Nepalese Money
Nepal's unit of currency is the rupee , which is divided into 100 paisa. At the time of writing, the exchange rate was Rs68 to the US$ (GBP1=Rs110). The Nepalese rupee floats freely against most other currencies but is generally pegged to a fixed rate against the Indian rupee, which at the time of writing was 160 Nepalese rupees to 100 Indian rupees. (Where confusion might arise, it's common practice to refer to the two currencies as NC and IC respectively.) Almost all Nepali money is paper: notes come in denominations of Rs1, 2, 5 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000. Coins are 25 and 50 paisa and 1, 2, 5 and 10 rupees. The smaller, aluminium coins are used mainly for almsgiving. One minor annoyance of travelling in Nepal is getting change . Even in tourist areas, business people will hem and haw about breaking a large note - "You have smaller money?" they'll ask, peering into your wallet. Trying to pass even a Rs100 note to a village merchant or a riksha driver is sure to invite delays, since few Nepalis can afford to keep much spare change lying around. It gets to be a game of bluff between buyer and seller, both hoarding a wad of small notes for occasions when exact change is vital.
www.hardrocktreks.comLaxman says "Nepal is the best adventure travel destination offering wide range of trekking, rafting, and cultural tours. Birth place of lord Buddha, the land of Mount Everest and the holiest pilgrimage destination for the Hindus is an another identity of this country.
" Trekking in Nepal Himalayanepalguidetrek says "Nepal guide trek offer trekking and tour in nepal himalya, trek to tibet, everest base camp trek, annapurna trek, langtang trekking" www.nepaltravellers.comYour Guide To Himalayas: says "Kathmandu-based tour operator provides trekking and adventure tours in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and Indian regions. Includes camping, peak climbing, jungle safaris, and rafting." Nepal LoverPatric Lee says "Nepal is a simple country with poverty and unemployment its main concerns. Vist Nepal with an open heart, learn to love its people who are overly-hospitable, cheerful and helpful. A few simple Nepali phrases would get you around such as Dhanybad (thank you), Kati-ho (how much) also learn the numbers 1-1000, it would prove useful when you ask for the price or try to bargain down. Always have a ready smile and do not bear grudges. Because of poverty, businessmen and taxi-drivers will try to fleece you for as much as possible. Be aware of the prices of taxi trips to and from your hotel so you do not get fleeced. Ask your reception desk for the amount needed to travel to town or the next village etc. Be easy going and life will be a breeze there. The country is so beautiful you will not want to leave, but of course the villages are always dirty and littered with rubbish. Just bear with it and you will have an enjoyable time."
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