The Nepali phrasebook for tourists

Open every conversation in Nepal the right way.

Eat well from Thamel teahouses to mountain lodges.

Never get lost in a Kathmandu alley again.

From Thamel hostels to teahouses on the trail.

Talk to porters, guides, and lodge owners on the trail.

Asan Bazaar, pashmina, prayer flags — pay local prices.

Phrases you hope you never need — but should know.

The math you'll actually use in Nepal.

Schedule treks, buses, and meetings with confidence.

Connect deeper with the families who welcome you.

Show up to your Kathmandu office sounding like you belong.

Run an expat home with respect and clarity.

Survive the visa office, the bank, and the receipt counter.

The right words for Dashain tika, weddings, and funerals.

Sign a Kathmandu rental contract with confidence.

Survive the visa queue, TIMS counter, and permit office.

Microbus, Lukla flight, cable car, rowboat, rental scooter.

Namo Buddhaya, butter lamps, monastery dana — said properly.

Stop! Go slowly! Rhino spotted! — safari phrases that matter.

Retreat, sound bowl, paragliding — Pokhara & Kathmandu.

Chitwan, Bardia, tigers, rhinos, tall grass — said safely.

CIWEC, Jeevan Jal, allergies, prescription — get help fast.

SIM, ATM, Western Union, exchange — your first two hours in Nepal.

Chhadnus, didi, female guide — phrases that draw a line.

Dashain ko shubhakamna, Deusi re, Bhai Tika — said warmly.

Phewa, Sarangkot, paragliding, Peace Pagoda — Pokhara phrases.

Pani, hiu, taato, jaado — Nepal's weather in words.

Himal, jharana, gaida, baagh — name what you see.

Momo, dal-bhat, masala — words for the kitchen.

Tourist Police 1144, customs, embassy — said clearly.

WiFi, charger, data pack — stay connected in Nepali.

Rato, nilo, hariyo — colors of Nepal.

Cricket, football, volleyball — talk sport in Nepali.