Emergency & safety
How do you say I have altitude sickness in Nepali?
"Malai lek lagyo" (मलाई लेक लाग्यो) — literally "altitude has caught me." Every guide, lodge owner, and HRA medic above Namche knows this phrase. The single most important emergency phrase on the high routes.
The Nepali
मलाई लेक लाग्यो
malai lek lagyo/mələi lek ləɡjo/
Long version
The full phrase page with examples, cultural notes, and a sentence drill
Related questions
How do you say help in Nepali?
"Sahaayataa garnuhos" (सहायता गर्नुहोस्) — "please help." In urgent shouted form, just "sahaayataa!" works. For medical specifically: "daaktar chahincha" (a doctor is needed).
How do you say doctor in Nepali?
"Daaktar" (डाक्टर) — a loanword used universally. For "I need a doctor," say "malai daaktar chahincha" (मलाई डाक्टर चाहिन्छ).
How do you say I'm sick in Nepali?
"Malai sancho chhaina" (मलाई सञ्चो छैन) — "I'm not feeling well." For specific symptoms, append: "taauko dukhcha" (headache), "pet dukhcha" (stomach pain), "vaitee aaucha" (vomiting).
Is Nepal safe for solo female travelers?
Generally yes — Nepal ranks among the safer South Asian destinations for solo women. Petty scams and unwanted attention happen mostly in tourist areas like Thamel; violent crime is rare. Pokhara is calmer than Kathmandu. Modest dress in temples and villages is appreciated; trekking with a registered guide is common practice rather than a safety mandate.