Tourist Police was established in 1979 under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The special unit has been designated the task of providing security to visitors. The team of tourist police consists of officers who can speak and understand English and Hindi. They mostly reside in UNESCO world heritage site and mostly in the touristic place of Nepal.
How safe is Nepal to visit?
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Nepal, attacks cannot be ruled out. Attacks can be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers. Be vigilant in public places and take local advice with local people.
What are the security risks in Nepal?
Much of the criminal activity affecting Nepal is petty street crime, such as bag snatching and pick pocketing and bullying particularly in the tourist areas of Thamel, Pokhara, and the Annapurna region. Expatriates are potential targets due to their perceived wealth and possible lack of local area knowledge and security awareness.
Here are some tips on how visitors can remain safe during Nepal trip.
- Inform you where about immediately upon arrival to the local police or concerned embassy or consulate.
- Use the services from government registered travel and trekking agencies only.
- Stay only at government registered hotels, resorts, guest houses and lodges.
- Use only those porters ,Guide and Tourist guide having license .who are authorized by your travel agency or hotel.
- Exchange foreign currency only at authorized places.
- Never carry your wallet in the back pocket.
- Make sure your wallet is in the inside jacket pocket or side pocket of the trousers.
- Carry certified copies of documents and leave the originals and other valuables in the safe deposit box of your hotel.
- Never leave these items unattended in your room and do not carry large sums of cash.
- Carry travelers’ cheque and limited amount of cash while on tour.
- Never leave your luggage and other valuables unattended at any time, any place. In case of theft or loss contact the nearest police station immediately.
Here are some precautions you need to take:
- Do not trek alone
- Do not display valuables such as money to others
- Always keep your belongings secure and within your sight.
- Make arrangements for handling emergencies beforehand in cooperation with the trekking agency, especially with us
- Register personal information and trekking details with your respective embassy
- Buy a traveler comprehensive insurance policy that covers helicopter rescue cost
- Leave a copy of the essential document details with us in Kathmandu.
In conclusion: Nepal is safe for traveling ,trekking ,hiking ,tour ,adventure and so on. Except some very less criminal activities to the local, very less happening with tourist. For safety and secure travel in Nepal choose us: primenepaltrekking.com