In order to open the tourism sector in a dire situation after the Corona epidemic, the Ministry of Tourism has approved the criteria 2077 regarding the protocols to be followed by the tourists coming to Nepal for mountaineering and trekking. As per the protocol, all international travelers must obtain a Nepal Visa before arriving in Nepal. In countries where obtaining a Nepalese visa is not possible, the group can visit Nepal or mountaineering and trekking with the prior consent of the travel or trekking agency in Nepal.
For those groups who are not able to acquire visas in their country, the Immigration Department will issue the on-arrival visa. However, the respective agency managing the group must submit a pre-approval application to the Department of Tourism for mountaineering tourists and to the Department of Immigration for trekking tourists through the Nepal Tourism Board.
Here is a necessary protocol to be followed by international travelers after arriving in Nepal:
PCR report within 72 hours
All international travelers must submit the negative PCR test report up to 72 hours in advance. The validity of the certificate will be reviewed by the department of immigration at the time of issuing a visa. The immigration department will also check the pre-acceptance document.
Similarly, the government has made it mandatory to stay at least 7 days in quarantine in the hotel. So, documents of pre-booking of the hotel for at least 7 days must be submitted during visa approval.
It has also been made mandatory for all tourists coming to Nepal to have insured documents worth USD 5,000 per person.
Seven Days Quarantine
All the tourists visiting Nepal must stay in quarantine for 7 days. On the fifth day of the quarantine, the PCR test of the tourist will be conducted at their own expense. The traveler will only be allowed to trek and mountaineer if the PCR test is negative. During the 7 days, of quarantine and the negative PCR test doesn’t come, the traveler is not allowed to leave the hotel premises.
Up to One Lakhs of insurance for Guide and Helper
The travel agency must have done the insurance of the hiking and mountaineering team against corona of at least one lakh Nepalese rupees. During the trekking or mountaineering, the respective team must follow the health standards approved by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal.
Top 5 Best Trekking Destinations Nepal Has To Offer After Corona (COVID-19) Pandemic
Here are some of the escapes you might be interested in. These escapes are crafted with the sole purpose of uplifting the economy of Sherpa along with other people isolated in the Himalayas.
Everest Base Camp Trek is such an incredible adventure trekking trip that takes you to the Everest base camp, the base of the highest mountain in the world. Trekking through the trail that passes amidst mountain peaks, cultural villages, glacial rivers, and lovely vegetation is definitely an experience to take at least once in a lifetime. View of the mountain peaks like Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and several other mountains in addition to the 8,000 meters Lhotse and Everest makes this trip incredibly enchanting.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a favorite among most trekkers. As the trek is amazing hiking through the diverse landscapes while exploring the amazing Nepalis culture and tradition. Other than that, this trek is famous for the beautiful views of mountain vistas including the world's 10th highest peak i.e. Mt. Annapurna. This riveting trek is considered as one of the most scenic treks in the region, affording the trekker views of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, and the Annapurna range.
Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is a beautiful combination of two different trekking areas in the Langtang region. The trek explores Langtang valley and the Gosainkunda region at one go. It reveals the hidden wonders of the regions and gets trekkers an incredible experience of trekking in the Himalayas.
Mardi Himal Trek is a newly discovered trek in the Annapurna region. It is one of the most stunning treks despite being the shortest trek in the Annapurna region. The trekking trail of Mardi Himal includes terrain, hidden, and the most beautiful landscape with some the breathtaking glacial valleys.
Poon Hill is one of the best perspectives for your film cam to find the Panoramic Himalaya incorporating Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, and monster Dhaulagiri, stunning daybreak, Charming Nepalese social towns, & lavish green woods. You cannot just appreciate a great scene of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri's additionally exceptionally stunning and grand perspective of dazzling dawn. Poon hill is a standout among the most intriguing characteristics of this trekking tour. It’s the best vantage that focuses on the region.
