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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject: Health and Cultural guideline while travelling in Nepal!! |
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Some Does & Dont In Nepal
With its diverse ethnic groups and traditional beliefs, Nepal has numerous cultural practices that may appear unusual to a person on his/her fist visit t the country. However, to enjoy your stay in this remarkable country of white Himalayas, it is important to take into consideration the different cultural aspects of the country. Here is a list of things which may be helpful to you.
1. Before entering a Nepalese
home, temple, and stupa remember to remove your shoes.
2. Be careful not to use your spoon, fork or hands being used for eating to touch other’s food, plate, cooking utensil or the serving dish. Do not eat from other people’s plate and do not drink from other people’s bottle or glass. It is considered impure by the Nepalese.
3. Never touch anything with your feet. This is considered and offence among Nepalese.
4. While traveling, dress appropriately. Women should especially avoid dressing in skimpy outfits.
5. Seek permission first before entering a Hindu temple. Many Hindu temples do not allow westerners to enter.
6. Leather articles are prohibited in most religious places.
7. Walking around temples or stupas is traditionally done clockwise.
8. Take photographs only after receiving permission for the object or person being photographed.
9. Remember, many times, when a person shakes his head from left to right, he may mean “Yes.”
10. Develop a genuine interest to meet and talk to Nepalese people and respect their local customs.
Health Guide
INSURANCE : Travel insurance policies that cover theft, loss and medical treatment are recommended. Make sure the insurance also cover the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as trekking, river rafting, wildlife safaris, climbing and such other activities. Write us for the premium rate of Nepal.
IMMUNIZATION : Nepal dose not
require any particular Immunization for your visit. Vaccinations for Cholera, Meningitis, Tetanus & Diphtheria, Typhoid and Gamma Globulin should be considered for your Trip. Please consult your physician and get a complete check - up before your departure.
MEDICAL KIT : A simple but adequate Medical Kit can be most useful without taking much space in your baggage. The following is recommended as tried and true list of items.
Aspirin of Panadol - for pain or fever, Antihistamine - useful as a decongestant for colds, allergies, to ease the itch from insect bites and stings or to help prevent motion sickness, Antibiotics - useful if you are traveling well of the beaten track but they must be prescribed, Kaolin preparation (Pepto-Bismol), Imodium or Lomotil - for stomach upsets, Rehydration mixture - for treatment of severe diarrhoea, Antiseptic, Mercurochrome and antibiotic powder or similar 'dry ' spray for cuts and grazes, Calamine lotion - to ease irritation from bites or stings, Bandages and Band-Aids - for minor injuries, Scissors, tweezers and thermometers, Insect repellent, sun block, suntan lotion, chopsticks and water - purification tables,Throat lozenges (Strepsils), Moleskin, Eye, nose and ear drops, [spam word detected] (Paracetamol), Antacid tablets.
PREVENTION, THE BEST MEDICINE : Care in what you eat and drink is the most important health rule. The number one rule is don't consume the water including ice. Reputable brands of bottled Water or soft drinks are generally fine. Take care with fruit juice, particularly if water may have been added.
Milk should be treated with care, as it is often un-pasteurized. Boiled milk is fine if it is kept hygienically and yoghurt (Milk curd) is usually good. Tea or coffee should also be Ok since the water would have been boiled. Salads and fruit should be washed with purified water or peeled where possible. Ice cream is usually OK if it is a reputable brand name. But beware of ice cream that has melted and been refrozen. Thoroughly cooked food is the safest but not if it has been left to cool. Stomach upsets are the most likely travel health problem but the majority of these upsets will be relatively minor. Wash your hands frequently, as it's quite easy to contaminate your own food. You should clean your teeth with purified water rather than straight from the tap. Avoid climatic extremes: keep out of the sun when it is hot, dress warmly when it is cold. Avoid potential diseases by dressing sensibly. You can get worm infections through bare feet. Try to avoid insect bites by covering bare skin when insects are around, by screening windows or by using, insect repellents.
For more information contact us at
Unique Adventure International Pvt. Ltd (Head office)
P.O. Box : 10849
Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : 977 1 4415474, 4441482
Fax : 977 1 4427324
Email : unique@ccsl.com.np, info@uniquetreks.com
Website : http://www.nepalclimbing.com , http://www.uniquetreks.com |
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