Nepal

Visit Nepal – Plan Your Trip

Best Time of Year to Visit Nepal

Nepal experiences extreme variations in temperature from tropical to arctic depending on elevation. The monsoon season in India impacts the weather significantly. From June through September winds push clouds up against the Himalayas, creating heavy monsoon downpours. The best time of year to visit Nepal for hiking and climbing is April, because you then avoid the bad weather and snowfalls created by the monsoons. If you aren’t climbing, October can also be a good time of year to visit Nepal.

Visit Nepal – Visa Requirements

A tourist visa is issued on arrival to Nepal for most nationalities. India is exempt from a visa requirement. Some African and Middle Eastern countries must obtain a visa prior to arrival.  Consult the Nepal Department of Immigration web site or check your specific country at VisaHQ. For a list of exempt countries, visit Project Visa.

Nepal – Currency

The Nepalese rupee is the official currency of Nepal.

Nepal – Language

Nepali is the official language of Nepal, but there are many dialect languages spoken too. English is commonly spoken, because so many Himalayan hiking and climbing expeditions visit Nepal.

Electrical Adapters for Nepal

When you Visit Nepal you will need a two prong European Type C electrical adapter. You might also run across the need for three prong Type D and Type M electrical adapters too.

Nepal Background

About 30 million people live in Nepal. The southern slopes of the Himalayas form the northern border. Nepal has a rectangular shape. Tibet (China) forms its northern border while India encloses the other three sides. The Kingdom of Nepal administered the country from the 1700s up until it became a republic in 2008. Although most of the population practices Hinduism, Nepal is best known for being the birthplace of Buddhism.

Himalayas

The Himalayas determine the landscape of Nepal.  Many of the highest peaks in the world are located here, including Mount Everest and K2, the world’s two highest peaks. Nepal runs east/west paralleling the mountains. Most of the country is steep and rolling hills. The landscape transitions to grasslands at its southern border with India.

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