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Traveling to Nepal with new Covid-19 rules and safety measures

It’s true, Covid-19 has really decimated our travel life for the past year, but now with vaccinations in place and ample safety and distancing measures, travelling to Nepal with new Covid-19 rules is possible! With Nepal’s fully reopened trekking routes and sightseeing places, tourists are happy to know that their favorite Himalayan travel destination is open again. Trekker Nepal makes it easy for you to book again and even get a tourist visa to enter and stay in Nepal during your vacation. That being said, there is still a pandemic and although new Covid-19 safety measures have been taken there is always the chance of…

As so Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism with all the other involved associations regarding tourism have said up some standard rules and procedures in order to reopen Nepal as a trekking and cultural paradise for all. In this small article Trekker Nepal will explain you what these new Covid-19 rules and safety measures.

The terms and conditions to be followed by foreign tourists for trekking and expeditions in Nepal:

You must obtain your tourist visa before arriving in Nepal, for those who don’t have access to a Nepalese Embassy or Consulate, a visa on-arrival can be organized through your travel or trek organizer.
The following documents should be with you at the arrival immigration service:
Negative report of RT (Polymerase Chain Reaction: PCR) test taken within 72 hours before arrival / Vaccination report
Visa or prior approval document (ref. Article 1) for entry to Nepal.
Hotel booking for at least 7 days’ quarantine in Nepal.
Insurance Coverage of at least US$ 5,000.00 (Five Thousand US Dollars) against COVID-19 per person.
After entry in Nepal, you are required to stay in your hotel for a period of min. 7 days.
During your 7 days quarantine you are required to take another PCR test on your own expenses, in order to be allowed to continue on your trek or expedition in Nepal when getting a negative RT PCR report.
Upon obtaining a positive RT PCR Report for Covid-19, you are required to remain in quarantine until a negative test report can be presented.
During your trek or expedition all rules and health protocols issued by the Ministry of Health and Population needs to be followed
In case of a vaccination report the following articles become void; Art.2.C, Art.3,4 &5

It can be a bit unclear for some, so Trekker Nepal will give you a more detailed explanation on how you can book your trip to Nepal without any hassle.

First of is the matter of your tourist visa, before most passport holders could get a tourist visa upon arrival at the international airport of Kathmandu, Nepal. Now due to the Covid-19 pandemic that section is closed and travelers need to either consult with their Nepalese embassies or apply for a tourist visa via your trekking or travel partner from Nepal such as Trekker Nepal.

Second comes the required documents. If in case you are not yet vaccinated, a negative RT PCR test report of at least 72 hours before your departure to Nepal needs to be presented so that means the day before you depart to Nepal. Also a hotel booking of at least 7 days in one hotel in Kathmandu is required for self-quarantine. Of course Trekker Nepal will do anything possible to make your stay during self-quarantine more pleasant. Another document required is an insurance cover for Covid-19, which you can get via your medical insurer or your travel insurer.

If you are in the 7 days self-quarantine another RT PCR test will be conducted and upon negative you can directly start by exploring Kathmandu and start your holiday officially.

This means that the only stop on your holiday in Nepal might be a 7 days self-quarantine at your hotel, which is not so bad to relax a small week in a hotel with service! But if you are vaccinated you can just enjoy your holiday program without the 7 days quarantine.

The other rules are pretty basic. You need to be insured for Covid-19 which you can get from a reliable travel insurance seller and you’re good to go on your trip to Nepal with Trekker Nepal. To find out more about the current rules in Nepal or to get a list of all quarantine safe hotels in Kathmandu please have a look at: https://trade.welcomenepal.com/notices

What do I need to in order to travel to Nepal during the Covid-19 outbreak?

With all these news and regulations in place there are basically 2 additional things that you need to bring with you in order to travel to Nepal during the Covid-19 outbreak. First of is your PCR Covid-19 negative report with validity of 72 hours before you depart to Nepal or a vaccination report. The other is an insurance for Covid-19 of min 5000$ USD. Trekking permits and other documents will be organized by Trekker Nepal and are inclusive in the package prices.

Some personal items you want to bring with you to make your stay in Nepal more comfortable are your own face mask, a personal sleeping bag, and your standard gear! Trekker Nepal’s travel team is available 24/7 to answer any other questions you might have on what to bring to Nepal.

How can I book a trip in Nepal during the Covid-19 outbreak?

To book your trip to Nepal during the Covid-19 outbreak with Trekker Nepal is just the same as before. Be noted that not all destinations in Nepal are reopened, so during your booking make sure to consult on the options available with Trekker Nepal’s travel team. To book your trip simply mail, or use our website’s booking form. Send us a copy of your Covid-19 insurance and your negative PCR report 72hours before departing or a vaccination report and you’re good to go! Trekker Nepal will book your accommodation in a safe hotel in Kathmandu and makes sure that safety measures are in place during your trip or trek and takes care of your tourist visa and permits.

When can I travel to Nepal?

The good news is that Nepal is already reopened so presenting you can get a Covid-19 negative PCR report 72 hours before departing, or a vaccination report and have a Covid-19 insurance policy you are good to travel to Nepal. In order to get an entry tourist visa for Nepal, Trekker Nepal can organize it for you without any additional cost!

If there is a destination in Nepal you would like to visit but not sure if it’s open due to Covid-19 than don’t hesitate and contact us via mail or through the website and our Trekker Nepal travel team will update you on the recent updates regarding that destination and help you to book the trip of a life time!

The wait is over, with these new Covid-19 rules and safety measures traveling in Nepal is officially open for tourism. So trekkers, culturists and general travelers don’t hesitate and take that long awaited vacation to Nepal with Trekker Nepal!