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During your trekking sojourn in the
hills and the mountains of Nepal you
should be aware and remember that you
are traveling back in time and into the
wilderness not usually frequented by
many foreigner, away from normal,
policing. Although the people of hills
of Nepal are exceptionally hospitable,
honest and friendly by any standard, the
possibilities of some trekkers
encountering bad elements who take
advantage of foreigners, cannot be
eliminated. It would be wise to exercise
the following basic rules as regards
security and safely during your trekking
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Trekking organized through recognized
Trekking Agent ensures comfort and
convenience, safety and security and
greatly affords the unique experience.
This approach to trekking not only
prevents you from any unforeseen hazards
and accidents but also provide
educational information and rewarding
experiences on the mountain, people and
life in rural Nepal.
All foreign nationals are required by
law to pay their hotels, travel and
trekking agent's bill in foreign
currency. Exchange your money through
authorized banks/money changers only.
Insist on a receipt when exchanging your
money and retain all change receipts
with you.
Littering mars the purity of
environment. Avoid the use of
non-biodegradable items as much as
possible. Your attempts to burn oddments
and carry out the unburnable ones will
be a great help in the efforts to
conserve the environment.
Avoid dispute with local people, most
particularly when you are alone. Avoid
drunkards and lunatics.
Do not encourage beggars by giving them
money or other articles.
Be most economical with all fuel. Avoid
hot showers which use firewood and
discourage campfires. Avoid lodges using
firewood and insist on use of Kerosene
for cooking to Trekking Agents.
We strongly recommend that you take out
a personal travel insurance to cover
against illness, accidents, loss and
theft of items and materials, travel
alteration and deviations, rescues and
evacuation.
It is recommended not to travel alone in
the remote areas while traveling in
Nepal particularly in the case of
females. If you do not have a fellow
trekkers as companion, you should engage
a guide/porter except through a third
party who has responsibility for the
person engaged.
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