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McKinney Christian Academy is an amazing school with a loving staff who pour love, education and spirituality into our children everyday. Choosing to become a part of the MCA family was one of the best decisions our family has ever made! It is truly a blessing to send our children to McKinney Christian Academy.
—Submitted by a parent
I know my kids are getting a quality education with spiritual guidance and an emphasis on God's Word. They have wonderful friendships and enjoy the extracurricular activities. It is academically challenging with a lot of homework included, but I know they will be prepared for college.
—Submitted by a parent
I sent my now senior to MCA as a sixth grader. I was very skeptical of a "private school" since I am a product of public schools only. Immediately, my family fell in love! The teachers have very high standards, yet they are compassionate and spend time developing relationships with the students beyond the classroom. The administration knows each kid by name and also becomes involved in the lives of the students. The family feel is amazing. Everyone supports each other. Friday night football games are a blast for the entire family! The curriculum is college-preparatory, Christian world-view. The curriculum is tough, but I know my sons will be completely prepared for college! Think of the curriculum as a blend between the new cutting edge teaching methods that public school teachers utilize with the old-fashioned book, paper, and pencil expectations. I love that every class connects concepts taught to the Bible. My husband and I quickly enrolled our other sons to MCA and are SO thankful for the blessing of this school!
—Submitted by a parent
We moved here from out of state 4 years ago and our boys started at MCA at that time (4th and 6th grade). They were immediately accepted and welcomed in by their peers and teachers! Since then, they have had amazing experiences and have been challenged academically. But even more important than that, they are growing spiritually and supported by the teachers and staff! I wouldn't have them anywhere else!
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My son has been attending McKinney Christian Academy for the past 4 years. My husband and I could not be happier with our experience at MCA. Our son is thriving there due to the wonderful friendships, excellent teachers and staff, and Christian beliefs on which it is based. I love seeing him grow in so many different ways other than just academically. He can get a good education in many different schools, but seeing his spiritual growth is something we cannot find just anywhere, nor can we put a price on that. The life lessons he is getting at MCA will carry him much farther than an education alone. Thank you MCA!!!
—Submitted by a parent
My oldest has been at MCA going on her 7th year and my youngest going on her third year. I have been extremely happy with the education they are receiving as well as the Biblical instruction they are receiving on a daily basis. I have also watched my once timid and shy child turn into a young lady of confidence because of her teachers and the friends she has made. MCA is a stellar school and I wouldn't consider sending my children anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent
Two years ago we needed to make a change in our children's school. We researched all the private schools in the McKinney area and MCA best lined up with our goals for our children. MCA has exceeded our expectations. We love the Christian science curriculum they use -- its the best! The teachers are well prepared. No school is perfect. We raised one concern and were blown away with how the school staff handled it. We've found both the middle school and high school teacher and staff to be professional, well-trained, and all pursue excellence. They began working with our children in middle school to make sure they will graduate with everything they need to qualify for the best colleges. As a parent this guidance is so very helpful. The bring in over 20 college representatives throughout the year for high schoolers to meet. MCA does a great job of pursuing academic excellence while also giving great attention to the spiritual aspect and character development. We love the balanced approach. Our two children have thrived at MCA.
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McKinney Christian Academy was the worst experience of my daughter's life. She was literally tormented by bullies in the classroom (boys and girls) and the teachers and administration did absolutely nothing to stop it. In fact, they tried to tell us she was autistic. We took her to a well-respected and experienced child psychologist who advised us to get her out of this school immediately. Today, she's a well-rounded, active, and bright young woman with a great circle of close friends, who is in her senior year of college and going on to a Master's program. When I tell people we were told she was probably autistic by McKinney Christian Academy, their jaws drop to the floor in horror and disbelief. If you don't fit into their mold, they will ostracize, blame and belittle. I thank God we transferred our daughter out of this school when we did. I cannot imagine what would have become of her had she stayed. My husband and I are realistic people when it comes to our daughter. This school was just bad news, plain and simple.
—Submitted by a parent
I can honestly compare MCA to MISD from K-12 as I've had kid(s) in both environments. Without a doubt, MCA is a Christian environment that absolutely does give an outstanding academic education. The teachers give personal attention while teaching students to be responsible for themselves academically and spiritually. My elementary student learns grammar that my MISD students never learned. One of my students began at MCA in 6th grade with low confidence overall and frustration with the class environment in MISD. We knew she didn't grasp math quickly and always had MISD tutoring leading up to TEST day. Her 6th grade teacher immediately recognized the need for help and offered daily tutoring to catch her up. Now almost finished with HS, she is confident, excelling academically, and has great opportunities ahead. I keep up with college students because of our older student from MISD. The MCA kids are prepared for everything college expects. They've already done it in HS. They outperform the MISD kids almost every time in all fields of study. Look at MCA's profile for test scores. Nothing in the area compares to MCA for getting our kids ready for college and the real world.
