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Nepal

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Nepal travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
- Embassy of Nepal - London, UK (nepalembassy.gov.np)Nepal Embassy in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Nepal travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Nepal (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN NEPAL

PO Box 106

Lainchaur

Kathmandu

Nepal

 

Telephone: (977) (1) 4237100

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-kathmandu

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance102
Fire101
Police999

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityKathmandu
LanguageNepali (official) 45%, Maithali 12%, Bhojpuri 6%, Tamang 5%, other 26%
CurrencyNepalese Rupee
Phone Code+977
Internet Code.np
Time ZoneUTC+5.75 (5.75 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType C, Type D, Type M
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
ReligionHindu 81%, Buddhist 9%, Other, including Muslim, 10%
Significant Dates

April (varies each year) – Nepali New Year

September 20 – Constitution Day

Late Autumn (varies each year) – Diwali