanese yen
10
8.30
8.37
Chinese renminbi (Yuan)
1
11.36
11.45
Saudi Arabian riyal
1
20.71
20.87
Qatari riyal
1
21.33
21.50
Thai baht
1
2.22
2.23
UAE Dirham
1
21.15
21.31
Malaysian ringgit
1
22.14
22.31
Only Buying rates
Currency
Unit
Rates/Rs.
Swedish Krone
1
9.77
Danish Krone
1
14.04
Hong Kong dollar
1
10.02
Exchange Rates fixed by Nepal Rastra Bank
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Weather forecast WEDNESDAY January 07
Tonight's weather forecast for Nepal
Partly cloudy in the hilly regions.Mainly fair in the rest of the country. Chances of light and brief snowfall in the far-western and western higher mountaineous regions.
Tomorrow's weather forecast for Nepal
Mainly fair throughout the country, however becoming partly cloudy in the western hilly regions during afternoon.
Tonight's weather forecast for Kathmandu
Mainly fair.
Tomorrow's weather forecast for Kathmandu
Mainly fair today,but foggy in the early morning.
Weather records for Kathmandu
Today's Relative Humidity at 5:45 A.M.: 100 %
Today's Relative Humidity at 2:45 P.M.: 46 %
Rainfall statistics
Total this month to date 0.0 mm
Normal this month 13.7mm
Highest 24 hrs amount ending at 8:45 AM ever recorded in this month on 10Nov1995 : 62.0mm
Located approximately 4 km/2.5 miles, Buddhist stupa this is said to be 2000 years old. The stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagoda temples..More Sight seeing Spot>>
This stupa, eight kilometers east of Kathmandu City is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. It stand with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity. This Buddhist stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is ringed by houses of Lamas of Buddhist priests..More Sight seeing Spot>>
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Itineraries
Travel Tips
Picture Gllery
Everest View Trek
Day 1
Kathmandu Arrival City sightseeing,
Trekking, Briefing etc.
Stay at Hotel
Day 2
Kathmandu-Lukla Flight Lukla- Phakding
Trek
Stay at Lodge
Day 3
Phakding-Namchhe Trek
Stay at Lodge
Day 4
Namche-Syanboche-Khumjung-Namchhe Trek
Stay at Lodge
Day 5
Namchhe-Phakding
Stay at Lodge
Day 6
Phakding Lukla
Stay at Lodge
Day 7
Lukla-Kathmandu Flight
Stay at Lodge
Day 8
Kathmandu Valley Sight
Seeing Dinner with
cultural Dance
Stay at Hotel
Day 9
Departure from
Kathmandu
CUSTOMS
Passengers arriving at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel.
The goods that can be brought in without any duty are cigarettes (200 sticks) or cigars (50 sticks), distilled liquor (1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls) apart from used personal effects.
Visa: Except for Indian nationals all other citizens must possess a valid visa secured from any of the Royal Nepalese embassy or Consulates abroad. 60 days visa can also be obtained at the airport or check post after filling the relevant application from affixed with two photographs and paying the visa fee. This can also be extended for a further period by paying additional cost. Any foreigner/tourist entering into Nepal for three days or less than that can obtain Gratis visa on arrival. (For details see tourist visa)
The present visa fee are as under
(Subject to change if revised):
Tourist Visa
Tourist who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.
Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.
Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world measuring 8,848m (29,028 feet) in height, is located at Latitude 27°59'17''N, Longitude 86°55'31''E , on the Tibet -Nepal border. Mount Everest is locally known by the Nepali name Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा meaning “Head of the Sky”) , and Chomolangma meaning “Mother of the Universe” or “Goddess mother of the snows”) in Tibetan. Everest is named after Sir George Everest in 1865, the British surveyor-general of India, the first person to record its height and location. Everest was first conquered in May 29, 1953 by Tensing Norgay (Nepali) and, Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealander) via the South Col Route. Best trek season is April To May & Late September To October.