—Submitted by a parent
I have two kids at MCA, entering their third year soon. Incredible school, faculty, and staff. For those that don't like the school- you know the rules/beliefs- so if you disagree- why send your child? Teachers/admin in North Dallas area are very high on the academics offered by MCA.
—Submitted by a parent
Horrible school. Very bad and old. My student thought everything was too basic. I think they should seriously reconsider their agenda.
—Submitted by a parent
Our family relocated two years ago and after many a sad and unhappy experiences, we have been thankful to finally be at MCA. My child' s had been broken and the day we came to MCA she left her first day with five new friends and wanting to participate ion anything offered. I felt like my child was back. She is excited to go to school and skips to class. The parents and staff have been inviting and friendly. We feel like we joined a family. My only complaint is the science program. My child is so happy, we will be glad to supplement her science elsewhere in the summer. We still believe the curriculum is well rounded and are daughter is being prepared for her future. Love this school!
—Submitted by a parent
One of the biggest problems I see with MCA, after my child has attended for a few years, is the lack of advanced degrees among the upper school instructors and the MAJOR lack of communication between the school, individual parents, and teachers. RenWeb is a good tool but only as far the teacher's use it. We have gotten used to not having ANY IDEA something is going on until too late, that day, or whatever the situation. My child made 0 lasting connections - probably because she doesn't go to First Baptist Church - but we are moving on. If you would have voted for Rick Santorum and you are extremely conservative, then this is definitely your school. McKinney NEEDS MORE OPTIONS!!! (nondenominational doesn't mean other denominations are welcome)
—Submitted by a parent
After a few bad experiences with freshmen falling through the cracks at the massive Boyd HS, I placed all three of my children at MCA this Spring. Best decision I ever made. The special needs "directed studies" program with Dr. Dooley (just added this school year), while new, is amazing and Dr. Dooley has a great vision for the future of the program. My 6th grader has more confidence than he's ever had and absolutely credits the school, teachers, and especially directed studies and Dr. Dooley. I also have a young child and a high schooler. The teachers for both have been the best they have had. While reading the other reviews, keep in mind that MCA is college prep. They don't hand hold in class, and the admissions process attempts to prepare you for the rigorous academics. It is a challenging adjustment for even the brightest kids, but it prepares them for colleges and not just "narrow minded" ones. The Christian component is authentic and real-world applicable. The social environment is like a family, if you make an effort and attend things to get to know the parents and students. The more we experience at MCA, the more we like. Do your homework and then go tour the school!
—Submitted by a parent
MCA is teaching children to be conservative right-wing Republicans who believe in creationism and are narrow-minded, intolerant people. When these kids get to college, they are going to be limited to the few schools that hold the same non-scientific beliefs. Their communications skills are lacking to say the least and their sense of value is based on how many championships they can win instead of how well-educated their children are. SAD
—Submitted by a parent
My kids have gone to MCA for a few years now and over the past couple of years the school seems to be focusing on adding more students, more money and less about values. You can't go to a meeting or event without them asking for more money. I agree with the previous parents comment about the teachers as well! 50/50, I've had some that are amazing and terrible. When your child is struggling they don't have one-on-one help, they want you to pay another $2k on top of tuition to get the attention they need. Isn't that why we're paying such high tuition that goes up every year, so the teachers can help them ??? I'm praying it get's better for families that work hard and do everything to put their kids in a Christian loving environment with great academics. I hope something happens and they read these reviews!
—Submitted by a parent
The academics here are great! The students, though, are mostly "rich kids" who carry around their designer purses and backpacks. With my daughter, not having everything or barely anything designer, she was bullied and not included in anything. She told us that she felt like people in her grade were looking down on her and not including her because of money. She is staying at the school for academics, but begs us everyday to switch.
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter is so loved at school and numerous times the school has rallied together to family out the community.
—Submitted by a parent
The lower school has some authentic Christian teachers, and has a Christ-like atmosphere. The upper school isn't as warm and friendly. Our older child was bullied and we were given no sympathy on this from the upper school principal.at that time. We were rejected for financial aid for our younger child who is chronically ill, so she will not be able to go there next year. Submitted by a very disappointed parent
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My child attended MCA from 1st grade through graduation. He is making all A's at Texas A&M engineering. He was totally prepared academically and spiritually. Wonderful faculty;highly qualifiied.
—Submitted by a parent
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As E! News reports, Sunday night's showdown between the two epic franchises came up in the wizarding world's favor, with Harry Potter earning an impressive seven surfboards. In true underdog fashion, the boy-wizard series upset Twilight in several categories, including Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie (for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 1 over The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Choice Sci-Fi Actress (Emma Watson, instead of Kristen Stewart) and, in probably the biggest surprise of the night, Choice Movie Liplock for Watson and Daniel Radcliffe (and that was only a nightmare vision!).
