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Photography
in Nepal is inexpensive as film can be bought cheaply
and film processing is also done cheaply and within a
few hours. Fees have to be paid for taking photographs
in certain restricted areas and locations such as the
zoo or certain museums. However, in many temples and museums
photography is totally banned. Shooting in high altitudes
requires filters to counter the harsh and blue light.
Permission is required for filming anywhere in Nepal.
The Ministry of Communication located at Singha Durbar
should be contacted for filming within Nepal.
A fee of US $ 1000 to US $ 1500 in case of a feature film
and US$ 100 to US$ 500 in case of other documentary films
must be paid to the Government. The filming has to be
carried out under the supervision of a liaison officer
appointed by the government. A sum of Rs.1500 must be
paid to the Royal Nepal Film Corporation in case of a
feature film and Rs.800 for other types of filming. The
filming company must take out an insurance policy in favour
of the liaison officer. Filming is possible within the
national parks and conservation areas.
Useful mation
Keep a variety of lenses for the wide range
of photographic opportunities in Nepal. Also remember
to allow for the exceptional high intensity of mountain
light when setting exposures at high altitudes. Have
your exposed films inspected manually at the airport,
as there have been instances where exposed films have
been damaged by the airport X-ray equipment.
Temple guardians will often disallow photos of their temples.
Their wishes should be respected.Though the locals have
no qualms in being photographed it is best to ask first
and respect their wishes.
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