Travel Safety in Nepal

Nepal can be one of the most safest places to travel in the world. Despite of some political interference (sometime) you can have a wonderful holiday out here. One can face peaceful demonstrations and Seldom strikes still occurs. But normally those do not effect any tourism movements if you are pre planned for those kind of circumstances. Traffic Jams are common and it becomes worse when you face demonstrations (Julus/जुलुस). Always try to be updated with the local news portals online for upcoming strikes, demonstration if any. Avoid travelling on rented vehicle on demonstration. One can rent Tourist vehicle which have privilege to operate in such situations.

While on those situation, Nepal government normally operates vehicle transfers from Airport to major Hotels and destination in Kathmandu. Try to avoid crowds
Always carry certified copies of passport, your travel insurance copies and other necessary documents and dont forget to keep the originals safely. In case of lost or theift please contact your nearest Police Station.

While on Trekking or Mountaineering expedition please obtain TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System) from your nearest TAAN Office. Mountaineers and high-altitude trekkers, please look up on information regarding Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS),which can develop and lead to fatal consequences while trekking above 3,000 meters.Using alcohol, trekking through non designated routes may cause severe incidents. 

Some of the major Scams you may face:

Credit Card scam: There are some examples of paying your bill for souvenirs by card and getting a lot higher bills of porn sites subscription charges and other unnecessary online transactions. Be aware before doing transactions with credit cards. It doesn't happens normally but precautions are better than cure.

Unnecessary Rescue & evacuation: Nepal is obviously paradise for adventure lovers, specially for trekking and mountaineering enthusiasts. Thousands of foreigners flock here to make their dreams come true. But lots of tourists gets in trouble after getting false rescue now a days. Normally it happens when tourists try to reduce budget which surely reduce the days of trekking. Without getting proper time for acclimatize, and fast increase of altitude makes the situation of rescue on the unnecessary conditions. Be really careful while selecting the Itineraries and trekking company.

Theft and Fake Shadus/Holy Men: The reporting of stolen tourist's belonging normally arises as in all countries. Make your bag pack safe while travelling independently. Here again i want to advice to select Travel Company decently in this case. Also be careful with the holy men offering to put Tika (Red paste) on your forehead (for good luck) and ask for significant amount to be paid to them. 

Please keep below details of responsible Unit of Nepalese Government for any emergency situation occurred in Nepal:

Tourist Police Nepal

Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu. 
Inside the premises of Nepal Tourism Board

Telephone: +977-14247041 
Email:- policetourist@nepalpolice.gov.np

Website:-www.nepalpolice.gov.np

Department of Tourism: www.tourismdepartment.gov.np/tourist-police

Nepal Tourism Board: www.welcomenepal.com 

In case of Crisis/Emergency, Tourists can contact:
Tourist Police, Bhrikutimandap 

Tel:+977-1-4247041 Tourist Police, Thamel

Tel:+977-1-4700750

Tourist Police, Basantapur

Tel:+977-1-4268969,4269452

Tourist Police, Pokhara

Tel:+977-61-521087 

Tourist Police, Belhiya

Tel:+977-71-520197 

Police Headquarter Operation, Naxal

Tel:+977-1-4412780,4411549

Metro Police Control, Ranipokhari

Tel: 100, 120, 130

Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan

Tel:+977-1-4433934,4429660

Tourism Crisis Unit

Tel:+977-9751044088 

Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap

Tel:+977-1-4256909

Nepal Tourism Board, Pokhara

Tel: +977-61-465292,463029

Himalayan Rescue Association

Tel:+977-1-4440292,4440293

Other Important Foreign Diplomatic Missions

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (www.smartraveller.gov.au)

Government of Canada (www.voyage.gc.ca)

New Zealand Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (www.safetravel.govt.nz)
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice)
US Department of State (www.state.gov/travel)

For information and updates regarding strikes, please contact your nearest police station.