Travel Advice

High Altitude

Ascend slowly not exceeding 300 meters a day in vertical height; don't go too fast too high. Learn to recognize symptoms of altitude sickness. Drink adequate amount of water.

Incase you need medical advise or help you can contact the following numbers:

Health facilities phone number

Nepal International clinic - 977-01-4434642/4435357
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital - 977-01-4412808
Patan Hospital (UMN) - 977-01-5522266/5522295
Ciwek Cilinic - 977-01-4228531/4241732

This information should sustain you through your planned trip to Kathmandu and if you require any more information regarding this, you are most welcome to contact us at MMSN.

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