GOOD TO KNOW

Getting Nepal

There are three cities of Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur.  Cover along with the greatest views of the Himalaya, Nepal is where the ice-cold of the Himalayas meets the steamy heat of the sea labels. It's a land of yaks and yetis, stupas and Sherpas villages and some of the best trekking on Nepal. The mountain's most sophisticated cultures took to figure out here, in the three great kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley. - home to a world-class artistic and architectural heritage site of Nepal.
Behind the Lord Vishnu shrine of ChanguNarayan temple, northwest of monkey temple( Swayambhunath) in the Kathmandu Valley. Rises the Himalaya, a magnet point for trekkers and mountaineering all the world over. Only in Nepal, you can trek for weeks without a tent. No longer does your name have to be Tenzing Norgay or Edmond Hillary to set foot at Everest Base Camp. Out of the mountains, you get adrenaline kick from some water adventure at world-class white-water rafting, kayaking and mountain cycling.

Some Safety advice

The situation in Nepal is always been tourist-friendly. Major tourist points continue to welcome tourists in large numbers. Hence, tourists had never been the victims of revolution activities in Nepal. Travel to and within Nepal is a safe and enjoyable experience provided the reasonable price and safeguard is taken. Tourists are recommended to use their services. Public demonstrations and strikes are the popular categories of the political expression of Nepal, as in another side of the world and they may transpire on short notice. These systems are usually nonviolent and not directed towards tourists. During general strikes (bandh). Many businesses close, and local transportation and city services may be disrupted. Tourist buses, cars, airport downtown-airport shuttle service are the only means of transportation available during the bandh. Travelers are requested to stay either at their hotel, guest houses or homes or at the most in a prominent touristic area, where no unpleasant incidents have taken area, so far. Tourists can also visit places of tourist interest within walking distance from their hotels and guest house.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Passport and visa are compulsory for foreigners other than Indian nationals. Tourist visas can be processed upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu Nepal and at all other points of entry. All foreigners must pay an airport exit tax Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, regardless of the length of their stay. Travelers may contact the nearest Nepalese Embassy/Consulates for further information in Kathmandu. Indian nationals are do not require a visa. When Indians traveling to Nepal by air will have to show their id upon arrival at entry point either a passport, voter's identity card issued by Election Commission of India government, or an identity card with photograph issued by the Central or State Government of India.

General Health Information

Always avoid natural drinking tap water directly. Do not drink fountain drinks and ice cubes. Always drink mineral water bottled or boiled water drinks in cans or bottles. There have been if in case of much fake water bottled being sold in Nepal. They don't stand up to the standard quality. When you buy a bottle of water from stores, make sure that the seal of the bottle isn't tampered with. Do not eat hot or very spicy food during the. They can create stomach problems. Stay away from green salads also as leaves not cleaned properly can contain bugs unseen to eyes. Eat from neat and clean restaurants and don't try your luck with roadside vendors. If you traveling in scorching heat weather, remember to drink enough of water, use hats and shade cap, sunglasses & UV lotions. Beware with the health effects that the mid-day sun may cause, most importantly Dehydration or Sunburn. If you need the doctor, ask your guide or our representatives. You will find plenty of helping hand for you. Most of the towns and villages in Nepal have pharmacies or chemists if you want to purchase some medical suppliers. The medication and the fees for the doctor are usually low. Bring some medicine for your requirements with you. You can find the most modern medicines in the medical stores of Nepal, they can be named different conditions and come with different levels of dosage. Carry a medical health kit and include medicine for upset stomachs, some antiseptic cream, mosquito repellant, sunblock cream, band-aids, etc.

Eat and drink quality, Take care of bug bites, Stay safe at outdoors, Keep away from natural animals, Reduce your exposure to germs and bacteria, Don’t sharing body fluids, Know how to get medical care while trekking, Select safe and clean transportation, Maintain your personal security.

Health Travel medicine Packing List

Travelers' diarrhea antibiotic, Diabetes testing supplies, Insulin, Inhalers, Altitude sickness medicine, Antihistamine, Motion sickness medicine, Cough drops, Cough suppression/expectorant, Decongestant, Medicine for pain and fever, Examples: acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen, Mild laxative, Mild sedative or other sleep aid, Saline nose spray

Supplies to prevent illness or injury

Hand sanitizer or wipes, Water purification tablets, Insect repellent, Permethrin, Sunscreen, Sunglasses and hat, Earplugs, Latex condoms

You may not be able to purchase all these and pack all of these items, and some are not be relevant to you and your trekking plans. you can talk to the doctor about which items are most important for you.