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.
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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?
Nepal's flag is the only national flag on Earth that isn't a rectangle.
Today in Nepal
What's happening right now — the date, a word to learn, and the next big celebration.
Today in Nepal
23 Jestha 2083 BS
Monsoon
Warm, green and wet. Rain-shadow regions still trek well.
Open BS calendarम शाकाहारी हुँ — अण्डा, प्याज, र लसुन नखाने
Ma shākāhārī hu̱ — aṇḍā, pyāj, ra lasun nakhāne · muh shah-kah-hah-ree hoo — un-dah, pyahj, ruh luh-soon nuh-khah-nay
I am vegetarian — no eggs, no onion, no garlic
Ashram and yoga retreat meals follow sattvic principles — eggs, onion, and garlic (rajasic foods) are excluded by default at serious ashrams, but check at lighter retreats.
Next festival
Janai Purnima
जनै पूर्णिमा
Sacred thread day, full moon of Shrawan. Brahmins replace the janai.
All festivalsSurvival phrases
- नमस्ते NamasteHello
- धन्यवाद DhanyabaadThank you
- कति हो? Kati ho?How much is it?
Patan (Lalitpur)
Kathmandu Valley — Patan Durbar Square, metalwork, Golden Temple
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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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