All the charm of Meghauli Village relies on the authenticity of its culture and its rich natural environment. Please help maintaining the uniqueness of this place by being a sustainable tourist. Some recommendations are:
· Don’t give money, sweets or pens to the kids in the villages. You will only promote a begging culture. If you want to help, look for local NGOs to make a donation or check the volunteer section in this guide.
· You can help a lot to reduce the plastic waste by not buying bottled water. Most of the homestays and restaurants have safe filter water or you can bring a refillable bottle and water purifying tablets and treat the water yourself.
· Nepalese society is a very conservative one and Tharus are not exception. Wear simple clothing that covers your knees and take your shoes when entering a house or temple.
· Always ask before taking photos to the people and, if possible, show it to them. They enjoy a lot to see their faces on the little screen!
· Many kids and young people study English at school to improve the opportunities in their lives, but they don’t get the chance to practice in real life. Spending a few minutes talking with them can help a lot with their language skills and is a great way to interact with the locals.
· Support the local economy. Eat in different places, buy handicrafts and local products, hire local services and stay at homestays instead of foreign owned resorts.
· Respect and protect the rich flora and fauna of the area. While in the jungle carry out all your rubbish and never feed the animals.
