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Currency matters
Most major international currencies can be easily converted into Nepali Rupees with the American dollars perhaps being the most popular currency. There is an exchange booth at the international airport, major hotels have money changing facilities and there are a number of official money-changers in the cities and larger towns .
You may want to shop around for the best exchange rate on the day, but remember to check the commission they charge. Travelers cheque can be difficult to change outside of the large centers. Watch out for unofficial money-changers and keep a record of the money you change as you will be required to produce your receipts if you want to change Rupees back to hard currency on leaving Nepal. Your trekking leader can advise you on money changing facilities available while on the trek .
Visa cards can be used to get cash at some banks but check on the holidays and festival days when banks are closed (problems if you arrive on a festival day and require money). Money changers do not offer the facility for visa cards.
Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm except on Government and festival holidays. Official money changers are open seven days a week, have longer opening hours than banks and the process is often quicker than at banks, but check on the commission charged - some don't charge any. Most major hotels offer money changing services. Further details of bank times are given on the Currency hard copy page.
Credit cards can be used in many business places but do not rely on being able to use them. There can be a great variation in the minimum purchase amount allowed. ATM's are non-existent unless you have a Nepali Bank account.
The Nepali currency is the rupee with bank notes of 1, 2, 5,10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees. There are also coins with the values of 5,2, and 1 rupee, 50,25,5 and 1 paisa (100 paisa = 1 rupee). It can be very difficult to change the larger denomination notes especially away from the main centers. Always have some small denomination notes for taxi drivers, traders, etc. as they are often unable to give change if you offer large notes.
On a trek organized by Samrat Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd. You will require money only for items of a personal nature, souvenirs and tips; this avoids the need to carry large sums of money on you.
At the end of a trek, or each segment where a different crew is used, 100 NRP per day is collected from each trekker. This money is pooled and divided amongst the crew as their bonus. This bonus is presented to the crew by the trekkers at the final get-together of the trek - a time of great singing and dancing.
T ip : consider donating any of your unwanted clothing/gear to your porter and/or guide.
Samrat Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd.
GPO Box: 20961, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tel: 977-1-4700397, 4701351 Fax: 977-1-4700226
Cell: +977 98510 30 564
Email: samratvel@wlink.com.np , sales@samratnepal.com
Web: www.everestcountry.com , www.samratnepal.com
Most major international currencies can be easily converted into Nepali Rupees with the American dollars perhaps being the most popular currency. There is an exchange booth at the international airport, major hotels have money changing facilities and there are a number of official money-changers in the cities and larger towns .
You may want to shop around for the best exchange rate on the day, but remember to check the commission they charge. Travelers cheque can be difficult to change outside of the large centers. Watch out for unofficial money-changers and keep a record of the money you change as you will be required to produce your receipts if you want to change Rupees back to hard currency on leaving Nepal. Your trekking leader can advise you on money changing facilities available while on the trek .
Visa cards can be used to get cash at some banks but check on the holidays and festival days when banks are closed (problems if you arrive on a festival day and require money). Money changers do not offer the facility for visa cards.
Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm except on Government and festival holidays. Official money changers are open seven days a week, have longer opening hours than banks and the process is often quicker than at banks, but check on the commission charged - some don't charge any. Most major hotels offer money changing services. Further details of bank times are given on the Currency hard copy page.
Credit cards can be used in many business places but do not rely on being able to use them. There can be a great variation in the minimum purchase amount allowed. ATM's are non-existent unless you have a Nepali Bank account.
The Nepali currency is the rupee with bank notes of 1, 2, 5,10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees. There are also coins with the values of 5,2, and 1 rupee, 50,25,5 and 1 paisa (100 paisa = 1 rupee). It can be very difficult to change the larger denomination notes especially away from the main centers. Always have some small denomination notes for taxi drivers, traders, etc. as they are often unable to give change if you offer large notes.
On a trek organized by Samrat Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd. You will require money only for items of a personal nature, souvenirs and tips; this avoids the need to carry large sums of money on you.
At the end of a trek, or each segment where a different crew is used, 100 NRP per day is collected from each trekker. This money is pooled and divided amongst the crew as their bonus. This bonus is presented to the crew by the trekkers at the final get-together of the trek - a time of great singing and dancing.
T ip : consider donating any of your unwanted clothing/gear to your porter and/or guide.
Samrat Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd. GPO Box: 20961, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tel: 977-1-4700397, 4701351 Fax: 977-1-4700226
Cell: +977 98510 30 564
Email: samratvel@wlink.com.np , sales@samratnepal.com
Web: www.everestcountry.com , www.samratnepal.com
