TheoauNepal
Swiss expat in Nepal
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About me
Swiss
Lives in presently, out of country ( ne
Speaks french, english, spanish and some italian...latin too!
Registration: 27 May 2011
Super Bowl in KTM by Oscar Aguayo
Hi everyone, Does anyone have any idea where to watch the Super Bowl next Monday? I am thinking that there will be at least one place where they will stream it but I can't seem to find it. Thanks!
I think that those of us who enjoy watching american football are in the minority in Nepal. But if you are in Thamel, try either the New Orleans Cafe or the Roadhouse Cafe. Read More
What to do with a small NGO? Need help to figure out next step by MadagascarNow
We founded a small NGO after the earthquakes and have done several small projects like building shelters, planting trees, providing skills training, etc. We are looking for someone interested in helping Nepal who would be interested in connecting ...
Back to the main thread, it's comforting to read that the small NGO described above does many good things like planting trees here in Nepal. We wish them well in their expansion plans. Let's be honest, somebody needs to plant a bumper crop ... Read More
What to do with a small NGO? Need help to figure out next step by MadagascarNow
We founded a small NGO after the earthquakes and have done several small projects like building shelters, planting trees, providing skills training, etc. We are looking for someone interested in helping Nepal who would be interested in connecting ...
Yes, clear distinction should be drawn between the international entity called INGO and the local NGO, the first one being an advocate while the second one is a direct service provider. This is especially appropriate not to say relevant to Nepal, a ... Read More
Housing location & lifestyle question by AlisonDK
Hi All My husband and I went to Nepal about 7 years ago for a 3 week stay and absolutely loved it. We are considering a move to Nepal for a few years as where we live in Australia (Sydney) is now so expensive we're working our lives away 50-60 ...
Yes. At current exchange rate $2,000 you cite is like needing 227,000 Nrs a month in round figures, while $3,000 would mean 341,000 Nrs. This contrasts with a budget figure for two of 1 million Nrs for the whole year that AlisonDK quoted in her ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage “can’t fly pets from Doha to nepal”... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
Jatte000. Don't think you have much choice. Do use Thai. Afraid you have no alternative but to send it by air cargo as you say. Over all those years and a multitude of flights into Nepal, I personally had no problem, never paid a rupee of tax ... Read More
Jobs for US trained physicians
If it's general information you are after, place to start for that type of inquiry is the US Embassy in Kathmandu. If it's job opportunities information you are seeking, I'm no authority in this specialty field but I would think that ... Read More
Hospital Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hey everyone, My wife (25 yo), my son (2yo), my daughter (5mo) and I (24yo) will be moving to Nepal on January and I am trying to figure out a monthly budget for us to live there. So far I have decided to try with 180,000NPR / month. However, I am ...
Glaucoma and cataracts are two very different things. Glaucoma is an eye disease which is associated with elevated intraocular (IOP) pressure in which damage to the optic nerve can lead to loss of vision and even blindness. Glaucoma is in fact the ... Read More
Hospital Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hey everyone, My wife (25 yo), my son (2yo), my daughter (5mo) and I (24yo) will be moving to Nepal on January and I am trying to figure out a monthly budget for us to live there. So far I have decided to try with 180,000NPR / month. However, I am ...
I quite agree that whenever possible, it's far better to consult with a specialist doctor than with a GP especially in a country like Nepal. Obviously, a specialist doctor is also more apt to have spent a greater number of years in medical ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage “can’t fly pets from Doha to nepal”... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
Very much like you I believe, I had a small pet dog, a bichon, weighing less than 6 kgs placed in an over the shoulder carrying case and must have flown in and out of Kathmandu airport at least half a dozen times, if not more, over the years. Never ... Read More
Housing location & lifestyle question by AlisonDK
Hi All My husband and I went to Nepal about 7 years ago for a 3 week stay and absolutely loved it. We are considering a move to Nepal for a few years as where we live in Australia (Sydney) is now so expensive we're working our lives away 50-60 ...
Alison, another way to work only 5 or 6 hours a week instead of 50 or 60 hours, and earn extra money, is for you to become a buying agent of nepali handicrafts for account of australian buyers in Sydney, to whom you would then ship to from ... Read More
Housing location & lifestyle question by AlisonDK
Hi All My husband and I went to Nepal about 7 years ago for a 3 week stay and absolutely loved it. We are considering a move to Nepal for a few years as where we live in Australia (Sydney) is now so expensive we're working our lives away 50-60 ...
