Suggestion….Make a Packing List
Now that you know that there is a limit to how much you can bring with you, start by making a packing list.
- 1. It will be a good idea to check monthly average temperature of the city where your university is located to get an idea of what kind of clothes/shoes/accessories to bring.
- It is advisable to bring your electronic devices with you, such as camera, MP3 players/ iPods, unlocked cell phones, and laptop if you already own them. These devices are already made to work in 110 and 220 volt. (US uses 110 volts and Nepal uses 220 volts). However, you should check the voltage if you are planning to bring other electronic/ electric devices such as hair straighter, hair drier, shaver, etc. as they might not be universal voltage (110-240 volts)
- You might also want to bring some authentic Nepali food with you, something familiar and homey to the foreign land. The U.S. customs will let you bring in most types of food. You will, however, need to make sure that everything you bring has a label on them. If it does not, you can print your own with all the ingredients listed on it. There is a common myth that bringing food to the U.S. is illegal, which is not entirely true.
A. Examples of some Nepali food that U.S. customs will let you bring in the country legally are: dried titauras, spices(like jimbu), noodles (our favorite wai wai), lakhamaris, gudpaks, gundruk etc.
B. However, there are certain types of food that you will not be allowed to bring. I will write about them in the next section. - It is never a good idea to travel with expensive jewelries and large quantities of cash, but have some cash handy to grab a quick snack at the airport or pay for the cab fare (in case your ride does not show up..)
I hope you find this information helpful, if you have any further questions regarding what to bring, please feel free to email me.
Smita
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