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Why visit Nepal?
Best known for ancient villages, birdwatching, culture, cycling, deep canyon, jungles, mountain climbing, river rafting, scenery, shrines, temples, trekking trails, and wildlife preserves.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Photo Credit: Ashlesh Kshatri/Pixabay
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Carpets, electronic equipment, handmade paper, knives, pashmina shawls, prayer wheels, religious paintings, shoulder bags, silk handbags, spices, statues, sweaters, tea bowls, and wooden masks.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Barfi (dessert). Chow Mein (fried noodles). Chhurpi (cheese). Dal Bhat (spiced lentils). Dhindo (traditional). Halwa (pudding). Momo (dumpling). Sel Roti (rice bread). Thukpa (noodle soup).
- Local Drink to Try: Chhyaang (alcohol). Chiya (tea). Ngaar (beer). Raksi (alcohol). Tongba (beer).
Himalayas, Nepal. Photo Credit: Dima Burakov/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- Home to eight of the world's 10 highest mountains.
- An Astrologer declares the date and time of marriage.
- A Bride is carried to the Groom's home where she is presented with a key and oil lamp.
Photo Credit: Milan Kumar Rai/Pixabay
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (January) Maghe Sankranti, (February) Fagun Purnima, Lhosar, Maha Shivratri, Sonam Losar, (March) Mahashivaratri, (April) Bajra Jogini Jatra, Biska Jatra, Ghode Jatra, Ram Navami, (May) Buddha Jayanti, (June) Ramjan Edul Fikra, (August) Gai Jatra, Janai Purnima, Krishna Janmastami, Naag Panchami, Teej, Shree Krishna Janmashtami, (September) Dashain, Hartalika Teej, Indra Jatra, Nepal Music Festival, Rishi Panchami, (October) Chhath, Chhechu, Dashain, Tihar Festival, (November) Guru Nanak Jayanti, Himalayan Blues Festival, Mani Rimdu, Tihar, and (December) Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF).
Photo Credit: Olivier Delmee/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Divided into three different regions: Central (low mountains and population), North (mountain range), and the South (forests, plains, and swamps).
- A poor country prone to poverty.
- Avoid night exploring for safety reasons.
- Malnutrition amongst locals is an issue.
- Rafting is best between May - October.
- Forbidden to export gold, precious stones, or silver.
- Valuables will be seized if carrying 50 grams of gold or over 500 grams of silver jewelry.
- Everything is usually closed by 11PM.
- Has a low literacy rate.
- Do not trek alone.
- Pedestrians do not have the right of way.
- Avoid tap water consumption.
- Sanitation conditions are below our standards.
- Prone to high pollution levels (Kathmandu).
- Never wear leather into a Hindu temple.
- Never touch the head of anyone.
- Earthquakes occur between April - May.
- Remove shoes before entering a temple.
- Power outages are common (Kathmandu Valley).
- Not considered an accessible friendly destination.
- Avoid eating or handling food with your left hand.
- Cows are considered sacred.
- Leaving a donation at a monastery or temple is recommended.
- Monsoon Season is from June - September.
- Requires an International Drivers License.
- Anticipate cancellations and delays due to weather.
- Has no trains.
- Traffic moves on the left.
Photo Credit: Simona Ri/Pixabay
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Required Vaccination from select countries.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $5,000USD.
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- Best Time to Visit: October - December
- Coldest Months: December - February
- Hottest Months: October - May
- Peak Season: March - May & September - November
Photo Credit: Pixabay
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini (the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha), and Sagarmatha National Park.
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