Things To Know
- Highlights – Trekking in the Himalayas, Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Language -Nepali
- Currency – Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
- Power Outlets – Nepal uses power plug, and socket types C, D, and M. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Nepal is a generally safe country to visit
- Water Safety – Tap and river water in Nepal is not safe for drinking. Drink and brush your teeth with bottled water. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber does not operate in Nepal. Taxis are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Best time To Visit
The best time to visit Nepal is from October through December. The trekking is less crowded, but the weather is often sunny with clear skies and little rain.
January and February see dry weather and much smaller crowds. However, the temperatures can be quite cold this time of year.
Late Spring provides beautiful scenery, but increases in visitors and more crowded hiking trails.
By June, the monsoons arrive, making trekking and even viewing the Himalayas extremely difficult.