Drinking pure water, however, is the best way to assure adequate hydration and proper body functioning as some beverages contain caffeine or alcohol, which can promote dehydration. Approximately 1 ml of water is needed for each calorie consumed during the day.
While most Nepalese people speak at least some Nepali, there are more than 100 different languages and dialects spoken in Nepal. An example of other languages spoken in Nepal are Tharu around Chitwan, Newari in the Kathmandu Valley, and Sharwa (Sherpa) in the Everest area.
The survey found that up to 93 per cent of respondents under 30 could speak Putonghua and up to 97 per cent English. But only 27 per cent could speak English at least quite well, compared with 68 per cent for Putonghua.