Agreed, for a short stay limited to 2 years in Nepal, simply not worth going through all the hassle, time and expense of trying to set up a business here, having to meet all the stringent DOI requirements, etc. This way, no need to apply for a ... Read More
Declaring Money at the Airport? by Emonokane
Hi There, For a number of reasons, I will be carrying more than $2000 USD with me when I go to Nepal. I have read that you have to declare the money if you are bringing more then $2000 into the country. Does anyone know what happens when I declare ...
Exactly right, use several debit cards, or arrange for bank to bank transfers to Nepal from the home country. I used both methods for well over a decade and never had the slightest problem. Carrying a lot of cash on you is just asking for trouble. A ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
The thread initiated by Priscilla here is about "Retiring in Nepal" And in reading remarks made to date, I can't help but notice that remarkably little information (if any) has been provided here so far on her questions, and in ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Some years ago, I recall going to the Manmohan Memorial Hospital for a chest X-ray. After examining the X-ray, they told me I had pneumonia. As I had a doubt in my mind about their diagnosis, I hopped over to the Himal Hospital, also in the city. ... Read More
Staying in Nepal for extended period of time for meditation by Behnamk
Namaste, I and my husband have been in Nepal for several days. We're looking for a monastery, meditation center or retreat place that we can stay longer (a few months at least) for meditation and self observation, free from distraction and ...
I think that the two names you've mentioned are the most obvious ones in Nepal. I would never go as far as to say that other candidates do not exist, but based on my knowledge of Nepal, I do think it's unlikely that you will find other ... Read More
start retreat center by arjunajan
Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...
You're welcome, Randall. If you are doing a big ticket transaction, I further suggest you do the exchange with friends of yours who happen to be in the handicrafts business. If I recall correctly, you said you had friends who were buying nepali ... Read More
start retreat center by arjunajan
Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...
To refresh your memory, please re-read the good exchange you and I had in fact not so long ago - on May 25, 2018 - entitled "Getting Money from Nepal to USA". As we all know, it's not easy to repatriate funds, read profits, from Nepal ... Read More
start retreat center by arjunajan
Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...
I go straight to your last question, and I give you my unequivocal answer - loud and clear. YES, the owner of a lease in Nepal can most definitely break his written commitment made in this case in favor of the company you will have created, and in ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
Randall, Now out of country on an extended sabbatical. In the days of my more active life in Nepal, I did quite well in the export business, without necessarily investing a lot of capital. Profits it generated were re-invested out of valley and ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
I could not agree more with everything you say. Re your last paragraph, I also think you've hit the nail on the head. As I see it, that last point you made about citizenship is really the crux of the matter. I for one will be most interested to ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
Thank you kindly for your compliment. Glad to help. I don't have to tell you - I am sure you know - that there is nothing easy about doing business here. As a result of my long exposure to this country, I would now take the view that under ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
If in the future the problem should arise that you have too much/excess nepalese rupee cash just sitting there in Nepal, and you are looking for a way to get this money out of country safely and legally into american currency - and provided as you ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
The nepalese rupee is a non-convertible currency and as long as it remains non-convertible, it cannot be traded or exchanged on any of the world's foreign exchange markets. The NPR is worthless paper currency in NY, London or Paris. No bank ... Read More
Foreigner open business in Nepal by nemnemvietnam
Namaste 🇳🇵🇳🇵 I'm from Viet Nam and study abroad in Japan. I'm interested in business and have plan to open restaurant in Japan after I'm graduate university. But I have many friends from Nepal so one day ...
