It can be quite bothersome to travel to a place where people don’t speak your native language. While Nepalese people are well acquainted with the English language, many of them still need to be. However, the plan here is not to sit idle but to navigate those barriers by learning some common words and phrases in the Nepali language.
So, with today’s post, where we will cover common Nepali travel phrases like तिमीलाई कस्तो छ? (Timīlā’ī kasto cha?), यो कति हो? (Yō kati hō?), etc., and communication tips, nothing will stop you from having the best trip of the year. So, if you are interested, continue reading below!
Visiting Nepal: Travel Tips
Before we head on to the list of phrases, here is a small list of tips that will help you through your journey. Please give them a good read to avoid any undesirable circumstances.
- First, it is important to remember that the majority of Nepalese people follow the Hindu and Buddhist religions. According to the Buddhist code of conduct, it is rude to touch someone’s head, especially when a person is older than you. Also, sitting with the bottom of your feet exposed is not acceptable. It is considered rude in Nepali culture.
- Never trek alone in Nepal. Always trek when you have a guide or company. It is dangerous because there have been many cases of missing tourists in recent years.
- Another helpful tip for new travelers is to carry cash at all times! Nepal is still new to online payment systems or card transactions. While urban areas accept cards, most rural towns and villages accept only cash. So, don’t miss out on unique souvenirs by making sure you carry sufficient cash.
- Although Nepal is one of the safest countries for travelers, it is essential to keep your dress code in check. Avoid wearing flashy clothes or skin-tight and revealing ones. Especially when you visit a temple in Nepal, it is a must that you wear their native attire or something that is decent and covers your knee and chest adequately. While traveling can be fun and exciting, missing out on such information can make you feel sick in no time.
All Important Nepali Travel Phrases
This section will go through all the useful Nepalese phrases with proper translation. These travel phrases will help you face every situation in Nepal and allow you to engage in meaningful conversations with the Nepali people. So, let’s get started.
Greetings And Conversations In Nepali

Here is a list of greetings and conversational phrases. No matter where you go, you have to know the basics first. You will meet new people from the airport to your hotel room, and the best way to begin your journey with them is to greet and converse with them.
The most basic way of greeting someone in Nepalese culture is by showing the gesture of prayer. It is to press the palms of one hand with the other in front of your chest, bow a little, and say “Namaste.” Doing this will surely impress the locals.
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
Hello | नमस्ते | Namastē | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नमस्ते[/Speechword] |
How are you? | तिमीलाई कस्तो छ? | Timīlā’ī kasto cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तिमीलाई कस्तो छ?[/Speechword] |
Everything is ok | सबै ठीक छ | Sabai thik cha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]सबै ठीक छ[/Speechword] |
My name is… | मेरो नाम… | Mero naam… | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मेरो नाम…[/Speechword] |
What is your name? | तिम्रो नाम के हो? | Timrō nāma kē hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तिम्रो नाम के हो?[/Speechword] |
Good morning to you! | तपाईलाई शुभ बिहानी! | Tapā’īlā’ī śubha bihānī! | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईलाई शुभ बिहानी![/Speechword] |
Good night, sleep well | शुभ रात्रि, राम्रोसँग सुत्नुहोस् | Śubha rātri, rāmrōsam̐ga sutnuhōs | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]शुभ रात्रि, राम्रोसँग सुत्नुहोस्[/Speechword] |
Nice to meet you | तपाईँलाई भेटेर खुशी लाग्यो | Tapā’īm̐lā’ī bhēṭēra khuśī lāgyō | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईँलाई भेटेर खुशी लाग्यो[/Speechword] |
Do you speak English? | के तपाईँ अङ्ग्रेजी बोल्नुहुन्छ? | Kē tapā’īm̐ aṅgrējī bōlnuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाईँ अङ्ग्रेजी बोल्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
Thank you for having me | मलाई भएकोमा धन्यवाद | Malā’ī bha’ēkōmā dhan’yavāda | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई भएकोमा धन्यवाद[/Speechword] |
You’re welcome | तपाईलाई स्वागत छ | Tapā’īlā’ī svāgata cha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईलाई स्वागत छ[/Speechword] |
Excuse me/ sorry | माफ गर्नुहोस् / माफ गर्नुहोस् | Māpha garnuhōs/ māpha garnuhōs | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]माफ गर्नुहोस् [/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]माफ गर्नुहोस्[/Speechword] |
I understand | माइल भुजे | Maile bhujhe | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]माइल भुजे[/Speechword] |
Goodbye | अलविदा | Alavidā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]अलविदा[/Speechword] |
See you later | पछि भेटौँला | Pachi bhēṭaum̐lā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पछि भेटौँला[/Speechword] |
Accommodation Phrases In The Nepali Language

Here is a list of all the necessary accommodation phrases that will come in handy during your hotel check-in. It will help you contact the locals for your accommodation and get your concerns stated.
