Nepal walking & trekking holidays

• Holidays
• Introduction
• Key Facts
• Climate

• 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