Schedule & Booking

1. ट्रेकिङ परमिट लिन कहाँ जाने?

   Trek-king par-mit lin ka-haan jaa-ne?

   Where do I go to get a trekking permit?

   Usage

   Used to find where to obtain trekking permits for areas like Annapurna or Everest region

   Grammar Note

   "Lina + jaane" = "go to get" (purpose construction). TIMS cards (Trekkers' Information Management System) can be obtained at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

2. मन्दिर कति बजे खुल्छ?

   Man-dir ka-ti ba-je khul-chha?

   What time does the temple open?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the opening time of a temple or tourist attraction in Nepal

   Grammar Note

   "Baje" comes from "baajna" (to strike/sound) and indicates the hour. E.g., "bihaana 6 baje" (6 AM), "beluki 5 baje" (5 PM). Major Nepali temples often open as early as 5–6 AM for morning puja.

3. बस कति बजे छुट्छ?

   Bas ka-ti ba-je chhut-chha?

   What time does the bus depart?

   Usage

   Used at bus parks in Nepal to ask about departure times for long-distance buses to Pokhara, Chitwan, etc.

   Grammar Note

   "Chhutnu" means "to depart/leave" (also "to miss" or "to escape" in other contexts). Long-distance buses from Kathmandu's Gongabu Bus Park typically depart early morning (6–8 AM).

4. टेबल बुक गर्न सकिन्छ?

   Te-bal buk gar-na sa-kin-chha?

   Can I make a table reservation?

   Usage

   Used to make a dinner reservation at a restaurant in Kathmandu or Pokhara

   Grammar Note

   "Garna sakinchha?" is a versatile passive-potential question meaning "can it be done?" Use "X garna sakinchha?" for various permission/possibility questions. Useful phrase in many contexts.

5. हिमाल हेर्न सबैभन्दा राम्रो समय कुन हो?

   Hi-maal her-na sa-bai-bhan-da raam-ro sa-may kun ho?

   What is the best time to see the Himalayas?

   Usage

   Used when planning a Nepal trip to ask locals about the best season for mountain views

   Grammar Note

   "Sabaibhanda + adjective" forms the superlative ("more than all"). Peak trekking seasons: autumn (Oct–Nov, clear skies) and spring (Mar–May, rhododendrons blooming). Avoid monsoon (Jun–Sep).

6. आजको कार्यक्रम के छ?

   Aa-ja-ko kaar-ya-kra-ma ke chha?

   What is today's program / schedule?

   Usage

   Used to ask a guide or tour operator about the day's itinerary

   Grammar Note

   "Karyakrama" = Sanskrit "karya" (work) + "krama" (sequence/order). This word is used for everything from daily itineraries to TV programs and political events.

7. सोचेभन्दा बढी समय लाग्छ

   So-che-bhan-daa ba-dhi sa-may laag-chha

   It takes longer than expected

   Usage

   Used to explain to a guide or companion that travel or activities are taking longer than planned

   Grammar Note

   "Laagnu" is versatile — used for time, cost, and distance ("it takes"). Key phrase: "Kati samay laagchha?" (How long does it take?) is essential for travel planning in Nepal.

8. टी हाउस कहिले बुक गर्नुपर्छ?

   Tii haus ka-hi-le buk gar-nu-par-chha?

   When should I book the tea house?

   Usage

   Used to ask about timing for booking tea houses (mountain lodges) on popular trekking routes like Annapurna or Everest

   Grammar Note

   "Garnuparchha" = "must do / should do" (obligation). During peak season (Oct–Nov), early booking is essential on popular routes. Tea houses typically include meals — breakfast and dinner.

9. भोलि बिहान कति बजे हिँड्ने?

   Bho-li bi-haan ka-ti ba-je hind-ne?

   What time do we set off tomorrow morning?

   Usage

   Used with a guide or trekking group to confirm the next morning's departure time

   Grammar Note

   "Hĩdnu" means "to walk" — in trekking contexts, it means "to set off." Early starts (4–5 AM) are common for summit bids or to beat clouds. Essential phrase for multi-day trekkers.

10. यहाँ कति घण्टा रहने?

    Ya-haan ka-ti ghan-taa rah-ne?

    How many hours will we stay here?

    Usage

    Used to ask a guide how long the group will spend at a particular place

    Grammar Note

    "Rahne?" as a question informally asks "are we staying/how long?" Synonym: "Yahaan kati ber basne?" (How long will we sit/stay here?). Both are common trekking guide phrases.

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