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
What time is check-in? | चेक-इन कति समय हो? | Cēka-ina kati samaya hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]चेक-इन कति समय हो?[/Speechword] |
What time is check-out? | चेक-आउट कति समय हो? | Cēka-ā’uṭa kati samaya hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]चेक-आउट कति समय हो?[/Speechword] |
Do you serve complimentary breakfast? | के तपाइँ नि:शुल्क नाश्ता सेवा गर्नुहुन्छ? | Kē tapā’im̐ ni:Śulka nāśtā sēvā garnuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाइँ नि:शुल्क नाश्ता सेवा गर्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
Do you have a common washroom? | के तपाईसँग साझा शौचालय छ? | Kē tapā’īsam̐ga sājhā śaucālaya cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाईसँग साझा शौचालय छ?[/Speechword] |
Can I leave my baggage here? | के म मेरो सामान यहाँ छोड्न सक्छु? | Kē ma mērō sāmāna yahām̐ chōḍna sakchu? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के म मेरो सामान यहाँ छोड्न सक्छु?[/Speechword] |
Where is the swimming pool? | स्विमिङ पूल कहाँ छ? | Svimiṅa pūla kahām̐ cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]स्विमिङ पूल कहाँ छ?[/Speechword] |
I need a single room for two | मलाई दुईको लागि एउटा कोठा चाहिन्छ | Malā’ī du’īkō lāgi ē’uṭā kōṭhā cāhincha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई दुईको लागि एउटा कोठा चाहिन्छ[/Speechword] |
Does the room have air conditioning? | के कोठामा वातानुकूलित छ? | Kē kōṭhāmā vātānukūlita cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के कोठामा वातानुकूलित छ?[/Speechword] |
I have a reservation | मसँग आरक्षण छ | Masam̐ga ārakṣaṇa cha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मसँग आरक्षण छ[/Speechword] |
Can I extend my booking? | के म मेरो बुकिङ विस्तार गर्न सक्छु? | Kē ma mērō bukiṅa vistāra garna sakchu? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के म मेरो बुकिङ विस्तार गर्न सक्छु?[/Speechword] |
How much is a room for four people? | चार जना बस्ने कोठा कति हुन्छ ? | Cāra janā basnē kōṭhā kati huncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]चार जना बस्ने कोठा कति हुन्छ ?[/Speechword] |
I don’t want room service | मलाई कोठा सेवा चाहिदैन | Malā’ī kōṭhā sēvā cāhidaina | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई कोठा सेवा चाहिदैन[/Speechword] |
Nepali Phrases For Direction And Transportation

Another set of essential Nepali words concerns transportation and direction. You can get lost in a new country, even with google maps. Above that, weak phone services will always be a hassle. When such situations force you into interactions with the locals, local Nepali words will become your guide.
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
Left/ Right | बायाँ/ दायाँ | Bāyām̐/ dāyām̐ | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]बायाँ[/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]दायाँ[/Speechword] |
North/ South | उत्तर/ दक्षिण | Uttara/ dakṣiṇa | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]उत्तर[/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]दक्षिण[/Speechword] |
East/ West | पूर्व/ पश्चिम | Pūrva/ paścima | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पूर्व[/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]पश्चिम[/Speechword] |
Is the train/flight delayed? | के रेल/उडान ढिलो भयो? | Kē rēla/uḍāna ḍhilō bhayō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के रेल/उडान ढिलो भयो?[/Speechword] |
Where is this place? | यो ठाउँ कहाँ पर्छ? | Yō ṭhā’um̐ kahām̐ parcha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]यो ठाउँ कहाँ पर्छ?[/Speechword] |
Where is this hotel? | यो होटल कहाँ छ? | Yō hōṭala kahām̐ cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]यो होटल कहाँ छ?[/Speechword] |
Can I cancel my booking? | के म मेरो बुकिङ रद्द गर्न सक्छु? | Kē ma mērō bukiṅa radda garna sakchu? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के म मेरो बुकिङ रद्द गर्न सक्छु?[/Speechword] |
What is the price for two tickets? | दुई टिकटको मूल्य कति ? | Du’ī ṭikaṭakō mūlya kati? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]दुई टिकटको मूल्य कति ?[/Speechword] |