This bit of news will not make it any easier for small entrepreneurs who may still aspire to set up shop in Nepal and get a coveted Business Visa, that's for sure. I can still remember the days - and not that long ago either - when only $20,000 ... Read More
Doing business in Nepal by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
Echoing what Jl1234 wrote here, there is little or no room for foreigners to do business in Nepal. Nepal is a fine place to visit - a good tourist destination - but hardly ideal to work in and even dicier to start a business in with all the ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Nepal. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Could not agree more with everything Madagascar wrote. Peero is not at all my taste. In truth, I've never been able to stomach it. What I did was to hire a Tamang lady who came in to fix me lunch 6 days out of 7 and, while there working for me, ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
What ABC news online provides by way of factual information about Abid Sultan, the pilot of that plane, is the following: - The man was a former Air Force Officer - He had piloted a Bombardier Q400 type aircraft for more than 1700 hours - He was a ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Hanny! My advice is that you make full use of the time you have in Scotland between now and your graduation next year in 2019 to usefully contact NGO's or other educational entities in your part of the world, to explore any and all job ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Nepal? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
When Priscilla entitled the topic "Mistakes expats make in Nepal", and invited our comments, response was very good but I find that your remarks are even better, with your having explored the subject matter in a more detailed way from a ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Nepal. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
A good place to start by way of trying to improve intercultural relations would be to teach geography to nepali children in schools. In all the years I've been here, I can't start to tell you how many nepalis I've talked to simply have ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Exactly right. New rules regulating every NGO in Nepal should be formulated , put into place and enforced. To start, each and every NGO should be required to prepare and make public a complete annual report (i.e. min. once a year) detailing: - how ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
I agree that a solution must be found, but which one is the big question? 1. NGO's: The organization Frontiers in Public Health writes that the number of NGO's working in Nepal has grown significantly since the 1990's. They go on to say ... Read More
Getting married in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Nepal or who are about to get married in Nepal to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Nepal? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Maybe other expats can help you, but for many reasons, I think I will pass on this one, save for this one remark. Knowing Nepal and the way bureaucracy works in this country, let me just say this. You have everything to gain by taking your time and ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Nepal. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not be ...
Let's face it, Kathmandu's city center - Thamel - is not exactly a restful place - pretty noisy in fact - with all the inconveniences of modern city life, constant traffic and all that, but there is a beautiful exception to the rule which I ... Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
You are no doubt the right man and you've no doubt come to the right place at the right time, in a country where the people need sorely to be educated at all levels. In all my years there, I have noticed time and time again with nepalis I ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
It's a fact. The window of job opportunities for expats in this country is very limited. One other aspect of jobs in Nepal has not been mentioned here. It's a fact that there is deep resentment and dislike really on the part of the local ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Monica is spot on in her comments about factors directly affecting air pollution in Nepal. If one is to believe the Kathmandu Post article just out, there are 5,500 two decade old vehicles now plying nepali roads. So if they do implement this nepali ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
I am willing to bet anything that the proposed construction of the 2,000 mile border wall between Mexico and the United States is completed long before the Melamchi Water Project for potable drinking water intended for the people of Kathmandu Valley ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi! Different people have different tastes and different budgets too, but if you like the hillside and nature, I might suggest your going out and looking for something, beyond Lalitpur/Patan/Ring road, out to Godavari way. Godavari has the only ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage “can’t fly pets from Doha to nepal”... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
It's hard to believe, but I swear one of these corner street merchants on Thamel Margh in Ktm became downright obnoxious and after my pet peed too near his store. This antagonistic store owner, a Brahmin, went as far as actually posting 6-8 ... Read More
Work in Nepal by kaleem1
Hi Friends. How r u? i want to know about work visa for Nepal .can some one send me information about this?
To the best of my knowledge, nothing has really changed in the last year by way of policy. On this topic of Business Visas, it may also be useful for first time inquirers - new to Nepal - to know that 5 year visas are still by no means easy to ... Read More
Relocating to Nepal by lorant80
Dear All, My name is Lorant (37/m), and I am from Budapest Hungary. I currently working as B2B marketing manager for an IT company. As a person, I am open and outgoing, interested in vast majority of topics from astronomy to biology. :) I also ...
A rudderless ship. Everybody is in charge And no one is in charge Read More
Freight costs by kingfisher10
Hi, We are coming to Nepal in early 2018 on a buying trip. We have done this once before, about 4 years ago, that time taking the goods back to NZ ourselves as baggage. We want buy goods in Nepal and send them to NZ and Australia where they will ...
