In
order to have an assured quality service, it is advisable to use
the facilities and services of goverment registered hotels, lodges,
travel agencies, the licensed tour guides only and engage an authorized
trekking guide or porter only through a registered travel/trekking
agency.
Hotels
& Resort
Inside
Kathmandu
From world class deluxe to lesser expensive ones, Kathmandu has
every category of accommodation to suit your pocket. Star hotels
in Kathmandu offer world-class conference rooms with state-of-the-art
facilities. Most of these hotels have their own specialty restaurant.
The Five Star properties in Kathmandu also have their own casinos,
game parlors and entertainment centers.
Outside
Kathmandu
Accommodation facilities are available in all touristic places
of Nepal. You will find lavish and luxurious hotels as well as
budget guesthouses in Kathamndu and Pokhara. Jungle lodges and
resorts offer visitors a chance to live in the wilderness in Nepal's
Royal Chitwan and Royal Bardiya national parks. Home stays are
also becoming popular among tourists. Villages like Sirubari in
western Nepal allow visitors to experience a stay in a typical
Nepali homes. This gives visitors an opportunity to observe the
rich Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and
intermingle with the locals. Whatever type of accommodation you
choose, warm hospitality is the uniform feature all over Nepal
Restaurants
Kathmandu & Pokhara offer an incredible selection of dining
opportunities. There are many restaurants that serve only authentic
Nepali food complete with ethnic ambience and cultural experience.
Besides authentic Nepali food, there are restaurants serving Indian,
Chinese, Continental, Thai, Japanese and other cuisine. There
are numerous fast food joints as well.
Casions
Nights fall early on Kathmandu, but not on the four casinos of
Kathmandu where international games like Blackjack, Baccarat,
Pontoon, Roulette, Flush, Beat the Dealer and Slot machines go
round the clock, seven days a week.
The
atmosphere are one of stylish enjoyment and it is tempting to
linger. Even those visitors who have never gambled before soon
learn how to play. There is no pressure. Charming Guest Relations
Executives are at your service no sooner than you enter the casinos,
and if you so wish, will take you around to explain the various
games. Or you can simply wander around the casinos on your own
without feeling you're being watched, and enjoy the facilities
laid out for your entertainment.
It's
a non-stop party. The facilities at all the casinos are first
class, yet the minimum stake is quite low, so even novices can
enjoy themselves. The dealers are young and enjoy their work.
Waiters provide everything a guest requires, including a light
for a cigarette.
The
casinos are perfect places to unwind during a visit to Nepal whether
you've flown in from overseas for a few days or are in Kathmandu
for a few hours. Any time is Casino Time.
REFRESHMENT
AND DINING
The
Casinos operate their own international standard bar, making hot,
cold, hard or soft drinks available 24 hours a day. Along with
drinks, you'll enjoy Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes sold
at very reasonable prices. Take your snack or meal while you play
at the gameside tables, or in a quiet spot away from the action.
Enjoy
a morning, afternoon, evening or late night out at the Casinos
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FOREIGN
EXCHANGE
All
games at the casinos are played in chips purchased with either
US dollar or Indian rupees. If chips are purchased in US dollars,
winnings may be received in the same currency. Other currencies,
including Nepalese rupees and traveller's checks, can be exchanged
on the premises at the current bank rate. American Express and
other major credit cards may also be used. Winnings may be taken
out of the country.
CHIPS
Chips
have to be purchased at the cashier's counter before you sit down
to play at any of the tables. Except.Indians, all foreign nationals
have to present their passport while purchasing chips. All play
is either in Indian Rupees or US Dollars. You may exchange Indian
/ Nepalese Rupees, US Dollars, traveller's cheques or other foreign
currencies at any casinos.