currency in Nepal

we have been told that we can only get Nepalese currency after we arrive in Nepal. We are arriving at the Kathmandu airport at 10pm at night. Will this create any difficulties getting Nepalese rupees and if so can anyone offer some suggestions on how to get around this potential problem... or is it not an issue!!

thanks in advance for any suggestions!

currency in Nepal

There is exchange counter at the airport and I think they open during the night time as well. If that is not open, then you can draw some money in Nepalese currency from the ATM at the airport. If that is not operational, then since you are coming at night, you might not need much money until the next morning. Have some loose change in dollar, Euro, pound sterling or other widely used currencies for the taxi service to your hotel, if nobody is coming to pick you up.

Once you reach the hotel, ask where the money exchange is or you can ask them to change the money for you. You might get better rates this way than exchanging money at the airport.

currency in Nepal

thanks for the info Exotic Buddha!