Travel Information From Togo to Nepal

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Cholera

Vaccination may be considered for adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission. Areas of active cholera transmission are localized to the regions of Lumbini (last case October 2021) and Province #2 (last case in November 2021) in Nepal. Cholera is rare in travelers but can be severe. Certain factors may increase the risk of getting cholera or having severe disease. Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Nepal.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Nepal.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers who
• Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
• Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
• Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis
Consider vaccination for travelers
• Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
• Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Nepal take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Nepal. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Nepal, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Nepal.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of Visa Application.

Local Phrases Language : Nepali

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Namastē
Good morning = Śubha - prabhāta
Good afternoon = Śubha di'um̐sō
Goodbye = Alavidā
Nice to meet you = Tapā'īm̐lā'ī bhēṭēra khuśī lāgyō

Conversational

How are you? = Timīlā'ī kastō cha?
I am good thank you = Ma rāmrō chu dhan'yavāda
What’s your name? = Timrō nāma kē hō?
My name is … = Mērō nāma…
Do you speak English? = Kē tapā'īm̐ aṅgrējī bōlnuhuncha?
I don’t speak … = Ma bōldina…
How do you say… in … = Kasarī bhana... Mā...
I don’t understand = Mailē bujhina

Basics

Yes = Hō
No = Chaina
Please = Kr̥payā
Thank you = Dhan'yavāda
You’re welcome = Tapā'īlā'ī svāgata cha
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = Parkhanuhōs
Hurry up = Hatāra garnuhōs
Go away = Ṭāḍhā jānuhōs
Let’s go to = Mā jā'auṁ
I want to go to … = Malā'ī jānā mana cha…
A little bit = Alikati
A lot = Dhērai

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Bhōjanālaya
Do you have? … = Timī sam̐ga cha? …
Not too spicy = Dhērai masālēdāra chaina
It was delicious = Yō svādiṣṭa thiyō
The bill, please = Bila, kr̥payā
How much? = Kati?
Very expensive = Ati mahaṅgō
Can you reduce the price? = Kē tapā'īṁ mūlya ghaṭā'una saknuhuncha
Please can I have a beer? = Kr̥payā ma biyara pi'una sakchu?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Ṭyāksī
Car = Kāra
Bus = Basa
Right = Dāhinē tira
Left = Bāyām̐
Straight = Sīdhā
Stop here = Rōka yahām̐

Places

Downtown = Ḍā'una ṭā'una
Street = Saḍaka
Hotel = Hōṭala
Museum = Saṅgrahālaya
Mall = Mala
Market = Bajāra
Hospital = Aspatāla
Doctor = Ḍākṭara
Police = Praharī
Post office = Hulāka kāryālaya
Bank = Baiṅka

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Kati bajyō?
Today = Āja
Tomorrow = Bhōli
The day after tomorrow = Parsi
Yesterday = Hijō
When? = Kahilē?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Śaucālaya kahām̐ cha?
Help me, please = Kr̥payā malā'ī sahayōga garnuhōsa
Call an ambulance = Ēmbulēnsa kala garnuhōs
I don’t feel good = Malā'ī rāmrō lāgdaina

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Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. At the heart of the old city’s maze like alleys is Durbar Square, which becomes frenetic during Indra Jatra, a religious festival featuring masked dances. Many of the city's historic sites were damaged or destroyed by a 2015 earthquake. Durbar Square's palace, Hanuman Dhoka, and Kasthamandap, a wooden Hindu temple, are being rebuilt.

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Credit card scams

Always keep your credit card with you and do not let it out of your sight when making purchases. Travelers have returned to find thousands of dollars of internet porn charges on their cards after it had been skimmed

Taxi scams

When taking a taxi, ask the driver to use the meter. Many refuse and then try and charge exorbitant rates, so agree the fare before you get into the cab

Milk for baby scam

Another common scam in Nepal is that a child approaches tourists and asks them to buy some milk for a baby. When the tourist goes to the shop, they are charged an inflated sum of money and the milk is then returned by the scammer to the shop where both share in the profits. One way of breaking the scam is to open the bottle for the child, which will then benefit the children

Mad Honey scam

A new scam has emerged where travelers are told they are being sold "Hallucinogenic honey", when in fact the dodgy vendor is selling the visitor a normal pot of honey. If you really want to try this honey, befriend a trustworthy local who can find a real-deal sample, otherwise you'll be charged a high price for something that doesn't actually give you the hallucination you're looking for. The substance should be treated as a drug and taken seriously

Nightlife scams

There are some dance bars in Nepal, particularly in Kathmandu, where tourists are charged large amounts for drinks and harassed. It is also advisable not to leave any drinks unattended because drink spiking, leading to robbery, does happen.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Nepal is Hinduism.
• Don't ever disrespect Buddha and any objects related to Buddha.
• Don't be surprised Nepalese sort things to pure vs impure - they love it. For example anything touched by someone else mouth directly or indirectly is called Jutho and impure. On the other hand, cow dung is considered as pure.
• Don't forget to put your palms together at around chest level and say ”Namaste”. Handshakes are common after the initial Namaste. Wait for the woman to initiate the handshake.
• Don't expect beef on the menu - cows are sacred in Hindu culture.
• Don't take photos of locals without their permission.
• Don't trek alone - the local authorities are even considering a ban on solo or independent trekking.
• Don't forget foreign visitors on hiking trips are required to have a valid TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) issued by TANN (Trekking Agency Association of Nepal).
• Don't underestimate the altitude risks and required acclimatisation in high altitudes.
• Don't necessarily show love affection in public - even the married people Don't hold hands in public. When you see same-sex couples holding hands or with arms around each other, it’s a common friendship gesture.
• Don't forget to remove your shoes when entering someone's home or holy place.
• Don't be surprised people spit and throw stuff everywhere - there’s no law against littering.
• Don't forget the rainy season takes place between June and September.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Nepal?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Nepal. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Nepal is ranked 114th in the world. Healthcare services in Nepal are provided by both public and private sectors, but most are located in the capital city of Kathmandu. Some private Western hospitals do provide good medical services, but most other healthcare providers lack basic facilities and sanitation standards.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Occurs from being around, touching, or working with infected poultry.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.