Nepal is famous for its majestic mountains and the world’s highest peak – Everest. Coming to Nepal is not only a tourist journey, but also an exciting adventure amidst the wonderful natural beauty, unique historical temples, towering peaks and unique cultural treasures. Golden Smile Travel is honored to accompany you to explore this land, where every angle is a new and wonderful experience. To plan to travel to Nepal, you should regularly check the weather forecast. The best time to explore the mountains and wonderful landscapes of this country is from October to November, during the dry season. At this time, the weather is pleasant, combined with the green of the trees and the monsoon to create a harmonious picture. However, please note that the roads may be damaged during the monsoon and may not be repaired immediately. If you want to join the colorful festivals, avoid December.
February – April is the last time of the dry season, ideal for you to travel to Nepal. The weather is warm and the country is brilliant with flowers and green trees.
During December and January, the sky is clear, a great time to experience skiing. Be well prepared, bring a warm sleeping bag when staying at cheap hotels. You can enjoy the warm air by the fire.
The rest of the year is often not convenient for tourists. May and early June are often too hot and dusty, while from June to September, the monsoon covers the mountains with clouds and creates difficult mud roads. Using a plane is the most convenient option during this time.
Before starting your journey to Nepal, visitors need a visa to enter this country, and Vietnam is no exception. Here is a simple guide to applying for a Nepal tourist visa, especially when there is no embassy in Vietnam:
Prepare a 4×6 photo.
Fill out the visa application form, which can be obtained on the plane or at the Nepal airport.
Fill out the immigration form.
Prepare cash to pay the visa fee (in USD).
The visa application process at the Nepal airport is usually very simple, and visitors can do the above steps directly at the entry gate. This helps reduce the preparation steps before departure and gives visitors flexibility. Make sure you have all the necessary information and documents to avoid unwanted problems when entering Nepal.
Nepal uses the official currency, the Nepalese Rupee (NPR). When traveling to Nepal, visitors can exchange NPR at the airport right at the visa application counter. The exchange rate at this counter is usually very good and provides convenience for exchanging money right when you enter the country. Golden Smile Travel’s tour guide will guide visitors to currency exchange points, helping them have a smooth travel experience and feel secure about financial matters.
Nepal has a dress code, similar to Indian culture, which does not accept overly offensive or revealing clothing. To avoid discomfort and respect local culture, visitors can try wearing traditional Nepalese clothing, called Daura Suruwal. This is a set of clothes consisting of a knee-length shirt, long pants and traditional docha shoes. This choice is not only a good way to show respect, but also creates a good opportunity to interact with the local community during your Nepal tour.
Buying a 3G SIM card in Nepal is very convenient. Right at Kathmandu airport, after receiving your luggage and going through customs, you can easily buy a SIM card from Nepal Telecom or Ncell – the two main telecommunication service providers. Simply provide a photo of your passport to register.
In addition, if you decide to buy a SIM card after arriving in the city, you can easily find stores with the logo of Ncell or Nepal Telecom. This helps you connect to the network conveniently and quickly, making your Nepal travel journey smoother.
Currently, to get to Nepal from Vietnam, you need to transit in cities such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Here are some flight options you can refer to:
From Bangkok: Thai Airways, Nepal Airlines
From Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, Malindo Air or Nepal Airlines
From Singapore: Silk Air
Airlines such as Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways are recommended due to their reasonable ticket prices and short transit times, helping to save travel time for the journey to Nepal.
In Nepal, there are many domestic flights to cities, providing the opportunity to admire the wonderful mountain ranges from above. However, due to frequent weather conditions, flights may be delayed or cancelled at the last minute.
Airfares must be paid in foreign currency for foreigners, only Nepalese and Indian citizens are allowed to pay in Nepalese Rupees.
The best time to travel to Nepal
According to the experience of some tourists who have booked flights to Nepal, there are 3 times considered ideal for you to travel to Nepal. They are:
Autumn (September – November): This is the time when the weather is extremely clear and warm, so it is also the peak tourist season in Nepal. During this season, Nepal also has many big festivals such as: Dasain festival (October), Tihar festival (November), Mani Rimdu mountain festival at Tengboche monastery in Everest region (November) …
Spring (March – May): Spring is considered the second peak season after autumn in Nepal. This is also a great time for you to see rhododendrons blooming at an altitude of over 2,400 meters. In addition, in spring in Nepal, there is also a famous Holi festival.
Winter (December – February): If you love the cold of winter and want to experience the bone-chilling cold of minus 20 degrees, as well as admire the white snow everywhere, you can come to Nepal in the winter from December to February. Although this is not the peak tourist season, even the harshest season of the year, there are still many tourists visiting Nepal at this time.
How to get to Nepal?
Currently, there are no direct flights from Vietnam to Nepal. Tourists who want to go to Nepal need to transit at a third airport in Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. There are quite a few Asian airlines that have connecting flights from Vietnam to the above 3 transit points and then continue to Nepal.
If you transit in Singapore, you can choose Silk Air, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines… Meanwhile, if you transit in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, you can choose Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Malindo Air, Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways…
Flights to Nepal will land at a single international airport, Tribhuvan, located in the capital Kathmandu.
In addition to airplanes, you can also choose to fly to India, Thailand, Malaysia and then continue by train to Nepal. This is the method of transportation that young people who love trekking often choose because this journey will go through trekking routes considered the most beautiful in the world.
Interesting experiences in Nepal
Explore the capital Kathmandu: Coming to Nepal, you definitely cannot miss the capital Kathmandu with famous attractions such as: Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, Thamel Market, Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple – where the dead are cremated, Boudhanath stupa…
In addition to the capital Kathmandu, you can also go to Pokhara with interesting attractions such as: night market, Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda, ancient Bazaar… or visit Lumbini – where Buddha was born.
In particular, tourists who love adventure can participate in trekking with the goal of conquering the mysterious Himalayas covered in white snow.
In addition, cuisine is also one of the great experiences that you should not miss when coming to Nepal. In the city, Nepalese food or Indian, Chinese, European and Asian dishes and even Vietnamese dishes are all full and rich, and the prices are also very reasonable. The Tea House on the mountain has fewer options, mainly chicken dishes. For those who love Indian cuisine, this is truly a paradise for you. In the capital Kathmandu, you must try the yogurt cheese raisins or the buffalo jerky.