We strongly advise that you register at your country’s national embassy or honorary consulate when first arriving in Nepal. This can be beneficial in case of sickness or emergencies.The currency of Nepal is called the Nepalese Rupees (NRs.). Check the latest foreign exchange rate to get an estimation of the value of your cash here in Nepal. 

It would be advisable to ensure that you have some cash with you at all times and not be too dependent on credit cards.  Use of credit cards is not widespread on trekking routes and outside of the major tourist areas.It's also advisable to use mineral water to brush your teeth or for washing your face. Tap water in some hotels and guest houses cannot be completely relied upon in Nepal.If you have an allergy or special food requirements due to health, please inform us beforehand. We also advise that you bring along your own medications as some medicines may not be available or difficult to obtain.

The time zone of Nepal is GMT +5:45.

 1    Immunizations or vaccinations if needed should be taken least 6 weeks before you leave. Some vaccines need about 6 weeks after you get the shots to reach to the highest protection level
2    Medical and dental check-ups are important before your trip, to be aware of problems if any. Then accordingly you can find out about medicines you might need to take along.
 3    Enquire fully about your health insurance, in case you might see a doctor while you’re in another country. Carry enough of your regular medicines in their original containers, along with extra prescriptions for them. Also bring your eyewear prescriptions. Do bring a first-aid kit along.
Vaccines you Might Get
Nepal doesn’t officially require any immunizations to enter the country. However there is several major disease that can be prevented, or the risks significantly decreased, by immunizations.
Consult your doctor once before your trip, so that he can decide if you need any vaccinations, but the vaccinations you should consider for a Nepal trip include the following.

    1    Hepatitis A

    2    Hepatitis B

    3    Japanese Encephalitis

    4    Meningococcal meningitis

    5    Polio

    6    Rabies

    7    Tetanus and diphtheria Toxoids

    8    Typhoid fever

Low impact and Sustainability

Soul Himalaya Treks & Tours is committed to low impact, sustainable tourism. We realise that large scale tourism can have a high impact on local environment and culture. The effects of tourism can be even more pronounced in the unique and fragile environments of the Himalaya. It can also profoundly disturb the way of life of the villages and small hamlets along major trekking routes. Our treks our designed to be as low impact as possible by keeping group numbers small and by abiding by the rules and regulations set down by the government of Nepal to protect the environment and local communities. This is especially important to us because it is our families and communities that have much to gain and also much to lose from tourism. 

Supporting local communities

We want our tours and treks to have a positive effect in preserving and protecting village life and communities. The majority of the money you pay for trekking with Soul Himalaya directly supports the local communities through payment for food and accommodation, local guides and support staff. We are also donate 5% of our profits to local school projects.