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Nepal walking & trekking holidays
- Capital city: Kathmandu
- Arrival airport: Kathmandu
- Population: 26,494,504 (2011 census)
- Area of country: 147,181 sq km
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee
- Time difference: GMT +5.75 hours
- Popular dishe/s: Dal bhat
- Popular drink/s: Chai tea and Raksi (an alcoholic homebrew)
- Power supply: 220v/240v
- Sockets: Round-three pin but can also be European or British variety sockets
- Official language: Nepali
- Religion: Hindu 80.6%, Buddhist 10.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Kirant 3.6%, other 0.9%
- Visa: British nationals require a visa to visit Nepal. This can be obtained in advance or on arrival
- Did you Know: The flag of Nepal is the only national flag in the world that is not quadilateral in shape
- FCO link: FCO travel advice for Nepal
- World Travel Guide link: World Travel Guide/ Nepal