1. Transparent Commission Structure
USNEPAL is a participant in affiliate advertising and marketing programs. This means that some of the links on our site (pointing to flight search engines, hotel booking platforms, and travel gear stores) contain unique affiliate tracking codes. If you click on one of these links and complete a purchase or booking, we receive a small commission from the merchant.
No Extra Cost to You
Crucially, clicking on these links does **not** cost you anything extra. The commission is paid entirely by the merchant as a marketing fee. In many cases, our relationships allow us to share special discounts or rates that are not available directly on the merchant's site.
2. Editorial Integrity
We only recommend products, gear, accommodations, and service providers that we believe offer genuine value to travelers visiting Nepal. Our recommendations are based on:
- Personal experience of our travel experts on-the-ground in Nepal.
- Rigorous evaluation of services, locations, user reviews, and safety.
- Feedback from the US-Nepal travel community.
A merchant's affiliate partnership status does not influence our editorial standard or product ratings. We routinely refuse partnerships with low-quality service providers.
3. Specific Partnerships
We partner with leading platforms in the travel industry, which may include Expedia, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Amazon Associates, and international flight aggregates. All commerce links originating from these partnerships comply with FTCA and SEO requirements, rendering with explicit `rel="sponsored noopener"` attributes.
4. Nepali Calendar & Festival Travel Disclaimer
Our search tools and "Utsav Planner" feature utilize date estimations for traditional Nepali holidays (such as Dashain, Tihar, and Nepali New Year) based on the Vikram Samvat (V.S.) calendar. Because lunar calendars are subject to calculations and adjustments by official astrological and governmental bodies in Nepal, Gregorian equivalents may shift.
Preset date configurations (including standard travel buffers like 7-day departure and 3-day return windows) are offered solely as planning guides. USNEPAL does not warrant the completeness, safety, or accuracy of these travel dates. Travelers are solely responsible for verifying official festival schedules, airline check-in timelines, and cancellation/refund policies prior to purchasing tickets or making reservations. USNEPAL accepts no liability for costs, fees, or disruptions resulting from reliance on date presets.