Electronics are the one category where Nepali prices beat UK prices on accessories — and where the UK plug type catches everyone out.
Carry it in the cabin. If you work remotely, this is your income — back it up before flying.
The UK uses a three-pin square plug found nowhere else. Buy several in Nepal; UK shops charge a premium for the same thing.
The single best packing trick: one UK adapter plus a Nepali extension board runs your laptop, phone and everything else from one socket.
Bring spare charging cables — they are oddly expensive in the UK.
Cabin bag only — power banks are banned from checked luggage. Keep under 100 Wh.
Shared flats and libraries make these essential.
If you work or study long hours, your neck will thank you.
Heavy — buy or find second-hand in the UK instead.
Useful in halls with restricted Wi-Fi.
Voltage, plugs and remote work
The UK runs 230 V / 50 Hz, the same as Nepal — so you need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter.
If you keep a remote job, check your accommodation's internet before you sign: student halls often cap or shape bandwidth, and 'included Wi-Fi' can mean 10 Mbps shared. Ask for the actual speed in writing.
A Student visa allows up to 20 hours of work per week during term time. Remote work for an overseas employer sits in a grey area — check your university's international office and the current Home Office guidance for your own situation rather than relying on forum advice.