Nepal’s museums are of great historical value as they showcase artifacts covering many centuries and various dynasties that ruled the country. Libraries that started as private collections are the most interesting among libraries and there is no dearth of art galleries.
Nepal Association of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Nepal National Library
Patan Museum
National Museum
Asha Archives
Ethnographic Museum
Hanuman Dhoka Museum
International Mountain Museum
Kaiser Library
Lumbini Museum
National Art Gallery
National History Museum
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tourist Police
We would like to state that the Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which is working under Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. Our office is located at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Tourist Service Center Building, and also we have complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. We are always attentive to deal with the problems of tourist and we are very sensitive in your security.
Tourist Police assures a safe and pleasant stay to all the visitors in Nepal. Tourist Poice is a special unit of Nepal Police, which was established in 1979 under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The main function and responsibility of Tourist Police is to look after the welfare of tourist and to assure them a pleasant and a memorable stay in Nepal. Our function is to advise and assist tourist in safety and security during traveling, trekking, rafting and hotel stay in any part of Nepal.
With a dedicated workforce of 41 (Forty One) policeman, Tourist Police conduct various activities. The main office of the Tourist Police is situated at Bhrikutimandap in the building complex of Nepal Tourism Board Phone No. 4247041. We remain open 8 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 5 PM on Public Holidays. The function of Tourist Police is carried out by local Police specially outside Kathmandu valley.
No. of Tourist Policemen
Inspector - 1
Sub Inspector - 10
Asst. Sub Inspector - 3
Head Constable - 8
Constable - 19
Total - 41
Activities
1. Daily patrolling within the Tourist interested area in Kathmandu valley.
2. Opening Tourist Police Post in different area including Airport (TIA) and Basantapur.
3. Quick action and investigation have taken seriously in any tourist complaints.
4. To provide information on travel security.
5. To ensure hassle free trip by keeping hawkers, beggars and street children away from tourist.
6. To assist tourist whenever need arises.
Tourist Police would like to make your visit to our country as pleasant and safe as possible. You can help them further by following these Simple Tips: -
1. Tourists are requested to follow up the rule of HMG of Nepal.
2. Inform about your problems and complaints to the nearest Police Station/Tourist Police.
3. Avail the services of government registered travel/ trekking agencies only.
4. Inform your whereabouts immediately upon arrival to the local Police or concerned Embassy/ Consulate.
5. Stay at government registered hotels/resorts/guest house/lodges only.
6. Use only those porters who are authorized by your travel agency or hotel.
7. Exchange foreign currency only at authorized places. Never carry your wallet in the back pocket.
8. Make sure your wallet is in the inside jacket pocket or side pocket of the trousers.
9. Carry certified copies of documents and leave the originals and other valuables in the safe deposit box of your hotel.
10. Never leave these items unattended in your room or carry large sums of cash on your person.
11. Carry traveler's cheaques and limited amount of cash while on tour.
12. Never leave your luggage and other valuables unattended at any time, any place.
13. In case of any theft/loss, immediately contact the nearest Police Station/Tourist Police.
Our Duties
· To provide information regarding security aspect of your travel and tours.
· To respond promptly to your problems or complaints.
· To try our best to provide you a hassle free trip by keeping you away from hawkers, beggars and street children.
· To assist you wherever and whenever you need us.
Please Keep in Mind
·To inform your whereabouts immediately upon arrival to local Police or concerned Embassies.
· To be aware of unauthorized agencies and unlicensed person
· Always make Travel and Trekking arrangement with authorized agencies only.
· To make sure to deposit your valuable items in safe deposit.
· Please allow your luggage to be carried by porters authorized by your travel agency or hotel only.
· To discourage hawkers and beggars.
· To note Taxi number which you hired or travel.
· To send your complaints in a prescribed form by Post / Fax / person (Which is distributed in our Tourist Police Counters).
· Drug-abuse, trafficking and sexual relation with children are strictly prohibited. The offenders will be punished according to the National law.
· You are here for enjoyment not for punishment.
· We do not want to see you inside the Police custody & behind the bars.
