I got my Nepali visa on arrival in Kathmandu airport. IT is easy assuming that at the same time 3 or 4 planes will no arrive 🙂
So just after landing run to the arrival hall, pick from the table one A4 format visa application form and jump into the first line. Fill the form waiting and keep ready one passport photo. First desk is cashier desk : tell him how many days of stay you need. Accordingly he will ask for money: 25 $ for 15 days, 40$ for 30 days, 100 for 90. You pay, you get the receipt and he will show you second line to jump into: every period of stay has separate line – my-30 days was the longest!
It took me 40 min all toogether – I think I was lucky….
Then you go to security screening, then pick you luggage, then to bored customs… Welcome to KTM!!
But visa is not enough to go to the Kingdom of Mustang – travel agent in KTM or better-in Pokhara must obtain for you Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (easy – in half day).
Then, since the Upper Mustang is restricted area the agency providing your guide (obligatory) must apply on behalf of you for Mustang permit. This will cost you a lot… My partner arrived today (there must be minimum 2 in the group + guide) and our agent promised to arrange this permit in one day – tomorrow (Sat is holiday for some reason in Nepal, Sun-not). We will see.
What I am afraid: there are clouds on the mountains today and they say it is snowing up there. I pray for the sunny weather…
