Filming Tourism Nepal

Natural Beauty and rich of Himalaya country Nepal, well known as the land of the highest peak, for others as the birth place of Apostle of peace ? Lord Buddha, land of brave gorkhas, living cultural museum of the World is also acknowledged as an ultimate destination of Mysticism and Exoticism. Nepal is well recognized for all the beauties it possesses within its territory. It has a wide range of variations to offer to the natural, cultural, heritage and adventure lovers.
 
Who are seeking the right place to make Tele film, feture film, TV serial, News and documentaries on nature, culture, adventure and heritage: Nepal would be the one of the right destination. Thus, we invite all the interested adventure filmmakers for a fabulous filming trip to Nepal. Silk Road Group will arrange you all the necessery permit to hotel reservations, transportation, guiding to domestic ticketing we will assist you. We are sure that we will make your film trip to Nepal an interesting and forever memorable one. Accompanied by our hardworking, innovative, resourceful crew, we will escort you to places which you have never visited to all those Paradise which are yet to be explored. Please feel very friendly to ask for any kinds of information you need. We feel delighted to provide you the required services and assistance. Under the Silk Road Group Abode Asia Tours & Travels Inc. & Adventure Silk Road Inc.
 
Nepal?s incredibly beautiful landscapes, historical monuments, ancient temples make this kingdom thrilling location for filming. Hollywood productions like ?Little Buddha? and ?Golden Child? were shot in Nepal. The most prestigious Academy award Oscar nominated ?Caravan? was shot exclusively in Nepal?s remote Dolpo region in the Himalayas. Besides these, myriad Hindi block- busters and music videos by such bands as Enigma have been shot here. There are numerous films on mountaineering of which the IMAX production of ?Everest? was with immense success globally. There are countless opportunities and endless spots for filming on rafting, kayaking, biking and a host of other adventure sports in Nepal along with the enchantment scenery.
 
Some Facts about the Filming in Nepal :
All Film Production Units desiring to film within the Kingdom of Nepal, have to apply for permission at the Ministry of Communication, giving full details of the sequences to be photographed in Nepal and the validity of the permit may be extended if the Unit applies in advance for such extension. A royalty of US $1000 to US $ 1500 in case of feature film and US $ 100 to US $ 500 in case of other films like Documentary, Advertisement, and Newsreel TV etc. is to be paid for obtaining permission. A sum of Rs.1500/- must also be paid to the Nepal Film Corporation in case of a feature film and Rs. 800/- for other types of filming. The filming company is required to take out an insurance policy in favor of the liaison officer. Filming is also possible within the national parks and conservation areas.
 
The Unit shall operate in Nepal under the supervision and guidance of a Liaison Officer to be deputed by the Nepal Film Corporation. It may hire equipment's and services from the Nepal Film Corporation on mutually agreed term. The Unit shall not release the sequence filmed in Nepal until it is approved by the Royal Nepalese Diplomatic Office. The Unit shall provide to the Ministry of Communication, Government of Nepal , and a free copy of the sequences of the film photographed in Nepal.
 
Ministry of Information and Communication depute a Liaison officer during the shooting of the film and the producer should bear the cost of the Liaison Officer's ground or air transport, accommodation and daily allowance according to rules. In mountainous region necessary clothes, tools and medical facilities should be provided (Non-Refundable).
 
In case of accidents during the shooting period where the Liaison officer succumbs to injuries the film producer must bear the cost of his/her medical expenses and a lump sum amount decided by the Compensation Decision Committee formed according to law which will not exceed Rs. 200,000. The film producer shall make arrangement for Rs. 3,00,000 worth of life insurance of the Liaison officer covering the entire tenure of outdoor shooting. The Liaison officer will not work rather than monitor and observation of the filming.
 
Where the film producer is a foreign national he must apply for permission if the nearest Nepalese Embassy of Consulate General's Office before the public show. Rs. 10,000/- or equivalent of that amount should deposited as a royalty fees in A/C 1-1-5-99 and Rs.500/- for censor fees in concerned office. ( This amount is deposited and paid after you receive the permission.) Where the film producer is a foreign national he/she must submit to the MOIC a copy the film free of cost. During the shooting of the film, the presence of Liaison Officer is compulsory.