Best places to view Everest: Magnificent and world’s highest peak Fastest and closest way to see this mountain is Mountain Flight from Kathmandu. There is daily flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and 2 to 3 days trek to Namche, Syanboche and Tyanboche, from where you can enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Thamserkhu, Lobuche, Nuptse, Tauche, Khumbu Yui La etc
Mt.Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world measuring 8,586m in height. Kanchenjunga has 5 peaks, Kanchenjunga means "The Five Treasures of the Snow" in the local dialect. It is located at Latitude 27°42'9'' N, Longitude 88°8'54''E, on Nepal and Sikkim border, just 74km (46miles) northwest of Darjeeling. After several attempts the mountain was first climbed in may 25, 1955 by a British expedition team lead by Charles Evans. Best trek season is April to May & Late September to October
Best places to view Kanchenjunga:
The peak can be viewed best from Siyogaun or Logaun in Taplejung, the eastern district of Nepal, which is 5 to 7 days trek from Suketar. The peak can be enjoyed on the regular Mountain Flight as well.
Mt. Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world measuring 8,516m in height. It is located immediately south of Mount Everest with coordinates of 27°58' N, 86°56' E. Lhotse is sometimes mistakenly identified as the south peak of the Everest massif. No serious attention was turned to climbing Lhotse until after Everest had finally been ascended. Lhotse was first climbed in 1956 by two Swiss, Fritz Luchsinger and Ernest Reiss. In addition to the main summit, there are two subsidiary peaks, Lhotse Shar, which is immediately east of the main summit, and Nuptse, a high peak on the mountain's west ridge.
Best trek season is April to May & Late September to October.
Best places to view Lhotse:
Fastest and closest way to see this mountain is Mountain Flight from Kathmandu. There is daily flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and 2 to 3 days trek to Namche, Syanboche and Tyanboche, from where you can enjoy the view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Thamserkhu, Lobuche, Nuptse, Tauche, Khumbu Yui La etc.
Mt. Makalu 8,463m, the fifth highest mountain in the world, is located on the China -Nepal border just 23km (14miles) east of Mount Everest (27°53’03” E, 87°5’20”N). Its structure of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, make this mountain spectacular. It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like many other giants in Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained. A French group first climbed Makalu in May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy. Chomo Lonzo (25,650 ft.) is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle.
Best trek season is April to May & Late September to October
Mt. Cho Oyu, which means “Turquoise Goddess” is the sixth highest mountain in the world, measuring 8,201m in height. Cho Oyu , located to the west from Everest and Lhotse in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border (28°6’N, 86°39’E). Its towering peak stands with Everest well above the surrounding mountains. It became a familiar landmark to climbers ascending Everest's north face. Just west of Cho Oyu is the Nangpa La, a 5,791m (19,000ft) glacier pass, and the main trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. Cho Oyu's proximity to the Nangpa La has earned it the distinction among some climbers as being the easiest 8,000 meter peak. It was first climbed on October 19, 1954 by the Austrian Herbert Tichy, with Joseph Jochler and Pasang Dawa Lama
Best places to view Lhotse:
Fastest and closest way to see this mountain is Mountain Flight from Kathmandu. There is daily flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and a week’s trek to Gokyo, from where you can enjoy the view of this magnificent peak.
Mt. Dhaulagiri, meaning – “White Mountain”, is the seventh highest mountain in the world, measuring 8,167m. It is located in north central Nepal (28°41’47”N, 83°29’43”E. Pokhara city is the starting point of world famous trekking route of Annapurna. After its discovery by the western world in 1808, it replaced Ecuador's Chimborazo 6,267m (20,561ft) as the postulated highest mountain in the world. It maintained this standing for nearly 30 years, until the discovery of Kanchenjunga, which was then falsely believed to be the world's highest mountain. Dhaulagiri's crest stretches for 48km (30miles), lending structure to an otherwise tangled topography of twisting ridges, glaciers, and ice falls. Along the main crest, several pyramid-shaped peaks rise. Four of these summits, numbered form east to west, rise above 7,620m (25,000 ft). The first ascent on Dhaulagiri was on May 13, 1960 by a Swiss/Austrian team.