The Potter franchise also racked up some extra surfboards for the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2, for Choice Summer Movie, Choice Male Summer Movie Star (for Radcliffe) and Choice Female Summer Movie Star (for Watson).
Of course, Twilight fans didn't end up empty-handed by any stretch. Taylor Lautner won Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Actor for Eclipse, Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene grabbed individual awards for Choice Movie Scene Stealer, and Robert Pattinson nabbed a new award for Choice Vampire, topping practically the entire cast of the CW TV series The Vampire Diaries.
Next year's award cycle will be the final test of the two blockbusters, since the last installment of Harry Potter was released this July. Will Ron and Hermione's long-awaited snog beat Bella and Edward's honeymoon kisses? We'll have to wait and see.
Of course, there's more to the Teen Choice Awards than just movies; this year's show, which was hosted by The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco, honored teen-approved excellence in the fields of movies, music, television fashion and, um, miscellaneous.
Predictably, Justin Bieber snagged a bevy of prizes including Choice Male Hottie, Choice Twit, Choice Male Artist and even Choice TV Villain, for his turn on CSI. And his girlfriend Selena Gomez won huge as well: She picked up the surfboard for Choice Female Hottie, while her group, Selena Gomez and The Scene, nabbed Choice Group, Choice Love Song ("Love You Like a Love Song") and Choice Single ("Who Says").
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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Colorado Avalanche signed forward David Jones to a four-year contract through the 2015-16 season on Thursday.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Denver Post reported the pact to be worth $16 million. He was set to be an unrestricted free agent in July.
Jones notched 20 goals and 17 assists for 37 points in 72 games last season. He was third on the team in goals and tied for fourth in points, after a 2010-11 season in which he tied for the team lead with 27 goals.
"David has been one of our top offensive players over the past two seasons," said Avalanche general manager and executive vice president Greg Sherman in a statement Thursday. "He is a product of our organization who has developed into a proven goal scorer. We are pleased to have him under contract as he enters the prime of his career.'
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Miah, my priest on EU Tera. They recently updated with all dyeable halloween-items in the cash shop, directly buyable, no bullshit RNG. Sadly the silver succubus outfit only looks silver/white in certain areas while in others it looks golden or even black.
I love this aman because she's like the opposite of my mystic: Priest - Mystic, white hair - black hair, innocent look - devilish look, and so on.
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Just a reminder that these incentives still exist.
A-Rod needs 13 home runs to match Willie Mays.
As the New York Times reported, Rodriguez will receive $30 million from the Yankees when he passes Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds on the all-time home run list. Rodriguez will receive $6 million for home run Nos. 660, 714 and 755, as well as the two home runs that tie and pass Bonds for the record.
July 1, 2035
The date of the last $1.2 million annual payment to Bobby Bonilla by the New York Mets.
The Mets didn't want to pay Bonilla the $5.9 million to buy out his contract in 1999. So they came up with the brilliant idea of paying him annually beginning in 2011 for 25 years.
Yesterday was payment number 3.
Sources: @CBSSports and xfinity.comcast.net - the latter ranked it as only the 7th worse sports contract ever
And the king, though fairly well compensated before now, will finally be paid like one. Sadly, this will only mean an end of the King Felix to the Yankees rumors for about three or four months.
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Habits are nothing more than a chain reaction between the mind, the glandular system and the nervous system. The mind thinks a thought, which causes the endocrine system to release certain chemicals into the blood stream that employ the nervous system to cause us to react to in some way. Habits become addictions when this process repeats itself enough times as to create what yogis refer to as a samskara or conditioning. We become conditioned to react certain ways given certain stimuli. This is what we would call being stuck in a rut. For addicts, this stuckness can lead to insanity and death.
Looking at it from the perspective of the alcoholic, it might go like this. For whatever reason be it external stimuli like seeing someone drink a glass of wine or internal stimuli like experiencing a memory of a euphoric feeling produced by drinking alcohol, an individual's mind begins to direct its energy toward the impression. An individual's endocrine system is triggered by the vision or memory of the experience of alcohol and it sends chemicals into the bloodstream working with the nervous system to provoke a reaction to the stimuli, which might be to seek out a drink. This all happens in a nanosecond and takes place over and over reinforcing itself until an individual has an extremely difficult, if not impossible, time breaking this chain reaction in order to bring about a different reaction.
This is going to sound simple. Actually it is very simple, but very difficult. In order to break addictions, we have to build new habits. There is no other way. How do we do this?
From The Kundalini Yoga perspective it takes 40 days of practicing a particular set of yoga to break free from any negative habits that would get in the way of the expansion that is possible by practicing the set. It takes 90 days to establish a new habit in your conscious and subconscious minds based on the effect of that set of yoga. This will change you in a very deep way.
It is very interesting that one of the suggestions given to newcomers in 12-Step programs is to attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Obviously, it is necessary for the newcomer to establish new patterns in their lives. Attending 12-Step meetings for 90 days in a row is certainly one way to help with that. I love the positive reinforcement that the 12-Steps and Yoga seem to offer each other.
