Nepali singles in the UK.
From the Gurkha towns of Hampshire and Kent to south-east London.
Nepalis in the UK live mostly in the South East, and the Gurkha connection explains much of the map: Aldershot, the home of the British Army, and Folkestone, where the Royal Gurkha Rifles were based at Shorncliffe, grew large Nepali communities. Today the community also includes students, nurses, IT workers and second-generation British Nepalis. Kismat is for all of them, whether you want to meet someone who shares Dashain and Tihar with you or simply someone who understands where you are from.
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Where the community meets
Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community
A registered charity in Aldershot since 2004 that supports Nepalis in Aldershot and Farnborough and hosts Nepali New Year celebrations.
Buddhist Community Centre UK
The Aldershot Buddhist Centre on the High Street, founded in 2007 for the town's large Nepali Buddhist community and opened by the Dalai Lama in 2015.
Nepali Temple cum Community Centre London
A registered charity in Plumstead serving as a Hindu temple and gathering place for south-east London's Nepali community.
Greater Reading Nepalese Community Association
A Reading charity that runs festival celebrations including Nepali New Year, Teej, Dashain and Tihar, along with welfare and youth activities.
Sagarmatha Gurkha Nepalese Community Ashford
A registered charity for Ashford's Gurkha and Nepali families, known locally for community volunteering.
Non-Resident Nepali Association UK
The UK chapter of the global NRNA network, a charity that runs community events and supports Gurkha welfare and Nepali students.
Cities with a Nepali community
Aldershot and Farnborough
Rushmoor has one of the UK's largest Nepali communities, with Nepali restaurants along Station Road in Aldershot and big New Year celebrations every April.
Reading
Home to an active Nepali community with its own association, which marks Nepali New Year, Teej, Dashain and Tihar.
Plumstead and Woolwich
South-east London's Nepali hub in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, with a Nepali temple and community centre in Plumstead and veterans' groups in Woolwich.
Ashford
Many Gurkha families settled here after the regiment moved to nearby Folkestone, and the town also has one of the UK's main Sherpa communities.
Folkestone
A long Gurkha connection through Shorncliffe, and a Nepalese community centre in Cheriton.
West London
Hillingdon, Hounslow and Ealing also have sizeable Nepali communities, close to Heathrow and with good links into central London.
First date ideas in Nepali singles in the UK
Manor Park
Aldershot
A council park with a large pond and plenty of space to walk, a short walk from the Nepali restaurants of the town centre.
The Gurkha Museum
Winchester
Over two hundred years of Gurkha history in Peninsula Barracks, a short train ride from Aldershot. Meaningful for many Nepali families and a good talking point.
Forbury Gardens and Reading Abbey Ruins
Reading
Victorian gardens with the Maiwand Lion and the ruins of Reading Abbey next door, open daily and close to the town centre.
Royal Arsenal Riverside
Woolwich
A riverside walk along the Thames among restored arsenal buildings, a short bus ride from Plumstead.
Victoria Park
Ashford
A town-centre park with the Grade II* listed Hubert Fountain and walks along the watercress fields.
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Folkestone
A former ferry pier turned into a promenade with food stalls, cafes and a lighthouse at the end, with views across the Channel.
Local tip: Dashain and Tihar in autumn are the busiest time for community gatherings, with tika, music and food in community halls from Aldershot to Reading and Plumstead. In mid-April, Nepali New Year events, such as the Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community celebrations in Aldershot, are a relaxed way to meet new people.
How Kismat works in Nepali singles in the UK
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Nepali singles in the UK: questions
Where do Nepalis live in the UK?
Mostly in South East England. Aldershot and Farnborough, Reading, Ashford and Folkestone grew around the Gurkha connection, and in London the largest communities are in Plumstead and Woolwich and in west London boroughs such as Hillingdon and Hounslow.
How can I meet Nepali singles in the UK?
Community festivals, temple events and association gatherings are the traditional route, and many people also meet online. On Kismat you can set your search distance to cover the towns where Nepali communities are strongest, and say whether you want something serious or a friendship.
Is there a Nepali community in London?
Yes. Plumstead and Woolwich in south-east London have a well-established Nepali community with a Hindu temple and community centre, older people's groups and Gurkha veterans' projects, and there are large communities in west London too.
Is Kismat only for Nepalis?
No. Kismat is for everyone. Many Nepalis in the UK want to meet someone who shares their culture, others are open to anyone, and both are welcome. You decide who you are looking for.
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