Hi Claire, Definitely, do not send the goods you buy in Nepal in or with your baggage. Doing so will cost you top dollar. Let me hasten to say that although I am no longer active in this export business, I know how it works from A to Z in Nepal. ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage “can’t fly pets from Doha to nepal”... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
Don't know about Doha, but I have a pet and over the years, I have always flown in and out of Kathmandu - to and from Europe - using pet friendly airlines. Not only that but because my pet and pet carrier together weighed less than 10 kilos, I ... Read More
Traffic in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Nepal, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I cannot speak for other expats but I spent almost two decades in Nepal and very happy without a car. As everyone knows, new cars in Nepal are taxed in the order of 245%, which makes the price of cars prohibitive. It's like paying a Kathmandu ... Read More
Nepal work visa
If not mistaken, you raised the same question on Expat, last october - in 2016. The answer is that in the last 12 months, october to october, no change in visa policy. Situation remains unchanged. The requirements remain as tight and difficult as ... Read More
Driving license in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Nepal? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Nepal? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
The Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) just reported here that as many as 26,529 people were driving around Kathmandu Valley without a licence (source: HT) Can't say this is very reassuring. The report does not say how many people are ... Read More
Nepali Time and Time Off in this country by jl1234
In what he refers to as "The Irrelevance of Time in Nepal", this nepali writer expresses the opinion that this question of [b]TIME SOMETHING[/b] in Nepal is the biggest single issue for Westerners to get a hold of when visiting this ...
Very good advice. I can't say I disagree with most of what has been said by other contributors either. In addition to time and time off issue, though, a word or two about productivity. Putting it another way, what determines the level of ... Read More
Nepali Time and Time Off in this country by jl1234
In what he refers to as "The Irrelevance of Time in Nepal", this nepali writer expresses the opinion that this question of [b]TIME SOMETHING[/b] in Nepal is the biggest single issue for Westerners to get a hold of when visiting this ...
Well said. I don't know of any other country on earth where people only work 8 months out of the year. Public holidays, endless number of festivals.... even 5 days during which time crows, dogs, oxen and cows are all honored and worshiped. ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Nepal can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Nepal? What are the most ...
Correction: second link in previous post should read: www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36197089 Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Nepal can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Nepal? What are the most ...
You are right to raise the issue. I am with you 100%. One dictionary defines the term equal rights as follows: "Every person is to be treated equally by the Law" - So, let's take Equal Opportunity as a starting point, #1. I think you ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Nepal by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Nepal is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Update Following excerpt of news report will interest all Foreign Entrepreneurs, considering making direct Foreign Investment in Nepal in present conditions. It is provided by Dinesh Thapa who wrote for the Himalayan Times (August 4, 2017) as ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
That very same question, of how bad the pollution in Kathmandu really is, is dealt with in an article you will find in the Kathmandu Post (April 3, 2017) where they write that "...The situation is very bad. Our pollution Index is 5 times higher ... Read More
Getting a job in Nepal by jess9292
Hi. I am about to move to Nepal at the end of July. I will be moving with my partner who is Nepalese, and my son who is a Kiwi. We will be living with his parents and I am going on my own income. We will be married before leaving New Zealand, so I ...
Hi Jess! You have two weeks left in New Zealand. In your place - I would waste no time in contacting the Consulate General of Nepal right away which I note is located in Auckland, for the purpose of getting as many formalities out of the way as ... Read More
What possibilities do I have to get some kind of work? by agunob
Hello everyone , I am new here ! write from Argentina, my idea is to visit nepal! so I can try to live there :D What possibilities do I have to get some kind of work?So that in the future I can rent and maintain. I would appreciate some advice or ...
Hi Agunob! At the risk of being blunt, let me answer you in one word: unlikely! First major consideration is for you to decide as to whether you just want to "visit" Nepal, in which case you are necessarily limited to a 5 months/Tourist ... Read More
Nepal: a Nepalese perspective
Recently, I came across views of Nepal expressed by a nepalese man on the web, and most notably on Quora. Personally, I found the analysis and reflections that he made about his own country to be profound, objective and most informative. In my view, ... Read More
investing in Nepal: need advices by richardnepal
Hi, i just got back to Nepal a few days ago intending to invest here. I'm from france. I'd very much be interested in learning a few things about making business in Nepal, and first thing first how to get started. The project consist in buying some ...
A company I continue to have contact with is heavily committed to Tourism and Travel worldwide. Their clients mostly international are always on the lookout for "best business opportunities" in that field, and with the clear intention of ... Read More
investing in Nepal: need advices by richardnepal
Hi, i just got back to Nepal a few days ago intending to invest here. I'm from france. I'd very much be interested in learning a few things about making business in Nepal, and first thing first how to get started. The project consist in buying some ...
