How to Travel Responsibly in Nepal
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- The first time the two of us really questioned our environmental impact was in Nepal in 2016.
- Specifically, on a bridge in Kathmandu overlooking the Bagmati River, watching aghast as a river thick with plastic, trash, and human sewage coursed its way under our feet.
- We were horrified.
- When we got home that night to see no less than 10 empty 1.5L water bottles lined up against the wall of our hotel room, it hit us: we were just as much a part of the problem. Needless to say, we knew then that we needed to make some pretty drastic changes to the way we travelled and lived.
- Since then, we’ve become huge advocates for travelling responsibly and minimising our footprint (while still having oodles of fun!) both on the road and at home.
- We’ve also been back to beautiful Nepal a number of times since — it’s our absolute favourite country in the world — and while (thankfully!) there have been huge strides made in cleaning rivers and managing waste, there are still a few responsible travel tips and things to know that all traveller to Nepal should be aware of.
- From how you can empower women and respect local customs, to how to trek with care and support local business, this guide to responsible travel in Nepal is full of absolutely everything you need to travel in a way that’s ‘good for all’; ourselves, the epic landscapes, and incredibly kind, welcoming Nepali people.