The idea of including 12-Step meetings in your daily sadhana (daily spiritual practice) for 90 days is a powerful one from the yogic perspective. And there is no need to stop there. After 1000 days of doing a practice everyday, you master the new habit of consciousness that the practice has promised. It says in Kundalini texts that after 1000 days of vigilant practice, no matter what the challenge, you can call on this new habit to serve you.
As with all things, we approach life one day at a time. The journey to a thousand days starts with day one. Developing a sadhana practice (daily spiritual practice) that you do everyday before you get out into the melee of life is a central component of a life well-lived. In my personal experience, sadhana
These are my thoughts from the foothills of the Himalayas today. And when I get home to Los Angeles in April, these will still be my thoughts on this topic. I really miss you all.


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NepalOfficial Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
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U.S. Embassy Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
Telephone: +(977)(1) 423-4500
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(977)(1) 400-7266 and +(977)(1) 400-7269
Fax: +(977)(1) 400-7281
Destination Description
Nepal is a developing country with extensive tourist facilities, which vary widely in quality and price. The capital is Kathmandu. On November 19, 2013, Nepal held national elections – the second since the country's ten-year Maoist insurgency ended in 2006 – and a new Prime Minister was sworn in on February 11, 2014. Read the Department of State Fact Sheet on Nepal for additional information.
Entry, Exit & Visa Requirements
A passport and visa are required to both enter and exit Nepal. Many countries require at least 6 months validity remaining on your current passport to enter or obtain a visa from that country. This requirement is applied inconsistently at Nepal's ports of entry.
Travelers may obtain visas prior to travel from a Nepalese embassy or consulate, or may purchase a one-day tourist visa ($5), a fifteen-day multiple-entry tourist visa ($25), a one-month multiple-entry tourist visa ($40), or a three-month multiple-entry tourist visa ($100) upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at the following land border points of entry: Kakarvitta, Jhapa District (Eastern Nepal); Birgunj, Parsa District (Central Nepal); Kodari, Sindhupalchowk District (Northern Border– for group tourists only); Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi District, Western Nepal); Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke District, Mid-Western Nepal); Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali District, Far Western Nepal); and Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur District, Far Western Nepal). Visas and information on entry/exit requirements can be obtained from the Embassy of Nepal at 2131 Leroy Place NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 667-4550 or the Consulate General of Nepal in New York at (212) 370-3988. Outside the United States, inquiries should be made at the nearest Nepalese embassy or consulate.
Tourists may stay in Nepal for a total of no more than 150 aggregate days in any given calendar year. Visas are extended only by the Department of Immigration (DOI) located in the Kalikasthan neighborhood of Kathmandu, as well as by the Immigration Office in Pokhara. The Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport is not authorized to extend visas. Some U.S. citizens who have waited until their departure date to extend their visa at the airport have been sent to the Immigration Office in Kathmandu to pay the extension fee and, as a result, have missed their flights. If a traveler finds that he or she must stay longer than expected, the traveler is strongly encouraged to extend his/her visa well before its expiration. Visa overstays carry a significant fine and, in some cases, result in jail time. U.S. citizens who have obtained a new passport from the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu must have their valid Nepali visa transferred from their previous passport to the new passport through the Department of Immigration. For more information about Nepali immigration rules and regulations, please refer to the Government of Nepal's Department of Immigration website. Please note that active duty U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense contractors must have a country clearance request from their parent unit forwarded to the Defense Attaché's Office at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu for both official and unofficial travel to Nepal.
Your purpose of travel will dictate what category of visa you will need to obtain. In addition to tourist visas, Nepal issues a number of other categories, including student and work visas. Each category of visa has a different issuing and renewing authority. Please visit the website of the Nepal Department of Immigration which has direct links to the online application for each category of visa. The website also provides the duration, issuing authority and application process information for each category of visa.
Travelers occasionally report immigration difficulties with Chinese authorities when crossing the Nepal-China border over land in either direction. Chinese authorities often require U.S. citizens and other foreign tourists to organize "group" tours through established travel agencies as a prerequisite for obtaining visas and entry permits into Tibet. The Chinese authorities have occasionally closed the border, especially around the anniversary of significant events in Tibet. U.S. citizens wishing to travel to Tibet should factor this possibility into their travel plans, and should read the Department of State's travel information for China. Travelers in Nepal should check with the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nepal for current regulations on entry into Tibet and obtain current information about border crossing status.
The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors or foreign residents of Nepal.
Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website, as well as under "Special Circumstances" below. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.
Safety and Security
All U.S. citizens who decide to travel to Nepal are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to register their planned itinerary with the U.S. Embassy, and to monitor the situation for the most recent security information before traveling. Nighttime road travel should be avoided outside the Kathmandu Valley and minimized within Kathmandu. The Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu reviews the travel plans of U.S. government employees planning to go outside of the Kathmandu Valley.