From more pertinent and reliable international sources of published data, Forbes.com is now ranking Nepal as No. 118, in their list of "Best Countries for Business" in the world, Yemen being last at No. 136. In Country Profile, Forbes ... Read More
Do you speak Nepali? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Nepali is essential for a successful integration in Nepal. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Nepali? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
Best to stick to the topic at hand - Do you speak Nepali? And the moderator asked this very simple and very pertinent question, as follows: Do you agree - or do you disagree that speaking nepali is essential to the successful integration of an expat ... Read More
Trekking in Nepal: safety precautions by anaanton
If I come to Nepal about which I have heard so many good things, it is to trek. I love the mountains and I want to see the Annapurna region in particular. Can anyone guide me or advise me on how to go - , most probably in a group, no? This is ...
I could not agree more with those excellent safety precautions which have been posted here. Mother Nature in Nepalese Himalayas is beautiful, but make no mistake, it is very unforgiving. Using trekking companies or using experienced guides to ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Nepal by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Nepal? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
In respect to Bhavna's question about whether I have acquired and/or ever thought about acquiring citizenship in Nepal, my clear and unequivocal reply is "no", to which I hasten to add that the thought never once crossed my mind. In ... Read More
Currency converter by GuestPoster991
Hi Can anyone recommend a good online currency converter? The ones I have tried get confused with the commas and full stops in different places. Lakhs are quite difficult to get your head around even for a computer program, it seems. Thanks
For easy reference, I would recommend you use the Currency Converter of www.xe.com which has commas in the right place! They have a drop menu for currencies worldwide, including the Nepalese Rupee. But just keep in mind that the rate they ... Read More
setting up pharmacy , import export company in nepal by simranjit singh gandhi
dear all , i am simranjit singh Gandhi from from a renowned pharmaceutical trading company in new delhi , india. i am looking forward to open a pharmacy dealing in import and export of pharmaceutical products from nepal. i need help with advisory ...
Mr. Ghandi, as you are from a renowned pharmaceutical trading company in New Delhi so close to Kathmandu/Nepal, surely financing cannot be a problem, as it would be for most of the people I know - who in virtue of their being neither indian or ... Read More
investing in Nepal: need advices by richardnepal
Hi, i just got back to Nepal a few days ago intending to invest here. I'm from france. I'd very much be interested in learning a few things about making business in Nepal, and first thing first how to get started. The project consist in buying some ...
Wonder why no one has come forward to answer the question Bestcoach raised 7 years ago - in 2010: "Which investments are best"? Maybe a new thread is required here? All I know is that I have dis-invested over that same period of time ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
Personally, I think it is very difficult to avoid diarrhea in Nepal, and sooner or later, one is bound to get the runs and some form of medicine may indeed be required, particularly if the symptoms last more than a day or two and are accompanied by ... Read More
How to bring your car to Nepal by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Nepal, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Of the different options mentioned by the moderator, buying the car after one arrives in Nepal would be my best advice. Only last month, the press (February 27, 2017) reported here that more than 3000 brand new cars from Maruti to Hyundai all ... Read More
Maybe moving there by clputnam
Hello. My name is Chris i am 56 and maybe moveing there this summer .i will more than likey start a small bizz... I am from american...and have lived all over ...been a farmer...been a welder....silversmith. A few other things....will like to ...
I came across comments made by G. Earner who writes that not all nepalese are hard working and honest. He also says that in Nepal, people think westerners are all loaded with money and most will go after your money. What is both interesting and ... Read More
Getting married in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Nepal or who are about to get married in Nepal to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Nepal? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
On the subject of "Getting married in Nepal", I must confess the matter is totally outside of our field of expertise. However, as an expat having spent so many years of my life in that beloved country, I must share this incredible story ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Nepal? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Nepal? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in your ...
Priscilla, that is a tall order, but let me try and answer. First, I note that all your questions about Services relate directly to the past, namely "on arrival" And as I arrived in Nepal more than twenty years ago, it is obvious and to ... Read More
Trekking in Nepal: safety precautions by anaanton
If I come to Nepal about which I have heard so many good things, it is to trek. I love the mountains and I want to see the Annapurna region in particular. Can anyone guide me or advise me on how to go - , most probably in a group, no? This is ...
Hi, Reverting to the comments you previously posted here, quoting official sources that "400 tourists on average go missing and die every year" in Nepal, I am afraid I am unable to confirm or deny the accuracy of that report. What can be ... Read More
The earthquake by Gordon Barlow
Very sad to read about the earthquake. So many people will be affected, directly or indirectly. My son and his girlfriend were just there on a holiday, paragliding. They left just a week before the quake. I wish everybody the best, over there.