Tourist Police Unit
Tourism Industry Division
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4247041
Fax: 977-1-6213591
Email: touristpolice@ntb.org.np
Tourist Police assures a safe and pleasant stay to all the visitors in Nepal. Tourist Poice is a special unit of Nepal Police, which was established in 1979 under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The main function and responsibility of Tourist Police is to look after the welfare of tourist and to assure them a pleasant and a memorable stay in Nepal. Our function is to advise and assist tourist in safety and security during traveling, trekking, rafting and hotel stay in any part of Nepal.
With a dedicated workforce of 41 (Forty One) policeman, Tourist Police conduct various activities. The main office of the Tourist Police is situated at Bhrikutimandap in the building complex of Nepal Tourism Board Phone No. 4247041. We remain open 8 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 5 PM on Public Holidays. The function of Tourist Police is carried out by local Police specially outside Kathmandu valley.
No. of Tourist Policemen
Inspector - 1
Sub Inspector - 10
Asst. Sub Inspector - 3
Head Constable - 8
Constable - 19
Total - 41
Activities
1. Daily patrolling within the Tourist interested area in Kathmandu valley.
2. Opening Tourist Police Post in different area including Airport (TIA) and Basantapur.
3. Quick action and investigation have taken seriously in any tourist complaints.
4. To provide information on travel security.
5. To ensure hassle free trip by keeping hawkers, beggars and street children away from tourist.
6. To assist tourist whenever need arises.
Tourist Police would like to make your visit to our country as pleasant and safe as possible. You can help them further by following these Simple Tips: -
1. Tourists are requested to follow up the rule of HMG of Nepal.
2. Inform about your problems and complaints to the nearest Police Station/Tourist Police.
3. Avail the services of government registered travel/ trekking agencies only.
4. Inform your whereabouts immediately upon arrival to the local Police or concerned Embassy/ Consulate.
5. Stay at government registered hotels/resorts/guest house/lodges only.
6. Use only those porters who are authorized by your travel agency or hotel.
7. Exchange foreign currency only at authorized places. Never carry your wallet in the back pocket.
8. Make sure your wallet is in the inside jacket pocket or side pocket of the trousers.
9. Carry certified copies of documents and leave the originals and other valuables in the safe deposit box of your hotel.
10. Never leave these items unattended in your room or carry large sums of cash on your person.
11. Carry traveler's cheaques and limited amount of cash while on tour.
12. Never leave your luggage and other valuables unattended at any time, any place.
13. In case of any theft/loss, immediately contact the nearest Police Station/Tourist Police.
Our Duties
· To provide information regarding security aspect of your travel and tours.
· To respond promptly to your problems or complaints.
· To try our best to provide you a hassle free trip by keeping you away from hawkers, beggars and street children.
· To assist you wherever and whenever you need us.
Please Keep in Mind
·To inform your whereabouts immediately upon arrival to local Police or concerned Embassies.
· To be aware of unauthorized agencies and unlicensed person
· Always make Travel and Trekking arrangement with authorized agencies only.
· To make sure to deposit your valuable items in safe deposit.
· Please allow your luggage to be carried by porters authorized by your travel agency or hotel only.
· To discourage hawkers and beggars.
· To note Taxi number which you hired or travel.
· To send your complaints in a prescribed form by Post / Fax / person (Which is distributed in our Tourist Police Counters).
· Drug-abuse, trafficking and sexual relation with children are strictly prohibited. The offenders will be punished according to the National law.
· You are here for enjoyment not for punishment.
· We do not want to see you inside the Police custody & behind the bars.
Tourist Police Unit
Tourism Industry Division
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation
Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4247041
Fax: 977-1-6213591
Email: touristpolice@ntb.org.np
Direct flights to Nepal
You can fly directly to Kathmandu from Doha, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Paro, Lhasa, Guangzhou, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi.
Airport Tax:
Tourists are levied NRS. 565 (including VAT) at the departure terminal along with the Passenger Service Charge (Airport Tax)
Note: The new Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalis as well as non-Nepalis flying out from Nepal.
Traveling by road/Entry Points
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use these designated entry points and may not enter from any other point:
Nepal-India border
Kakarbhitta
Birgunj
Belhiya, Bhairahawa
Nepalgunj
Dhangadi
Mahendra Nagar
Kodari, Nepal-China border
Overland tourists entering the Kingdom with their vehicles must possess an international carnet.
