Insurance : A travel insurance policy that covers theft, loss and medical treatment is recommended. Make sure the insurance also covers the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as trekking or river rafting.

Immunisation : Nepal does not require any particular immunisation 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.

General Knowledge : To make yourself an expert on health aspects of Nepal would not only be difficult but also troublesome. However, one should have some knowledge on Altitude sickness (AMS), Diarrhea, Giardia, Dysentery, Cholera, Hepatitis Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis Diphtheria, Malaria and HIV/AIDS . Common Sense can often save lives.

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-pasteurised. Boiled milk is fine if it is kept hygienically and yoghurt is usually good. 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.