Facilities & Services

# Custom facilities

(1) Foreign passenger traveling by international flight is exempted from the duty on the following personal used articles imported or exported on the condition that such articles shall be returned or carry back.

(a) One binocular.
(b) One tablet or laptop computer, one video camera, one still camera.
(c) One set of portable music system.
(d) Clothes, beds and used household articles.
(e) One perambulator, one tri-cycle.
(f) One bicycle.
(g) One watch.
(h) One cellular mobile phone set.
(i) Following professional equipments which are being used by the professional person:

(1) One set of equipment to be used by the professional.
(2) Equipments, instruments and medicine imported by medical doctor or Baidhya carrying out his job and materials, to be used by the professionals concerned.
(3) Musical instruments and accessories of such instruments for the professional singer.
(4) Sport materials for professional sportsperson.
(5) Fishing rod.

(j) Foreign passenger can carry gold ornaments up to 50 grams and silver ornaments up to 100 grams.

(2) The chief of the customs office may allow, if it is justifiable, to bring or take away the other articles in addition to the articles mentioned in subsection (1), imported or exported by the foreign passenger by charging the prevailing duty or without charging the duty, except banned, controlled or commercially imported goods.

(3) Customs duty is waived on the following articles carried by the passport holder foreign passenger:

(a) One bottle of liquor Up to 1 litre or 12 cans of beer.
(b) Cigarette up to 200 sticks cigar up to 50 sticks, tobacco up to 250 grams.
(c) 15 pieces of film for still camera and 12 pieces of film for movie camera.
(d) Medicine up to the value of Rs. 1000/ ( except the medicine banned to import into Nepal );
(e) Food stuff up to the value of Rs 5000/ ( including tin pack food);
(f) Fresh fruits up to the value of Rs. 2000/

(4) Foreign passenger may carry or dispatch souvenir goods (except the goods banned for export) purchased in the Nepali market worth Rupees equivalent to the amount exchanged in the specified authorized foreign exchange dealer or bank without export license.

(5) In addition to the goods allowed to export under subsection (4), foreign passenger may carry or dispatch the goods (except the goods banned for export) purchased in Nepali market equivalent to Rs 50, 000/ Nevertheless, in case of presentation of tax invoice of the items commanding value added tax, and receipt with PAN number in case of items not commanding value added tax, the aggregate value limitation under this subsection will not be applicable.

(6). Goods to be seized:

If any passenger attempt to carry or dispatch without making the declaration to the customs or by hiding or concealing or attempt to carry or dispatch the goods contrary to this notification, such goods shall be seized and action shall be taken as per prevailing laws.

(7). If any confusion occurs relating to the provisions mentioned in this notification, decision of the Director General of the Department of Customs shall be final

#Communication Services

The district Post office is located at the beginning of the bazaar road Makhan Tole.There are several communication shops in town, which offer computer and e-mail/internet services, Fax, ISD, STD and conference calls, photocopy, binding and lamination. Many communication shops offer courier services.

#Foreign Currencies and Credit Card

Payment in hotels, travel agencies, and airlines are made in foreign exchange. Credit cards like American Express, Master and Visa are widely accepted at major hotels, shops, and restaurants. Remember to keep your Foreign Exchange Encashment Receipt while making foreign exchange payments or transferring foreign currency into Nepalese rupees. The receipts may be needed to change left-over Nepalese Rupees into hard currency before leaving the country. However, only 10 percent of the total amount may be converted by the bank. ATM is widely in use in Kathmandu.

Major banks, hotels and exchange counters at Tribhuvan International Airport provide services for exchanging foreign currency.

Exchange rates are published in English dailies such as The Rising Nepal, The Kathmandu Post and The Himalayan Times. Nepalese Rupees are found in denominations of Rupees 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are found in denominations of Rupees 5, 2 and 1 and 50 paisa. One rupee equals 100 paisa.

#Medical Facilities

The United Hospital (Pnone no: 520111,520489) in Bhusaldanda is the best hospital in town. Foreign doctors are available. There is also one private medical college at Pravas (Lumbini Medical College & Research Centre) which provides different facilities in treatment and also MBBS and staff Nurse Class.

There are private clinics in lots of medical shops in Tansen.

# Police Enquiry
The police Emergency phone number is 100. The phone no. of District Police Office in Tansen is (075) - 520255.

TOURIST POLICE

Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which works under the Department of Tourism. The main office is located at Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. There are also complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. The unit works exclusively to ensure a pleasant stay for tourists, and mitigate and solve any safety and security related issues that tourists could encounter. They also assist and advise tourists on safety and security matters during traveling, trekking, rafting and hotel stay in any part of Nepal.

ACTIVITIES OF TOURIST POLICE

Daily patrolling within the tourist areas in Kathmandu valley.
Operation of Tourist Police offices in different areas including Airport (TIA) and Basantapur.
Operation of Tourist Police offices in Pokhara and Sunauli. It will also be expanded to other parts of Nepal in future.
Quick action and investigation when there is any complaint from tourists.
Provision of necessary information on travel security.
Ensuring hassle free trip by keeping hawkers, beggars and street children away from tourists.
Assisting tourists whenever the need arises.

DO'S & DON'TS

Respect the law of the land.
Respect local customs, religion and cultural norms and values.
Always use authorized tourist buses.
Don’t forget to ask for tickets and do keep it safe.
Always use Government authorized travels, trekking and rafting agencies.
Use of narcotics in Nepal is illegal, so don’t get involved in any kind of drug transactions.
Take care of your belongings properly. Never leave them unattended at any time and any place.
In case of loss, theft, cheating, robbery or any other crime against you, don’t hesitate to contact the Tourist Police immediately. If not, please do contact the Local Police nearby.
If possible take a photo of the registration plate of the vehicle you use.
Please contact the bus service provider directly for your ticket. If you purchase the ticket from other agencies, please be sure to obtain all the necessary information before using their services to avoid subsequent problems.
Use authorized porters from your travel and trekking agencies.
Exchange foreign currencies only at Government authorized banks or money exchange counters and beware of pickpockets.
Always carry certified copies of your documents like passport or ID card and please leave the originals along with valuables in the safe deposit box at your hotel.

TOURIST POLICE OFFICES

Kathmandu Valley

Bhrikutimandap (inside the premises of Nepal Tourism Board)
Thamel
Basantapur
Pasupati
Swoyambhu
Airport
Mangal Bazar, Patan
Bhaktapur
Nagarkot

Eastern Region

Kakarvitta, Jhapa
Lukla Solukhumbu

Mid Region

Janaki Mandir, Dhanusha
Birgunj, Parsa
Sauraha, Chitwan
Syabrubesi, Rasuwa

Western Region

Pokhara, Kaski
1. Dhampus, Kaski
2. Ghandruk, Kaski
3. Birethanti, Kaski
Chame, Manang
Jomsom, Mustang
Ghorepani, Myagdi
Lumbini, Rupandehi
Belahiya, Rupandehi

CONTACT US

Dial 1144 / 014247041

Please send in details at policetourist@nepalpolice.gov.np

Source : Tourism Board and Department of Customs