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Hello
Namaste
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नमस्ते
Namaste
nuh-mah-stay · Hello
The universal greeting in Nepal — used any time, with anyone. Press your palms together as you say it.
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Featured Nepali lessons
Start where you are. Each lesson is short, audio-supported, and ends with the cultural context you won't find in a phrasebook.
- beginner8 min
Greetings in Nepali
Every meaningful conversation in Nepal starts with namaste — and ends with a small bow. Master these greetings and locals will warm to you instantly.
Start lesson - beginner12 min
Numbers 1 to 100 in Nepali
Numbers are the second language of travel — every taxi fare, momo order, and bargain in Asan Bazaar runs on them. Learn the patterns once, use them everywhere.
Start lesson - beginner10 min
Ordering Food in Nepali
From smoky teahouses on the Everest trail to dimly-lit dal bhat joints in Patan, food is where Nepal opens up to you. A few phrases turn a transaction into a connection.
Start lesson - beginner7 min
Asking for Directions in Nepali
Kathmandu's old town has no logic to its alleys. Google Maps gives up. The only way out is to ask — politely, in Nepali — and trust the friendly point of a finger.
Start lesson - intermediate11 min
Essential Trekking Phrases in Nepali
The right phrase at 4,500 meters can mean a warm meal, a faster route, or a life-saving descent. These are the words every trekker in Nepal should carry.
Start lesson - beginner9 min
Bargaining & Shopping in Nepali
In Thamel and Asan Bazaar, the first price is never the real price. A handful of Nepali phrases — and a smile — turn haggling from stressful to genuinely fun.
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Popular Nepali phrases
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धन्यवाद
Thank you
Dhanyabaad
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How much does it cost?
Yo kati ho?
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म शाकाहारी हुँ
I am vegetarian
Ma shakahari hoon
कहाँ छ?
Where is it?
Kahaan chha?
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मलाई लेक लाग्यो
I have altitude sickness
Malai lek laagyo
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बिल दिनुहोस्
The bill, please
Bill dinuhos
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यो धेरै महँगो छ
That's too expensive
Yo dherai mahango chha
From the blog
Deeper dives on the language, culture, and practical tips for travelling and trekking in Nepal.
10 min readABC Trek: A Plain-English Guide to Annapurna Base Camp
The ABC trek (Annapurna Base Camp) explained — the route, how many days it takes, difficulty, the best seasons, and what daily trail life is really like.
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An Ama Dablam climb and expedition guide for 2026 — height, the Southwest Ridge route, camps, fixed ropes, difficulty, permits, cost and the best seasons.
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9 min readAsan Bazaar Kathmandu: Old Town Market Guide
A visitor guide to Asan bazaar, Kathmandu's oldest market — its six-road square, Annapurna Temple, what to buy, when to go, and how to get there.
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9 min readAyurveda Nepal: A Traveller's Guide to Healing
Ayurveda Nepal explained for tourists — the history, the doshas, treatments like Panchakarma and Shirodhara, where to go and how to choose a centre safely.
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9 min readBest Restaurants Pokhara Lakeside: Where to Eat
The best restaurants in Pokhara Lakeside — lakeside trout, wood-fired pizza, Tibetan momos and healthy cafes, with what to order and rough 2026 prices.
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For trekkers
Trail-tested phrases for the world's most beautiful trails
From Lukla to Manang, a few Nepali words turn a transaction into a friendship — and a hard day into a manageable one.
Everest Base Camp
5,545 m
12 days, Khumbu Sherpa country. Learn lek (altitude) phrases before you fly to Lukla.
Annapurna Circuit
5,416 m
12–18 days through Gurung and Manangi villages. Daily bargaining and lodge phrases pay off.
Langtang Valley
4,773 m
7 days, the most underrated trail. Warm Tamang hospitality rewards even a few Nepali words.
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Words of the day · September 5, 2026
म शाकाहारी हुँ — अण्डा, दुधजन्य पनि नखाने, केवल तरकारी
Ma shākāhārī hu̱ — aṇḍā, dudhajanya pani nakhāne, kewal tarkārī
I am vegan — no eggs, no dairy, just vegetables please
'Vegan' is not a Nepali concept — list what you don't eat. 'Dudhajanya' is dairy. Ghee, milk, paneer are all routinely used; verify your dal is cooked in oil, not ghee.
See full phrase pageतपाईंको किताबको पाँचौं पृष्ठ खोल्नुहोस्
Tapā̱īko kitābko pā̱chau̱ pṛṣṭha kholnuhos
Open your book to page five
Classroom directive. 'Pṛṣṭha' is the formal word for page; 'pana' is also used. For numbered drills, switch numbers freely — 'das' (10), 'bīs' (20).
See full phrase pageदशैंको शुभकामना
Dashai̱ko shubhakāmnā
Happy Dashain — Dashain ko shubhakamna
Festival exchange during the 15-day Dashain period (Sep–Oct). Pair with 'tapā̱īlāī pani' (and to you) when responding. Same formula for Tihar, Holi, New Year.
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Learning Nepali — your questions, answered
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