Travel Safety Index
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Nepal

Asia

Higher risk than 65% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

70
High

Level 3: Reconsider travel

Traveler Practical Risk

48
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 30, Violent Incident 55, Civil Unrest 75, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 66, Scams 60πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Asia avg: 6275
🚌Transport
Asia avg: 5166
🎭Scams
Asia avg: 5760
⚠️Violent Incident
Asia avg: 3555
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Asia avg: 3230
🌊Natural Disaster
Asia avg: 2624
πŸ₯Health
Asia avg: 2418

Practical advice

  • βœ“Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 9/11/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-09-11 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Nepal

Is Nepal safe to travel to?
Nepal has a practical risk score of 48/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Nepal?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Nepal are: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 30/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Nepal?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Nepal is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Nepal?
Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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