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?
The Kali Gandaki Gorge is, by some measures, the deepest gorge in the world.
Today in Nepal
What's happening right now — the date, a word to learn, and the next big celebration.
Today in Nepal
19 Bhadra 2083 BS
Monsoon
Warm, green and wet. Rain-shadow regions still trek well.
Open BS calendarतपाईंको खाना अद्भुत छ। यो परिकारको नाम के हो?
Tapā̱īko khānā adbhut chha. Yo parikārko nām ke ho? · tuh-pai-ko khah-nah ud-bhoot chha. yo puh-ree-kahr-ko nahm kay ho
Your cooking is wonderful. What is this dish?
Compliment + question. Hosts open up when their food is named and praised. 'Parikār' is the formal word for prepared dish; 'kuro' is more casual.
Next festival
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Krishna's birthday, eighth day of dark fortnight of Bhadra (2026-09-04).
Read the guideSurvival phrases
- नमस्ते NamasteHello
- धन्यवाद DhanyabaadThank you
- कति हो? Kati ho?How much is it?
Gosaikunda
Langtang region (Bagmati) — Sacred alpine lake at 4,380 m, Janai Purnima pilgrimage
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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