Where is the ticket window? | टिकट विन्डो कहाँ छ? | Ṭikaṭa vinḍō kahām̐ cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]टिकट विन्डो कहाँ छ?[/Speechword] |
Where can I find a taxi? | म ट्याक्सी कहाँ पाउन सक्छु? | Ma ṭyāksī kahām̐ pā’una sakchu? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]म ट्याक्सी कहाँ पाउन सक्छु?[/Speechword] |
I would like to buy one ticket to… | म एउटा टिकट किन्न चाहन्छु… | Ma ē’uṭā ṭikaṭa kinna cāhanchu… | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]म एउटा टिकट किन्न चाहन्छु…[/Speechword] |
Can I purchase a return ticket? | के म फिर्ती टिकट किन्न सक्छु? | Kē ma phirtī ṭikaṭa kinna sakchu? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के म फिर्ती टिकट किन्न सक्छु?[/Speechword] |
When will the bus/train arrive? | बस/रेल कहिले आइपुग्छ? | Basa/rēla kahilē ā’ipugcha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]बस/रेल कहिले आइपुग्छ?[/Speechword] |
What is the nearest station to…? | सबैभन्दा नजिकको स्टेशन कुन हो…? | Sabaibhandā najikakō sṭēśana kuna hō…? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]सबैभन्दा नजिकको स्टेशन कुन हो…?[/Speechword] |
Can you please give me a ride? | के तपाईं मलाई सवारी दिन सक्नुहुन्छ? | Kē tapā’īṁ malā’ī savārī dina saknuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाईं मलाई सवारी दिन सक्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
I want to go to… | मलाई जाना मन छ… | मलाई जाना मन छ… | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई जाना मन छ…[/Speechword] |
Nepali Phrases For Restaurants

Apart from Mount Everest, you will surely fall in love with Nepal’s cuisine. And to satisfy your cravings, you will end up visiting different authentic restaurants. So, learn some phrases to help yourself in a Nepali diner.
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
Can I have a table for two? | के म दुई को लागि टेबल पाउन सक्छु? | Kē ma du’ī kō lāgi ṭēbala pā’una sakchu? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के म दुई को लागि टेबल पाउन सक्छु?[/Speechword] |
The menu, please! | मेनु, कृपया! | Mēnu, kr̥payā! | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मेनु, कृपया![/Speechword] |
What do you recommend? | तिमि के सुझाव दिन्छाै? | Timi kē sujhāva dinchāai? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तिमि के सुझाव दिन्छाै?[/Speechword] |
The food is tasty | खाना मिथो चा | Khānā mitho cha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]खाना मिथो चा[/Speechword] |
I don’t want spicy | मलाई मसालेदार चाहिदैन | Malā’ī masālēdāra cāhidaina | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई मसालेदार चाहिदैन[/Speechword] |
Do you serve beef? | तपाईं गाईको मासु सेवा गर्नुहुन्छ? | Tapā’īṁ gā’īkō māsu sēvā garnuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईं गाईको मासु सेवा गर्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
Do you have vegan items? | के तपाईंसँग शाकाहारी वस्तुहरू छन्? | Kē tapā’īnsam̐ga śākāhārī vastuharū chan? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाईंसँग शाकाहारी वस्तुहरू छन्?[/Speechword] |
I am allergic to peanuts | मलाई बदामबाट एलर्जी छ | Malā’ī badāmabāṭa ēlarjī cha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मलाई बदामबाट एलर्जी छ[/Speechword] |
Enjoy your meal! | तपाईँको भोजनको मज्जा लिनुहोस्! | Tapā’īm̐kō bhōjanakō majjā linuhōs! | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईँको भोजनको मज्जा लिनुहोस्![/Speechword] |
Can I have the bill, please | कृपया, मैले विल पाउन सक्छु | Kr̥payā, mailē vila pā’una sakchu | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कृपया, मैले विल पाउन सक्छु[/Speechword] |
Do you take online/ card payment? | के तपाइँ अनलाइन/कार्ड भुक्तानी लिनुहुन्छ? | Kē tapā’im̐ analā’ina/kārḍa bhuktānī linuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाइँ अनलाइन[/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कार्ड भुक्तानी लिनुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
Basic Phrases For Markets In Nepali

Who doesn’t like shopping in their vacation spot? So, to be able to bargain the best way possible in the traditional markets of Nepal, the below list will make you an expert in no days.
