Yes, you can come to Nepal and visit the Children Home and the child that you sponsor, providing that you keep in mind you will be visiting all the children as well of course your own sponsor child. Any visit is conducted in consultation with Kira and the Children Home manager. Best is if you plan to come during school holiday times to enjoy an outing adventure with all the children!

Yes, Visas are required for foreigners (except Indian citizens) For the latest details on costs and application procedures visiting the Nepal Immigration website: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/visa-info.html will give you the most updated information necessary. Generally you will need passport photo(s) for your application and also for any trekking permits, so it is helpful to come prepared with some in your pocket!

In the past few years Nepal has been undergoing a major transition from a Kingdom ruled by a Monarchy to a democratic republic. This process is still underway and there is significant progress towards this end including a recently ratified democratic constitution. In the recent weeks (October/November 2015) there has been unrest at the border of Nepal/India – this is a complex political issue but is not affecting the direct transit of tourists. It is however affecting the supply of common goods, especially fuel, medicines and essential food items. This is impacting the general ease of travel and daily life activities such as cooking of food.