Culturally recommended behavior in Nepal

Namaste (Photo Source: Raiguide)

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

• Say Namaste when you meet people.
• Dress decently (no short or revealing clothes)
• Do not show affection in public.
• Do not point your feet (unclean) to people and point with full hand, not with one finger.
• 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 for pens 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.
• Women should avoid touching monks/lamas.