Find a Travel Partner in Nepal
Nepal is the trekking capital of the world - the Everest and Annapurna trails draw walkers from everywhere, while the Kathmandu Valley packs in temples and old cities. It's humbling, friendly and made for slow mountain travel.
🇳🇵 Nepal at a glance
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Largest city
- Kathmandu
- Official language
- Nepali
- Area
- 147,181 km² (56,827 mi²)
- Population
- 29.7 million2024 · World Bank
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee — NPR (₨)
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Calling code
- +977
- Plug type
- Type C, D, M
Data updated: weather 28 min ago · rates 28 min ago · sources: Open-Meteo, ExchangeRate-API
What Nepal is known for
Nepal is the trekking capital of the world - the Everest and Annapurna trails draw walkers from everywhere, while the Kathmandu Valley packs in temples and old cities. It's humbling and friendly, and the long trail days are made for the company of a partner.
- Everest and Annapurna trekking
- Kathmandu Valley temples
- Himalayan mountain views
- Wildlife in Chitwan's lowlands
Tourism in Nepal
International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #30 of 31 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).
Top cities to explore in Nepal
From Kathmandu to Chitwan, these are the places most Nepal trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in Kathmandu who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.
Kathmandu
Temple-dense capital and the hub for every trek.
Pokhara
Lakeside town beneath the Annapurnas, the trekking base.
Bhaktapur
Preserved medieval city of temples and courtyards.
Chitwan
Lowland gateway to jungle safaris and rhinos.
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Create your tripThings to do in Nepal
A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.
Trekking & peaks
- The Everest Base Camp trek
- The Annapurna Circuit and Poon Hill
- Mountain flights past the high peaks
Temples & culture
- Stupas and temples of Kathmandu
- Medieval Bhaktapur and Patan
- Prayer flags and monasteries
Adventure & nature
- Paragliding over Phewa Lake in Pokhara
- Whitewater rafting on mountain rivers
- Rhinos and tigers in Chitwan
Food & towns
- Dal bhat to fuel the trails
- Momos and Newari feasts
- Lakeside cafes in Pokhara
Know before you go
The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.
Best time to visit
October to November and March to April offer the clearest mountain skies for trekking. Winter is cold at altitude but fine in the lowlands; the monsoon (June to September) clouds the peaks and muddies trails.
Safety tips
- Acclimatize slowly on high treks to avoid altitude sickness
- Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
- Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety
Accommodation & daily budget
- Hostel dorm
- $6-12/ night
- Budget hotel / guesthouse
- $15-30/ night
- Mid-range hotel
- $40-75/ night
- Meals (per day)
- $5-12
Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.
Getting around & useful apps
Tourist buses and short domestic flights link Kathmandu, Pokhara and the trailheads. Treks are walked, often with a licensed guide or porter.
Visa & entry requirements for Nepal
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Hotels & Homes
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Flights
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Trains
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Car Rentals
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Tours & Attractions
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