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Schengen Stay Limit
Short-stay travel follows Schengen limits (typically up to 90 days in any 180-day period where applicable).
Europe
Below is a summary of how I entered, whether through a visa or another permitted route.
I entered this country using my Finnish residence permit, which allowed entry without a separate visa.
Last updated 1 month ago
Rates used to convert to NPR for this trip.
| Currency | 1 unit → NPR | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CHF | 148.00 | 2023-08-03 |
| EUR | 146.00 | 2023-08-03 |
| USD | 134.00 | 2023-08-03 |
| S.No | Date | Details (Notes) | Category | Unit | Cost / Unit | Amount | Currency | Amount (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 03, 2023 | Train Stuttgart to Switzerland | Transport | 1.00 | 22.00 | 22.00 | EUR | 3,212.00 |
| 2 | Aug 03, 2023 | Swiss 3-day train pass | Transport | 1.00 | 244.00 | 244.00 | CHF | 36,112.00 |
| 3 | Aug 03, 2023 | Hostel in Lucerne | Accommodation | 1.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | CHF | 5,920.00 |
| 4 | Aug 04, 2023 | Panoramic train ride | Activities | 1.00 | 49.00 | 49.00 | CHF | 7,252.00 |
| 5 | Aug 04, 2023 | Supermarket dinner | Food | 1.00 | 10.05 | 10.05 | CHF | 1,487.40 |
| 6 | Aug 04, 2023 | Hotel | Accommodation | 1.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 | CHF | 9,620.00 |
| 7 | Aug 05, 2023 | Coop supermarket | Food | 1.00 | 10.75 | 10.75 | CHF | 1,591.00 |
| 8 | Aug 05, 2023 | Couch surfing | Accommodation | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | CHF | 0.00 |
| 9 | Aug 05, 2023 | Couch surfer home to airport | Transport | 1.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 | CHF | 2,072.00 |
| 10 | Aug 05, 2023 | Flight back | Flight | 1.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | USD | 26,800.00 |
| Total | 94,066.40 |
Last updated 2 weeks ago
Short-stay travel follows Schengen limits (typically up to 90 days in any 180-day period where applicable).
U.S. advisory currently lists Switzerland at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions).
Budget Your Trip reports one-week average around USD 2,695 for Switzerland (about USD 385/day average).
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📍 Lucerne
I traveled from Liechtenstein to Lucerne and stayed in a hostel for the night.
📍 Zermatt
I left Lucerne, went through Zurich, and continued on to Zermatt. I stayed overnight in Zermatt.
📍 Zurich
I took the panoramic train from Zermatt and later stayed in Zurich through Couchsurfing.
📍 Zurich
The next day, I flew from Zurich to Sharjah via Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines.
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Swiss melted-cheese communal dish traditionally prepared with cheese and wine.
Swiss-origin melted cheese dish served by scraping heated cheese, often with potatoes.
Swiss potato-based dish (sauteed/fried) widely recognized as a national staple.
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Stroll cobbled lanes, churches, and riverside cafes in central Zurich.
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Visit Lucerne's iconic wooden bridge and lakeside old town.
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Base yourself between two lakes for alpine views and adventure activities.
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Ride up to the "Top of Europe" for glacier panoramas and alpine scenery.
📍 Open in Google Maps →Explore the car-free mountain village with classic Matterhorn viewpoints.
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A glimpse into our favourite moments from Switzerland.
Prakash at Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen Valley - This waterfall in Switzerland's Lauterbrunnen Valley drops 297 metres straight down from the cliff without breaking up. It is one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe. The name Lauterbrunnen means 'only springs' in German because this valley has 72 waterfalls total.
