Swayambhunath Stupa
An ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.
~2 h ~US$1
Entry Requirements
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Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Currency exchange scams
- Overcharging for services
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
100
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Cash Essential
Mobile Payments
Esewa,khalti
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10-15% Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25
Tourist: $70
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsCaste system
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
नमस्ते
Namaste
Goodbye
विदाई
Bidai
Please
कृपया
Kripaya
Thank you
धन्यवाद
Dhanyabad
Sorry
माफ गर्नुहोस्
Maaf garnuhos
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
के तपाईँलाई अंग्रेजी बोल्न आउँछ?
Ke tapaai lai angreji bolna aauchha?
I don’t understand
म बुझ्दिन
Ma bujhdina
Can you speak slowly, please?
कृपया, बिस्तारै बोल्न सक्नुहुन्छ?
Kripaya, bistaarai bolna saknuhunchha?
Can you help me, please?
कृपया, के तपाईं मलाई मद्दत गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?
Kripaya, ke tapaain malai maddat garna saknuhunchha?
What does this mean?
यसको मतलब के हो?
Yasko matlab ke ho?
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