What language do the Nepalese speak?

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 10:50

Kathmandu to Darjeeling? How far apart are english speakers?What kind of people inhabit this wonderful barren land?

Do ya'll believe in destiny?

PeakXV · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:07

Nepali, Hindi, Newari, English are the main languages spoken. Nepal is an ethnic moasaic of peoples and groups. Indo-Aryan, Tibeto-Burman, Tibeto-mongol, aging hippies - you name it!

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:12

I'd need a translator and companion wouldn't I?

PeakXV · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:15

English will do - just don't feed em any of that Texas ya'll drawl

or they'll feed you to the Yeti.

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

English will do - just don't feed em any of that Texas ya'll drawl

or they'll feed you to the Yeti.

Ya, ya, ya, i live down the road from George Bush and he sends his regards, I'm not afraid of dying, I'm just partial to livin'

People are starting threads about taking commuter cars to Leh, I ain't coming half way around the world to get in Q, I'm a Yankee from Texas, the worst of both worlds

I need space

goangoangone · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

English will do - just don't feed em any of that Texas ya'll drawl

or they'll feed you to the Yeti.

dzibead · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeCasa

this wonderful barren land?

Barren? How so? It's pretty damn green! You may be thinking it's like Ladakh --??? It's not!

Kathmandu may also be a bit of shock if you're expecting some "Shangi La" experience ... it has about a million and a half inhabitants and VERY bad air pollution!

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:47

I am surprised and saddened that Kathmandu is that big, I want to know about the road that goes between it and Gonpatang.

I'm surprised but happy to hear it's green (although not 100% convinced), info is sketchy, got any links?

Thanks

dzibead · Jun 19th, 2006, 12:11

Check out the images of Kathmandu on Google Earth! You can also get a fair idea of how green it is between there and Darjeeling. Remember, Kathmandu is only at about 4000 feet and has a fair amount of rain and a mild climate. Actually, it's sort of sub-tropical. Cool map, by the way.

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 12:45

Good idea, I have Google Earth hooked up, thanks

PS That map is downloadable

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 13:01

If they don't kill you for going there that's got to be some of the most beautiful country in the world

Almoraboy · Jun 19th, 2006, 14:03

nepalis speak gorkhali language.
gorkhali = nepali.

it is a bit similar to hindi and has the same script. also, it is very very very similar to kumaoni pahadi (our native language that we speak in kumaon). so i guess i can easily understand gorkhali.

some stuff which might help u in nepal:

1) ram ram hujoor (it is the way to greet ppl)

2) kasto chaa?? ramro chaa?? (how're u doing?? fine???)

3) timi gorkhali manchii chaa??? (r u a gorkha chap??)

4) mansud = meat (when u wanna have non veg for a meal)

5) naati = kids

6) thull = big

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 21:13

Thank you Almoraboy. Have you or your friends ever been to this region?

Almoraboy · Jun 19th, 2006, 21:23

well, my dad is in the gorkha regiment, so i know lots of nepali ppl. plus, many nepali stay in kumaon as it is bordering nepal and we have an open border. but i have never gone to nepal for a visit. yes, many of my friends have gone to Nepal.

MeCasa · Jun 19th, 2006, 22:36

Very good, if I could accomplish only one trip during my stay it would be to travel the northern route from Kathmandu to Ganpatang. By the northern route I mean over to Dingla and up through Sibrung. You can see this route on this map. I'll do more than this, but if I could do but one, I think this would be the best trip

I realize you've never been there and I also realize No one can say for sure if the trip is possible under today's political climate. But I would like your impressions and/or the impressions of your friends. Normally I travel by motorcycle but if necessary I could try to find an open topped 4 wheel vehicle and a guide since the chances of getting a guide with a motorcyle is very remote. However, I am not totally against going alone if necessary and/or remotely possible

Thank you

PS: Despite the political climate, everything I read says the Nepalese are a good gentle people, I'm sure there were always a few dangerous people, even before this unrest. I'm also not sure much has changed, I can't speak with anything more than a feeling combined with a guess and a hope, but destiny will rule as always

Jun 19th, 2006, 10:50	#1
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	What language do the Nepalese speak? Kathmandu to Darjeeling? How far apart are english speakers?What kind of people inhabit this wonderful barren land? Do ya'll believe in destiny?

Jun 19th, 2006, 11:07	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,515	Nepali, Hindi, Newari, English are the main languages spoken. Nepal is an ethnic moasaic of peoples and groups. Indo-Aryan, Tibeto-Burman, Tibeto-mongol, aging hippies - you name it! __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jun 19th, 2006, 14:03	#12
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 964	nepalis speak gorkhali language. gorkhali = nepali. it is a bit similar to hindi and has the same script. also, it is very very very similar to kumaoni pahadi (our native language that we speak in kumaon). so i guess i can easily understand gorkhali. some stuff which might help u in nepal: 1) ram ram hujoor (it is the way to greet ppl) 2) kasto chaa?? ramro chaa?? (how're u doing?? fine???) 3) timi gorkhali manchii chaa??? (r u a gorkha chap??) 4) mansud = meat (when u wanna have non veg for a meal) 5) naati = kids 6) thull = big __________________ Trek blog over here

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Jun 19th, 2006, 11:12	#3
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	I'd need a translator and companion wouldn't I?

Jun 19th, 2006, 11:15	#4
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,515	English will do - just don't feed em any of that Texas ya'll drawl or they'll feed you to the Yeti.

Jun 19th, 2006, 11:47	#8
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	I am surprised and saddened that Kathmandu is that big, I want to know about the road that goes between it and Gonpatang. I'm surprised but happy to hear it's green (although not 100% convinced), info is sketchy, got any links? Thanks

Jun 19th, 2006, 12:11	#9
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,207	Check out the images of Kathmandu on Google Earth! You can also get a fair idea of how green it is between there and Darjeeling. Remember, Kathmandu is only at about 4000 feet and has a fair amount of rain and a mild climate. Actually, it's sort of sub-tropical. Cool map, by the way.

Jun 19th, 2006, 12:45	#10
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	Good idea, I have Google Earth hooked up, thanks PS That map is downloadable

Jun 19th, 2006, 13:01	#11
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	If they don't kill you for going there that's got to be some of the most beautiful country in the world

Jun 19th, 2006, 21:13	#13
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	Thank you Almoraboy. Have you or your friends ever been to this region?

Jun 19th, 2006, 21:23	#14
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 964	well, my dad is in the gorkha regiment, so i know lots of nepali ppl. plus, many nepali stay in kumaon as it is bordering nepal and we have an open border. but i have never gone to nepal for a visit. yes, many of my friends have gone to Nepal.

Jun 19th, 2006, 22:36	#15
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	Very good, if I could accomplish only one trip during my stay it would be to travel the northern route from Kathmandu to Ganpatang. By the northern route I mean over to Dingla and up through Sibrung. You can see this route on this map. I'll do more than this, but if I could do but one, I think this would be the best trip I realize you've never been there and I also realize No one can say for sure if the trip is possible under today's political climate. But I would like your impressions and/or the impressions of your friends. Normally I travel by motorcycle but if necessary I could try to find an open topped 4 wheel vehicle and a guide since the chances of getting a guide with a motorcyle is very remote. However, I am not totally against going alone if necessary and/or remotely possible Thank you PS: Despite the political climate, everything I read says the Nepalese are a good gentle people, I'm sure there were always a few dangerous people, even before this unrest. I'm also not sure much has changed, I can't speak with anything more than a feeling combined with a guess and a hope, but destiny will rule as always

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