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Eight of the world's fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, medieval Newari squares and the birthplace of the Buddha — trekking's spiritual home.
Best time
October – November, March – April
Daily budget
₹1,500 – ₹5,000/day
Visa
Visa free
Safety
4 / 5
Practical information
Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages
Nepali, English widely used
Time zone
NPT (UTC+5:45)
Emergency
100 police, 102 ambulance
Internet
Decent in cities; patchy on trekking routes.
SIM cards
Ncell/NTC SIMs cheap with passport; buy in Kathmandu.
Getting around
Domestic flights to mountain strips, tourist buses, jeeps on rough roads.
Visa details
Visa-free for Indian citizens; visa on arrival for most others.
Know before you go
Popular foods
- Dal bhat
- Momo
- Newari khaja set
- Sel roti
Famous festivals
- Dashain
- Tihar
- Indra Jatra
- Holi
Etiquette
- Walk clockwise around stupas
- Ask before photographing people
- Feet are impure — don't point them at people or shrines
Packing suggestions
- Layered trekking gear
- Broken-in boots
- Water purification
- Altitude medication
Travel tips
- Acclimatise properly on high treks
- Carry cash outside cities
- Flights to Lukla are weather-dependent
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