Currency Information: Generally Nepalese Rupee is low in value than International Currency, so you will get more amount of Local Currency from your dollar. The Exchange Rate of 1 US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Euro are as Equal to Rs 100, 120 and 80 respectively. Nepalese Rupees is an Official Currency in Nepal. Currency Exchange Facilities are Available almost everywhere in main Cities of Nepal except the Trekking Route in Himalayan Region however Lower Altitude Area of Mountains in Some retails Places Might still facilitate this service but certainly None in Higher Altitude. So, we strictly Advise our Travellers to Exchange their Currency in Day 1 of Trip while in Kathmandu valley.
The Government of Nepal has banned the import, export and use of 500 and 1000 Indian rupee notes in Nepal. You should ensure you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated, and you may be fined over importation of banned currency.
Please note that Most Establishments in Asia will not Accept Foreign Currency Notes that are Old, worn off, Torn or Faded and they can be very Difficult to Exchange or Extra Fees Added when Exchanging at banks. Please Ensure that you have New/Clean dollar bill.
Extra Expenditure/Emergency Funds: - As Detailed Mention in Trip Itinerary the Travellers are Requested to Understand What Included and Excluded in the Program are. Be Budget Sensible for things that are not Included in Itinerary Like Meals, Drinks, Shopping and Other Optional Activities. Most of Trip Inclusions are Clearly Mentioned above.
For daily meal, lunch dinner breakfast and snacks please allow extra NPR 3500 to 4500 per day. This is a rough amount for guidelines purpose only.
Weather Condition, Political Problems are major causes in Nepal for Creating the Unwanted Problem Which are Beyond our Controls. Please Make sure you have Access to an Extra approx. US$500 for Emergencies (e.g. Severe Weather, Natural Disasters, Civil unrest) or other Events that result in Unavoidable Changes to the itinerary (e.g. Transport Strikes or Cancellations, Airport Closures). Sometimes these things Necessitate Last Minute Changes to Enable our Trips to Continue to Run, and as a Result there may be Some Extra Costs Involved.