Approach Plan; [Power Plant Site] and [Weir Site]

2.1 Approach Plan of [Power Plant Site]

This alternate is feasible and safe. Also,
1) Alternate-A; Using by Airplane + Car(Jeep) the road condition is ok.So, hiring a jeep
(bolero) from phaplu airport is
- From Kathmandu Airport to Phaplu Airport__Using by Airplane recommended.

- From Phaplu Airport to Power Plant Area__Using by Car(Jeep)

2) Alternate-B; Using by Car (Jeep or Van) This alternate takes time and tiring. Not
suggested

- From Kathmandu Airport to Power Plant Area__Using by Car

2.2 Approach Plan of [Weir Site] This approach is only available to

reach to weir site since the road
1) Alternate-A; Using by Airplane + Car (Pony horse or Motocycle?) condition is not good.

- From Kathmandu Airport to Lukla Airport__Using by Airplane

Taking a pony horse from Lukla
- From Lukla Airport to weit Site Area__Using by Car (Pony horse) airport to weir site is better option
compared to motorcycle or car.

3. Is it possible to take on-site photos using “DJI drone (small drone for shooting)”?
1) Can I take a “DJI drones” from Korea? yes, it is allowed to bring drone from Korea to Nepal.

2) (In case of not entering Nepal with “DJI drone”) Can I rent a “DJI drone” in Nepal
and go to the site, take on-site photos using “DJI drone” by myself?
Approach plan details
2.1 Approach Plan of [Power Plant Site]
1) Alternate-A; Using by Airplane + Car(Jeep)
- From Kathmandu Airport to Phaplu Airport__Using by Airplane
- From Phaplu Airport to Power Plant Area__Using by Car(Jeep)
Kathmandu to Phaplu
Foreigner: USD $ 156 Per Person two way=$156+$156

2.2 Approach Plan of [Weir Site]

1) Alternate-A; Using by Airplane + Car (Pony horse)
- From Kathmandu Airport to Lukla Airport__Using by Airplane
- From Lukla Airport to weit Site Area__Using by Car (Pony horse)
Kathmandu to Lukla
Foreigner: USD $ 187 Per Person
two way $187 +$187

Since, the flights are not regular to these areas, prior flight reservation are recommended. Also, the fight ticket
price mentioned above is tentative and subjected to change depending on different factors.
3. Is it possible to take on-site photos using “DJI drone (small drone for
shooting)”?
A. Yes, it is allowed to bring drones from Korea. But one has to register it in
Nepal.
B. Registration can be done either online (not responsive on time) or in
Kathmandu directly after landing.
C. Online registration: •https://caanepal.gov.np/drone

D. Address for drone registration:

E. After registration, need to obtain permission for flying in public places (CAAN
or department of tourism can assist you in this regards).

Contact number :97714262387 (CAAN)

Additional information regarding drone
1. Filled form as per instruction (passport size photos, details of the drone are
required)
2. Registration certificate of drone
3. Flight information (start date, end date, purpose and location map)
4. Letter of authorization (only for a foreigner or a foreign company) (letter of
authorization has to be obtained from CAAN or department of Nepal tourism board.

Contact of people who can assist in terms of information during Nepal visit
during emergency.
Manjeet Dev: 9862056130 (after reaching to lukla or phaplu)
Rojit: +94769728720 (drone related) (srilankan friend who recently went Nepal with
drone) Whatsapp

Plan Nepal Travels and tours : For ticketing and vehicles rental