tourist in Nepal

Culturally recommended behavior:

You are a guest in Nepal and it is appreciated if you behave like Nepali.

• .Do not show affection in public.
•     Do not step over person.
•      Do not touch or step over offering (red powder, flowers, rice).
•       Do not use your left hand (dirtu).
•      Receive and give with two hands.
• Ask permission before taking people’s photographs.
•   Do not give local kids money or sweets.
•  Discourage begging, pay fair prices.
•   Take your shoes before entering a monastery or house.
•   Go clockwise around Stupa, Mani etc.
• Do not eat, smoke or be loud at religious sites.