FAQs

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How long should my overall stay be?

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This is entirely up to you. Our wedding festivities will last about a week, so if you have time to spare we suggest at least another week for you to go see and do other things around Kathmandu, possibly visit the beautiful cities of Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini.

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Is there a direct flight to Kathmandu?

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Not that we know of. But you can get flights from New York with one layover. If you plan to fly through India, and have a layover longer than 24 hours, or plan to leave the airport to see any part of India you will have to get a Visa beforehand, so please keep that in mind.

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Do I need a Visa for Nepal as an American?

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Yes you do. Good news is that you can get it upon arrival! There are officials at the airport who will take your photo, and get you a visa as you are processing into the county. 15 day visa to Nepal is $30, 30 day visa is $50. Please check out the immigration page for any questions https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa

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Money? What's the exchange rate? Should I have this done when I come?

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$1= 122 Nepali Rupee (NPR) and it fluctuates. Kathmandu is a relatively expensive city, with a dinner out with drinks costing about $30/person. You don't have to exchange money before you get here. But bring $100 bills as you will get a better exchange rate (don't ask me why). There are official money exchange places in the city, so at the airport only exchange about $100 for your immediate needs.

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I have food allergies, who should I tell?

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Most places in Nepal, do not list out allergens, but they will let you know if something is vegetarian or not. If you don't eat certain things, please let us know, so we can let you know what not to eat. When you go out to the restaurants, let servers know that you cannot have certain things, otherwise there may be hidden ingredients you could be allergic to.

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I don't speak Nepali, am I going to be utterly lost?

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Luckily, since tourism is such a huge industry in Nepal, most people will at least be able to understand you while you are in Kathmandu and other tourist cities. You will find that most people, including taxi drivers and shopkeepers will have basic understanding and be able to interact.

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Is Kathmandu a safe city?

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Like any other big metropolitan area, there are areas that may be unsafe, and you do not want to go exploring unknown territories at night. Since Kathmandu is big on tourism, you will be safe in most places. Use common sense and don't take unnecessary risks. Pickpockets are common, so take good care of your belongings, and keep them on your person. For example- You don't want to leave your laptop or bag and go to the restroom when you are in a cafe.

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I would love to wear traditional eastern clothing. Where do I buy it?

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If you come to Nepal with a week or few days to spare before the wedding you can go shopping around town and immerse in the haggling and bargaining fun with local shop owners. If you want to shop beforeahand here are a few online retailers to look into: Lashkaraa https://www.lashkaraa.com/collections/lehenga-choli KarmaPlace https://www.karmaplace.com/collections/lehengas Indya https://www.houseofindya.com/ Pernia's Pop up Shop https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ Ogaan https://www.ogaan.com/ Many of these outfits come unstitched or semi-stitched, so make sure to check those details. *Rentals https://glamourental.com PLEASE NOTE: Outfits like Saree, Anarkali, Kurti and Lehenga are the options for Mehendi, Sangeet and the Hindu Ceremony. The Buddhist Ceremony has different attires if you are planning to follow Ethnic wear etiquette.

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I cannot wait til November to shop for my clothes. Can I buy anything locally?

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If you live in the Dallas area, or somewhere in or around New York City, there are plenty of retail stores for you to shop at. In New York, Jackson Heights is chock full of stores where you can buy eastern wedding attire. Feel free to call or text us for suggestions or even a fun shopping trip :)

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What about wedding gifts?

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Your company is all the gift we will ever need! We are honored by the fact that you would travel all the way to Nepal for our wedding, so honestly we do not expect you to bring anything other than your lovely selves. However, for those of you who still want to bring something, we recommend you don't buy us anything as we do not want to lug back a ton of stuff from Nepal. It is customary for people to give a cash gift if you so desire, but again, please note that it is absolutely not necessary or expected.