Nepal Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Nepal Travel GuideHome to eight of the world's ten highest peaks, ancient Kathmandu valley temples, and the world's greatest trekking routes.Key Facts

Capital: Kathmandu

Currency: NPR

Language: Nepali

Time Zone: UTC+5:45

Top Places to Visit

Boudhanath Stupa — One of the world's largest stupas, covered in prayer flags, with eyes of the Buddha gazing in four directions.

Everest Base Camp region — The Khumbu region trek through Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and glacial valleys with Everest visible.

Pokhara — Phewa Lake — The base for Annapurna treks, with Machhapuchhre mirrored in Phewa Lake and sunrise views from Sarangkot.

Local Food

Dal Bhat — National staple

Momos — Steamed or fried dumplings filled with buff (water buffalo) or chicken — the essential Kathmandu snack.

Sel Roti — Fried circular rice-flour doughnut eaten during festivals and as a breakfast snack.

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