Explore Nepal
Explore Nepal — your guide to visiting, and learning Nepali
A living dashboard for travelers: what day it is on the Nepali calendar, the next big festival, phrases to land with, where to go, and what to read before you fly.
Districts
Eight-thousanders
Languages
Visitors (2024)
Tourism at a glance
International tourist arrivals and where visitors come from — Nepal Tourism Board figures.
International arrivals · by year
| Year | Arrivals |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.20M |
| 2023 | 1.01M |
| 2024 | 1.15M |
Top source countries · 2024
- India317,772
- United States111,216
- China101,879
- United Kingdom57,554
- Germany29,801
India, the United States and China together send the most visitors to Nepal.
Did you know?
Shey Phoksundo is Nepal's deepest lake at about 145 m; Rara is the largest.
Today in Nepal
What's happening right now — the date, a word to learn, and the next big celebration.
Today in Nepal
4 Kartik 2083 BS
Autumn (peak season)
The clearest mountain views and the busiest trails.
Open BS calendarरूख
Rūkh · rookh
Tree
Sacred trees: peepal (under which Buddha sat) and banyan (bar). Don't step on fallen leaves near temples — they may be offerings.
Next festival
Vijaya Dashami (Dashain Tika)
विजय दशमी
Biggest Hindu festival in Nepal. Red tika + jamara from elders. Government shuts ~5 days (tika 2026-10-21).
Read the guideSurvival phrases
- नमस्ते NamasteHello
- धन्यवाद DhanyabaadThank you
- कति हो? Kati ho?How much is it?
Gorkha
Gandaki — Gorkha Durbar, cradle of the unified Nepali state
ExplorePlan your trip
Got a trip coming up?
Add your travel date — we'll show a daily countdown and prioritise the phrases that matter most before you land.
Not sure when to go? Read the best time to visit Nepal and check visa & trekking permits.
Popular treks
Trail-tested Nepali phrase guides for Nepal's classic trekking routes.
| Trek | Duration | Difficulty | Best season | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Base Camp TrekKhumbu / Solukhumbu | 12 days round trip | strenuous | March–May & October–November | Open |
| Annapurna CircuitAnnapurna Conservation Area | 12–18 days | strenuous | October–November & March–April | Open |
| Langtang Valley TrekLangtang National Park | 7–10 days | moderate | March–May & October–November | Open |
New to Nepal? Start here
Four steps from idea to itinerary.
Browse everything in Explore
Every section of the hub in one place — facts, regions, destinations and practical guides.
Nepal Facts
The country in numbers, symbols and key figures.
OpenProvinces
The 7 federal provinces, with capitals and population.
OpenDistricts
All 77 districts, color-coded and searchable.
OpenVisiting Places
The destinations worth building a trip around.
OpenMountains
The eight-thousanders and famous trekking peaks.
OpenNature & Wildlife
National parks, rivers, lakes and the wildlife in them.
OpenUNESCO Sites
All four World Heritage inscriptions in Nepal.
OpenFood
Dal bhat, momo and the dishes to seek out.
OpenHistory
Eight eras from the Kirat kings to the republic.
OpenItineraries
Ready-made 5-, 10- and 14-day trip plans.
OpenGetting Around
Flights, buses and realistic travel times.
OpenNews & Updates
Visa, permit and seasonal travel updates.
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