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Nepal not all hotels provide toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers and towels and other related toiletries, you need to bring their own. The Nepalese government requires 6 hours of power cuts per day, 3 hours during the day and 3 hours during the night, and some hotels have generators that will keep the power on throughout the day.
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Power: 240 volts. Plugs in Kathmandu hotels are two-phase or three-phase British flat-heads, and those in the National Forest Park and Pokhara are two-phase round-heads, so it's best to bring a universal plug, or you can buy one for about Rs. 50 while strolling through Kathmandu.
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Nepal travel precautions of clothing
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September to March, Nepal morning and evening cool, to wear a thick sweater or jacket coat, but the daytime temperature will rise back to about 25 degrees; April-June the weather is sultry, evening showers are often; June-September is the rainy season, although it does not rain all day long, but it rains every day, so in the If you are traveling to Nepal during this period, you should bring a windbreaker that is both breathable and waterproof. Whether you are hiking or not, you should also prepare a pair of hiking shoes. You can rent or buy hiking supplies in Kathmandu or Pokhara, some of which are left behind by the hiking team and are practical and cheap.
Nepal travel notes of customs and taboos
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In the face of diverse ethnic cultures, deep-rooted cultural traditions, foreign travelers should pay attention to some of the taboos in the interaction with the locals:
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Nepalese greetings are "namaste", and the corresponding action is to put your hands together. "
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Take off your shoes before entering Nepalese temples and houses;
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Be careful not to touch other people's food or cutlery with your own used knives, forks, spoons or with your hands;
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Don't use your feet to touch Nepalese people's objects, which is considered a non-serious and offensive behavior;
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Pay attention to the dress code, especially female travelers should not dress in a revealing manner;
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Be sure to ask for permission before entering a Hindu temple as temples are not open to non-believers;
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Fur items are strictly prohibited to be brought inside the temple precincts;
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Walking around a temple or stupa should be done in a clockwise direction;
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Permission should be sought before taking photographs (either of people or of objects);
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Public intimacy between a man and a woman is frowned upon;
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Remember that, in many instances, Nepali people shake their heads to indicate consent. shake their heads as a sign of consent, but this shake of the head is not a side-to-side bob in the sense we usually use, but a bob that starts from the upper left and goes down to the right, so it is not really a head shake.
Nepal travel notes of health care
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Nepal Customs quarantine travelers entering the country are very loose, but for their own safety, it is best to receive complete dysentery, typhoid, cholera and tetanus prophylaxis injection.
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Nepal has an epidemic of a form of enteritis called Kathmandu dysentery, so don't drink raw, unboiled water, and try to avoid eating raw vegetables, salads and fruit. Malaria, which is common in the South Asian subcontinent, is not endemic in Nepal, but in forested areas such as the Chitwan National Zoological Park, it is best to start taking malaria pills two weeks in advance and stop taking them six weeks after leaving the country.
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Bring mosquito repellent during the hot season, and be wary of blood leeches during the rainy season. Also, include in your personal medicine kit versatile antibiotics, aspirin, sore throat medication, sunscreen, antiseptic solution and bandage gauze.
I. Cultural taboos:
(1) Religiously, Nepal is a world-famous country where Hinduism, Buddhism and other religions coexist and are practiced by all. Many Hindu temples in the country do not allow pagans to enter. After obtaining permission to enter a temple, shoes have to be removed and also any leather items on the body such as belts, purses, etc.
(2) Do not touch any of the offerings inside the temple and devotees going to the shrine, visit the temple in a clockwise direction.
(3) Fire is very sacred in Nepal so don't throw garbage into the fire (Smoking is not allowed inside the temples and rooms).
(4) As in many Southeast Asian countries, the "head" is considered very noble and sacred in Nepal, so don't touch children's heads.
(5) When greeting men in Nepal, it is acceptable to shake hands with men, but women should only fold their hands and say "Namaste".
(6) Nepalese dress code is conservative, so women should not wear revealing clothing such as halter tops.
(7) Many travelers like to ride on top of the statues of gods and animals to take pictures, although the Nepalese people will not think that you are offending the gods, but you should still respect other people's beliefs.
(8) Generally speaking, temples, stupas and monuments allow photography, but it is best to ask the people concerned before taking photos and get permission before doing so. Many tourists like to take pictures of local old people and children, so please make sure to ask permission before you do so. Children will hate you for tipping them, so be prepared to pay in small cash (usually 10 rupees).
II. Climate and Clothing:
(1) Generally speaking, the average temperature in Nepal from May to October is 18-29 degrees, light clothing is recommended, and the average temperature from November to April is 4-22 degrees, long-sleeved T-shirts and jackets or thin sweaters are recommended ( The temperature difference between morning and evening can bring cotton clothes to travel).
(2) The temperature in Kathmandu is 18-23 degrees during the day and around 6 degrees at night; the temperature in Pokhara is 26 degrees during the day and around 10 degrees at night. The temperature difference between day and night is quite big, so please pay attention to keep warm.
(3) Please bring your own hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. You can't do without one.
(4) Please wear dry sweatshirt and sandals while rafting in Nepal.
(5) Please bring your own toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers.
(6) The air quality is poor in many tourist places in Kathmandu, so it is recommended to wear a mask. Please bring cotton gloves, motion sickness medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine, stomach medicine
and other common medicines.
(7) Power supply is insufficient in most parts of Nepal, so there may be limited supply of hot water or insufficient cooling of air conditioners in hotels.