Bandhs (General Strikes) and Political Violence: "Bandhs" (forced closure of businesses and schools and halting of vehicular traffic) can occur in Nepal and are commonly used as a form of political agitation. Bandhs can be unpredictable, include violent incidents, and take place without prior notice. In past years, bandhs have lasted for periods as short as a few hours to as long as several days or longer, causing shortages of food supplies and bringing vehicular traffic to a halt. Individuals not complying with a bandh may be harassed by bandh organizers. Bandhs in the principal trekking areas are infrequent. Although bandh activity generally is not directed at foreign travelers, tourists attempting to defy bandhs might be subject to intimidation and/or violence.
During bandhs, U.S. citizens are urged to avoid all unnecessary travel. If travel is necessary, you can check with the U.S. Embassy, with local police by dialing "100," or with traffic control by dialing "103." The police can advise which routes and forms of transportations are advisable to use. If you are planning air travel to or from Nepal during scheduled bandhs, be aware that transportation to and from airports throughout Nepal could be affected. Bandh organizers often allow passage of specially marked buses operated by the Nepal Tourism Board to circulate between the airport and major tourist hotels. Consult the U.S. Embassy website for security-related messages for U.S. citizens, as well as the Nepal Ministry of Tourism for the latest security information.
In the past, there have been periodic small-scale improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in various parts of the country, particularly during periods of heightened political tension.
To stay connected:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements.
- Follow the Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and Facebook.
- Bookmark the Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution.
- Follow the U.S. Embassy in Nepal on Twitter and visiting the Embassy's website.
- In the event of an emergency, contact us at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and Canada, or via a regular toll line, 1-202-501-4444, from other countries.
- Take some time before traveling to consider your personal security and checking for useful tips for traveling safely abroad.
CRIME: Although still relatively low, crime in Kathmandu and throughout the country has risen in some categories and declined in others. Criminals have used sophisticated scams to commit crimes, particularly in Kathmandu. In addition, there continue to be reports of robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults involving foreigners, including in the popular tourist districts of Thamel and Bouddha in Kathmandu. Police also report that foreigners have occasionally had sedative drugs placed in their food or drink by individuals who seek to rob or otherwise take advantage of them. Visitors should avoid walking alone after dark, especially in areas experiencing power cuts, and should avoid carrying large sums of cash or wearing expensive jewelry.
In addition, visitors should consider exchanging money only at banks and hotels. There have been several reported incidents in which tourists have had their belongings stolen from their hotel rooms while they were asleep or away from their room. Valuables should be stored in the hotel safety deposit box and should never be left unattended in hotel rooms. Travelers should be especially alert at or near major tourist sites, including the Thamel district of Kathmandu, where pick-pocketing and bag-snatching are most common. It is recommended that passports and cash be carried in a protected neck pouch or money belt, not in a backpack or handbag.
Visitors to Nepal should also be vigilant against various scams. One of the most prevalent involves a request to carry jewelry to a business contact in another country. This scam can result in the unsuspecting tourist being forced to withdraw large sums of cash from his or her bank account and creates the risk of further penalties at the border. Please also see the section on Special Circumstances below regarding scams suffered by individuals coming to Nepal to volunteer at orphanages or other organizations. Nepali police forces have limited resources and lack sufficient manpower to effectively enforce law and order, as well as to pursue claims of fraud or petty crime. Their services are not up to Western standards. Many cases reported to the police remain unresolved.
Criminal activity in the Terai, the southern plains region of Nepal bordering India, remains at levels higher than the country. In the Terai, criminal groups sometimes extort funds and kidnap people, although this activity generally is not directed at U.S. citizens. Extortion tactics used by armed groups in the region include assault, vandalism, and low-level IED attacks.
Do not buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Purchase of bootlegged goods is illegal in the United States, and also may be illegal under local law. Do not agree to carry or store any packages from a stranger. There have been instances in which the packages concealed contraband material or drugs, and the foreigner who accepted the package was arrested by police for possessing the illegal substance.
VICTIMS OF CRIME: If you or someone you know becomes the victim of a crime abroad, you should contact the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. We can:
- Replace a stolen passport.
- Help you find appropriate medical care if you are the victim of violent crimes such as assault or rape.
- Put you in contact with the appropriate police authorities, and if you want us to, contact family members or friends.
- Help you understand the local criminal justice process and direct you to local attorneys, although it is important to remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime.
The local equivalent to the "911" emergency line in Nepal is "100," which is manned 24/7 by the local police. While many Nepali police officials understand and speak English, when calling the emergency number, you should speak slowly and enunciate so that your message gets across to the official clearly and without misunderstanding.
Please see our information for victims of crime, including possible victim compensation programs in the United States.
