Are there ATMs and places to exchange money in Nepal?
There are a number of ATMs and Western Union money exchange offices in Kathmandu where you can withdraw money in the local currency (Nepali rupee) or exchange other currencies for a small fee. It is advisable that you exchange or withdraw money while you are in Kathmandu because you will not find many ATMs near your village placement. While there are some establishments that accept VISA and MASTERCARD, there are not many and you will find you will need cash for most purchases made in Nepal. Try to break notes in Kathmandu because village shops may not have change to break larger denominations of Nepali rupee.