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
How much is this? | यो कति हो? | Yō kati hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]यो कति हो?[/Speechword] |
Can you lower the price? | तपाईं मूल्य कम गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ? | Tapā’īṁ mūlya kama garna saknuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईं मूल्य कम गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
What is the final price? | अन्तिम मूल्य के हो? | Antima mūlya kē hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]अन्तिम मूल्य के हो?[/Speechword] |
It is too expensive | यो धेरै महँगो छ | Yō dhērai maham̐gō cha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]यो धेरै महँगो छ[/Speechword] |
Do you have other designs? | तपाईंसँग अन्य डिजाइनहरू छन्? | Tapā’īnsam̐ga an’ya ḍijā’inaharū chan? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]तपाईंसँग अन्य डिजाइनहरू छन्?[/Speechword] |
Please pack these for me | कृपया यी मेरो लागि प्याक गर्नुहोस् | Kr̥payā yī mērō lāgi pyāka garnuhōs | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कृपया यी मेरो लागि प्याक गर्नुहोस्[/Speechword] |
What is the total cost? | कुल लागत कति छ? | Kula lāgata kati cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कुल लागत कति छ?[/Speechword] |
Can you show me something cheap | के तपाई मलाई सस्तो केहि देखाउन सक्नुहुन्छ? | Kē tapā’ī malā’ī sastō kēhi dēkhā’una saknuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाई मलाई सस्तो केहि देखाउन सक्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
Emergency Phrases In Nepali

Lastly, you never know when emergencies hit you. Unprecedented scenarios can always come up no matter where you travel to. So, the phrases below will enable you to ask for help in Nepali immediately.
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
Somebody help me, please | कसैले मलाई मद्दत गर्नुहोस्, कृपया | Kasailē malā’ī maddata garnuhōs, kr̥payā | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]कसैले मलाई मद्दत गर्नुहोस्, कृपया[/Speechword] |
Can you call the police? | के तपाईं पुलिसलाई कल गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ? | Kē tapā’īṁ pulisalā’ī kala garna saknuhuncha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाईं पुलिसलाई कल गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ?[/Speechword] |
Where is the nearest hospital? | नजिकको अस्पताल कहाँ छ? | Najikakō aspatāla kahām̐ cha? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नजिकको अस्पताल कहाँ छ?[/Speechword] |
Call the doctor! | डाक्टरलाई कल गर्नुहोस्! | Ḍākṭaralā’ī kala garnuhōs! | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]डाक्टरलाई कल गर्नुहोस्![/Speechword] |
Help! | मद्दत गर्नुहोस्! | Maddata garnuhōs! | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मद्दत गर्नुहोस्![/Speechword] |
Additional Nepali Phrases To Practice
English | Nepali | Transcription | Pronunciation |
My younger sister/ younger brother grew up in Nepal | मेरो कान्छी बहिनी/भाइ नेपालमा हुर्के | Mērō kānchī bahinī/bhā’i nēpālamā hurkē | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मेरो कान्छी बहिनी[/Speechword]/[Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]भाइ नेपालमा हुर्के[/Speechword] |
Nepali food is so delicious | नेपाली खाना एकदमै मिठो हुन्छ | Nēpālī khānā ēkadamai miṭhō huncha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नेपाली खाना एकदमै मिठो हुन्छ[/Speechword] |
Life in Nepal looks so peaceful | नेपालको जनजीवन निकै शान्त देखिन्छ | Nēpālakō janajīvana nikai śānta dēkhincha | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नेपालको जनजीवन निकै शान्त देखिन्छ[/Speechword] |
The divine temples of Nepal are beautiful | नेपालका देवी मन्दिरहरू सुन्दर छन् | Nēpālakā dēvī mandiraharū sundara chan | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]नेपालका देवी मन्दिरहरू सुन्दर छन्[/Speechword] |
Are you originally from Nepal? | के तपाई मूल नेपाली हो ? | Kē tapā’ī mūla nēpālī hō? | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]के तपाई मूल नेपाली हो ?[/Speechword] |
I want to visit Nepal again | म फेरि नेपाल घुम्न चाहन्छु | Ma phēri nēpāla ghumna cāhanchu | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]म फेरि नेपाल घुम्न चाहन्छु[/Speechword] |
Thank you for joining me! | मसँग जोडिनुभएकोमा धन्यवाद! | Masam̐ga jōḍinubha’ēkōmā dhan’yavāda! | [Speechword voice=”Nepali” isinline]मसँग जोडिनुभएकोमा धन्यवाद![/Speechword] |
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