Venue & Travel Information

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Location: Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is in the historic Newar city of Bhaktapur, also known as Khwopa. The city is celebrated for its rich art, culture, and traditional architecture. Founded in the 12th century during the early Malla period, Bhaktapur flourished under Malla rulers who constructed magnificent temples, palaces, and nurtured a vibrant pottery tradition.

Today, Bhaktapur continues to function as a living museum, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive cuisine, and well-preserved cultural identity. Although the 2015 Gorkha earthquake caused significant damage to several heritage monuments, reconstruction and restoration efforts are still visible during field visits.

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Travel Guidance

1. Visa Information & Immigration at the Airport

Participants can apply for a Tourist Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Nationals of some countries are requested to acquire a visa prior to their arrival from nearby diplomatic missions (Embassies/Consulates) of the Government of Nepal. (Further details)

Please follow these steps for Tourist Visa on Arrival:

1. Fill in the Arrival Card and Tourist Visa Form
   • Complete the Arrival Card.
   • Fill in the Online Tourist Visa Form:
     • Before arrival at the official Department of Immigration website: nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
     • Upon arrival, use the Kiosk machines at the airport.
   • If you fill it in online before arrival, you will receive a Submission Receipt with a barcode. Print it and bring it with you for visa processing. This receipt is valid for 15 days. If it expires, you will need to complete the form again.
2. Pay the Visa Fee
   • Make the payment at the bank counter according to your visa requirement: 15 Days – USD 30, 30 Days – USD 50, 90 Days – USD 125
   • Obtain the payment receipt.
   • 15 days is recommended to apply.
3. Immigration Desk
   • Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport.
   • Hand in your documents to the immigration officer for visa processing. He/she issues a visa to you upon his/her satisfaction.

Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)

Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:

• Children below 10 years except US citizens
• Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request the concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa 'On Arrival'.
• Non-Residential Nepalese (NRN) card holder (issued by MoFA / Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad)
• Chinese Nationals for 150 days