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• Food and Drinks
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  Food and Drinks

  Nepali cuisines are heavily influenced by neighboring India and Tibet. Rice is the staple food for Nepalis. In Kathmandu, tourists can enjoy traditional Nepali food like Dal-bhat (lentils and rice), Momo (dumpling), Thali, Dhindo, Rotis (pancake bread) tc. Nepalis are also big fans of dessert, such as Rasbari (milk balls), Juju Dhau(yogurt ) Kheer (rice pudding), Burfi, etc. Popular drinks are Raksi, Jaand, etc. and Masala tea is worth a try. Nepalis don’t eat beef for cattle which are considered sacred in Nepal.

• Culture and Customs
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  Culture and Customs

  The national religion plays an integral part of Nepalis’ daily life. In Nepal, Hinduism is the national religion, and 90% of the Nepali residents are Hinduists. While disciples of Buddhism only account for 7-8％. Most of the festivals have close connection with its religion. Though Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Hinduism and Buddhism coexist harmoniously in this fascinating country. There are many exotic local customs to explore, for example nod means approval whereas shaking head means disapproval, etc.

• Must-visit Places of Nepal
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  Must-visit Places of Nepal

  In Kathmandu Valley, must-see attractions are Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple, Royal Palace and Swayambhunath and Patan City and Bhaktapur. Other trekking and mountaineering attractions involves Pokhara, Nagarkot, Everest Base Camp, Annapurnra. Jungle safari like Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha, are also worth a visit. There are plenty of outdoor activities to experience in Nepal, such as paragliding, white-water rafting, bungle-jumping, etc.

• History and Government
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  History and Government

  The long history of Nepal dated back to early 6 BC when the ancestors of Nepalis settled in Kathmandu Valley. They developed their separate nations until the new settlers from the south came and invasion of British. Nepal has been through Thakuri dynasty, Malla dynasty and Shah dynasty and finally become Federal Democratic Republic.

• Geography and Environment
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  Geography and Environment

  The dramatic altitude change between south and north in Nepal leads to the unique climate in Nepal. The Himalayan region in the north belongs to alpine frigid zone with huge temperature change between day and night. The most fertile part lies in valley areas in the middle of Nepal, where pleasant weather is all year round. The subtropical climate dominates the southern region of Nepal, with ample rainfall and humid weather. It is home to many tropical wildlife.

• Festivals and Events of Nepal
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  Festivals and Events of Nepal

  Nepal is never short of festivals and wild national celebration. Big and small, all together there are up to 300 festivals in Nepal each year. One thing for sure is that most of the festivals have much to do with Hinduism. Many famous festivals are known as Bisket Jatra, Holi, Dashain, Diwali, Tihar, Teej, etc

• Entertainment
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  Entertainment

  Trekking and mountaineering are the best highlight of Nepal tour. You may even hire private helicopter to enjoy the Himalayan Mountains or do paragliding cycling in Pokhara. The night life in Kathmandu is also exciting, you may enjoy local dance, costumes show and play in casiono, etc.

• Accommodation
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  Accommodation

  Kathmandu offers a great variety of hotels for world-wide tourists, ranging from luxury international hotels to budget hostels. Most of the backpackers or western tourists, they prefer to find accommodation in Thamel where they can have many choices and find travel companions for trekking. Some would like to traditional hotels around Durbar Square, the surrounding of which is quieter. If you go trekking, many convenient teahouse lodges can be found along the trekking routes.

Nepal Tour FAQs & Travel Tips

• What Time Is It in Nepal Right Now?

  Well, Time in Nepal follows a single standard time offset of UTC+5.45, which is 5:45h ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. While China follows standard time offset of UTC+08:00. Therefore, time in China is 02:15h earlier than time of Nepal.

• What Language Is Spoken in Nepal?

  Nepali serves as both the official language and mother tongue of Nepal. However, the staff involved in Nepali tourism can speak fluent English.

• Where Is Nepal on the Map?

  Wedged between Tibet, China to its north and India to its south, Nepal lies between the latitudes 27 °and 42° N, and longitudes 85° and 19° E in south Asia. The dramatic altitude span from its south plain to its north Himalayan region makes it a world-renown paradise for trekking and mountaineering in south Asia.

• What Kind of Money Is Used? And Nepal Rastra Bank Exchange Rate. Can I Use Credit Cards in Nepal?

  Nepalese Rupee, US dollar, and Euro are widely accepted in Nepal. For the current foreign exchange rate, you may refer to local Nepali bank. Yes, you can use your credit card, but only limited to Kathmandu, and Pokhara and other high-end shopping malls. In most cases, cash is needed when travelling in bazaar.

• What's the Weather Like in Nepal? Best Time to Visit Nepal

  Due to the distinct topography and dramatic altitude change from south and north, the climate of Nepal is heavily influenced by monsoon. One can experience subtropical area in the south, temperate and mild weather in the central Nepal and alpine frigid zone in the Himalayan region up in the north. The best time to visit Nepal would be from Oct-Nov, esp. for trekking and mountaineering and from Feb to April.

• Nepal Visa - Do I Need a Visa for Traveling Nepal?

  Yes, Nepali Visa is a must for travelling in Nepal. You can apply for the Nepali Visa on your arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport or at Sino-Nepal border. You need to fill your application form and provide passport photograph and pay the fee.

• What Is the Tipping Custom in Nepal?

  In big restaurant, 5%-10% of the bill is accepted; in big hotel, 10% of the bill or around 20 Nepali Rupee for the porter would be fine. For trekking or mountaineering, tipping for your tour guide is needed, normally around 10 USD per day. However, you may also depend on the service you’ve received. Taxi driver and hair dress normally do not expect a tip.

• What Public Holidays Are Celebrated in Nepal?

  Nepal is one of the handful countries in the world that have approximately 50 holidays each year. Some widely-celebrated festivals are known as Dashain, grandest and longest annual festival in Nepal; Holi, most colorful and exciting festival; Buddha Jayanti, celebration for the birth of lord Buddha; Ghode Jatra, horse parade festival; Tihar, worship for the Goddess of Wealth; Teej, Nepali women’s festival etc.

• Is It safe to travel to Nepal?

  Absolutely yes! After the earthquake in 2015, Nepal tourism regained its momentum and the renovation of the attractions kept improving. Partly due to the religion and acknowledgment that tourism is the major source of income to Nepal, hospitable and deeply religious Nepalis welcome international tourists to visit their beautiful country.

• Is Wifi available in the hotels, restaurants or public areas of Nepal?

  In Nepal, most of the hotels, restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara are equipped with Wifi. If you need Wifi as you travel, you may have it in the nearby café or tea house guesthouse.

• Can I Use My Phone in Nepal?

  Definitely, all you need to do is buy a local SIM card in Kathmandu.

• What Is the Accommodation Condition in Nepal?

  The best hotels or guesthouses you may find in Nepal are Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. From traditional Nepali hotels to western and Chinese hotels and trekking teahouse guest house, you may have a variety of choices based on your budget. In Thamel, the tourist center of Kathmandu, you will find the one you like most.

• What Are the Toilets Like in Nepal?

  In the tourist areas of Kathmandu and Pokhara, mostly are western toilet. Outside these two regions, squat toilet is the most common one and in most cases there is no toilet paper. If you trek to Himalayan region, be prepared to use nasty pit toilet and do take your toilet papers.

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