Namaste and welcome! In this lesson, you’ll learn essential Nepali travel and adventure vocabulary and simple sentences to help you while trekking, traveling, and exploring Nepal. Whether you’re hiking in the Himalayas, staying in teahouses, or talking with locals, these phrases will make your journey easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
Learn the landscape and trail features you’ll encounter while trekking in Nepal’s mountains and valleys.
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली Script |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain | Himāl | हिमाल |
| Pass | Bhanjyang | भञ्ज्याङ |
| Path / Route | Bato | बाटो |
| Downhill | Orālo | ओरालो |
| Village | Gāũ | गाउँ |
| Porter | Bohāri | बोहारी |
| Steep uphill | Ukālo | उकालो |
| Cliff | Bheer | भीर |
| Gorge | Khonch | खोँच |
| Border / Edge | Simāna | सिमाना |
| Stone resting platform | Chautari | चौतारी |
| Waterfall | Jharanā | झरना |
| Lake | Tāl | ताल |
| Cave | Guphā | गुफा |
| Water tap / Spring | Dharā | धारा |
| River junction | Dovan | दोभान |
| Muddy / soft trail | Seto bato | सेतो बाटो |
| Rocky trail | Kadā bato | कडा बाटो |
Use these phrases when asking for directions, booking buses, or inquiring about routes during your travels in Nepal.
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली Script |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the route to ___? | ___ ko bato kaha chha | ___ को बाटो कहाँ छ? |
| How far is it? | Kati tadha chha | कति टाढा छ? |
| How many hours? | Kati ghanta lagchha | कति घण्टा लाग्छ? |
| Is it uphill or downhill? | Ukalo ho ki oralo | उकालो हो कि ओरालो? |
| Am I going in the right direction? | Ma sahi bato jadai chhu | म सही बाटो जाँदै छु? |
| Where does this bus go? | Yo bus kaha janchha | यो बस कहाँ जान्छ? |
| What time is the bus going? | Bus kati baje janchha | बस कतिबजे जान्छ? |
| Is there a seat? | Seat chha | सिट छ? |
| How much is the ticket? | Ticket kati ho | टिकट कति हो? |
| Please stop here. | Yaha rokdinus | यहाँ रोकिदिनुस्। |
Use these essential phrases to tell guides, drivers, and porters where you want to go in Nepal.
Ma Pokhara janu chahanchhu
म पोखरा जान चाहन्छु।
Ma Kathmandu janu chahanchhu
म काठमाडौं जान चाहन्छु।
Ma Lukla janu chahanchhu
म लुक्ला जान चाहन्छु।
Essential phrases for finding rooms, requesting amenities, and ordering meals at teahouses along trekking routes.
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली Script |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have a room? | Room chha | कोठा छ? |
| How much is the room? | Room ko bhada kati ho | कोठाको भाडा कति हो? |
| Is hot water available? | Tato pani chha | तातो पानी छ? |
| Is Wi-Fi available? | WiFi chha | वाइफाइ छ? |
| Can I order food? | Khana order garna milchha | खाना अर्डर गर्न मिल्छ? |
| Do you have vegetarian food? | Vegetarian khana chha | शाकाहारी खाना छ? |
| I will stay one night. | Ma ek raat baschhu | म एक रात बस्छु। |
| I will stay two nights. | Ma dui raat baschhu | म दुई रात बस्छु। |
Use these phrases to communicate with guides, porters, and fellow trekkers while hiking through Nepal’s mountains.
| English | Romanized Nepali | नेपाली Script |
|---|---|---|
| Are you okay? | Tapai thik chha | तपाईं ठीक छ? |
| Do we rest here? | Yaha aaram garoun | यहाँ आराम गरौँ? |
| How long is the walk today? | Aaja kati hidnu parcha | आज कति हिँड्नु पर्छ? |
| Is the trail difficult? | Bato kathin chha | बाटो कठिन छ? |
| Let’s walk slowly. | Bistarai jaun | बिस्तारै जाऔँ। |
| I need water. | Malai pani chahiyo | मलाई पानी चाहियो। |
| I am tired. | Ma thakeko chhu | म थाकेको छु। |
| Thank you for helping me. | Malai madat gareko ma dhanyabad | मलाई मद्दत गरेकोमा धन्यवाद। |
Essential emergency phrases that could be crucial for your safety while trekking. Learn these thoroughly and practice them.
Malai madat chahiyo!
मलाई मद्दत चाहियो!
Mero swasthya ramro chhaina
मेरो स्वास्थ्य राम्रो छैन।
Kasailai bolau
कसैलाई बोलाऊ!
Health post kaha chha
हेल्थ पोस्ट कहाँ छ?
Ma harae
म हराएँ।
Master these essential phrases to communicate safely, comfortably, and confidently while trekking and exploring Nepal.
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Principle 01
Know the Terrain
Learn terrain vocabulary like “ukalo” (uphill), “oralo” (downhill), “bato” (path), and natural features to understand directions and plan your hike safely. |
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Principle 02
Ask & Communicate
Use simple questions like “kati tadha?” (how far?), “kati ghanta?” (how many hours?), and destination requests to get help and stay on track. |
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Principle 03
Comfort & Needs
Know how to find accommodation, order food, request hot water, and tell teahouse owners how many nights you’re staying. |
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Principle 04
Emergency & Safety
Always remember critical phrases: “malai madat chahiyo” (I need help), “I am lost,” and health post locations for emergencies. |
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