With a companion, however, there's no reason why you can't enjoy many of Nepal's activities, including elephant rides, scenic mountain flights, and sightseeing by private car. Nepalis are also likely to be very helpful. Guides are readily available and should be prepared to provide whatever assistance you need. If you rent a taxi for the day, the driver is certain to help you in and out, and perhaps around the sites you visit.

Basic wheelchairs are available for use in the airport in the Kathmandu airport, and the Pokhara airport is mostly at ground-level. Generally, however, facilities for the disabled are nonexistent, so you should bring your own wheelchair or other necessary walking aids or equipment. Hotels aren't particularly geared up for disabled guests, though the most expensive ones have lifts and ramps.

A safari in one of the Tarai wildlife parks should be feasible, and even a trek, catered to your needs by an agency , might not be out of the question. Try Himalayan Holidays, PO Box 5513, Kathmandu (tel 01/410482; namaste@himhols.wlink.com.np).