Local Laws & Special Circumstances
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While traveling in Nepal, you are subject to its laws. Foreign laws and legal systems are vastly different from those in the United States. For example, driving in Nepal after consuming any amount of alcohol could land you in jail. Also, Nepali law prohibits any form of firearm to be brought into the country. Violators who bring in firearms or ammunition, even if in the form of jewelry, may be prosecuted.
There are also some things that might be legal in Nepal, but still illegal in the United States. You can be prosecuted in the United States for engaging in sexual conduct with children or for using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country regardless of the legality of these activities under that country's laws.
If you break local laws in Nepal, your U.S. passport will not help you avoid arrest or prosecution. Be advised that if you are arrested in Nepal, during the investigation phase, the authorities may keep you in detention for weeks, or even longer if a court so orders. As in the United States, punishment for violations of criminal laws range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the crime.
While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in that country, others may not. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.
Trekking: The Government of Nepal has authorized the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to implement a system for foreign hikers called the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS). Since 2008, foreign visitors on hiking trips in Nepal, including those not with organized hiking groups, are required to have a valid TIMS card issued by TAAN, its member agencies, or NTB. In case of an emergency, this system helps authorities ascertain the whereabouts of trekkers. TIMS cards cost the Nepali rupees equivalent of U.S. $20, if applying individually, and the Nepali rupees equivalent of U.S. $10 if applying in a group, through authorized trekking companies, the TAAN office in Kathmandu or Pokhara, and the NTB office. Local agencies that organize treks often will facilitate obtaining your TIMS card.
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu strongly recommends that U.S. citizens do not hike alone or become separated from larger traveling parties while on a trail. Solo trekking can be dangerous, and the lack of available immediate assistance has contributed to injuries and deaths, while also making one more vulnerable to criminals. Although it is not prohibited by local law, the Government of Nepal has reiterated its strong recommendation against solo trekking. In separate incidents in the last several years, a number of foreign women (including U.S. citizens) on popular trails have been attacked and seriously injured while trekking alone. Foreigners have also gone missing while trekking alone. Extensive search efforts are not always successful in tracing the trekker's whereabouts. The safest option for trekkers is to join an organized group and/or use a reputable trekking company that provides an experienced guide and porters who communicate in both Nepali and English. Damage to telephone services in trekking areas caused by floods and landslides during the monsoon season complicate efforts to locate U.S. citizens and make arrangements for medical evacuations. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to contact the Embassy in Kathmandu for the latest security information and to register their itinerary before undertaking treks outside the Kathmandu Valley. Trekkers are also advised to leave their itinerary with family or friends in the United States and to check in at police checkpoints where trekking permits are logged.
Trekking in Nepal involves walking over rugged, steep terrain where one is exposed to the elements, often at high altitudes. Many popular trekking routes in Nepal cross passes as high as 18,000 feet. The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu strongly recommends that U.S. citizens exercise caution when trekking at high altitudes. Acclimatization is better achieved by walking slowly, rather than hurrying to cover the distance at high altitudes. Without acclimatization, any trekker who flies directly from a low elevation to a high elevation runs the risk of suffering from debilitating altitude sickness. Only experienced mountain climbers should tackle the Himalayas. Trekkers of all ages, experience, and fitness levels can experience acute mountain sickness (AMS), which can be deadly.
Trekkers should also be alert to the possibility of avalanches, landslides, and falling rocks, even when trails are clear. Avalanches at the narrow gorge above Deurali on the route to the Annapurna Base Camp have resulted in the deaths of trekkers and climbers. Avalanches and landslides have killed foreign trekkers and their Nepali guides, and have stranded hundreds of others.
Trekking in certain remote areas of Nepal and in national parks may require additional permits or fees. Travelers may consult with an experienced tour agency, or consult the website of the Nepali Department of Immigration for more information.
During peak trekking seasons (generally autumn and spring), hotel rooms may become scarce. U.S. citizens are advised to make advance booking for hotel rooms and be aware of possible flight/airport delays. Domestic air flight cancellations and delays occur frequently due to bad weather. Travelers should leave ample time to catch their outbound international flights if they plan to connect from domestic flights. U.S. citizens should be aware that many hotels in Nepal do not meet international fire or earthquake safety standards.
Before leaving Kathmandu, trekkers can check with the Himalayan Rescue Association (phone: +977-1-444-0292/444-0293) or the U.S. Embassy for reliable information about trail conditions and potential hazards of traveling in the Himalayas.
Other Outdoor Activities: Several tourists have drowned while swimming in Phewa Lake and other adjoining lakes in Pokhara due to flash floods triggered by monsoon rains or after becoming entangled in submerged tree branches or roots. Incidents of boats capsizing on the choppy water of these lakes have also occurred. It is recommended that visitors wear life jackets. Paragliding has become popular in Pokhara, and many new companies have begun offering paragliding services in Pokhara. U.S. citizens are urged to weigh the risks involved with paragliding. There are also a number of deep and dangerous ravines not clearly visible to pedestrians in Pokhara city, mainly in the outlying areas. Some local residents and foreigners have fallen into these ravines and sustained serious injuries or died.
