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A World of its own
2 March - 31 May 1998
The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal has a long and distinguished history covering more than fifteen centuries. Although the country covers a large mountainous area, the greater part of its artistic and cultural heritage is centred in the Kathmandu Valley. High mountains on all sides have fostered a strong sense of cultural identity in Kathmandu, making it a place where time-honoured customs, beliefs and practices are preserved. The buildings of Kathmandu are also unique. Many ancient monasteries, temples, rest houses and places, richly ornamented with wood relief and other sculptures are without parallel in Asia.
This exhibition, the British Museum’s first devoted exclusively to Nepal, explores the traditional art and life of the Kathmandu Valley. Buddhist and Hindu sculptures from the museum’s collection illustrate the history and character of the religious tradition of Nepal while a major attraction is a silver replica of the famous Krishna Temple of Patan (Lalitpur). On loan from the Royal Palace, Kathmandu, in celebration of Visit Nepal Year, it depicts the unique architecture of medieval Nepal. Printed manuscripts, among them a narrative scroll dating to the 18th century, highlight the long standing vitality of literary and artistic life in Kathmandu. The Oldfield watercolours, borrowed from the British Library and publicly exhibited here for the first time, provide fascinating views of Kathmandu and neighbouring centres in the valley before 20th century growth and urbanisation.
His Majesty’s Government of Nepal, in partnership with the private sector, is observing Visit Nepal Year 1998. Year long events and festivities manifesting the rich cultural heritage of Nepal are being held throughout the country. To further encourage visitors to Nepal in 1998, a special incentive package for the purchase of goods and services in on offer. Royalties for filming documentaries in Nepal are waived for 1998 in order to encourage producers to film one of the most scenic and culturally rich destinations in the world.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Visa can be obtained from the Royal Nepalese Embassy, Mon-Fri 1000-1200 hrs. Visas can also be obtained on arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport.
2.Once the Visa is granted it has to be used within six months from the date of issue. It is valid for 30 days for single entry & double entry and 60 days for multiple entry, from the date of entry into Nepal.
3.Once the visa is issued it cannot be amended or revalidated. Visa fees are 20 pound per person for single entry for 30 days and 30 pound per person for double entry for 30 days and 45 pound per person for multiple entry for 60 days. Minimum time required for processing visa is 24 hrs. Application by post takes two to three weeks.
4. One passport size photo required along with visa form.
5. Personal cheques and credit cards are not accepted, only British Postal Order/Sterling Pound Draft and S.A.E for U.K. and International coupon for other countries for return of passport(s).
For further queries, please contact:
Royal Nepalese Embassy
12A Kensington Palace Gardens
London
W8 4QU
Tel: 0171-229-1594
Fax: 0171-792-9861
E-Mail: 101642.43@compuserve.com
Useful Telephone Numbers
Royal Nepalese Embassy -
0171-229-6231,
Visa Section - 0171-229-1594
Fax - 0171-792-9861
Royal Nepal Airlines - 0171-494-0974
Reservation - 0171-287-4949
Cargo Service
- 0171-384-3359
Travel Services
- 0171-757-2757
Travellers Cheque
- 0171-757-2022
Health & Immunisation -
0171-637-9899
Travel Insurance
- 0171-757-2102
Car Hire
- 0171-757-2000
Airports :
London City Airport -
0171-474-5555
London
Gatwick - 01293-535353
London
Heathrow - 0181-759-4321
London Luton
-
01582-405-100
London
Stansted - 01279-680-500
Manchester
- 0161-489-3000
Birmingham
- 0121-767-5511
Emergency - 999
International Code for Nepal - 00-977-1
THE VISIT NEPAL
YEAR
A world of it’s own
For further Information on the following ,
Trekking, Mountaineering, River Rafting, Jungle Safari,
Accomodation,
Air Ticketing, National Park, Wildlife Reserve......
Foreign Investment
Tourism Sector, and others.......
PLEASE CONTACT :
Dhruba K.C
Department of Tourism, Nepal
Public Relation Function, UK
41 Nightingale Road
London, NW10 4RG
Tel :- 0181-965-6042
Fax :- 0181-357-2552/0181-961-6344
