Health, Sanitation and Hygienic Problems among Women Travellers in Nepal

Abstract

The travels made by women are distinctive as it possesses the beauty of journey and the threat of poor
sanitation facilities provided by many South Asian Countries. As the increase in travel sparked an unparalleled
interest in travel writing all over the world, there must be an initiation to create awareness among public
on the need to facilitate better hygienic conditions to tourists, especially women, to make their travel less
troublesome and more safe. Health, Hygiene and Sanitation are essential considerations not only for the
traveller but also for the host country. People who travelled between different countries have an impact on
economic, technological and cultural factors. But their influence of the epidemiology of disease, particularly
infections should also be taken into account. The present study focuses on the hazards faced by women
travellers in Nepal, where development is still in slow wain. The present study also looks at the ways and
tactics adopted by the female travellers in a foreign country.