Nepal, Aug. 26 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set a ceiling on the amount of foreign currency travelers can carry when entering or leaving the country.

In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the central bank announced that individuals may carry a maximum of US $5,000 in cash. This limit applies to all travelers entering or departing Nepal.

"Individuals wishing to carry more than USD 5,000 must declare the amount in advance with customs," the NRB circular stated. In addition, the bank has prohibited carrying Indian currency in denominations of 200, 500, and 2,000 rupees, as well as conducting transactions using these notes.

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