In the process of organizing a group of tourism returnees to Nepal, not unexpectedly a number of my group members had questions about that terrible earthquake which caused such devastation and sad loss of nearly 9000 lives in the country we all love ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
The question has been asked about which medicine (antibiotics were singled out) work best and whether they were available in Nepal. Personally, I cannot recommend highly enough that visitors to Nepal bring their own medicine from their home ... Read More
Healthcare in Nepal by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Nepal ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Nepal? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Ciwec is well established and where all the expats and diplomats go. What you must know is that this Clinic is very expensive. When I came down with a severe case of viral hepatitis some while back, doctors I consulted there explained to me that ... Read More
Do you speak Nepali? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Nepali is essential for a successful integration in Nepal. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Nepali? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
As more and more Nepalese people learn English which is part of most if not every school in the country, you will find that the Nepalese language is not an absolute necessity. On the other hand, I fully agree it would be nice to be able to speak the ... Read More
Maybe moving there by clputnam
Hello. My name is Chris i am 56 and maybe moveing there this summer .i will more than likey start a small bizz... I am from american...and have lived all over ...been a farmer...been a welder....silversmith. A few other things....will like to ...
Hi Chris, Your plans to go to Nepal sound great, and you sound like a really nice person, excited by the prospects of discovering a new country, its culture and its people. With that kind of a positive attitude, you should succeed and from my ... Read More
Customer care in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Nepal and try ...
Customer service/shopping might be a better term for what I want to say, but here goes. We can all favor "buy in Nepal" products - few disagreements there - Likewise, I think few will disagree with the fundamental principle that consumers ... Read More
Driving license in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Nepal? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Nepal? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
For those of you who live in Nepal....you know the situation (and very possibly better than I) But for the benefit of those who may still be abroad and considering to go to Nepal for any length of time, getting a driving license should not be the ... Read More
How to transfer money back home from Nepal? by pjheph
Hi... I am married to a Nepali...and we do have a joint account in USD. However, I need to send some money back home. But I always get conflicting answers from people here. Am I allowed to send it thru wire transfer using my local bank in Nepal? How ...
Very good question. Let me try to do my best to answer it. Lots of ifs and do's and dont's! 1. IF you are a visitor to Nepal - a foreigner - and only there for a limited period of time (presumably here on a Tourist Visa) the golden rule is ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
With the last post two years ago, here goes...with my personal experience! After coming down with hepatitis in Nepal, and being laid up for 2-3 months in bed, believe me, I began to take all possible precautions, starting with potable drinking ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Nepal means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...
....more on health and things I discovered in Nepal over the many years I spent there. 1. It is not uncommon for vegetarians to be deficient in the all essential B-12 vitamin (Cobalamin) and particularly in a country like Nepal, which is deprived of ... Read More
Advice on starting a business in Nepal
Do check it out, but to the very best of my knowledge, there are certain sectors that are completely closed to foreigners....Trekking is one of them. Read More
Best usages and practices in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Nepal means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...
I thought that I would respond to Priscilla's call to contributors who may have learned new ways of doing things, discovered new habits relevant to the environment and health in Nepal. First, let me say that what really prompted me to do so, is ... Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Stacy, The point is any nepalese person over a certain legal age - being in his/her own country and citizen of that country - has all the rights - including that of owning property - which you as a foreigner do not have. So here we are talking ... Read More
Moving To Nepal As An Expat by TomTom555
Hi everyone. I am English but I left my homeland back in 2010 at the age of 21. I am now 28 now and have lived in and around SE Asia mainly since 2010. No I am not a sexpat, in fact I became interested in Buddhist philosophy in 2008 and that drew ...
On this very topic of "Moving to Nepal as An Expat" I think all of us who sincerely love that country and have therefore chosen to live there - some of us for a good number of years - want to steer you in the right direction, meaning ... Read More
Moving To Nepal As An Expat by TomTom555
Hi everyone. I am English but I left my homeland back in 2010 at the age of 21. I am now 28 now and have lived in and around SE Asia mainly since 2010. No I am not a sexpat, in fact I became interested in Buddhist philosophy in 2008 and that drew ...
