With a few easy steps you can greatly reduce your chances of sickness spoiling your trip. Your trek cooks are trained to prepare the food. The main problem comes in eating and drinking in cities, where there is untreated water. In cities always drink bottled mineral water or water you know to be safe or treated. We recommend using a water bottle of your own, as it is cheaper to refill at a variety of "refill centers" and reduces the plastic waste that is already becoming a growing concern for Nepal. Do not brush your teeth in the tap water and keep your mouth closed in the shower. Wipe your knife, fork and plate with a paper napkin or handkerchief, particularly if they look wet. Do not eat anything from street vendors unless it is fried up in front of you, do not eat cold, sweetmeats, ice-cream or fruit unless you can peel it. Always try and wash your hands before eating. Wash your hands after going to the toilet.
On the paratreks we provide boiled water each night for you to fill up your water bottle for the following morning. You should bring iodine tablets or other water purification devices in case you have to fill up the next day.
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