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@Pilar2016

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Spanish looking for information about Nepal

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Spanish

Lives in Kathmandu, Central Region

Speaks spanish, english and french

Registration: 29 July 2017

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Pilar2016 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Shresthaworld

Import second hand car in Nepal by Shresthaworld

Dear friend I want to know can I import second hand car import in Nepal If yes what is the process?

Pilar2016

Suggest you consult an expert on the matter. First and foremost, do ask them if the type of vehicle you plan on importing is liable to tax? They may tell you it's subject to an exorbitant tax rate as high as 238%. If so, that would be ... Read More

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6 years ago
AllieTea

Best place in Nepal for culture and conversation? by AllieTea

Which is the best place for culture, conversation, price, and more? I am a freelancer, but would like to do much more in terms of volunteering, too, and expanding into more online business platforms. Would you say there are entrepreneur types there ...

Pilar2016

Like AllieTea put it, question remains: "Best place in Nepal for culture and conversation, and price?" Very legitimate question too. I'd also like to know. Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Pilar2016

Price of a kilo of bananas is set to go up by 30-40%. Reason is that nepali farmers are being put out of business by steadily growing massive imports of that yellow fruit from India. So to remedy the situation, the nepali growers are actually asking ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Pilar2016

For the fortunate ones who are flush with cash in Nepal, no problem. However, for the less fortunate ones who have to borrow from the banks, interest rates being levied are now at highest levels in southeast Asia - and showing no sign of let up. Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Pilar2016

I had noticed for some time that taxi fares seemed to be on the up. This is now confirmed in an article just published by the HT where they say that as many as 1,288 taxi drivers were booked by Police in Kathmandu area in the last two months for ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Pilar2016

And part of Nepal's increasing cost of living, comes this new official announcement that effective this coming July 17th, there will be a telecom charge of just under 14% levied on Internet Service Providers. You can bet your bottom dollar that ... Read More

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6 years ago
GuestPoster45847158

Half year Visa for self employed theatermaker? by GuestPoster45847158

Dear expats! I realy hope you can help me because I'm a bit stuck in all the bureaucratic and unclear questions surounding a visa application. I will go to Kathmandu Nepal from august to january. During my stay I will do some freelance work as ...

Pilar2016

Don't mean to disappoint you but not quite as easy as all that. 1. A tourist visa is limited to 150 days. 2. If you hold a tourist visa, no way you will be authorized to work. I advise you to, first, familiarize yourself with the country and see ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
6 years ago
MadagascarNow

How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow

OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...

Pilar2016

If air pollution is going to get any better in Kathmandu and the Valley in future years as we can all hope, authorities will have to take legislative and other measures like now, in order to progressively phase out brick kilns. The longer they ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
6 years ago
MadagascarNow

How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow

OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...

Pilar2016

In keeping with this thread, the answer as to the nature of the measures which can be taken to reduce air pollution is of course to ultimately phase out the large number of brick kilns still operating in both Kathmandu and the Valley. In the ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

Pilar2016

I've never done any surveys on the size of the job market for expats who aspire to come to Nepal to find a job, but I can't imagine that with such high unemployment now prevailing, there are too many golden opportunities in the current ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
6 years ago
MadagascarNow

How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow

OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...

Pilar2016

Worth remembering that anyone who is interested can always have easy access to the latest official information on Air Pollution levels here, by going to the net and entering the search words "AQI in Kathmandu"". Simple as that. ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
7 years ago
BobbyKTM

Diarrhea by BobbyKTM

Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...

Pilar2016

Our worst fears are now confirmed. AIR quality here in Nepal is presently the worst in the world. According to the Kathmandu Post (25/01/18) which cites a global EPI study, Nepal is now ranked at the bottom among 180 countries. Report was released ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
7 years ago
BobbyKTM

Diarrhea by BobbyKTM

Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...

Pilar2016

Environmental Expert Bhusan Tuladhar - quoting World Org WHO - now reporting a total of 9,943 deaths in Nepal due to air pollution alone. Suggest that anyone who is planning to visit Nepal any time soon would be well advised to consult the US ... Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Pilar2016

No basic disagreement. It takes all kinds to make a world. From everything I know about Nepal, there's no doubt in my own mind that Nepal is the perfect fool's paradise!! Read More

Pilar2016 replied to a thread
7 years ago
BobbyKTM

Diarrhea by BobbyKTM

Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...

Pilar2016

Again mark my agreement. Excellent - and timely - suggestions too from Beadwindow as CPN Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has just urged his fellowmen in the government to provide relief to those suffering from cold wave and diarrhea, in the Tarai ... Read More