Nepal's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere.
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Nepal's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere. Cover shoulders and knees at temples — otherwise dress is generally relaxed, especially in trekking areas.
Walk clockwise around Buddhist stupas and mani walls. Remove shoes before entering temples and homes.
Cover shoulders and knees at temples — otherwise dress is generally relaxed, especially in trekking areas.
A lightweight scarf or sarong is the most versatile option — it packs small and can cover shoulders or legs on the spot for any temple, mosque, or church visit, regardless of what you're already wearing.