Do's and Don't While Traveling
By exploring alternative travel choices, you can have a unique trip and avoid leaving negative marks on cultures, economics and the environment.
- Greetings: The form of Greeting in Nepal is “Namaste” and is perform by joining the palms together.
- Behavior: Be respectful of the local citizens’ privacy. Ask permission before interring scared places, private lands, Nepali homes, temples and stupas. Westerners are strictly prohibited in all Hindu temples. Also avoid kissing and hugging in Public between Men and Women. It is taken as a social offence in most of the areas of the country
- Photos: Be sensitive to when and where you take photos/videos of the people. Always ask first.
- Eating: Be careful not to use your spoons, forks or hands being used for your eating, cooking utensils for the serving dish. Do not eat from people’s plate and don’t drink from others bottle or glass. It is considered as “JUTHO” or impure by Nepalese.
- At the Hotel: Ask about environmental polices and practices. Talk with the staff about working conditions. Does the Hotel support community projects?
- Language: Learn a few words of the local language and use them.
- Dress: Read up on local conventions and dress appropriately. Women should especially avoid dressing in skimpy outfits.
- Environment: Respect the natural environment. Never touch or harass animals. Always follow designated trails. Support conservation by paying entrance fees to parks and protected areas.
- Animal Product: Never Ever buy crafts or products made from protected or endangered animals.
- Pay the fair price: Don’t engage in overly aggressive bargaining or souvenirs. Don’t short-change on the trips for services.
- Buy Local: Choose locally- owned lodges, Hotels and resorts. Use local buses, vehicle rental agencies and airlines, Eat in local restaurants, shops in local market and attend local festive/events.
And Don’t Worry:
Carnival vacation trips are carefully planned and take into consideration the groups overall ability level and peace. Our tours & treks are planned for acclimatization, with gradual ascents and plenty of advice for the novice trekkers.
If you are unsure about your ability level, wondering if of climate to expect, we will feel privileged to provide you the necessary information’s you seek. Simply contact us with out any hesitation and tell us:
- Which trip you are interested?
- When you would like to go?
- How much time you have?
- An overview of your tour and trekking experience.
- What your physical limitations are?
- What other concerns and queries you have?
