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Responsible Tourism

Responsible tourism is a matter of respect for the local traditions, cultures and the environment. That so we suggest to the respected guest about responsible of tourism sector. The tourist guest not only local, it may over the world. Therefore, here are just a few simple tips for you to consider helping make your trips more sustainable:

  1. Most of the religious place and historical place are restricted to take picture. Please ask before photos.
  2. Shoes and leather belt should be opened to entire religious temple.
  3. Please, took permission or paid ticket charge for enter the museum, historical place and religious temple.
  4. ADVICE TO FOREIGN VISITORS IN GORKHA
    • Make sure that you have full insurance cover and all necessary inoculations. You have to advise nearest Nepalese Embassy. Although there have never been any cases of Japanese encephalitis or rabies, we suggest they are added if not generally recommended.
    • If you have not already found a source of cheap fares, it is worth looking at the Web Site.
    • Visas can be obtained from a Nepalese Embassy or at the Airport in Kathmandu on arrival.

    When you wish to go to Gorkha, the staff of the Hotel fined you a taxi (about $ 20-30) or you can take a Micro bus for about £4-5. We will have gorkhavisit.com in Gorkha that you will be help foreiners, who don't have knowladge of Gorkha. But please phone Badri Maskey to give date and time you expect to arrive in Gorkha (00 977) 064 420582 or 9801049551 or Gorkha Garden Hotel (P) Ltd. 064 590111 or 590112 and GM, Nama Upreti 9856019311.
  5. Food & Beverage
    Mostly available Nepalese food and may available special in the hotel.
  6. Facilities
    All over mobile network, available some restaurant, hotel and lodge,
  7. Speaking Language
    Mostly Nepali language, some how English and Hindi.
  8. Transport
    Bus service of the entire major destination and available taxies.
  9. Accommodation
    Most of the destination available small hotel and home stay. In Gorkha town will available simple hotel and three star levels of hotels.
  10. Money (For foreigner)
    There are several alternatives for taking out money
    • If you are staying in Nepal for a long period you could open an account with any good Bank, or Credit cards can be used, where available ATM machine.
    • Traveler's cheque can be changed wherever there is a Bank or Bureau de Change; this means almost any small township.
    • Take some cash (own national currency) which suggest you keep in a body belt (not Bum bag)
    • Money can be changed at the Kathmandu Airport, but the hotel will give a good rate.
    • We request that you do not give any individual money donations for any purpose without consulting local believer friends. or ourselves as to the advisability of its use.
  11. Clothing
    There is no need for you to take much clothing as it can be obtained very cheaply in Kathmandu and Gorkha. However we do request that no shorts are worn and that the men wear shirts. Women can wear trousers or long skirts, and cover up shoulders – short sleeves are sufficient. This applies to Gorkha, of course, but this also means that you will gain more respect even in the towns. If you are going from November to March, you will need to wear woolen jumpers etc. Which are warm and cheap to buy (about £10 for best quality heavyweight sweater) Layers are useful at this time of year as it can be warm during the day. At other times of the year you can buy rainwear easily too. Next, upper site mountain area of Gorkha mostly the cold some time snowing. Therefore, if you are going to travel upper site should take warm clothes.
  12. Traditions to observe
    If you are eating the Nepali way, use your right hand. When invited to eat with a traditional family, you will be served first, and if you find they are not eating with you, then you will take your leave after you have had your food in order that they can eat their own.. Generally, however, you will be with people who follow our customs. Always rinse your hands before eating if possible. When you are giving or receiving gifts, please use your right hand, or more correctly, both hands. Don’t think the Nepali is unappreciative if they do not open your gifts, or do not thank you. Verbal thanks are only given if you have done them a great favor – like saving a life!!! People we know usually adopt our habit, when they remember. They don’t open gifts because it shows bad manners to seem too eager, and also it would be unkind to anyone else there who is not receiving a gift. Do not touch anyone on the head or shoulders, as that is the dwelling-place of their god. Use the greeting Namaste for both hello and good-bye. It means “I worship the god within you” Most Nepalese are not demonstrative and have no habit of kissing anyone in public, and can be embarrassed by any overt hugging etc. even of the same sex. Some of our friends have picked up the habit from us, and they may be happy with this when they know you well. Always remove footwear before entering a house, or the living rooms. The Nepalese are very polite and considerate themselves, and will never be offended if you commit a faux pas. They also have a keen sense of humor, so you can always share a joke.
  13. Visas can be obtained from your nearest Nepalese Embassy, or can be obtained at Kathmandu Airport on arrival. Trekking permits can be obtained while you are there. We deal with a small travel Agency near the Thamel Area.
  14. Please log in to http://www.gorkhavisit.com at intervals to obtain news of the political Situation in Nepal. We advise that you take such trips with Nepali guides or representative in Gorkha. You will be advised re safest areas. Do not go trekking by yourselves in any area. That you would be quite safe in the town of Gorkha at the moment, they will look after your interests at all times. As a precaution during your stay in Nepal, Mention that you will be based in the town of Gorkha, not the region (zone or state) as this could mean far away areas which are prone to attack. Villages close to Gorkha should be safe with our Nepali escorts. So far none of our volunteers has felt threatened in any way, but we feel you should be aware of the situation. I will inform you of any change regarding Gorkha before you go. Good luck! I hope you find your visit as fulfilling and enjoyable as all our other visitors have done in the past.