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krystleraewinters
  4/4/2014 15:05 EST

I have never traveled like I am going to in August. I just got a job at a winery and another at a school near Kathmandu. I am starting to think about what I need to put into my bags to travel around the world with me.

What is appropiate clothing in Nepal? I have heard covered shoulders and covered knees from various sites. I have also heard that places like Kathmandu, women sometimes show knees.

Any tip is a good tip for me! Thank you so much!!

CT1000
  4/5/2014 11:39 EST

Clothing is pretty relaxed in KTM now. Shorts are ok for both male and female. You will see Nepali and foreigner wearing them. Make sure your shorts are not too short though. Showing the knees are ok but much above that would get you unwanted attention. Too tight of shorts that reveal every curve and jiggle is not a good idea either. Many wear tank tops or muscle shirts without getting a second look. Again make sure it is not too revealing. Bra straps or low cut fronts of shirts will get comments and be uncomfortable. The people who say stay covered completely are not up to date with KTM and may be referring to a remote village where things are still as they have been in the past. Just relax and dress in a respectful but comfortable way. Good shoes are key but you wont want to wear trekking boots all over town. Good regular shoes are enough. Toeless shoes can cause problems due to bricks and rocks everywhere. Kick one and you will wish you had your toes covered. I have been in KTM for 3.5 years full time. Ask me anything

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mwood
  5/5/2014 16:52 EST

I was there for a few weeks last summer, and felt most comfortable in long skirts or pants, and shirts that covered my shoulders. I'm not sure it's necessary exactly, certainly folks are used to tourists dressing as they would in their home country, but few Nepalis I saw were wearing shorts, or even skirts that were shorter than their knee. Thus, I didn't feel comfortable wearing them. My partner, who is nepali, was easily identified as having returned from the US for wearing shorts.

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