Travel Related Diseases in Nepal

Nepal is one of the best touristic spots for travelling. Rough Guides, a UK-based publisher of
travel and reference information listed Nepal in the top most position for travelling in 2016.
Diverse culture and landscape attract the tourists those who come to us. Yet Nepal is struggling
to attract more and more people. Language barrier, unreliable internet and transportation problem
make travelling more difficult. When travellers get sick in Nepal, we still lack a proper channel
to help them.



Common travel related diseases in Nepal are
1) Enteric Fever and Hepatitis A
2) Japanese Encephalitis more in Terai region
3) Rabies from bite of dogs and monkeys
4) Gastrointestinal issues due to protozoal infestation during monsoon
5) Respiratory issues due to pollution, cold and bronchitis
6) Altitude Sickness for mountaineers and high altitude travelers


Travel Medicine Pvt. Ltd services
Pharmacy for travelers in Nepal
Community pharmacy that covers medicine for all pre occurring diseases that travelers
might have
Counseling and provision of Vaccination against Enteric Fever, Hepatitis A, Japanese
Encephalits and Rabies
Check up for travel related diseases
Training for Trekkers for health care
First Aid box for Travelers to tackle most problems on your own




Help Line for travelers
1) Tourist Police Pokhara
061462761
985608276
2) Nepal Tourism Board Pokhara
061465292,
061463029

3) Travel Medicine Private Limited

9802834800








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