Travel, Tour, and Trekking from the USA to Nepal: Taking a long journey from the USA to Nepal can seem complicated, but once you arrive, we assure you that you will be blessed by Nepal's breathtaking beauty and natural scenery. Nepal is considered one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. Similarly, the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, also lies in Nepal, representing Nepal worldwide. Mount Everest and some world heritage sites, including Lumbini, where Lord Buddha was born, are in Nepal.
Travel to Nepal from the USA is renowned for its thrilling and adventurous activities, including Trekking in the Himalayas, helicopter tours, paragliding, rafting, and mountain climbing. Nepal is also famous for pilgrimage tourism. It has always been a famous pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists. Despite having different religions, Nepal is praised for its harmony and cooperation.
Visa Information for Travel from the USA to Nepal
When traveling to Nepal from the USA, the government offers two types of visas. One Visa is on arrival at the International Airport, and another is an E-Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, which is situated in the capital city of Nepal (Kathmandu). Every traveler must bring a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining to obtain an entry visa to Nepal. However, suppose travelers want to get a Visa-on-Arrival. In that case, they can obtain a visa with the following requirements: a valid passport, a completed visa application form, and the required fee in U.S. dollars only.
Before traveling to Nepal, U.S. citizens can complete an online form from the official Nepal Immigration website. The E-Visa will be approved online, and U.S. citizens can present it upon arrival.
Travel Routes to Be Taken From the USA to Nepal
Travelers can take routes from the USA to Nepal according to their preferences and needs, using transit through different cities. However, Tribhuvan International Airport, in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is the only international airport in Nepal. Therefore, travelers must fly to Tribhuvan International Airport and take off from the same airport. However, some of the transits that many travelers found suitable are through Doha, Dubai, Singapore, India, China, Malaysia, and Bangkok.
Similarly, travelers can catch a flight from two countries that border Nepal: India and China. India mainly provides the shortest flight to Kathmandu compared to China. Several Indian airlines, including Air India, Indigo, SpiceJet, and Vistara, operate daily flights to Tribhuvan International Airport. Indian flights are convenient terminals for layovers. It will be easier to find flights to India and China from the U.S., so U.S. citizens can take flights to these countries first and then to Nepal using airlines from India and Malaysia.
Things to Do in Nepal
Trekking in the Nepal Himalayas
Nepal is a small country between India and China. We have most of the countryside and are covered by the Himalayan range. Boundless Adventure still arranges hiking and trekking in every Himalayan range. However, you may catch up with some famous Himalayas for trekking and hiking from America.
Everest Region:
Everest is also known as the Khumbu region in Nepal's northeastern part. This lies in the Buffer zone of Solukhumbu district in Nepal. The Everest Region is rich in natural beauty, and Nepal is home to the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, as well as the other seven highest mountains in the world. So, travelers can enjoy the Himalayas' unique scenic beauty. Not only the Himalayas, but travelers also enjoyed the flora and fauna, local culture, monasteries, temples, extensive green forests, and various bird species during the Everest Base Camp Trek in the Everest region.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the Everest region, at 8,848.86 m. Transportation involves different trekking routes, but every route starts from Lukla Airport, and some routes are split from Namche Bazar. Mount Everest and other mountains, such as Mount Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, and the famous climbing Island Peak, grace the Everest region.
Boundless Adventure offers various trekking packages for the traveler's most desired destination in the Everest region. In particular, the 11-day Everest base camp trek and return by helicopter is one of the most popular trip packages in the Everest region. In this package, travelers can gaze at the mountain peaks from Kalapathar (5555 Meters). Travelers can participate in the Sherpa community's cultural activities, learning more deeply about their culture, a blend of Tibetan and Buddhist cultures. You can easily visit Boundless Adventure for detailed information.
Annapurna Region:
The Annapurna region is the second-most-famous trekking Region. It is located on the border of the Kaski, Manang, Mustang, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, and Myagdi districts. The Annapurna Conservation covers an area of 7629 sq. km. One of the Region's specialties is that the world's deepest River, the Kali Gandaki George, is 3 miles long and 1.5 million acres wide.
