Mt Everest Base Camp – Complete Guide!
Oh My God! I really cannot contain the excitement! I have finally done it. Mt Everest Base Camp – which was a distant dream – I have done it!!! This has been the epitome of …
Category: Nepal
Nepal, is a country in South Asia and is part of SAARC. It is located mainly in the Himalayas and is home for many well known hikes in the world.
- Capital city: Kathmandu.
- Main language spoken:Â Nepali, Hindi and English.
- Basic Greetings in Nepali: Namaste, Dhanyawad.
- Basic Greetings in Hindi: Namaste, Shukriya/Dhanyawad.
- Basic Greetings in English: Hello, Thank you.
- Currency:Â Nepalese rupee.
- Forex Exchange:Â Currency can be exchanged at Kathmandu international airport or at the local markets.
- Tourist visa: Visa on arrival can be obtained at Kathmandu international airport (latest information can be found on Nepal immigration website).
- Best time to visit: October to November and March to April.
- Adapter required (power points): Type C, D and M plug.
- SIM: Ncell and STC are the common providers can be obtained at Kathmandu international airport or at local markets in Kathmandu.
- Driving licence:Â International unexpired valid driving licence is required.
Acclimatisation is very important!
I had always heard about the altitude motion sickness (AMS) but had never experienced it. But this hike taught me how important it is to acclimatize and not to take altitude for granted. This story …