Volunteering: A number of Nepal-based volunteer organizations maintain websites offering volunteer opportunities. The Embassy has received reports that many—if not most —such opportunities, especially those involving volunteering at orphanages or "children's homes," are not charities. Instead, they are profit-making enterprises set up with the primary purpose of attracting donations from abroad and financial support from volunteers. Many of the children are not orphans, and volunteering at such an organization indirectly contributes to child exploitation. An organization's bona fides can be confirmed by contacting the Nepali Central Child Welfare Board (CCWB), attention Namuna Bhusal (tel. +977-9851139474 or e-mail email@example.com ).
Currency: Nepal has a controlled or fixed currency exchange rate where the Nepalese Rupee is pegged to the Indian Rupee. The Government of Nepal requires travelers to declare either the import or export of currency. Travelers must declare any cash currency carried that exceeds $5,000 in value by filling out a customs declaration form. Travelers may also face difficulties if traveling with a large quantity of valuables, such as gold and jewelry. Additionally, many visitors have faced difficulty exchanging U.S.-issued travelers checks in Nepal; alternative methods of accessing local currency (e.g., exchanging U.S. dollars for Nepali rupees at a bank or money exchange office, or withdrawing rupees from an ATM) are often more reliable. The Nepalese Department of Customs has reported an increased number of foreigners arrested for currency violations. Travelers should ensure that they keep a copy of the declaration form after customs officials have put the official endorsement and appropriate stamps on the form to prevent any problems upon departure. Please note that this requirement is subject to change and travelers should contact the Embassy of Nepal in Washington, D.C. to obtain the latest information. Consequences for violating this requirement generally include seizure of all cash, gold, or jewelry carried, fines, and imprisonment. It is illegal to possess 500 or 1,000 Indian Rupee notes in Nepal. Accordingly, travelers coming to Nepal from India who hope to change Indian currency into Nepali Rupees are advised to bring 100 Indian Rupee notes or lower denominations only.
Dual Nationality: Nepal does not recognize dual nationality. Accordingly, when a Nepali citizen naturalizes as a U.S. citizen, he/she loses his/her Nepali citizenship. Some travelers who have tried to maintain both U.S. and Nepali passports have faced difficulties entering or exiting Nepal. U.S. citizens of Nepali descent may be eligible for a special visa called a "Non-Resident Nepali" or "NRN" Identity Card. The NRN Identity Card allows a holder to open a local bank account, invest, and own certain types of property, subject to certain restrictions. For more information, contact the Nepali Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Embassy of Nepal in the United States.
Customs: Nepal customs regulations are complex and cumbersome. Customs authorities ensure that the appropriate customs revenues are raised by enforcing strict regulations concerning importation (even temporary importation) into Nepal and exportation from Nepal of items such as valuable metals, articles of archaeological and religious importance, wildlife and related articles, drugs, arms and ammunition, and communications equipment. Items purported to be for donation to schools, hospitals, and other social organizations have sometimes been confiscated, or cleared only after payment of a significant fine for failure to obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Finance. Those wishing to donate items to a charity or any organization in Nepal must obtain prior approval for waiver of the custom fees from the Ministry of Finance by sending a formal request letter (not via email) to the following address:
Revenue Secretary
Ministry of Finance
Singha Durbar
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-4211400
Fax: +977-1-4211605
The request should include detailed information about the items to be imported, as well as the organizations receiving the donations. The Revenue Secretary will review the request and refer it to the Ministerial level for final decision and approval. Note that all requests are processed on a case-by-case basis. It is highly recommended that intended recipient(s) coordinate with the Ministry to get requests processed. Please see our Customs Information.
Natural Disasters: Nepal lies on an active fault zone and is considered at high-risk for a major earthquake. Lack of adequate emergency response vehicles, equipment, and medical facilities, combined with building codes that are not strictly enforced, multiply the extent of possible catastrophic damage from a major earthquake, especially in the Kathmandu Valley. Nepal is also prone to flooding and landslides. The Government of Nepal's ability to respond in the event of a natural disaster may be limited. General information about natural disaster preparedness is available from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and an Embassy Emergency Preparedness Guide is also available online.
If you are a woman traveling abroad, please review our travel tips for Women Travelers.
LGBT RIGHTS: Same-sex sexual activity is not criminalized, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Nepal actively and openly advocate for their rights. However, Nepal remains a conservative and traditional society and discrimination exists. Accordingly, LGBT travelers should be discrete and avoid public displays of affection. For more detailed information about LGBT rights in Nepal, you may review the State Department's Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2013. For further information on LGBT travel, please read our LGBT Travel Information page.
