Things to do in Nepal
- Receive and give things with both hands.
- Ask permission before taking a photograph.
- Go clockwise around stupas and temples.
- Stay and eat in the lodge. Don't stay in one place and eat at another.
- Visitors in Nepal's cities or remote areas will be respected and treated like family members.
- Nepalese culture has a common saying:" Athiti Devo Bhaba," which translates to"Guest is like our god.
- Dress decently according to the place you are traveling to, while many places prefer full sleeves.
- The Nepalese greeting is called "NAMASTE" and is made by clasping your palms together and bowing your head.
- Always use a flat, extended hand instead of just one finger or foot when pointing at a sacred object or location.
- Remember to always eat with your right hand; most Nepalese people do not use spoons or forks.
- Food on your plate is deemed ritually inedible once it has come into contact with your lips or tongue.
- Instead of shaking hands, say “Namaste" and press your palms together to greet one another.
- Touching while talking between people of any sex or gender is common, but it's not ideal.
- Take off your shoes and sandals before entering a sacred temple, a Nepalese home, or a stupa.
- Be respectful to the locals and their culture.
- Defend natural areas.
- Holiday Tours Nepal will show you a suitable location where your donation can be helpful if you want to donate.
- Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, particularly if you're a woman.
Things not to do in Nepal
- Don't invade people's privacy by taking photos in sacred locations where it is forbidden.
- Both Hindus and Buddhists strictly forbid to eat beef. In Nepal, cows are considered sacred.
- Never consume beef in front of Buddhists or Hindus.
- It is forbidden to bring any leather items or stupas inside the temple.
- Never spit near a temple, stupa, or any religious site.
- Remember not to share your meal with any Nepalese; Nepalese instead eat with their fingers. After defecating, Nepalis wash their hands with their left hand.
- Women and holy men should not be touched.
- Also, refrain from yelling about any issues because doing so will only infuriate the Nepalese population
- Giving to beggars or children does not address their main issues and only motivates them to keep begging.
- Talking to women in Nepal requires maintaining safe distances.
- Mutual affection, such as kissing and hugs between men and women, is strongly frowned upon in public settings.
- Don't make the water resources dirty or defecate near water resources.
- Wear warm clothes rather than having the rooms heated.
- Do not eat, smoke, or be loud at religious sites.
- Don't touch the monks, lamas, and priests.
- Do not step over other people.
- Do not point your feet at people, and do not point anyone with the finger.
- Do not touch or step over offerings made by the gods.
- Do not show affection in public.
- Do not buy antiques and antique products.