Airport Tax:
Tourists are levied NRS. 565 (including VAT) at the departure terminal along with the Passenger Service Charge (Airport Tax)
Note: The new Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalis as well as non-Nepalis flying out from Nepal.
Traveling by road/Entry Points
All visitors entering Nepal by land must use these designated entry points and may not enter from any other point:
Nepal-India border
Kakarbhitta
Birgunj
Belhiya, Bhairahawa
Nepalgunj
Dhangadi
Mahendra Nagar
Kodari, Nepal-China border
Overland tourists entering the Kingdom with their vehicles must possess an international carnet.
Short Rafting Trips
Short trips take between one and four days and do not involve any trekking. Some of these trips involve less challenging white water and are ideally suited for first timers and families.
Seti River
Days: 2 days Grade: 3 to 5
Trishuli River
Days: 1 to 3 days Grade: 3+
Bhote-Koshi River
Days: 2 days Grade: 4 to 5
Kali-Gandaki River
Days: 3 days Grade: 5 to 5+
Trisuli.
The run flows 120 km and its challenges are continuous.
Seti River
Days: 2 days Grade: 3 to 5
Trishuli River
Days: 1 to 3 days Grade: 3+
Bhote-Koshi River
Days: 2 days Grade: 4 to 5
Kali-Gandaki River
Days: 3 days Grade: 5 to 5+
Trisuli.
The run flows 120 km and its challenges are continuous.
Long Rafting Trips
Longer trips take you into some of Nepal's most remote areas. They often involve short treks to reach the river. Porters carry the gear and supplies, so all you need to carry are your own personal belongings. Treks through the jungles can be an adventure with sightings of wildlife. The landscapes on these trips are inspiring.
Marsyangdi River
Days: 5 days Grade: 4 to 5
Arun River
Days: 6 days Grade: 5
Sun-Koshi River
Days: 8-10 days Grade: 4 to 5
Karnali River
Days: 11 days Grade: 4 to 5
Marsyangdi River
Days: 5 days Grade: 4 to 5
Arun River
Days: 6 days Grade: 5
Sun-Koshi River
Days: 8-10 days Grade: 4 to 5
Karnali River
Days: 11 days Grade: 4 to 5
Introducing Hetauda
The bustling town of Hetauda marks the junction between the flat Mahendra Hwy and the steep, spectacular Tribhuvan Hwy. From here, a Heath-Robinson cableway carries cement and gravel uphill from the Terai to satisfy Kathmandu's insatiable appetite for construction. There isn't any great reason to stop here except to change buses, but the locals are friendly and the town is known for its brassware, particularly the brass gaagri pots that locals use to store water.
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There are no foreign exchange facilities but several Internet cafés on the main road offer Internet access for Rs 30 per hour
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There are no foreign exchange facilities but several Internet cafés on the main road offer Internet access for Rs 30 per hour
Introducing Around the Kathmandu Valley
The fertile, mountain-sheltered Kathmandu Valley is the historic heart of Nepal, where the Himalaya's most sophisticated kingdoms rose and fell and where Nepali art and culture were developed and refined. In many ways the Kathmandu Valley is Nepal.
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The artistic richness of the valley is reflected in the six Unesco World Heritage sites that lie scattered around the valley like jewelled confetti. They include the ancient Buddhist stupas of Swayambhunath (affectionately known as the 'Monkey Temple') and Bodhnath. The Pashupatinath Temple ranks as Nepal's most important Hindu site and attracts pious pilgrims and dreadlocked sadhus (holy men) from all over the subcontinent. Newari architecture reaches its pinnacle in the breathtaking Durbar squares of Patan and Bhaktapur, the third and most traditional of the valley's three former kingdoms. Just outside Bhaktapur is the Changu Narayan Temple, an open-air museum of stone-carved masterpieces. All these sites are easily visited as day trips from Kathmandu.
The valley has a host of lesser-known, but still wonderful, temples, viewpoints and traditional Newari villages, and half the fun is getting to and from these sights, by foot, mountain bike or motorbike. Many people miss out on these sights in a feverish rush to get to Chitwan, Pokhara or Everest, but the irony is that you'll find far fewer tourists just 10km outside Kathmandu than you will jostling for a view at Everest Base Camp.
