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rockyprajapati:

Paragliding over the lake city, Pokhara, Nepal

thekatiashine replied to your post“Hola, I’m going to Nepal for the first time ever in April for a month….”

Hey hey. Im also thinking about going to Nepal in july or september. But everyone said the most proper time is during january. What do u think?

Hey! Read this. If you only have two options of either July or September, then I would highly recommend September. In July, you’ll be greeted with heavy monsoon rain, hot weather, and tons and tons of mosquitoes. 

Don’t listen to “everyone”. You could go in January. It would be ideal to see snowfall in the mountains in the North if you’re heading up there to trek and hike. But! Most houses in Nepali don’t have central heating, so you’ll be cold, especially during the mornings and evenings. The temperature in Kathmandu and most parts of Nepal (other than the northern Himalayan region) doesn’t get much lower than freezing point (0c). It can get tough especially if you’re not used to living in cold places. 

Step 1: Learn more Nepali. Step 2: Impress more People

This is Part 2 to this post here. I’d been meaning to make this for a while but finally got around to it. Also, speaking is different than writing these words out in Nepali. While speaking, we often use the shortened version of the words. Example: “it’s raining” is written in the Nepali script as something like “Pani pari-ra-khe-ko-cha” but when we say it out loud we omit “khe-ko” and say “Pani pari-ra-cha”.

Where is the toilet?: Toilet kata cha? (Toilet kaa-ta chha) 

[Note: Or you can use the Nepali word ’charpi’ pronounced char-pee instead of “toilet”. It may sound a bit strange since the word ‘toilet’ is more common than “charpi”, especially in urban areas]

Do you speak English? [fairly formal]: Tapailai English auncha? (Taa-pai-laai English auu-chha) 

[Note: you could add the verb “to speak”: “bolna” in between 'English’ and 'auncha’, but it is not necessary]

Does anyone here speak English?: Yahan kosailai English auncha? (Yaa-haa ko-sai-lai English auu-chha)

I am from [insert country/city name]: Ma [insert country/city name] bata ho (Ma [country] baa-ta ho)

I speak [insert language here]: Ma [insert language here] bhasa bolchu (ma [language] bha-saa bol-chhu)

[Note: if you speak multiple languages you can add “ra” (and) in between the languages. Eg: Ma English, French, ra Nepali bhasa bolchu : I speak English, French and Nepali] 

Is it raining outside?: Bahira pani parira cha ho? (Ba-hee-ra paa-ni pari-raa chha ho)

Is it sunny outside?: Bahira gham lageko cha ho? (Ba-hee-ra gha-m laa-ge-ko (or laa-ye-ko) chha ho)

Is it foggy outside?: Bahira hussu/quiro cha ho? (Ba-hee-ra hus-su/qui-roh chha ho)

[Note: As far as I know, both “hussu” and “quiro” mean foggy. I think there is a slight difference between them, but I’m not exactly sure what)

Is it stormy outside?: Bahira huri-batas lageko cha ho? (Ba-hee-ra hoo-ree ba-taas laa-ge-ko chha ho)

Is it cold/hot/warm outside?: Bahira jado/garmi/nyano cha ho? (Ba-hee-ra jaa-do / gar-mee chha / Nyaa-no chha ho) 

[Note: Jado = cold. Garmi = hot. Nyano = warm.]

To comment about the weather instead of asking a question, just remove the “ho” from the end of the sentence. Eg: 'It’s stormy outside’ = “Bahira huri-batas lageko cha”.

To answer these questions, you can say “ho” for 'yes’ and “hoina” (hoi-na) for 'no’. Eg: 'Yes. It is cold outside’ = “Ho. Bahira jado cha”. You don’t necessarily have to add the “it is/not cold outside” bit after saying “yes/no”. 

nepal:

the reading room: Kathmandu Girls / Jemima Sherpa

There are things that happen when you are an upper-middle class girl from Kathmandu.

There is the autumn sun, which takes the chill off the morning and raises a haze of moisture from the prickly grass. There are carpets and blankets and mattresses spread out to air and dry. You lie down on…

Translations to the Nepali phrases used in the article can be found here

amcaptures:

Kathmandu, Nepal 2013. A young girl takes part in Machhindranath Jatra.

Trafficking of women and children is a major issue not only in Nepal, but all across South Asia. Please, take some time to watch this video and spread awareness. Their website is maitinepal.org if you would like to make a donation or get more information.

shashankji:

. himalayas .

amcaptures:

Pokhara, Nepal 2013. 

shashankji:

. temple drums .

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