Is Nepal Safe for Female Travellers?

Yes, Nepal is safe for female travellers. The locals in this country are very friendly and willing to help you a lot. In case that you are travelling in to tourist destinations you can just follow the normal precaution for tourist areas around the world. In the location less travelled, many travel and trekking agencies provide guides that can meet all your basic safety needs necessary in the location. In comparison to many nations around Nepal, Nepal is safe for families, lone females and group female travels. 

 In addition, Nepal is one of the safest places in  Asia for travellers. According to the Global Health Security Index, Nepal is ranked at 6th position in South Asia. The Legatum Prosperity Index 2021 has ranked Nepal at 114th global rank. The index has shown an increase of 17 places with the highest positive development in the safety and security. Nepal has improved its position from 109 th in 2018 to the positive development to 94th position in Global Cybersecurity Index 2020. The Woman Peace and Security Index has ranked Nepal 95th in South Asia 2021/22. This rating is exponent higher than many nations in South Asia. It is one of the highest in South Asia in women employment and also second highest cellphone users in South Asia. The Global Peace IndeX, Nepal has ranked 73rd from 163 nations in 2022. It gas increased its rank from 85th in 2021 to 73rd in 2022. 

Nepal is one of the safer side of travel that you may find in South Asia. Even in the times of huge political instability in Nepal like Maosist Inserguncy, no foreign men and women were touched. And, due to no conflicts in Nepal from different cultures and traditions, you will not face racism for any culture, race or traditions. Though, you should respect the local costoms of Nepal. 

Nepal has never heard of gang crimes in its nation. Large gun crimes have never been seen in this country.

As a woman who wishes to travel to Nepal, this is a nation where there are few serious concerns that you may face for safety. In cases if travel, tours, trek, hike or more that you may plan to do, most of the issues are handled by the travel, tours or the trekking agencies.

But if you are more concerned about your safety, here are the list of some of the main things that you may have to consider:

Nepal for Female Travellers

Crimes

Nepal may be your safest bet in South Asia. While small crimes like pickpockets and bag snatching occur all around the world serious crimes like gang crimes are very low in Nepal. You do not need to worry about gun safety, drug addiction and more.

Drugs

For women with a serious aversion to drugs and smoking addiction, it is illegal to bring cannabis and e-cigarettes due to many drugs being classified as illegal in Nepal. But, you may find Hashish in some places.

Prostitution

You as a woman should not worry about your Partner due to prostitution being illegal in Nepal. While there may be some solicitors found on the streets in Thamel, these women/men may not have tested for any sexual trannismited diseases. In addiction, you may also be caught by the police.

Child Trafficking

 While there are many cases of child trafficking in the Nation, the police may be slow but many criminals are caught and brought to trial. Therefore, in any problem, you can contact the police.

Culture

Nepal has a social etiquette and culture that teach men to respect women. Therefore, while you may not be harassed wearing revealing clothes is frowned upon and may cause women some problems.

Local Food

As long as you do not jump directly into trying local food. The spices and the habits of the natives may take some time for you to adjust with. Or you can ask the Hotel that you are staying in for some good local food recommendations.

Pick-Pockets

There may be some pickpockets, bagsnatchers or more in tourist places like Thamel and crowded places like Assan. Prepare yourself not to be caught by pick-pockets, bag snatchers, robbery and more in crowded places and evenings.

Air and Water

The air and water in large cities may be highly polluted. But as you move further than those cities you will find fresh air and water. If you are worried, you can choose to drink Mineral or spring water.

Health Safety 

Good health services may take place in cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, Biratnagar and others. Remote areas may not be secure for health treatments.

Religion

Nepal is a religion very tolerant to other culture. Most women do not need to worry about religious discrimination in Nepal. Nepal is quite tolerant of many cultures.Here, most people do not discriminate and have side glances to other culture and often celebrate each other’s culture.

Travellers agency/Volluntering

If you are travelling in Nepal, you should check the agency or organization from different places. In cases of volunteering and adventure be sure to check whether the organization is legal just in case. Choose a reputable agency with routes that are established for a long time.

In cases of emergency be sure to remember these Phone Numbers:

Police (emergency): 100

-Emergency Police: +977-1-4228435

-Crime Information: +977-1-4412748

-Tourist Police: (Bhirkuti Mandap): +977-1-4226359/4226403

-Missing Child: 104 -Fire: 101

-Ambulance (Bishal Bazaar): +977-1-4244121

-Ambulance (Nepal Chamber): +977-1-4230213/4222890

-Ambulance (Paropakar): +977-1-4251614/4260869

-Ambulance (Red Cross): +977-1-4228094

-Ambulance (Bhagawan Mahavir Jain Niketan): +977-1-4418619/4