Practical overview
Start with Kathmandu, Nepali and the rupee when planning Nepal
A first guide to locating Nepal in South Asia and identifying which basic facts are useful starting points—and which need current verification.
Nepal is in South Asia and is landlocked. When you begin planning, distinguish stable reference points—its capital, language and currency—from practical details that can change and need up-to-date sources.
Where Nepal is
Nepal is part of South Asia and is a landlocked country. This geographical reference helps locate the country, but it is not enough to choose a route: the available material does not detail tourist regions, distances or domestic connections. Look for specific, current information before deciding on an itinerary.
Kathmandu, language and currency
The capital is Kathmandu; Nepali is listed as the language and the national currency as the Nepalese rupee (NPR). These are useful points of reference when getting to know the destination, but they do not confirm which languages are used in particular situations or which payment methods are accepted during a trip.
What to check before you leave
The available information identifies Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, but does not confirm flights, air routes or current service. Check flights and connections directly, along with entry requirements and any transport options you need. Do not assume that information in a historical airport record is still current.
A starting point, not an itinerary
These facts can help you locate Nepal and identify some national reference points, but they are not enough to plan specific visits. The material consulted does not support recommendations about seasons, places of interest, opening hours, prices or access conditions; check each of these with up-to-date sources before booking.
Research references
Sources: World Countries — mledoze, Nepal record (capital, region, language and currency); GeoNames, Kathmandu record (place identity); OpenFlights, historical record for Tribhuvan Airport (does not confirm current operations). Information consulted in Viajalo’s research catalogue.
References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
- Nepal WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q837
- Nepal WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q2843253
- Nepal WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q36944486
- Nepal World Countries — mledozeODbL 1.0 World countries dataset by mledoze and contributors · ODbL 1.0
- Kathmandu GeoNamesDatos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
- Kathmandu GeoNamesDatos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
- Kathmandu, Bagamati Province, Nepal OpenStreetMapODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
- Nepal World Bank Open DataCC BY 4.0 World Bank
- Nepal DBpediaCC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
- Tribhuvan International Airport OpenFlightsODbL 1.0 (base de datos) / DbCL 1.0 (contenidos) Tribhuvan International Airport · OpenFlights · ODbL 1.0
- Kathmandu WikidataCC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q3037