Hi! To answer your question, if you want to reside in Nepal "long term" (meaning more than 150 days), there are only two options, and it can only be one that you can qualify for, or it is the other. And let's be clear, there is ... Read More
Cost of living in Nepal - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Nepal, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Let's hope that Mulder is right and that gas bottle prices have now stabilized at a price level at which people with a moderate income can afford to pay. What no one can predict, however, is when will India close the border all over again, ... Read More
Cost of living in Nepal - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Nepal, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Hello All! Like everywhere I suppose, the cost of living has gone up dramatically in Nepal over the years. When I first went to Nepal after my retirement more than a decade ago, the cost of living was really low. I remember I could stay at the ... Read More
Expats that have successfully opened restaurants/cafe in Nepal by Kimone
Hi, I would love to get in touch with a foreigner that has been through the process Of opening up a business in Nepal. Would just like to hear your experiences and any recommendations or guidance you could provide.
Kimone, those are very good questions you ask. Let me try to start to address your concerns the best way I know how, one by one, and let me start with: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. First, I would strongly recommend that you go to Nepal and spend several weeks ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Nepal by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Nepal is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
In browsing this popular and informative site about Nepal, I can't help but notice the overwhelming number of "views" that this topic (i.e. about best development ideas) has attracted - numbering at this writing, an impressive ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Nepal by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Nepal is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Like this contributor points out, poultry and fish fish farming may indeed be two interesting fields to consider in Nepal. As we seem to agree that the other alternatives in the country are few and far between for a variety of reasons, better to do ... Read More
Open or take over a guest house in Nepal by Unicorn55
Hello i'm 55 and would like to open or take over a guest house in Nepal in the region of Pokhara or Tatopani. Is it easy to do it or what advice could you give me on this request please?
Since December 2014, lots may have happened but if you should happen to still be considering a guesthouse project in Nepal, I should be happy to hear from you. Read More
Doing business in Nepal by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
Hi Nico, I stand by what I wrote here on 11 october 2016 But since there is no point in crying over splint milk like the saying goes, let me try to be as positive, constructive and helpful as possible in what I can well imagine must be a very ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Nepal by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Nepal is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Hi, You are to be commended on your initiative, ready and so willing to help the nepali people in such a direct, generous and constructive way. Nepal needs people like you. This having been said, I must be honest with you. The truth is that I ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Nepal by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Nepal. What recommendations would you give ...
That's gotta to be the right thing to do! - cost you less - no construction (at last report only 5% of RE-construction had taken place in outlying regions 600 earthquakes later) - without a doubt, you will find greater peace and quiet there Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Nepal by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Nepal. What recommendations would you give ...
Totally understand everything you are saying. Living in Nepal is a challenge in more ways that one especially in the two major cities. Like you say, construction there is everywhere and what you say about Pokhara is even truer about the capital ... Read More
British Secondary school in Nepal? by Sarswati
Hi, I am nepali living in London. I am due to return back to Nepal for 4 years. I have a 10 year old daughter who has been in uk all her life. Anyone knows how the British school is in terms of studies? Or any other schools where the British ...
Good coincidental timing for your asking this question. Just prior to leaving Nepal only a few months ago, I happened to meet a very nice foreigner/expat couple who were considering sending their young son to the British School to which you refer. ... Read More
My First Visit to Nepal by Gmbm
Hi, Everyone I will be in Nepal from 16 to 18 of December. I will be staying in hotel, I am alone and I would like to meet new people, going around to discover the city of Kathmandu and hangout for a drink or dinner. If you are interested to meet ...
on Saturday the 17th of December, check out the Farmers Market which in fact is held every Saturday. It used to be called the LE SHERPA and it has now moved just about one kilometer further in Lazimpat on the right hand side of the street after the ... Read More
Mini bus hire & driver for 4 weeks
I am afraid I am a bit out of date on hiring mini bus hire but do have up to date information on hiring a private car or even a taxi to take you from one place to another. First, like almost everywhere in Asia, cost is never fixed, but always ... Read More
Driving license in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Nepal? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Nepal? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Excuse me for being honest and so direct: have you observed the way they drive, notably in the capital of Kathmandu? Enough to discourage a regiment INCREDIBLE If you want to drive there, be my guest But personally, you could not pay me to even ... Read More
Pets in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Nepal have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Nepal? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? Did ...
1. ¨To the best of my knowledge, there is no problem about bringing a pet to Nepal when you arrive there at the airport from abroad 2. However, perhaps it would be best to first focus on how to get it out of Nepal? A. first, if it's a ... Read More