Nature & Outdoors

1. सगरमाथा आधार शिविर कति अग्लो छ?

   Sa-gar-maa-thaa aa-dhar shi-bir ka-ti ag-lo chha?

   How high is Everest Base Camp?

   Usage

   Used to ask about Everest Base Camp. EBC is at 5,364m. "Sagarmatha" is the Nepali name for Everest

   Grammar Note

   "Sagarmatha" means "forehead of the sky" in Nepali. "Aglo" = tall/high. EBC altitude is 5,364 metres above sea level.

2. हिमपात हुने सम्भावना छ?

   Him-paat hu-ne sam-bhaa-wa-naa chha?

   Is there a possibility of snowfall?

   Usage

   Used to check weather before trekking. Critical in autumn-winter when snowfall can block high passes

   Grammar Note

   "Him" (snow/ice) is Sanskrit. "Himalaya" means "abode of snow" (hima + aalaya). Best trekking seasons are autumn (Oct–Nov) and spring (Mar–May).

3. यहाँ कुन चराहरू देख्न पाइन्छ?

   Ya-haan kun cha-raa-ha-ru dekh-na paa-in-chha?

   What birds can be seen here?

   Usage

   Nepal has over 900 bird species, making it a world-class birdwatching destination. Use with bird guides

   Grammar Note

   "-haru" is the Nepali plural suffix. "Chara + haru" = birds. "Paainchha" is the passive potential form expressing what "can be."

4. यहाँ रातमा हिँड्न सुरक्षित छ?

   Ya-haan raat-maa hin-dna su-rak-shit chha?

   Is it safe to walk here at night?

   Usage

   Used to check night-time safety. Wildlife encounters (leopards, bears) are a consideration in some areas

   Grammar Note

   "-maa" is the locative suffix. "Hindna" is the infinitive form. A headlamp is essential for any nighttime walking in Nepal.

5. यहाँ एकसिङे गैंडा देख्न पाइन्छ?

   Ya-haan ek-sin-ge gain-daa dekh-na paa-in-chha?

   Can I see one-horned rhinoceros here?

   Usage

   Used at Chitwan National Park to ask about seeing the one-horned rhino — a conservation success story of Nepal

   Grammar Note

   "Eksinghe" = "ek" (one) + "sing" (horn) + "-e" (adjectival suffix). Chitwan National Park is UNESCO-listed and a critical rhino habitat.

6. भूकम्प भएको थियो?

   Bhuu-kam-pa bha-e-ko thi-yo?

   Was there an earthquake?

   Usage

   Used when discussing the 2015 Nepal earthquake or checking seismic risks. Nepal is on an active fault line

   Grammar Note

   "Bhaeko thiyo" is the past perfect, expressing a past state. The 2015 Gorkha earthquake (M7.8) caused widespread devastation.

7. अन्नपूर्ण हिमाल देख्न कहाँ जाने?

   An-na-puur-na hi-maal dekh-na ka-haan jaa-ne?

   Where should I go to see the Annapurna Himalayas?

   Usage

   Used to ask where to view the Annapurna massif. Pokhara and Poon Hill are iconic viewpoints

   Grammar Note

   "Jaane" is the descriptive present participle of "to go," used to express where one "should go." "Annapurna" = "goddess of abundance" (Sanskrit).

8. यो बाटो खतरनाक छ?

   Yo baa-to kha-ta-ra-naak chha?

   Is this path dangerous?

   Usage

   Used to check trail safety before trekking. Always consult locals about trail conditions

   Grammar Note

   "Khatarnaak" (dangerous) is from Urdu/Persian. Essential for assessing trail risks: rockfall, flooding, landslides on Nepali trails.

9. यो फूल के हो?

   Yo phul ke ho?

   What is this flower?

   Usage

   Used to ask about plants. Nepal's national flower is the lali gurans (rhododendron)

   Grammar Note

   "Ke ho" = "what is it?" the most basic question form. "Phul" (flower) is Sanskrit-origin. Lali gurans (Rhododendron arboreum) is Nepal's national flower.

10. आज मौसम कस्तो हुन्छ?

    Aa-ja mau-sam kas-to hun-chha?

    What will the weather be like today?

    Usage

    Used to check daily weather. On Himalayan treks, weather changes rapidly — check every morning

    Grammar Note

    "Kasto" asks about the nature/condition of something. "Huncha" is also used as a future form. Local guides often have more accurate weather knowledge than apps.

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