Nepal Trekking Post COVID-19 Pandemic

1. Nepal Travel Posts COVID -19 Pandemic

Travelling in Nepal after the posts COVID -19 pandemic situation is going better for Nepalese and foreigners. Nepal government announced on 15 November any foreigners to visit in Nepal obtaining a tourist visa are only allowed to enter from 17 October 2020. Foreigners entering Nepal should have to present a negative certificate of the PCR test of the coronavirus not older than 72 hours on their arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu. Although the Nepal government notice safety travel protocol and precaution to everyone. Now is a good time for Nepal Trekking Post COVID-19 Pandemic. While anyone travelling need to maintain social distancing. Do not gather in a big group, wear masks, use hand sanitizers, and wash hands, etc. is mandatory for anyone.

Nepal is one of the most beautiful and richest countries of the great Himalayas in the world. Every incident is uncertain in our lives. COVID -19 is also unpredictable to everyone therefore which badly affected the world in different sectors. The pandemic of COVID -19 affected nearly about 1 year in the world so that everything is less or more in crisis. After the pandemic, Nepal and the amazing Himalayas are the best and safest places to travel and explore. However, these days everything is slowly going back to normal with people's consciousness. Likewise, we do arrange all safety adventure trips to Nepal for our guests. So that we are always following safety measurements and social distancing to make your Nepal trekking and tour safe and the best.

2. What are the main safety protocol requirements for tourists before travelling to Nepal?

After the pandemic of COVID-19, the Nepal government has enforced some major travel protocols for tourists for safety management which are mentioned below-

Any travellers need to bring a PCR-tested negative report before 72 hours entering Nepal.
Each traveller must have proof of insurance of US $5,000 for COVID-19.
Travellers must have flight details itinerary.
Approval of Trekking and tour plan itinerary details with travel and trekking company name.
Travellers must have 7 days hotel booking confirmation in Kathmandu.
Travellers can get a Nepal visa from their own country's Nepal embassy or counsellor office. If not, they can get a Nepal arrival visa from Tribhuvan International airport Kathmandu. You should have the trekking and travel company name, trekking/tour itinerary and 7 days prior hotel booking.
Trekking companies in Nepal must have additional insurance of COVID-19 of NPR 10,0000 for their field staff.
Even in Lukla, foreigners and Nepali guides and porters should bring a PCR negative report of COVID -19.

3. Are Trekking, tour, and mountaineering in Nepal safe?

Of course, Nepal trekking, tours, and mountaineering in Nepal are safe for everyone. Nepal has the world's best Himalayas and hidden natural beauties to explore. Any adventure activities are safe to travel in Nepal. While travelling in Nepal, be aware of the government rules with maintaining social distancing. Always wear masks, and avoid crowded places. Our Sunrise Adventure Treks team follows good precautions of social distancing, and our guides and porters are professionals to manage your safety trip. Beautiful great views of panoramic Himalayas' sunrise and sunset are key attractions for any foreigners to visit and trek in Nepal. The natural beauty and fresh air of the Himalayas can help maintain your stress. Stress-free life always enhances your immune power and physical fitness.

4. What are the best places to visit in Nepal after COVID -19 pandemic?

All places are open to visit in Nepal after the post-pandemic of COVID -19. Trekking, mountaineering, and tours are the best adventures to undertake for anyone visiting Nepal. All sectors of trekking and tours are best to visit in Nepal after the COVID-19 pandemic. You can visit places like the Everest region, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, and other trekking trails that are 100% safe to visit in Nepal. Even peak climbing and mountaineering sports are safe to visit with an awareness of social distancing.

5. Has Nepal resumed national and international flights?

Nepal government has resumed international scheduled flights and chartered flights from 1st September 2020. Normal tourists can't enter Nepal before 17 October 2020. Those scheduled flights and chartered flights are only open for Nepalese people, diplomatic missions, the United Nations, and related agencies. They are allowed to enter Nepal with a PCR negative test report upon arrival and have to stay 7 days in hotel quarantine and 14 days in home quarantine accordingly.

The government of Nepal is also considering the critical situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and makes decisions about the opening of domestic flights with safety measures. The domestic flight has been open since 17 September 2020, with daily flights with full board passengers following COVID-19 pandemic safety measures.

6. Which nationalities are allowed to visit Nepal after the pandemic?

This is a very common question for everyone travelling after the pandemic. Is there any restriction on the basis of nationality to enter Nepal? There are no rules or restrictions on the basis of nationality for Nepal visits after the pandemic, but self-consideration of travel from a low-risk area of the COVID-19 pandemic is advised. People from any country are welcome to travel to Nepal. Although the government didn’t mention restrictions on the flights and nationalities visiting Nepal.

7. What is open and not open in Nepal during the COVID-19 pandemic?

After a long period of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nepalese tourism industries were too badly affected among others. There are many things that are open after the pandemic in other sectors in Nepal. Since 15 September 2020, the Nepal government announced to open tourism activities, hotels and accommodations, restaurants, long routes of transportation, and other government and private sectors respectively. However, large gatherings, party palaces, and cinema halls are still restricted.

8. Do we need to stay in self-quarantine in Nepal upon arrival?

Of course, you have to stay at least 7 days in hotel quarantine upon arrival in Nepal. Regarding foreign self-quarantine, people of foreign diplomatic missions and Nepalese travelling from overseas need to hotel quarantine for 7 days and 14 days home quarantine onwards even they should have a COVID-19 negative health certificate upon their arrival at Kathmandu airport.