WEEKLY HOLIDAYS

All government offices remain closed on Saturdays & major festival holidays. Museums remain closed on Tuesdays and other Government Holidays.

FOOD AND WATER

Hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other major tourist destinations cater to numerous verities of local and international cuisines. Food provided in reputed hotels and restaurants are hygienic and safe to eat. If in doubt, avoid raw salads and always use mineral water to drink. Tap water anywhere is unsafe to drink. Well-cooked food is the best guarantee especially when eating out.

ELECTRICITY

The standard current is 220-V and 50 cycles. It is advisable to carry an adaptor/transformer if you are using appliances of different voltage. Major hotels do have the facility for both 220 as well as 110-V.

TIME

Standard time in Nepal is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT, 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time, and 2 hours 15 minutes behind Beijing time. Tibet follows the Beijing time.

INSURANCE

It is recommended that travelers obtain a comprehensive insurance from one’s country of residence covering medical and personal injury, loss and damage of property, flight delays and also tour cancellation.