Updated January 8, 2026

Map of Nepal

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visa:ネパールに入国するためには査証(ビザ)が必要です。

観光査証は、各国所在のネパール大使館・総領事館のほか、トリブバン国際空港(カトマンズ)や国境の入国管理事務所(陸路の場合)で取得できます。

空港または国境の入国管理事務所での査証取得手続きには、有効な旅券(申請時に有効期限6か月以上必要)および記入済みの申請書と米ドル現金の申請料が必要です。

2022年10月1日現在、申請料は滞在期間15日で30米ドル、30日50米ドル、90日125米ドル、9歳以下の幼児・児童は無料です。

なお、陸路による入国時に申請する場合は、写真1葉(タテ45mm、ヨコ35mm)が必要です。

パスポート:機械読み取り式で、出国時に有効期間が6か月以上残っているものが必要。

time difference:-3H15M

airportTribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

ネパール航空の成田~カトマンドゥ直行便が週2便(カトマンドゥ発は火・金曜/成田発は水・土曜)運航しているほか、2020年以降休航(欠便)となっていた路線も徐々に再開しています。

日本からの乗り継ぎ便はいろいろとありますが、日本人旅行者の利用が多い路線はおもに下記のとおりです。

・シンガポール経由(シンガポール航空)
・バンコク経由(タイ航空/タイスマイル航空)

また、コロナ禍前に利用者が多かったにもかかわらず休航となっていた香港経由キャセイパシフィック航空路線も、10月以降運航再開の予定があるとのこと。

ネパールに就航している航空会社:ネパール航空、ヒマラヤ航空、ブッダ・エアー、エアインディア、IndiGo、ブータン・エアラインズ、ビーマン・バングラデシュ航空、タイ国際航空、マレーシア航空、カタール航空、エティハド航空、シンガポール航空、キャセイドラゴン航空、中国国際航空、中国南方航空、中国東方航空、大韓航空

360° Photo (Tribhuvan International Airport)

ネパールへのアクセス:ネパール航空の直行便で成田からカトマンズまで約8時間40分。

Voltage and plugThe voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

Plugs are generally type B and C.

A transformer and plug adapter are required when using electrical appliances for domestic use in Japan, but digital cameras, PCs, cell phones, etc. can often be used simply by attaching an adapter, so check the manual.

トリブバン国際空港への着陸

Domestic Transportation in Nepal

bus

Nepal has a network of roads throughout the country, and many points can be reached by bus.

Routes such as Kathmandu ⇒ Pokhara, which are visited by many tourists, have tourist buses that are more comfortable than local buses.

In recent years, there are also wagons using Toyota Hiace such as microbuses.

This one is faster than other large buses.

Local buses within the city will take you to the main tourist attractions.

Route maps are difficult to understand, so ask people around you which bus to take and they will be kind enough to tell you.

cab

Cabs in Nepal are easily recognizable as cabs with their distinctive white bodies and yellow roofs.

Cabs are metered, and travel guides and traffic information state that they are "metered.

However, there are almost no cabs that will take you to your destination on the meter, and even local Nepalese have to negotiate the price.

If you don't use a meter, the price is about 300 rupees for a 15-minute drive, but if you are a foreigner, the asking price is about 500 rupees.

Therefore, when using a cab, it is essential to negotiate the price before boarding.

domestic airline (company)

Nepal's domestic network is centered in Kathmandu.

Although more expensive than bus travel, it saves time and, depending on the route, allows passengers to see the Himalayas from the plane.

The seats will be on the right side when traveling from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on the left side when traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

In the past, flights were easily affected by weather, but now some flights connecting major cities are operated at night.

However, flights to mountains such as Lukla and Jomsong are weather dependent.

It is necessary to schedule your visit with sufficient time to spare, especially during the rainy season.

In recent years, due to congestion at Kathmandu airport, there are more and more routes that allow direct travel between cities without going through Kathmandu, such as Pokhara to Bhairawa (Lumbini) and Pokhara to Bharatpur (Chitwan).

Night flights have also begun in some cities in the direction of the Tarai Plain, making air travel more convenient.

Airlines in Nepal - Nepal Airlines, Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, and many other airlines operate between major cities.

The travel time between Kathmandu and Pokhara is approximately 30 minutes.

Phatao, a car-dispatch service in Nepal

Good news for travelers is Phatao, a car-dispatch app that has seen a surge in users over the past few years.

Phatao is a car-dispatch application similar to Grab in Japan, which cuts out the tedious price negotiations when using rickshaws or cabs, greatly reducing stress when traveling.

This service is only available in urban centers such as Kathmandu, but it is quite nice to know that there is no price negotiation.

rickshaw

A rickshaw is a rickshaw with a bicycle in the front and a seat in the back, and is a popular vehicle not only in Nepal but also in India.

Because it is human-powered, it is not as fast as a car, but it is a relaxing way to travel around the city, taking in the cityscape and the breeze.

It is a convenient vehicle once you get used to using it, as it can go into secluded alleys where you can't get in by car and is very maneuverable.

tempeh

Auto three-wheelers called "tempo" are used in Nepal as a means of transportation for citizens, just like local buses.

It looks like an Indian auto-rickshaw or a Thai tuk-tuk, but it is slightly larger in size and can accommodate around 10 people in its seats.

The route is written in Nepali on the body of the car, and like a local bus, it runs on a fixed route, but there are no fixed stops, and you can get on and off anywhere.

rent-a-cycle

There are several bike rental shops in Kathmandu.

If you are too far to take a cab or are tired of negotiating prices with rickshaws, we recommend renting a bicycle to enjoy sightseeing in the city at your own pace.

Bicycling offers a different perspective on the city than either driving or walking.

Prices vary from store to store, but can be rented for about 100 rupees per day.

Thorough Guide to Public Transportation in Nepal! How to use buses, cabs, rickshaws, and temples

ネパール観光ガイド

local travel agent

Himalayan Activities

A Japanese-owned travel agency in Kathmandu.
He arranges travel, trekking, and filming interviews in Nepal.

コスモ・トレック株式会社

ヒマラヤトレッキングやネパール観光旅行の手配。
ヒマラヤ登山隊、調査隊、撮影取材隊などのパーティのサポート実績がある。

VELTRA

Beltra is a website and application that provides local tour and activity booking services for travel.
Bertra K.K. is a travel agency under the Travel Agency Law and operates this website and other travel-related services, with headquarters in Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

Westward Journey Nepal

A local subsidiary of Saiyu Travel in Nepal.

JTB

Reservations for local optional tours, activities, tickets, etc.

Wind Travel Agency

Although a Japanese travel agency, it is a travel agency with the style of its origin in Nepal.

Himalayan smile

Travel arrangements for trekking and local tours at a local travel agency in Nepal.

NCT Nature and Culture Trip

Nature and Culture Travel is a travel agency specializing in travel arrangements in Nepal.