Travel Notes

Visa

  • Most nationals can get a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
  • Visas are also issued at Nepalese embassies and consulates abroad
  • See the full Nepal Visa Guide for fees, extensions, and entry points

Currency

  • Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Time Zone

  • Nepal Standard Time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT (GMT+5:45)

Language

  • Nepali is the official language
  • Newari, Maithili, Bhojpuri, and other regional languages are widely spoken depending on the area
  • English is understood in most tourist areas and on trekking routes

Electricity

  • 230V, 50Hz
  • Plug types C, D, and M
  • Many hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara have universal sockets, but a basic adapter is worth packing for tea houses and guesthouses

Country Code and Emergency Numbers

  • Nepal's international dialing code: +977
  • Police: 100
  • Ambulance: 102
  • Fire: 101
  • Note: 112 is not a reliable emergency number in Nepal, use the numbers above instead

Drinking Water

  • Tap water isn't safe to drink
  • Use bottled or treated water, or carry a purification method (filter, tablets, or a UV steriliser) on trek

Popular Tourist Destinations (By Air/Road)

  • Gorkha, Pokhara, Baglung, Tansen, Lumbini, Janakpur, Dhankuta, Dharan, Ilam, Dolakha, Bardia, Shuklaphanta, Chitwan, and Koshi Tappu, among others

Popular Tourist Destinations (By Trek)

  • Everest, Annapurna, Jomsom, Manang, Mustang, Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley), Dolpo, Rara, Jumla, Lukla, Syangboche, Larkya, Rolwaling, Khaptad, Manaslu, Makalu, Barun, Gosainkunda, Langtang, Helambu, Namche, Muktinath, and Kanchenjunga, among others