Top 10 taboos in Nepal

The top 10 taboos in going to Nepal are as follows:

1. The greeting in Nepal is "namaste", and the corresponding action is to put the hands together;

2. Take off your shoes before entering Nepali temples and residences;

3. Be careful not to touch other people’s food or tableware with your own knives, forks, spoons or your hands;

4. Do not touch Nepalese belongings with your feet. This is considered an unserious and offensive behavior;

5. Pay attention to your dress, especially female travelers, do not wear revealing clothes;

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6. Be sure to ask permission before entering a Hindu temple, because the temple is not open to non-believers;

7. Fur items are strictly prohibited from being brought into the temple;

8. Walking around a temple or pagoda should be done in a clockwise direction;

9. Permission should be obtained before taking pictures (whether of people or objects);

10. Between men and women Public intimacy is frowned upon.

Major cities in Nepal

1. Kathmandu

The capital Kathmandu is located in a natural valley at the southern foot of the Himalayas. It is surrounded by green mountains and has flowers blooming all year round. It is known as the "Spring City" of the mountain country. Kathmandu has been the capital of Nepal since 1768 and is the country's political, economic, cultural center and transportation hub. Kathmandu has many temples and monuments, and is known as the "City of Temples". The average monthly maximum temperature in Kathmandu is 29℃ (July), and the average monthly minimum temperature is 2℃ (January).

2. Patan

Patan is an ancient city in Nepal. It was called "Lalitpur" in ancient times, which means "city of art". Separated from Kathmandu by a river, it is a tourist destination with numerous historical sites. In 1980, it was listed as one of the 18 ancient cities under key protection in Asia by UNESCO.

3. Bhadgaon

Bhadgaon is located 14 kilometers east of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is one of the three largest cities in the Kathmandu Valley and is the center of medieval architecture and art in Nepal. birthplace. Badgaon is the "City of Rice" or "City of the Devout" in Nepali. Brick red is the main color of the ancient city of Badgang. The rustic red bricks, dark maroon refined wood carvings, and dense temples and masonry pagodas constitute the unique architectural style of Badgang.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Nepal