Nepal is a safe country for tourists. But like all other countries there are some risks you must be aware of, especially in tourist areas. These risks include the common issues of pickpocketing, or inappropriate encounters but more often than not these cases are super rare. Regardless, you must keep an eye on your belongings and your space. Remember to check your belongings before and after you enter an establishment or public vehicle. Usually in Nepali public vehicles the space is tight so you could either avoid it entirely or hold on to your bags while using them.
Another occurrence experienced by tourists may be children or beggars asking for money. In these cases it is better to avoid them and beware of your bags. Another issue you may face could be monkeys regarding the same problem. Popular temples in Nepal, like Swoyambhu, host monkeys who tend to snatch bags or use people’s heads as stepping stones to get from building to building. If visiting places with monkeys you must be careful of what you have on hand and about loosely carrying your bags
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The more common dangers to be aware of in Nepal while travelling tend to be natural disasters. As Nepal is a country rich with natural beauties and plenty of natural sights to explore, there are often risks of landslides, floods or even earthquakes. Commonly in Nepal the roads leading in and out of larger tourist cities and towns might be damaged due to landslides which often delays bus routines or land travel and might cause accidents. So, it is better to plan trips ahead of time and consult with travel agents regarding the road conditions and the weather.
Aside from natural disasters however, there may be unforeseen circumstances that befall your trip for those occasions it is easy to contact emergency services for help.
Here are a few emergency numbers used in Nepal and their services:
● Nepal Police - 100
● Fire department - 101
● Ambulance - 102
● Traffic support - 103
● Child Helpline - 104
● CIAA (Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority) - 107
● Missing Child Response - 1098
● Armed Police Force Support - 1114
● Women Helpline - 1145
● NEA Helpline - 1149
● Patan Mental Hospital - 1166
