Nepal / सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल – Let’s explore here
Nepal is a stunningly beautiful, landlocked country in central Asia. Located in the Himalayas, it’s slightly larger than England. The mountains contain eight of the highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, the highest mountain on earth. Its neighbours include China, India, and the Tibet Autonomous Region in China.
What currency do they use in Nepal?
In Nepal they use the Nepalese Rupee. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted in cities. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities throughout the country.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Nepal?
They speak Nepali in Nepal, although in the Southern border region near India Maithili is widely spoken. English is not widely spoken.
What time zone is Nepal in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Nepal?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Nepal yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog.
Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Nepal?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Nepal, although areas of religious significance should be avoided.
If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know!
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