NTB recommends insurance that covers medical treatment and the activities you intend to undertake. Prepare these arrangements before a trip rather than trying to resolve them during a problem.
- Tell your insurer the activities and maximum altitude you plan to reach. Ask which activities are covered, which are excluded and what conditions apply.
- Ask about emergency assistance, evacuation, medical treatment and the approval process. Save the policy number and assistance contact somewhere accessible.
- Discuss your itinerary, existing conditions, medicines and relevant vaccinations with a qualified travel-health clinician.
- Prepare your regular medicines and a first-aid kit appropriate to your trip with professional advice. Keep important medical information accessible.
- Arrange drinking-water supplies before departure. A water-point icon does not establish that the water is safe to drink.
This is a preparation checklist, not medical advice or a promise that insurance will cover a particular incident.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.