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Air
Arrivals and Departures
Nepal's only
international airport is located in it's capital, Kathmandu. There are few direct
flights to Nepal, which means most travelers from Europe, North America and Australia have
to change aircraft and/or airline en route.
Customs
Visitors
arriving without any dutiable goods can pass directly through the Green Channel, without
any baggage check. For declaration of dutiable goods visitors should pass through
the Red Channel.
Duty
Free Goods
You are allowed to bring, free of duty, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, one 1.15 liter bottle
of distilled liquor and 15 rolls of film. All electronic and optical equipment are
allowed into the country with the condition that you leave with them.
Export
Restrictions
It is illegal to
export objects over 100 years old (sacred images, paintings, manuscripts) that are valued
for culture and religious reasons. Metal statues, sacred paintings and similar
objects have to be certified by the Department of Archeology for export.
Departure
Tax
An
Airport tax of Rs. 600/ per passenger is levied on departure to SAARC (Bangladesh, Bhutan,
India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) Countries and Rs. 1,000 to other international
destinations. Those flying within Nepal are required to pay Rs. 50 as the airport tax.
Transport
to City
Taxi's
are available at the airport for transport into the city. They charge a fix price of
Rs200. Rarely, taxis are not available (strike), then man powered cycle rickshaws
will give you a warm welcome to local transport.
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