Foreign Exchange:
Foreign currency must be exchanged only through banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. Always collect and keep the receipt after exchanging money. Visitors can also exchange currency at the foreign exchange counter at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) upon arrival.
Airport Tax:
The domestic departure airport tax is Rs. 200.
Banks:
Banks operate from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday through Friday. They are generally closed on Saturdays and public holidays, though some banks may remain open on these days.
Time:
Nepal Standard Time (NST) is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST).
Official Holidays:
Saturday is the weekly holiday in Nepal, and most government offices remain closed. However, many private businesses stay open on Saturdays.
Working Hours:
Government offices operate from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during summer and from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during winter.