There are several trekking packages to the Annapurna region. Among them, one package is a 12-day Annapurna Circuit trek. Another one is the Annapurna family trek. Trekking with family members will be more unique and memorable than any other. Annapurna Base Camp is the most famous and sought-after trekking destination, where you can enjoy sunrise over the Himalayas.
Langtang Region:
Langtang Region lies in the Rasuwa district, covering an area of 1710 sq. km. Religion is famous mainly for its unique flora and fauna and breathtaking mountain views, as well as for Nepal's national flower, the rhododendron. The Region is also renowned for red Panda and honey hunting.
The Langtang trek is shorter than most treks. One of the most famous trekking routes in the Langtang region is the Langtang Gosainkunda trail, which primarily showcases Buddhist culture. The Langtang Valley trekking package offers an 11-day trek through the cultural and natural beauty of Langtang village.
Mustang Region:
Mustang is typically located in the Tibetan Region known as the Kingdom of Lo. It holds myth and mystery from the 8th century and stunning natural beauty, spanning 3573 sq. km. The Region is renowned as the most remote and isolated mountain region. Upper Mustang was a restricted area in 1990, which has preserved its cultural and geographic features, making it more attractive for trekking and Jeep tours.
One of the packages Boundless Adventure provides for the Mustang region is an 11-day upper Mustang jeep tour and Trekking. The tour offers the Region's best viewpoints, historic caves, and monasteries. Muktinath temple, one of the holy places of Hindus, also lies in the Region, which travelers can visit during their trek. However, you may travel by Jeep from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Helicopter Tours Packages
Helicopter tours are also quite popular among travelers for the mesmerizing views from the air of the Nepalese Himalayas. Usually, a helicopter tour is suitable for those bound by time because it takes less time to reach their desired destinations. It has saved time and provides luxurious holiday trips to the Nepal Himalayas and pilgrimage tours.
We operate the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour, Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Gosainkunda, Annapurna Base Camp, and Mardi Himal from Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Muktinath Helicopter Tour:
The Muktinath temple helicopter tour offers access to pilgrimage destinations for both Hindus and Buddhists. The helicopter will fly over the Annapurna Conservation Area, offering views of Mount Annapurna, Fishtail, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri. It takes 45 minutes to reach the destination from Pokhara. Travelers must walk 2 km to the temple from the Helipad or Jeep station. We'll take off from the Helipad and go to Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Everest base camp helicopter tour
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour showcases the beauty of the Eastern Himalayas. A beautiful view of Everest Vista can be seen from very close by. Travelers can have breakfast at one of the highest hotels, which offers mesmerizing scenery during the tour. The round-trip journey from Kathmandu will take 3-4 hours. Are you thinking of seeing the Short video of the Trip?
Firstly, the helicopter will fly from Kathmandu and refuel in Lukla. After refueling, it will take off from Lukla to Pheriche and land in Kalapathar (5555 Meters) on two different shuttles. Then, the helicopter will take off from Pheriche to Syangbouche for a warm breakfast. Travelers will have breakfast at Everest View Hotel, take off for Lukla, and fly back to Kathmandu on the same day.
Pilgrimage Tour in Nepal
Nepal is not only rich in natural beauty but also in cultural beauty. Its cultural diversity is represented by a beautiful garland of different flowers, each representing its beauty. Despite having different cultures, everyone lives in peace and harmony. Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and Muslims live with each other without any discrimination. We ensure that U.S. citizens will be overwhelmed by Nepal's environment while traveling there.
To learn more about cultural diversity and its religions, Boundless Adventure offers pilgrimage tour packages in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Muktinath, Lumbini, and Chitwan. For the pilgrimage tour to the different regions, various travel services will be provided via alternative modes of transportation. Travelers can travel by air, for example, on a helicopter tour to Gosainkunda, Muktinath, and Everest. Likewise, different packages for the pilgrimage tour are available at affordable prices.
