We, at Nepal Travel Services, are concerned about safety of travelers. Here we will discuss some of the health and safety guidelines for travelers in Nepal so that you don’t have to face any problems during your visit. Let’s take a funny metaphor, you love burgers and Sandwiches but the awesome content you love is inside it isn’t it? Nepal is the most fascinating country to be which is sandwiched between China and India. So if you are thinking of traveling in Nepal here are some of the Health and Safety tips for travelers in Nepal.
Nepal’s currency is Nepali rupee(Npr), which is one dollar equivalent to 114 Rupee and one euro equivalent to 128 Rupee. You won’t face any problems to exchange money in Kathmandu and Pokhara. However, as you move towards the remote areas for the hike, trek your chance of money exchange can get low. For example, if you’re planning to go to the Annapurna circuit it will be better if you take all the cash you’ll need out ahead of time. After your visit make sure that you exchange the Nepali rupee back to your own currency. It is actually illegal to take Nepali rupee out of the country.
If you want to visit any national parks in Nepal you will need TIMS (Trekkers Information Management Systems) card. If you are traveling with Nepal Travel Services then we will manage your TIMS card but if you are a lone traveler then you need to visit Nepal tourism Office.
Other than trekking and hiking you are also required to have a normal pass to get inside durbar square. Price may range from 200 to 500 rs.
Be aware of over-friendly locals who stick with you and guide you without your permission. Some of them don’t know shit about the area but try to sell you will nonsense. Their motive will be to ask you money once you finish your so-called Tour with them. This issue is seen during the visit to Durbar Squares, Pashupatinath, and Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupas. So if someone approaches you to lecture about the area just calmly cut them off.
I suggest you see a vlog of Sisan Baniya, what happens in that video is, a local kid approaches and takes him to a shop. Then what he does is, he asks for the toy of 500rs and says that Sisan will pay for him. See, even we living in Nepal can get trolled. But, we at Nepal Travel Service have a wonderful experienced guide so you don’t have to hassle these problems.
Note that wearing revealing clothes are not acceptable in Nepal. Even during swimming, leave your bikini at home. If you are lucky and get invited to Nepali home as a guest, remember to remove your shoes. Most of the people here are right-handed and the left hand is seen literally as poop hand. So try using your right hand for a handshake.
When visiting temples, always navigate clockwise. Remember to remove your shoes and check whether you are allowed to take photographs or not.
Avoid drinking water directly from the tap. Try to have boiled water, alternatively, you can bring water purification tablets or filtration and purification bottle.
