Safety
Safety Disclaimer
WanderBees provides planning information to help you discover and prepare for outdoor activities in Nepal. It does not replace professional guidance, current local conditions, or your own judgment. Outdoor and adventure activities carry inherent risk — including serious injury and death. Please read this disclaimer carefully before relying on any information displayed on this platform.
Last updated: 22 May 2026
1. Planning Information Only
All content on WanderBees — including route descriptions, distance and travel time estimates, difficulty ratings, cost estimates, weather labels, advisory signals, seasonal guidance, packing lists, condition reports, and emergency contact listings — is provided as a planning aid only. This information: • Is not a guarantee of current conditions, safety, access, or operator availability • Does not account for your personal physical condition, fitness level, experience, or equipment • May not reflect rapid changes in weather, road access, trail condition, or river levels that occur after the content was last updated or after a condition report was submitted • Is sourced from publicly available information, user submissions, and partner data — none of which WanderBees independently verifies in real time You must independently verify all critical information before departure.
2. Nepal Regulatory Requirements You Must Know
Nepal has specific laws and regulations governing outdoor and adventure activities. WanderBees displays permit requirements in good faith, but regulations change. You are responsible for verifying and complying with all current requirements. Key regulatory requirements as of 2026: Mandatory Licensed Guide (Nepal Department of Tourism, 2025) All foreign trekkers are now required to hire a licensed, government-certified guide when trekking on regulated routes. Solo trekking by foreign nationals is no longer permitted on these routes. Guides must be certified by the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) or the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Hiring an unlicensed guide, or trekking without a guide where required, may result in you being turned back by trekking checkpoint authorities. Trekking Permits and TIMS Card The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card is mandatory for most trekking routes. As of 2026, fees are approximately NPR 600 for Nepali nationals and USD 17 for foreign nationals. Separate entry permits are required for: • Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park • Annapurna Conservation Area • Langtang National Park • Other designated national parks and conservation areas Restricted Area Permits (RAP) Special permits with limited issuance are required for restricted areas including Upper Mustang, Manaslu Circuit, Nar Phu Valley, Tsum Valley, and Upper Dolpo. These permits are available only through registered trekking agencies — not directly to individuals. Adventure Sports Licensing Commercial operators providing rafting, paragliding, bungee jumping, zip-lining, canyoning, and similar adventure sports must hold a valid Adventure Tourism License from Nepal's Department of Tourism under the Tourism Act 2035. You should verify your operator's licence before participation. WanderBees is not responsible for legislative changes that occur after our content was last updated. Always consult the Nepal Department of Tourism (dot.gov.np), Nepal Tourism Board (ntb.gov.np), or a registered trekking agency for the most current permit requirements.
3. Verify Before You Travel
Before departing for any activity listed on WanderBees, you should personally verify: Route and Trail Conditions • Current trail passability, landslide closures, bridge conditions, and seasonal access restrictions • Contact local guesthouses, the nearest trekking agency, or the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation for current trail status Weather and River Conditions • Mountain weather changes rapidly and without warning; check with local operators on the day of departure • River levels for rafting and kayaking routes vary significantly with season and recent rainfall — verify with licensed operators Road Access • Landslides are common on mountain roads, particularly during the monsoon (June–September) and early post-monsoon period • Verify road conditions with local transport operators or the Department of Roads before driving to a trailhead Permits • Permit fees, procedures, and requirements change periodically by government order • Verify current requirements with the Nepal Tourism Board, the Department of Tourism, or a registered trekking agency Operator Validity • Confirm that any guide, trekking agency, or adventure operator holds a current, valid licence from the Department of Tourism • Membership of the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) or the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) is an additional indicator of legitimate operation
4. Know Your Limits and Prepare Accordingly
Difficulty ratings displayed on WanderBees are general indicators based on publicly available information and user reports. They are not a personal fitness assessment. Before choosing an activity: • Assess your physical fitness, cardiovascular health, and relevant experience honestly • Consult a doctor if you have any pre-existing medical condition, respiratory condition, or heart condition, especially for activities at altitude • Ensure you have appropriate equipment: footwear, clothing, hydration, navigation tools, and a first aid kit • Check that your equipment is in good working condition before departure • Build acclimatisation time into your itinerary for trekking above 3,000 metres altitude • Choose activities appropriate for current daylight hours and weather forecasts Hire Qualified Professionals For technically demanding or regulated activities — including but not limited to rafting, mountaineering, paragliding, bungee jumping, zip-lining, and canyoning — hire a licensed, qualified professional. Self-guided participation in these activities without proper training and equipment substantially increases the risk of serious injury or death.
5. Community Condition Reports
Condition reports displayed on WanderBees are submitted by members of the public. WanderBees does not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, or currency of these reports. You should treat community reports as useful context — one signal among several — rather than a definitive assessment of current conditions. Reports may: • Be outdated by hours, days, or weeks • Reflect conditions at one specific point on a route rather than the full route • Contain errors, omissions, or subjective assessments • Not account for conditions that developed after the report was submitted Always supplement community reports with direct inquiry to local guides, operators, or park authorities before departure.
6. Your Responsibility and Emergency Preparedness
You are responsible for your own safety and for the safety of any group members travelling with you. Before every trip: • Share your route plan and expected return time with a responsible person who is not travelling with you • Carry a charged mobile phone, emergency contact list, and a physical map or downloaded offline map • Know the location of the nearest hospital, health post, or rescue point • Register with your country's embassy or consulate travel advisory service if travelling as a foreign national • Purchase comprehensive travel and medical rescue insurance that explicitly covers the type of adventure activity you intend to undertake; helicopter evacuation in Nepal typically costs USD 3,000–7,000 and is not covered by basic travel insurance Key Nepal Emergency Contacts (verify currency before departure) • Nepal Police: 100 • Tourist Police: +977 1 4247041 • Nepal Red Cross Society: 4228094 • Himalayan Rescue Association (Kathmandu): +977 1 4440292 • CIWEC Hospital (Kathmandu): +977 1 4424111 • Nepal Army Hospital: 4271084 • Mountain rescue coordination: contact the nearest Nepal Police post or TAAN member agency Be Ready to Turn Back: Conditions may not match your expectations on the day. There is no failure in making a responsible decision to turn back. WanderBees encourages users to prioritise safety over completing a route.
7. Limitation of Liability
WanderBees is a digital discovery and information platform. It is not a licensed trekking agency, tour operator, guide service, weather service, or emergency service. To the maximum extent permitted by the laws of Nepal — including the Consumer Protection Act 2075 (2018) and the E-Commerce Act 2081 (2025) — WanderBees accepts no liability for: • Personal injury, death, or illness arising from participation in any activity described on the platform • Property damage or loss arising from your travel or participation in any activity • Losses arising from reliance on route, permit, cost, weather, or condition information displayed on the platform • Losses arising from the accuracy or inaccuracy of community condition reports • Delays, access restrictions, permit denials, or cancellations by third-party operators or government authorities These exclusions do not limit any statutory rights you have as a consumer under Nepal law that cannot be excluded or limited by contract. By using WanderBees, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Safety Disclaimer and accept that you bear full personal responsibility for your travel decisions and safety.