Official language: Nepali, common English for business and tourism. Currency: Nepalese rupees (1 yuan RMB is about 9 rupees).
Time: Nepal Standard Time is 5 hours and 45 minutes earlier than GMT. 2 hours and 3 minutes later than Beijing time.
2. Precautions
(1) Line:
1. Customs: Each person can only carry one carton of cigarettes and one bottle of white wine. Weapons and antiques cannot be taken out of the country.
2. You can carry US$ 2,. Split-lens cameras, video cameras, laptops, etc. need to be declared to the customs, otherwise, heavy taxes will be imposed.
3. It is feasible to "put your hands together" when communicating with local people. Men should not shake hands with Nepalese ladies.
4. Don't wear revealing clothes such as shorts in public places. Public intimacy between men and women in Nepal is not allowed.
(2) Residence:
1. The mobile phone can't be used, but there are Internet cafes and telecommunication offices everywhere. Money-changing shops can be found everywhere, except for the extremely prosperous ones.
2. Guests should bring their own toiletries, slippers, hiking shoes, flashlights, and a small amount of necessary routine medicines.
3. In the jungle camp, because there is no electricity, there are only solar energy and kerosene lamps. Therefore, if you want to take a shower, you'd better choose during the day and be careful with the candles after dark.
(3) Tour:
1. Before entering the temple, you must take off your shoes to show your respect. Some temples are off-limits to non-Hindus; Leather goods are not allowed to enter the temple. Don't touch the offerings and people sent to the temple; When visiting a temple or stupa, you usually walk clockwise.
2. Its extraordinary jungle exploration activities, such as elephant riding, walking and canoe rafting. Wear dark long-sleeved clothes, trousers and high-top sneakers or hiking shoes. When drifting, you need to bring waterproof bags, raincoats and sandals.
3. To climb a mountain in Nepal, you need to apply to the relevant units in Nepal and pay a certain fee.
(4) Eating:
1. Nepalese food is mainly curry, supplemented by spices. Fasting beef. So please don't bring beef products.
2. Nepalese eat with their right hands, or with knives and forks; It is very disrespectful to use your left hand.
(5) Entertainment:
1. Nepal TV broadcasts programs from 5: 3 am to 1: 3 pm. Special entertainment programs are shown from 12: noon to 5: 3 pm on Saturday.
2. In Nepal, you can meet such and such religious or national festivals, which are very lively. For example, Shiva Festival in March, Rain God Festival in September, VIJAYA DASHAMI Festival in September-October, DASHAIN Festival in October, TIHAR Festival and so on.
3. There are various entertainment activities in Kathmandu, such as theaters, discos and casinos. The exhibition of NAFA National Art Gallery is very famous.
(6) Shopping:
1. Shopping in Kathmandu is really exciting and enjoyable. Nepalese handicrafts are dazzling, and Thangka scroll painting is one of the best products in Nepal; In Patan, you can buy wood carving products; And Bhaktapur is a good place to buy silver jewelry, pottery and Badgon hats. Nepal's folk music is very beautiful. Be sure to buy some CDs!
2. Shopping in Tamer is slightly more expensive than that in Badgang, but the goods are richer and the quality is better.
(7) Others:
1. Respect the customs and religious beliefs of the Nepalese people.
2. If you use a bellboy in a hotel or eat in a bar, you should pay a tip.
3. Don't touch a child's head, because the head is a sacred place.
4. Nepalis nod their heads, but shake their heads!
5. Don't associate with local Tibetans easily. Some Tibetans are hostile to mainland citizens.
6. Indian ascetic monks can be seen everywhere, and you have to pay for taking photos with them (RS1).
7. Don't give alms to beggars, or you will be unable to move.