Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Cultural sensitivitiesTemples & religious sitesPlace-specific guidance · Nepal

Nepal: temple etiquette

Do

  • Wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders in temples
  • Take off your shoes when asked

Don’t

  • Wearing shorts or a vest at holy sites
  • Entering areas reserved for Hindus

It offends worshippers; some areas of Hindu temples are closed to non-Hindus.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Nepal travel advice