Three, meals:
(1) Nepal local mainly hotel buffet, in Kathmandu with Nepalese Chinese food. Non-Chinese food flavors to India curry-based, spicy, spice taste heavy. On the way RESORT because of the lack of supplies and raw materials, meals are simple, prepare some dry food and snacks is more sensible.
(2) When you are free to move around, please make sure to order food in advance, because the restaurants in Nepal may take more than 1 hour from ordering to serving.
(3) Do not drink raw water (mineral water is generally 10 rupees/bottle, about 5L), the tour bus has a sufficient amount of mineral water.
(4) Please be careful with food related to raw water, such as fruit salad, drinks with ice cubes, etc.
(5) The hotel provides hot water for drinking, if you need to make tea, please bring your own tea set.
Four, time difference, currency and voltage:
(1) The local time in Nepal is 2 hours and 15 minutes later than Beijing time.
(2) Nepal's official currency is the rupee, the ratio of RMB to rupee is about 1:11 or so, you can also use US dollars to exchange rupees. Exchange
After the exchange, please make sure to keep the invoice so that you can exchange the extra rupees into US dollars or Chinese yuan before you leave Nepal. However, since there are fewer local banks to exchange RMB for Rupees, please try to carry US Dollars with you.
(3) The local voltage is 220-240V, and the sockets are two-hole round or three-hole round, so please bring a power converter.
(4) Nepal's country code is 00977, Kathmandu's area code is 01, Pokhara's area code is 61, the local cell phone signal is poor, only China
Mobile open roaming cell phone can be used.
Fifth, safety precautions:
(1) Due to the large number of tourists in the regions, please be especially careful with your belongings when traveling to avoid theft.
(2) The local traffic in Nepal is the same as the British traffic, driving on the left side, so please pay attention to walking on the left side when you go for a walk or shopping, and look at the right side first and then look at the left side.
(3) Please keep your valuables and money with you or store them in the safe at the front desk of the hotel, do not leave them in the room or in your luggage or in the luggage compartment of the bus. The Company shall not be liable for any loss.
Sixth, immigration
(1) on the plane to fill out the immigration card and customs declaration form (group travelers can entrust the tour leader to fill out on behalf of the), upon arrival, we have to walk to the immigration building, the first to pass through the Immigration Department, divided into visa and no visa on both sides, there are visas will be a lot faster, the entry card will be torn away, the exit card will remain in the passport. After immigration, you can collect your luggage, and you can leave when you get your luggage back. Customs declaration forms are not always collected.
(2) It is common for people to help with baggage claim, for example, by loading luggage onto luggage trolleys. Unless you intend to pay a tip, you should refuse any help from anyone. There are many cab drivers, hotel agents and other personalities who will be in contact with tourists as they push their luggage out of the restricted area, and the situation is even more chaotic as they exit the airport building. Follow the group and get in your car as soon as possible to avoid a lot of trouble.
Seven, Nepal's souvenirs, a "shopping paradise" reputation
(1) Nepalese handicrafts a wide range of inexpensive, but the quality varies. They include: wood carving, ukulele (shalingi),
inlaid jewelry boxes, Nepalese hats, T-shirts with Buddha's eyes embroidered on them.
(2) Currently, most of the Thangka paintings (Thangka painted scrolls) in Kathmandu are painted for tourists, and some of them utilize the smoke treatment,
so that at first glance one would think that they are ancient paintings. There are many Hindu or Tibetan Buddhist religious items, such as Buddhist, prayer wheels, Buddha paintings
meditation charms, charm boxes, amulets, scripture colored cloth, scripture tablets, wooden inlaid silver Tibetan tea bowls ...... and so on.
(3) Indian handicrafts are popular in Nepal, Rajasthani tablecloths inlaid with gold thread or lenses, door curtains, undershirts, clothes, hats,
backpacks, and gem-crafted jewelry boxes.
(4) Vests, pants, and dresses sewn from Nepali or Indian fabrics are folkloric, as well as Tibetan-style geometrically-patterned
coarse woolen jackets, undershirts, or rucksacks, although some of the clothes are in Western sizes. Traditional Nepalese tops and Tibetan clothing are
not for sale off the rack, but you can cut your own cloth and have it tailored to your needs, which only takes a day or two and pays very well
. Nepalese sari fabrics are available in cotton, yarn, linen and wool, and can be bought to make fashion or cut into scarves.
(5) Nepal sells most of the black tea is India Darjeeling black tea and Assam black tea, some of the black tea to elegant wooden box packaging, some are
put in a folk flavorful small backpack. Buying this kind of tea as a gift is very appropriate, because in addition to tasting the aroma of tea,
the small bag can be used as a coin purse.
Eight, other notes:
(1) passport to keep with you.
(2) Hand-carried luggage on the plane, not more than 5 kilograms, the size of the suitcase shall not exceed: 20CM * 30CM * 50CM.
(3) Please keep their own items, do not help strangers to take things. Please make sure to lock your luggage if you are carrying a trolley case to prevent it from being stolen.
(4) Please do not carry knives. Lighters and nail clippers can be placed in the checked baggage to prevent them from being confiscated by Nepalese border guards.
(5) Each person can check one piece of baggage not exceeding 20 kilograms free of charge, please do not put valuables in the checked baggage, if it is overweight, please
pay the overweight charge.
(6) Customs regulations allow each person to carry a maximum of 20,000 RMB or 5,000 U.S. dollars worth of foreign currency out of the country.
(7) Tipping is expected all the time, especially for children, so please don't give money to people you don't know.
(8) Tip the hotel staff R20 if they help with luggage.
(9) To avoid sudden power failure, please bring a small torch with you at night.