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.
Educated Nepalis can often speak English, because of the popularity of boarding school as public school can not compete for quality education. Learning even a few words of Nepali can be fun and very useful, especially outside of the tourist district and while trekking.