Thanks a lot to everyone for answering my question. It does give me a picture of what to expect in terms of driving when I go to Nepal. It turns out that the international driving permit (IDP) from AAA can be used in Nepal to drive when accompanied with US driver's license as long as one is not a resident of Nepal. Well, I think I will have to classify myself as Non Resident Nepalese (NRN). Thanks a lot for alternative solutions to driving. There is good chance that I may decide to give up driving and start using public transportation. Having said that, its been one of my dreams to at least drive once in my homeland just to experience how it feels. As a child, I grew up watching others driving cars in the street and always used to wonder how it felt like driving in those streets. Now, its time to fulfill that. Cheers and I really appreciate your responses!