With a rapidly expanding population of 1.5 million the valley has certainly changed over the years, but aspects of traditional life endure. Rural life continues to move to the rhythms of the seasons and spectacular festivals, and the timeless demands of the fields, the family and the gods remain the fundamental priorities of most people's lives.
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The artistic richness of the valley is reflected in the six Unesco World Heritage sites that lie scattered around the valley like jewelled confetti. They include the ancient Buddhist stupas of Swayambhunath (affectionately known as the 'Monkey Temple') and Bodhnath. The Pashupatinath Temple ranks as Nepal's most important Hindu site and attracts pious pilgrims and dreadlocked sadhus (holy men) from all over the subcontinent. Newari architecture reaches its pinnacle in the breathtaking Durbar squares of Patan and Bhaktapur, the third and most traditional of the valley's three former kingdoms. Just outside Bhaktapur is the Changu Narayan Temple, an open-air museum of stone-carved masterpieces. All these sites are easily visited as day trips from Kathmandu.
The valley has a host of lesser-known, but still wonderful, temples, viewpoints and traditional Newari villages, and half the fun is getting to and from these sights, by foot, mountain bike or motorbike. Many people miss out on these sights in a feverish rush to get to Chitwan, Pokhara or Everest, but the irony is that you'll find far fewer tourists just 10km outside Kathmandu than you will jostling for a view at Everest Base Camp.
With a rapidly expanding population of 1.5 million the valley has certainly changed over the years, but aspects of traditional life endure. Rural life continues to move to the rhythms of the seasons and spectacular festivals, and the timeless demands of the fields, the family and the gods remain the fundamental priorities of most people's lives.
Introducing Arniko Highway to Tibet
The Arniko Hwy provides Nepal's overland link with Tibet and China. Past Barabise the road is particularly vulnerable to landslides and during the monsoon sections are likely to be closed temporarily between May and August. Even when the highway is passable it's of limited use in breaking India's commercial stranglehold on Nepal, as it's still cheaper to ship Chinese goods via Kolkata (Calcutta) than to truck them through Tibet.
After Dhulikhel the road descends into the beautiful Panchkhal Valley. A turnoff at Lamidanda, around 12km from Dhulikhel, leads for 9km on a tarmac road to Palanchowk, where there is a famously beautiful black stone image of the goddess Bhagwati (a form of Durga, itself a terrifying form of Parvati). About five minutes' drive beyond the town of Panchkhal a dirt road takes off to the left, giving road access to the Helambu region.
About 8km later you arrive at Dolalghat, a thriving town at the confluence of the Indrawati and Sun Kosi Rivers and the departure point for many rafting trips. The turn-off to Jiri is another 14km away, on the right. Lamosangu is a few kilometres after the Jiri turn-off, on the Arniko Hwy. North of Lamosangu is a hydroelectric plant with a tedious military checkpoint.
Packages Tours- Just Enjoy Yourself
If you are going for a week, or even for two months, and want to experience everything Nepal has to offer without the hassle of looking for the right hotel, competent guides, where to catch your bus, or want to discover that marvelous hidden stupa which everybody talks about without getting lost in interwinding streets, then your best bet is to have your trip organized by agencies in Nepal. You can join a package tour, or have one tailored to your specific needs so as not to worry about the day-by-day arrangements.
There are several types of package tours being offered in Nepal, depending on what you expect to see and do in your trip. If you are fascinated by exotic wildlife, stunning mountain views, or just like to watch birds from a jungle house veranda, then Nature Tours is what you are looking for. Adventure Tours for those who love rafting, getting to the top of high mountains, and even watching a Royal Bengal Tiger pass in front of you while sitting on top of an elephant. Nepal has also incredible monuments, and antique architecture. The people in itself, with their traditions, religious ways of life, can take a whole holiday to fully grasp. The Sight Seeing Tours will help you find out exactly what are the options to discover as much as you can.
Accommodation
In Kathmandu, Pokhara and in the main trekking regions, luxury hotels are available for your comfort and enjoyment. Internationally renowned names such as Hyatt, Radisson have made there presence in the last year. On the other end, special lodges and cheap room are available for backpackers. And even sleeping in Nepali homes and villages is not uncommon. For the latter you will have to learn to speak some Nepali though. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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