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Nepal, or rather the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is located in South Asia. It is home to over 26 million people, many of which live in the capital - Kathmandu. The country lies between China and India. The language that is mostly spoken in Nepal is called Nepali. However, it isn't uncommon to encounter some of the tribal languages. Travelers from abroad don't have to worry, as English is also commonly used, especially in the more touristy areas, such as the capital and the Everest Base Camp.

​Nepalis are warm and welcoming, and they understand that foreigners don’t always know their customs. But there are a few small things you can do to show respect. The Nepali greeting may be familiar from yoga – ‘namaste,’ with palms held together at the chest and soft eye contact. This is believed to connect our inner spirits. Rather than using just first names, Nepalis refer to each other as ‘mother,’ ‘father,’ ‘sister,’ or ‘brother’ by adding ji to the end of a name. So, for instance, you would greet Tshering by saying, ‘Namaste, Tshering-ji.’