Paragliding and Ultra-Light
Paragliding is an exhilarating adventure activity for adventure enthusiasts in Nepal. To participate in this thrilling Adventure, we provide paragliding packages in Pokhara. However, we operate paragliding and ultralight tours in Pokhara.
The Paragliding and Ultra-Light tour has fixed the departure schedule in Pokhara. You may choose a schedule ranging from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. You need to book the trip a month in advance, and you'll arrive in Nepal due to a tight schedule.
Jungle Safari
A jungle safari is simply a safari through deep green forests, featuring the animals that live there and their habitats. It takes you through a forest trail, where you can explore the forest regions using a jeep and an elephant. Jungle Safari differs from other adventurous activities like hiking, Trekking, or paragliding.
Nepal is full of greenery. Plenty of land is covered with large and thick forests. The forests of Nepal, with their large and dense vegetation, harbor a vast array of rare and endangered plant, animal, and bird species. Therefore, different National Parks have been established to protect and conserve endangered plants and animals, providing Jungle Safari Tours.
Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park, and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are some of the most popular places for Jungle Safari. However, Boundless Adventure provides several Jungle Safari packages to help you learn more about this. Some of them are the following.
Chitwan National Park Safari:
Chitwan National Park is Nepal's first national Park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations. The Park's jungle safari is home to animals like the One-horned Rhino, Bengal Tiger, and Langur monkeys, as well as birds like the Bengal Florian, Giant Hornbill, and Lesser Florian.
Travelers can easily catch a flight or book a bus ticket to reach their destination in Chitwan for a safari in Chitwan National Park, departing from Kathmandu.
Bardiya National Park Safari:
Bardiya National Park is one of the Largest National Parks in Nepal. For people who love nature, it is Heaven. Animals like rhinos, wild elephants, a royal Bengal tiger, swamp deer, a crocodile, and Gangetic dolphins are found in the Park.
The package to Bardiya National Park Safari includes a village tour to explore the inhabitants' culture and lifestyle while traveling from the USA. Travelers can fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then transfer to Bardiya National Park for their safari. Alternatively, they can travel by public bus or private car.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve:
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, established in 1976 A.D., is located in the Terai region of eastern Nepal. It covers an area of 175 km square. This reserve is home to Nepal's last 150 wild water buffaloes. This reserve has successfully preserved the wild water buffalo, and research has also shown an increase in the area's population, up to 432.
Therefore, travelers can quickly get a flight or book a ticket from Kathmandu to Bhairawa to visit Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve.
Nepal Hunting Reserve
A Hunting Reserve is the opposite of a Wildlife Reserve. In the Hunting Reserve, the government of the related country permits hunters to capture and kill wild animals. U.S. citizens interested in the sport of hunting can visit hunting reserves. We also provide the package for Nepal's Hunting Reserve.
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, located in the Baglung district of Dhaulagiri, is Nepal's sole hunting reserve. This reserve covers an area of 1,325 sq. km. Blue sheep are hunted mainly by hunters on this hunting reserve. Other Himalayan Thar animals and wild boars can be hunted at Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. The forests of the hunting areas are alpine, subalpine, and high temperature, including pine, rhododendron, fir, and oak. Value, Barse, Seng, Dogadi, Sundahl, and Mustang are the Hunting blocks of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Travelers can take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, then a bus to Butwal, to reach their destination in the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
Information about Restricted Areas of Nepal
Restricted areas require a special permit for entry to control and manage tourism while preserving cultural, geopolitical, and ecological significance. Unlike other treks, Individual treks are forbidden in restricted areas. The government of Nepal highly monitors and regulates restricted areas. Permits to trek in restricted areas can only be obtained from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu through an authorized trekking agency.
Travelers interested in trekking to restricted areas can get a permit from a government-authorized trekking agency, Boundless Adventure. Boundless Adventure provides trekking packages for restricted areas, including Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Upper Mustang, and Dolpa.
Please note: Single restricted-area permits are strictly prohibited. (Don't worry; we'll have other people share the licenses with you.) You need at least two people to enter each area.