General information -NEPAL
AREA 147,181 km²
POPULATION 29,391,883
CAPITAL CITY Kathmandu
CURRENCY Nepalese rupees (NPR)
LANGUAGES Nepali (official) 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4%, Tharu (Dagaura/Rana) 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.6%, Magar 3.3%, Awadhi 2.4%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5%
TIME ZONES + 5:45 (GMT/UTC)
COUNTRY PHONE CODE +977
ELECTRICITY 220V AC 50 Hz
TIPPING Tipping is customary in tourism in Nepal and generally expected. It commonly is 10% of the total amount of the billing.
BANKS OPENING HOURS Generally workdays 9 am to 3 pm; opening hours and/or days can vary between geographical areas.
HEALTH Vaccinations for a number of diseases including typhoid and polio, tetanus, diphtheria and Hepatitis A are advised. Vaccinations for other diseases are recommended in some cases. Please consult your doctor before departure.
NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Vasant Panchami: 28.01.2012, Martyrs’ Day: 30.01.2012, Rashtriya Prajatantra Divas (National Democracy Day): 18.02.2012, Shivarati: 20.02.1012, Holi:08.03.2012, Nepalese Women's Day: 08.03.2012, Chaite Dashain: TBA, Rama Nawami (Birthday of Lord Rama): 01.04.2012, Ghode Jatra (Festival of Horses): TBA, Navabarsha (New Year's Day): 14.04.2012, Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha): 28.04.2012, Krishna Janmashtami: 10.08.2012, Fulpati Saptami: TBA, Maha Ashtami: TBA, Ghatasthapana: 16.08.2012, Maha Navami: 23.10.2012, Vijaya Dashami: 24.10.2012, Constitution Day: 09.11.2012, Lakshmi Puja: 13.11.2012, Govardhan Puja: 14.11.2012
CONTACT SITA, Kathmandu Plaza, 3rd floor, Y Block, 2656 Kathmandu, Nepal