Sightseeing

1. पशुपतिनाथ मन्दिर कहाँ छ?

   Pa-shu-pa-ti-naath man-dir ka-haan chha?

   Where is Pashupatinath Temple?

   Usage

   Pashupatinath is Kathmandu's most sacred Hindu temple, with open cremation ghats. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   Grammar Note

   "कहाँ छ?" is the basic "where is?" phrase. Works for all sights: "स्वयम्भूनाथ," "बौद्धनाथ," etc.

2. प्रवेश शुल्क कति हो?

   Pra-vesh shul-ka ka-ti ho?

   How much is the entrance fee?

   Usage

   Many Nepali tourist sites have separate (higher) entry fees for foreigners.

   Grammar Note

   "प्रवेश शुल्क" is a Sanskrit compound. "प्रवेश" (entry) + "शुल्क" (fee).

3. फोटो खिच्न मिल्छ?

   Pho-to khich-na mil-chha?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Photography is prohibited in some parts of temples and religious sites. Always ask first.

   Grammar Note

   "खिच्नु" means "to take (a photo)." "मिल्छ?" requests permission. Know the response "खिच्न पाइन्न" (no photos).

4. एभरेस्ट हेर्न जाने छु

   Ev-re-st her-na jaa-ne chhu

   Going to see Everest

   Usage

   For mountain flights or viewpoints. Locally Everest is called "सगरमाथा" (Sagarmatha).

   Grammar Note

   "हेर्न जाने" = "going to see." The construction "〜गर्न जाने" (going to do 〜) is broadly applicable.

5. गाइड चाहिन्छ

   Gaaid chaa-hin-chha

   I need a guide

   Usage

   Licensed guides are strongly recommended for trekking and complex sites. The Everest region has many trail forks.

   Grammar Note

   "चाहिनु" means "to be needed." "चाहिन्छ" is used as "〜 is needed" — a very versatile expression.

6. यहाँबाट हिमाल देखिन्छ?

   Ya-haan-ba-ta hi-maal dek-hin-chha?

   Can the Himalayas be seen from here?

   Usage

   Commonly used at viewpoints like Nagarkot, Sarangkot, Dhampus. Best before morning clouds gather.

   Grammar Note

   "देखिनु" means "to be visible" (passive). Distinct from "देख्नु" (to actively look/see).

7. लुम्बिनी कसरी जाने?

   Lum-bi-ni ka-sa-ri jaa-ne?

   How do I get to Lumbini?

   Usage

   Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha. Buddhist pilgrims from around the world visit this sacred site in southern Nepal.

   Grammar Note

   "कसरी जाने?" asks how to travel. From Kathmandu to Lumbini: bus or domestic flight.

8. नमस्ते! यो के हो?

   Na-mas-te! Yo ke ho?

   Hello! What is this?

   Usage

   Approaching locals at tourist sites to ask about cultural objects. Nepali people are generally very welcoming.

   Grammar Note

   In Nepali, opening with "नमस्ते" before a question is natural and leaves a good impression.

9. यहाँ जुत्ता फुकाल्नु पर्छ?

   Ya-haan jut-taa phu-kaal-nu par-chha?

   Do I need to remove my shoes here?

   Usage

   Removing shoes at Hindu and Buddhist temples is mandatory. Confirm even when no sign is posted.

   Grammar Note

   "〜नु पर्छ" means "must/have to." A very common construction for expressing obligation.

10. बेसक्याम्प कति दिनको यात्रा हो?

    Bes-kyaamp ka-ti di-n-ko yaa-traa ho?

    How many days is the journey to base camp?

    Usage

    Everest Base Camp (EBC) is roughly 14 days round trip from Kathmandu. Annapurna BC takes about 7–10 days.

    Grammar Note

    "यात्रा" (journey) is Sanskrit-derived, same as in Hindi. "कति दिनको" = "how many days'".

11. दरबार स्क्वायरका काठका नक्काशी अद्भुत छन्

    Dar-bar skwe-yar-ka kaa-thka nak-kaa-shi ad-bhut chhan

    The wood carvings at Durbar Square are amazing

    Usage

    Express appreciation to locals. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO site showcasing Newar architecture.

    Grammar Note

    "अद्भुत" is Sanskrit-derived, same in Hindi, meaning "wonderful/amazing." Commonly used for expressing wonder.

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