🇳🇵 Nepal · Asia
Safety Nepal
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Nepal is a paradise for trekkers with an incredibly welcoming population. The main risks relate to altitude, earthquakes and mountain road conditions. Crime against tourists is low.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
4Risques importants
Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Unmarked trekking trails without a guide — altitude and fall risk
- Mountain roads during the monsoon — landslides
Emergency numbers
Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire department
101
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid fever
- Rabies
- Yellow fever if transiting through Africa
Drinking water
Tap water is not drinkable. Use purification tablets when trekking.
Mosquitoes
Low risk at altitude. Dengue possible in the Terai (southern plains).
General notes
Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3000m. Ascend gradually and know the symptoms.
Women travelers
Nepal is welcoming to women travellers. Mixed-group treks are the norm. Standard caution in Kathmandu at night.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Nepal holds a progressive position in South Asia. The Supreme Court has recognised a third gender identity. Society remains conservative in rural areas.
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