5th SAARC Conference of Nephrology, Urology & Transplantation Society (NUTS)

We welcome all the participants to take an active part in the scientific program, which will be organized during three days event. The beauty of Nepal and hospitality of Nepal will be there for our foreign visitors. Thus we look forward to welcoming you in Katmandu.

SAARC Congress	Feb.22 - 24, 2003
Pre-Congress Workshops/ Course	Feb. 22, 2003
Last date for Abstract Submission	Sep. 30, 2002
Last date for early registration	Oct. 31, 2003

CLIMATE	Climate in Kathmandu in February is pleasant with temperature ranging from 2⁰C to 21⁰C.
TRAVEL & VISA	Except Indian nationals, most foreign nationals required a valid visa for entry and are advised to consult Nepal missions in time.
CURRENCY	The official currency exchange rate is US$1= Nepali Rs. 77(approx.) (at the time of printing of this brochure)
EXCHANGE FACILITIES	Currency Exchange facilities are available at the airport, all leading hotels and at Bureaus de change located at over the city which provide favorable exchange rates.
CREDIT CARDS	Most Hotels, restaurants, and Mandy shops accept international credit cards as Visa, Master Card and American Express.
TOURS AND TRAVEL	Delegates and accompanying persons will be given the obtain to visit several places in and around Katmandu and else where in Nepal.
TIME	Nepal Standard Time in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 5.45 hours.
VENUE	The SAARC Congress and as well as all scientific/trade exhibitions will be held at the Birendra International Convention Center in Katmandu.
SCIENTIFIC	Adequate space has been reserved at the Birendra International Convention Center for exhibitors to display the latest advances in medical and associated technology. Pharmaceutical companies, manufactures of technical equipments and software. as well as publishers of scientific books and invites to display their products.