Guides
Practical, checked answers to the questions people ask about Nepal — with the official sources linked.
Bungee Jumping in Nepal 2026: Where, How High and How Much
The three places you can bungee in Nepal — the 228 m Cliff at Kushma, the original 160 m jump on the Bhote Koshi, and the 80 m tower in Pokhara — with 2026 prices from each operator, plus the Pokhara ZipFlyer and the weight and age limits.
8 min read
Nagarkot and Sarangkot Sunrise Times, Month by Month
What time the sun rises at Nagarkot and Sarangkot in every month of the year, how long before that to be up there, and the seasons when the Himalaya are actually out rather than hidden by cloud.
7 min read
Do You Need a Guide to Trek in Nepal? The 2023 Rule and the 2026 Update
Since April 2023 foreign trekkers need a licensed guide and a TIMS card, arranged through a registered agency, on Nepal's national-park trails — with the Everest region an exception and solo permits eased in March 2026. What the rule actually requires, where it applies, and what a guide costs.
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Kathmandu Valley Entry Fees 2026: Every Heritage Site
What every heritage site in the valley charges foreigners in 2026 — the three Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Changu Narayan — plus the SAARC and Indian rates and how to make a ticket last more than a day.
7 min read
Convert Nepali (BS) and English (AD) Dates in Excel — Free Template
A free Excel workbook that converts BS to AD and AD to BS with plain formulas — one date or a whole column — and works in Google Sheets too. No macros or add-ins.
6 min read
Nepali Typing on Mobile, Laptop and by Voice (Kasari Garne)
How to type Nepali on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac — in English letters or the Nepali keyboard — and which ones let you speak Nepali and get text. Checked for 2026.
7 min read
How Much PF and SSF Is Deducted From Salary in Nepal (2083/84)
Provident Fund takes 10% of basic salary and SSF 11%, with your employer adding more. What each covers, how it changes your tax in 2083/84, and worked examples.
7 min read