Australia - www.smartraveller.gov.au
New Zealand–www.mft.govt.nz/travel
United Kingdom -www.fco.gov.uk/travel
USA-http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html

Visa

A tourist visa is required to travel in Nepal, for information on cost and an online application form go to:www.newweb.net/nepal_embassy/visaform.htmIt is just easy to attain your Nepalese visa on arrival in Kathmandu.

Make the process easier by downloading & completing the application form, having the correct US$ and two passport photographs.
Single entry 60 days from the date of entry US$ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. Multiple entry facility can be obtained paying additional US$ 50 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. The facility will be valid for a visa year (Jan-Dec) if the visa period is valid. Three days you will get free transit visa up on arrival.

Vaccinations

You should visit your own doctor and dentist for a check-up prior to taking your trip to Nepal.
The following is a ROUGH GUIDE for immunization. (We must stress that this is only a basic guide to the most commonly required vaccinations for travel Centre Aisa. You must seek and abide by the specific advice of your local doctor/medical professional).
(a) Polio (normally you will just need a booster.)
(b) Tetanus.
(c) Typhoid. A full course requires 2 injections separated by an interval of 4-6 weeks.
(d) Hepatitis (A) and (B).
(e) Anti-malarial prophylaxis: Please refer to your doctor for the most up to date information about anti-malarial medication for the areas that you will be visiting.
(f) Rabies pre-exposure vaccination.

Please refer to your doctor for advice on whether you need rabies pre-exposure vaccination. In the unlikely case of your being bitten, this vaccination does not eliminate the need for urgent evacuation to a suitable medical facility for additional treatment,. However, it does simplify that additional treatment and also prolongs the period that you can safely delay before receiving post-exposure treatment.
Given enough notice, your doctor will be able to administer all the above vaccinations.

Suggested Reading

• Health Informationwww.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
• Lonely Planate www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/indian_subcontinent /nepal
• Kathmandu Environmental Education Programmes www.keepnepal.org
• Nepal Tourism Board www.welcomenepal.com
• Nepal Travel Guide, news & reviews - www.everestjournal.com
• Nepal.com - www.nepal.com
• Rough Guides -www.roughguides.com
• Nepal Immigration For Tourists visa as well as other visa information
• TAAN A association of Trekking Agencies of Nepal
• Nepal Mountaineering Association A association of Nepal Mountaineers
• Time & Dates Check the Golbal Time & Dates
• Currency Converter Check for current rates of different currencies

Nepal News

• Kantipur Online Nepal Online News
• Nepal News Nepal Online News

Books

• Trekking and Climbing in Nepal. Steve Razzetti. New Holland.
• Kathmandu and the Kingdom of Nepal. Lonely Planet Guide.
• Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. Stan Armington, Lonely Planet Guide.
• Trekking in Nepal, West Tibet and Bhutan. Hugh Swift.
• Trekking in Nepal. Stephen Bezruchka, new 6th edition.
• Nepal Insight Guide (glossy guidebook, lovely photos)
• The Trekking Peaks of Nepal. Bill O’Connor.
• Adventure Treks Nepal. Bill O’Connor.
• The Trekkers Handbook. Tom Gilchrist.