Nepal

Are credit cards accepted in Nepal?

Most major international credit cards are widely accepted at midrange and better hotels, restaurants and stores in the Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara only. Most places charge an additional 3% to 4% on credit card transactions.

What is the standard voltage and plug type in Nepal?

The standard voltage in Nepal is 230V. There are three plug types in Nepal: Types C, D and M.

What vaccinations do I need before visiting Nepal?

It's recommended to have gotten the following vaccinations before visiting Colombia: Measles, Polio, measles-mumps-rubella, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, Chickenpox, and your yearly flu shot. Additional vaccinations you should get are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Rabies and Yellow Fever. There are some rules regarding Yellow Fever vaccinations before a trip to Colombia, so we recommend double checking with the CDC or your doctor for more information.

Which holidays are celebrated in Nepal?

These are the holidays celebrated in Nepal:

• Bhai Dooj
• Buddha's Birthday
• Chhath
• Christmas
• Constitution Day
• Day of Mourning for Pathibhara helicopter crash victims
• Durga Ashtami
• Dwadashi
• Eid al-Adha
• Eid al-Fitr
• Fulpati
• Ghatasthapana
• Govardhan Puja
• Gyalpo Losar
• International Women's Day
• Kojagrat Purnima
• Krishna Janmashtami
• Labor Day
• Laxmi Pooja
• Maghe Sankranti
• Maha Navami
• Maha Shivaratri
• Nepalese New Year
• Papankusha Ekadashi
• Raksha Bandhan
• Rama Navami
• Rastraya Prajatantra Dibas
• Republic Day
• Sahid Diwas
• Solar Eclipse in Nepal
• Sonam Lhosar
• Tamu Lhosar
• Udhauli
• Vijayadashami