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Halal trekking in Nepal: a guide for Malaysian and Indonesian travellers

Worried about halal food and prayer on a Himalayan trek? Nepal is more Muslim-friendly than you'd expect. Here's how Malaysian and Indonesian…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 13, 2026

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For many Malaysian and Indonesian travellers, the dream of trekking the Himalaya comes with a practical worry: what about halal food, and where do I pray? The reassuring answer is that Nepal is far more Muslim-friendly than its reputation suggests — and with…

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Food on the trail

Here is the key thing trekkers discover: the staple meal of the Nepali trail, dal bhat — lentil soup, rice and vegetable curry — is naturally vegetarian, and it is what fuels guides and porters every day. Across the teahouses you will find plenty of…

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Praying on the mountain

In Kathmandu and Pokhara there are mosques and Muslim communities. On the trail itself, teahouses and the open mountainside offer quiet, clean spaces for prayer, and a good guide will happily help you find the time and the place each day. Nepal is a deeply…

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