Happy 2081
Did you know that the official calendar used in Nepal is the Bikram Sambat or Vikram Samvat calendar, which is 56 years and 8 months ahead of the western calendar. Each year begins on the first day of the month Baisakh, which usually falls on April 13th or 14th in the western calendar.
To convert a Nepali date to a Gregorian date:
Subtract – 56 Years – 8 Months – 17 Days. There are 12 months, but the number of days in each month changes each year and can go up to 32. This means there is no need for a leap year.
Visiting Nepal soon? Discover our full range of books, guides, maps, maritime charts in store or at Stanfords.co.uk.
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Nepal Footprint Handbook
£17.99
Footprint’s 3rd edition Nepal Handbook will guide you from the vast sweep of Himalayan peaks to ornate temples and pagodas.
Insight Guides Nepal
£17.99
Insight Guides Nepal is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the Annapurna region, to discovering Lumbini. All written by local experts.
Lonely Planet Nepal
£17.99
Explore the temples of Kathmandu, search for tigers in Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet Nepali Phrasebook & Dictionary
£5.99
Lonely Planet’s Nepali Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Nepali phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs.
The Rough Guide to Nepal
£17.99
This practical travel guide to Nepal features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures.
Flag of Nepal
£9.99
Flag measures 5’x 3’ (152.4 x 91.44cm), are made from 100% polyester and come with two brass eyelets for fastening.