Travel Health Guide
Nepal
With the highest mountain peaks in the world, it’s easy to see why Nepal has become a paradise for adventure lovers who flock here to trek through the Himalayas and bike through the Kathmandu valley. Paired with the rich culture of Nepalese cities, villages, temples, and monasteries, it’s no surprise Nepal is at the top of many travel wishlists.
Travel Health Guide
Nepal
With the highest mountain peaks in the world, it’s easy to see why Nepal has become a paradise for adventure lovers who flock here to trek through the Himalayas and bike through the Kathmandu valley. Paired with the rich culture of Nepalese cities, villages, temples, and monasteries, it’s no surprise Nepal is at the top of many travel wishlists.
Nepal Travel Checklist
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Vaccine Entry Requirements For Nepal
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, Nepal does not require any vaccines to enter.
If your itinerary includes a visit to or a 12+ hour layover in another country before arrival in Nepal, a Yellow Fever vaccine and proof of vaccination may be required to enter. To see if you are stopping in a Yellow Fever Endemic country before arrival, click here:
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
Most travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Nepal
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Altitude Sickness Medication
as the country is mountainous, with many of the traditional highlights above 8,000ft.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
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Some travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Nepal
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Cholera
is rare for travelers, and vaccination is not routinely recommended. It may be considered if you are working in humanitarian settings or visiting friends or family in active transmission areas. Avoiding unsafe food or water and regularly washing your hands is your best bet for staying safe.
Medications
Malaria Medication
if traveling in low elevation areas (below 6,500 ft). Malaria is not found in the capital of Kathmandu or on most popular Himalayan Treks. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aid
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
Travel Checklist
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, Nepal does not require any vaccines to enter.
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to Nepal
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Altitude Sickness Medication
as the country is mountainous, with many of the traditional highlights above 8,000ft.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
when traveling from the US to Nepal
Vaccines
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Cholera
is rare for travelers, and vaccination is not routinely recommended. It may be considered if you are working in humanitarian settings or visiting friends or family in active transmission areas. Avoiding unsafe food or water and regularly washing your hands is your best bet for staying safe.
Medications
Malaria Medication
if traveling in low elevation areas (below 6,500 ft). Malaria is not found in the capital of Kathmandu or on most popular Himalayan Treks. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aid
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
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Acetazolamide (Diamox)
$79
Tackle high elevations, adjust to altitude and recover from hypoxia so you can keep on climbing.
Altitude Sickness
Atovaquone: Proguanil (Malarone)
$129
Let the anticipation give you chills, not a fever.
Malaria Prevention
Azithromycin
$29
Battle upset-stomach causing bacteria and feel ready for the day in no time.
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Hydroxyzine
$29
A non habit-forming antihistamine taken before bed, to help you sleep, no matter which time zone you find yourself in.
Sleeplessness
Scopolamine Patch
$79
A Scopolamine patch will keep you moving forward, without motion sickness leaving you green in the face.
Motion Sickness
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Treatments
Altitude Sickness
Malaria Prevention
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Sleeplessness
Motion Sickness
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