Best trek season is April to May & Late September to October br> Best places to view Dhaulagiri:
Poon Hill is the best hill station to view this mountain. The hill station is 2 days trek from Birethanti in Pokhara. You can also charter helicopter to Ghorepani or Poon Hill
Mt. Manaslu 8,163m, also known as Kutang, is the highest peak of the Gorkha massif, and is the eight highest peak in the world. It is located about 64km (40miles) east of Annapurna (28°33’N, 84°34’E). The name Manaslu is derived from the Sanskrit word “Manasa” which can be translated as “mountain of the spirit”. The mountain’s long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and it culminates in a peak that towers steeply above its surroundings landscape. Japanese expedition successfully ascended to the summit on May 9, 1956.
Best trek season is April to May & Late September to October.
Other high peaks of the Gorkha massif include the following:
Manaslu East 7,894 m (25,900 ft), Himal Chuli 7,864 m. (25,801 ft.), Dakura 7,837 m (25,710 ft.), Manaslu North 7,154 m. (23,470 ft.) Best places to view Manaslu: Gorkha is the ultimate place to see Mt. Manaslu. You can see panoramic view of Manaslu range on a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Manang trek from Besisahar is also an option to see the Manaslu, Himalchuli and Mt. Bouddha. Special mountain flight to Manaslu and surrounding mountains can be arranged as well.
Mt.Annapurna , the tenth highest mountain in the world, measuring 8,091m in height, means “Goddess of the Harvests” or “The Provider” in Sanskrit. In 1950, it became the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. It is located east of great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River. The mountain has the glaciers on its western and north western slopes, which drain into this gorge. The Annapurna range situated in central Nepal (28°35’43”N, 83°49’11”E) has one of the most dominating Himalayan panoramas, placed just north of Pokhara.
Annapurna's five peaks are labeled using some variations of the name Annapurna. Of these, the two highest (Annapurna I and II), stand like bookends at the western and eastern ends of 55km long massif. Best places to view Mt. Annapurna:
There are 5 different peaks of huge Annapurna range. First ascended by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal, French Expedition team in 1950. From Pokhara City itself you will be able to see beautiful Annapurna range. Annapurna trek is one of the most famous treks in Nepal.
Major Peaks of the Annapurna Range:
Annapurna I 8,091 m (26,545 ft.), Annapurna II 7,937 m (26,040 ft), Annapurna II I7,555 m (24,786 ft), Annapurna IV 7,525 m (24,688 ft), Annapurna South 7,219 m (23,684 ft)
Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world measuring 8,848m (29,028 feet) in height, is located at Latitude 27°59'17''N, Longitude 86°55'31''E , on the Tibet -Nepal border. Mount Everest is locally known by the Nepali name Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा meaning “Head of the Sky”) , and Chomolangma meaning “Mother of the Universe” or “Goddess mother of the snows”) in Tibetan. Everest is named after Sir George Everest in 1865, the British surveyor-general of India, the first person to record its height and location. Everest was first conquered in May 29, 1953 by Tensing Norgay (Nepali) and, Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealander) via the South Col Route. Best trek season is April To May & Late September To October.
Mt.Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world measuring 8,586m in height. Kanchenjunga has 5 peaks, Kanchenjunga means "The Five Treasures of the Snow" in the local dialect. It is located at Latitude 27°42'9'' N, Longitude 88°8'54''E, on Nepal and Sikkim border, just 74km (46miles) northwest of Darjeeling. After several attempts the mountain was first climbed in may 25, 1955 by a British expedition team lead by Charles Evans. Best trek season is April to May & Late September to October
Mt. Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world measuring 8,516m in height. It is located immediately south of Mount Everest with coordinates of 27°58' N, 86°56' E. Lhotse is sometimes mistakenly identified as the south peak of the Everest massif. No serious attention was turned to climbing Lhotse until after Everest had finally been ascended. Lhotse was first climbed in 1956 by two Swiss, Fritz Luchsinger and Ernest Reiss. In addition to the main summit, there are two subsidiary peaks, Lhotse Shar, which is immediately east of the main summit, and Nuptse, a high peak on the mountain's west ridge. 
Mt. Makalu 8,463m, the fifth highest mountain in the world, is located on the China -Nepal border just 23km (14miles) east of Mount Everest (27°53’03” E, 87°5’20”N). Its structure of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, make this mountain spectacular. It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like many other giants in Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained. A French group first climbed Makalu in May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy. Chomo Lonzo (25,650 ft.) is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle. 
