Canadians traveling on regular passports require a visa to enter Nepal. (Traveller is advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.)

Nepal’s weather is generally predictable and pleasant. There are four climatic seasons: March to May (spring), June to August (summer), September to November (autumn) and December to February (winter).

Lightweight and tropical clothes with umbrella are advised for June to August. Between October and March, lightweight clothes are worn in Kathmandu, with a coat for evenings and warm clothing for the mountains. When trekking in the mountains, high quality trekking gear that can handle minus temperatures is recommended all year round.

Nepalese Rupee (NPR; symbol Rs)

The official language is Nepali (spoken by 49%). There are many other languages, including Maithili and Bhojpuri. English is spoken in business circles and by people involved in the travel trade.

UTC/GMT +5:45 hours

Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or sterilised.

220 volts AC, 50Hz

977

The above information for reference only, for details please contact the tourist board.

Source: World Travel Guide