
Health
Nepal has no official vaccination requirements for entry. However. you should make an effort to protect yourself from some of the serious infection diseases that can be prevented by vaccine or other preventive measures. Antibiotics and other medications are available in Nepal Prescriptions are not needed but you ill need to know the chemical name of the medicine.
Dysentery, amoebic and bacterial is normal ailments that strike travelers to Nepal. It is essential to take the necessary precautions when selecting where and what you eat before your journey. Sanitation is a major concern on our trips and almost without exception illnesses that occur on the river, will usually have begun before the trip even started.
If you have any medical conditions, make sure to list them on your booking form. Also, it is advised to discuss it with your guide and trip leader in Kathmandu.
Beyond Rafting
Nepal, with its massive mountain peaks and impressive geography, is actually a very fragile environment. At Ultimate Descents Nepal our lives have revolved around the free-flowing river, we feel an increased responsibility to protect and preserve these wild places. Not only do we leave every campsite cleaner than when we arrived. We take all necessary steps to protect Nepal's river and the people who live along them.
In association with the non-profit Nepal River Conservation Trust. We run a yearly conservation trip on one of Nepal's classic rivers. Similar to our regularly scheduled trips. These expeditions have the added bonus of incorporating conservation and education opportunities. The entire proceeds from this river journey are contributed to the Trust.