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Location Scouting

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✓ Location library covering scouted sites across every region
✓ On-site recce with test footage, audio and lighting assessment
✓ Permit and access requirements confirmed per location before you commit
✓ Alternatives proposed for every primary recommendation
✓ 18 years scouting Nepali terrain for international productions
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7 Regions
200+ Productions
18+ Years
4.9 Google Rating
At a Glance

Location Scouting: What We Handle

Main service Location scouting, recce and technical assessment
Best for Feature, documentary, commercial, stills, branded content
Regions covered Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Everest, Annapurna, Mustang, Chitwan, Terai
Deliverable Location report: stills, test footage, access notes, permit requirements, risk notes, alternatives
Required from client Script or treatment, mood references, technical spec, shoot dates, budget band
Permit integration Access and permission requirements confirmed as part of the scout
Why This Matters

What a Location Looks Like Online and What It Is Like on the Day

A recce justifies its cost against the cost of discovering these problems on shoot day. We carry a still camera, a camcorder with headphones for test video and audio, and a compass to estimate sunrise — that level of craft detail is the most persuasive proof of expertise we can offer.

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What a Laptop Scout Misses

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Light direction and duration in a Himalayan valley differs hourly from what any photo shows

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Access roads that appear on maps are seasonal, single-track, or gone

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Ambient sound — rivers, traffic, temple bells, aircraft — invisible in stills

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Locations that photograph well may sit inside permit zones requiring 3–5 weeks

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Altitude at a location changes crew capability and shooting hours

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Community permission at village and monastery locations cannot be arranged remotely

Who This Is For

Three Ways to Scout

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Database scout

We send options from the existing library with stills and notes. Fastest and cheapest.

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On-site recce

We travel, shoot test footage, assess light and sound, confirm access.

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Director-accompanied recce

We take your director or DoP to shortlisted sites in person.

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Permit-led scouting

You know the look; we find versions of it that are actually permittable.

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Stills and photography

Non-motion productions with different access requirements.

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Location alternatives only

You have a primary; you need a weather or permit fallback.

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What a Scout Includes

What a Scout Includes

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Script and treatment reading

We read for what the scene needs, not just the landscape.

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Location library search

Matched options from our previously scouted sites.

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On-site recce

Test video and audio, light assessment at your shooting hours, access check.

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Technical assessment

Power, vehicle access, crew capacity, altitude, mobile and satellite signal.

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Permission and permit mapping

Which authority governs each site and how long approval takes.

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Risk and weather notes

Season, monsoon exposure, altitude, evacuation distance.

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Alternatives

A fallback for every primary recommendation.

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Location report

Everything above, delivered as one document with stills and footage.

Our Process

How We Work

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1. Script Review

We review your script and evaluate all aspects in terms of recommending the most reasonable and visually compelling locations.

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2. Location Database

We share our extensive location database with examples, photographs, and technical assessments for your consideration.

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3. On-Site Recce

Our team conducts on-site visits, capturing test video and audio, assessing lighting conditions, accessibility, and sound environment.

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4. Final Recommendation

We deliver a comprehensive location report with our top recommendations, permit requirements, and logistical considerations.

Coverage

Locations We Have Scouted in Nepal

Kathmandu Valley

Heritage Urban

Backstreets, temples and UNESCO monument zones scouted and permit-mapped.

Everest region

High altitude

Sagarmatha National Park and the Khumbu, permit-mapped for altitude productions.

Annapurna

Trekking Mountain

ACAP-governed trekking routes and mountain villages.

Upper Mustang

Restricted area

Restricted Area Permit territory — desert landscapes and Tibetan-influenced villages.

Chitwan

Jungle National park

DNPWC-governed jungle and wildlife locations in the Terai.

Pokhara

Lakeside Infrastructure

Strong infrastructure with lake, mountain and aerial-friendly locations.

Monasteries

Community Cultural

Community and abbot permission required — handled with cultural sensitivity.

Terai villages

Rural Community

Ward-level permission and local negotiation for rural community locations.

Permission & Risk by Location Type

What Each Location Type Requires

UNESCO heritage sites require Department of Archaeology permission with restricted hours. National parks require DNPWC or NTNC approval with a compulsory guide. Monasteries and temples require community and abbot permission with cultural restrictions on subject and dress — we treat this with genuine respect, not as a purely transactional access point. Restricted areas require an RAP plus Home Ministry clearance, typically 3–5 weeks. High altitude above 3,500m requires peak or conservation permits and acclimatisation days.

Productions We Have Supported

Productions We Have Supported in Nepal

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Why Choose Us

Why Directors Scout With Us

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A real library, not a search engine

Locations we have physically stood in.

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Test footage, not just stills

You see the light move and hear the ambient sound.

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Permit reality checked at scout stage

We do not recommend what you cannot shoot.

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Altitude and access assessed honestly

Including when the answer is that your crew cannot get there.

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Alternatives for every primary

Weather and permits change. You get a fallback before you need one.

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Scout to shoot, one company

The people who found it are the people who run it.

Key Specialists

The People Who Manage Your Shoot

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Digbijaya Bharati
Digbijaya Bharati Founder & Managing Director
Shree Ganesh Pradhan
Shree Ganesh Pradhan CEO & Executive Partner
Laxman Raj Poudel
Laxman Raj Poudel Professional Fixer & Production Manager
Dheeraj Adhikari
Dheeraj Adhikari Post-Production Lead — Editor · Colorist · Sound Designer
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FAQ

Location Scouting FAQ

Quick answers to the most critical questions regarding location scouting in Nepal.

What are the best locations to film in Nepal? add

We recommend multiple locations, but famous ones include mountainous regions such as Lukla, Mustang, Pokhara, Kathmandu, Tengboche, Everest Basecamp, Annapurna Basecamp, Chitwan National Park and many more. We would be glad to provide our location database.

What would be the best time to scout locations? add

We recommend beginning early morning or late afternoon, considering the lighting which can give a better idea for production planning. Also, there will be less traffic at these chosen times to understand the overall sound.

What equipment is needed for location scouting? add

Nepal Film Production generally carries a Still Camera, Camcorder with headphone for recording test video and audio, and a Compass to help with an estimate of sunrise.

How do I start Location Scouting in Nepal? add

Contact Nepal Film Production and we will review your script and evaluate all aspects in terms of recommending most reasonable locations and will send your location examples.

How do you ensure the suitability of a location? add

We assess factors like lighting, accessibility, and logistical requirements to ensure the location meets production needs.

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