Nepal travel details
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Nepal has a population of 28M with main currency as Nepalese Rupee. The languages spoken are Nepali. Nepal travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Nepal. Tipping is quite common in Nepal and it's good etiquette to leave one. Internet speed in Nepal is on average 2.0 Mbps.In Nepal you drive on the left side.
Nepal travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Nepal and continue to advise, exercise a high degree of caution.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal due to the risk of civil unrest and natural disasters.
Issue Date : Jul 12, 2023
Nepal weather
Nepal essential details
Plugs
Nepal uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D and Type M.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Nepali
Money in Nepal
Currencies
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (symbol: ?), code NPR.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 250, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 paisas. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 rupees and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 paisas.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Nepal. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Expected to tip Tipping is quite common in Nepal and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge.
Internet in Nepal
Internet
Internet speed in Nepal is on average 2.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Nepal is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 874.28 NPR, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Ncell, Nepal Telecom or Smart Cell. Nepal uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Nepal upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Nepal, dial +, then 977 (the country code for Nepal), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Nepal, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
Nepal travel details
Driving in Nepal
Road rules
In Nepal you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas.
Emergecy
Police
112
Ambulance
999
Fire department
033, 301, 300
Nepal map
Nepal visa advice
If you're considering exploring Nepal beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Nepal transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Nepal, understanding Nepal Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.