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Nepal travel advice
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Nepal travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Nepal with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
Nepal - quick facts | |
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Flight time✝ | 12.5 hours |
Time difference | UK +5.75 hours |
Language(s) | Nepalese |
Currency | Nepalese Rupee |
Electricity | C + D + M plug (230V) |
Driving side | Left |
Visa✝ | Yes |
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The Nepal weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Kathmandu.
Nepal travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Nepal from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Nepal - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Nepal - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Nepal - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Nepal - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Nepal - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Nepal - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Nepal.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Nepal travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Nepal with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Nepal - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Nepal - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Nepal - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Nepal, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nepal covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Nepal with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Nepal - Ministry of Health, Nepal
- Coronavirus timeline in Nepal - Our World in Data
Nepal travel features
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Nepal FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Nepal including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Nepal due to Covid-19?
Nepal is open for tourism from the UK.
Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Ministry of Health, Nepal for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Nepal?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Nepal. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Nepal from the UK?
The flight time to Nepal from the UK is typically 12.5 hours.
Flights to Nepal
What is the time difference between Nepal and the UK?
The time difference between Nepal and the UK is UK time+5.75 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Nepal?
The main language spoken in Nepal is Nepalese.
What is the currency in Nepal?
The currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
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Which plugs are used in Nepal?
Nepal uses electrical plug type C + D + M (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Nepal?
They drive on the left side of the road in Nepal.
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