ACCESSIBILITY: While in Nepal, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation difficult. Nepali law prohibits discrimination against persons who have physical and mental disabilities, including discrimination in employment, education, access to health care, and in the provision of other state services. The law mandates access to buildings, transportation, employment, education, and other state services, but these provisions generally are not enforced. Nepal's poor infrastructure makes it impracticable in many cases for a mobility-impaired traveler to move around the country, including within the Kathmandu Valley. The government is largely ineffective in implementing or enforcing laws regarding persons with disabilities. Except for a few clinics and hospitals, Nepal mostly lacks accessible and appropriate accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Medical care in Nepal is limited and generally not up to Western standards. Typical travel medical complaints can be addressed by clinics in Kathmandu and some surgeries can be performed in the capital. However, serious illnesses often require evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility (New Delhi, Singapore, or Bangkok). Serious illnesses and injuries suffered while hiking in remote areas may require evacuation by helicopter to Kathmandu. Those trekking in remote areas of Nepal should factor the high cost of a potential helicopter rescue into their financial considerations. Travelers are recommended to purchase medical evacuation insurance as medical evacuations can cost thousands of dollars and payment will be expected in cash before the medevac can take place, if there is no insurance coverage. Older and disabled travelers should be aware that Medicare does not provide coverage for hospital or medical costs incurred outside of the United States. There is minimal mental health care available in Nepal. U.S. citizens with mental health problems are generally stabilized and transported to the United States or to another regional center for care. The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu maintains a list of local medical facilities and practitioners.
Stray dogs are common on the streets of Kathmandu. Visitors should be aware that stray dogs and monkeys may be infected with rabies. Any animal bites should be carefully handled and immediately brought to a medical practitioner's attention.
Medical facilities are often overwhelmed due to insufficient resources. Emergency medical services, especially in public hospitals, are of poor quality compared to that available in the United States. Food hygiene and sanitary food handling practices are uncommon in Nepal and precautions should be taken to prevent water and food-borne illnesses.
You can find detailed information on vaccinations and other health precautions on the CDC website. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization (WHO) website, which contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions significantly worse than those found in the United States. The information below is provided for general reference only and may not apply in every situation.
In Nepal, vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road. Travel via road in areas outside the Kathmandu Valley can be dangerous. In general, roads in Nepal are in poor condition and lack basic safety features, resulting in significant numbers of accidents and fatalities. Deaths from motorcycle accidents have risen dramatically in recent years, and U.S. citizens should consider avoiding riding motorcycles in Nepal, particularly on highways. It is dangerous to travel on the roofs of buses as live electrical and other communications wires hang low in many places. Traffic police also impose fines and detain individuals for riding on the roofs of buses. Long-distance buses often drive recklessly, and bus accidents involving multiple fatalities are not uncommon.
Visitors throughout Nepal, including in Kathmandu, are encouraged to use metered taxis and avoid public buses and microbuses. Many taxi drivers will refuse to use the meter, insisting on negotiating the price instead. In addition, there have been instances of taxi drivers tampering with the meters in an attempt to charge higher than normal fares. If you believe that you are being overcharged, you may wish to file a complaint with the traffic police on the street or at the nearest local police station.
In the Kathmandu Valley, traffic jams are common on major streets, particularly between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. as most offices in Kathmandu are open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Traffic is poorly regulated, and the volume of vehicles on the roads continues to increase faster than improvements in infrastructure. Many drivers are neither properly licensed nor trained, vehicles are poorly maintained, and public vehicles are often overloaded. Sidewalks are nonexistent in many areas, and drivers generally do not yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in marked crosswalks. An ongoing road expansion project, begun in 2012, has left considerable debris along many roads in Kathmandu. Pedestrians are forced either to walk over the debris, or walk into the roadway to avoid it. Pedestrians account for a considerable portion of traffic fatalities in Nepal.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Nepal's national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety.
AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Nepal, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA's safety assessment page.
Domestic air safety continues to be of concern. In recent years, there have been a number of fatal plane crashes on domestic routes in Nepal, including some in which U.S. citizens have been killed. The incidence of such crashes is not concentrated with one carrier, but rather has occurred among various domestic carriers. As a result of Nepal's poor aviation safety record, in December 2013 the European Union (EU) banned all Nepali airlines from flying into or within EU countries. Although Nepali domestic flights are insured, payments to the families of victims of a plane crash are minimal compared to what would normally be paid in the United States. Domestic air travelers may want to consider flight insurance that will cover domestic flights in Nepal before leaving home.
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Paul George led the way for the Pacers with 20 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists. George did struggle with his shot all night at just 6-of-18 from the floor, but was still able to make some key shots when Indiana needed them. George Hill started the game very aggressively and finished with 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Both Evan Turner and Lance Stephenson scored 13 points on the night, with Stephenson chipping in nine rebounds as well. David West and C.J. Watson both scored 11 points, and Roy Hibbert added 10 to round out the double figure scorers for Indiana.
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