Nepal Travel Risk Overview
Is Nepal safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Nepal scores 45/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Nepal Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 4 Sep 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Nepal has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 45 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 27 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Nepal, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Nepal assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Nepal currently maintains a Moderate risk baseline safety score of 45/100 and a US State Department Advisory Level 2. Recent safety concerns include a green flood alert and active search efforts for missing individuals following flash floods that have impacted tourists and left hundreds of thousands at risk from climate-linked flooding. Additionally, travelers should note a Level 1 global CDC health notice for Dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:13 UTC
How safe is Nepal to visit in 2026?
Nepal currently sits at 45/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Nepal with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Nepal, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Kathmandu, Pragatinagar, Buḍhānilkanṭha), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (54/100) and natural hazards (51/100).
Nepal's score of 45 is higher than the scores of 59% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 27 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautionin Nepal due to natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Nepal regularly experiences earthq…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Nepal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK Government’s understanding of Nepal’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Nepal set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Nepal Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To avoid problems at immigration, make sure your passport has an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Checks at border c
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Oct 1, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Nepal
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 12, 2026 GDACS Alert Green flood alert in Nepal (green).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Bhaktapur risk score moved from 45 to 46 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Bandipur risk score moved from 50 to 51 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Banepā risk score moved from 45 to 46 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Nepal
Showing 27 destination files with city-specific safety data in Nepal, ranked by demand and population.
Kathmandu
Tier ANepal
Pragatinagar
Tier BNepal
Buḍhānilkanṭha
Tier BNepal
Banepā
Tier BNepal
Birāṭnagar
Tier BProvince Number One
Lahān
Tier BNepal
Godāwari̇̄
Tier BSudūrpashchim
Gulariyā
Tier BNepal
Tinpiple
Tier BNepal
Ratnapur
Tier BNepal
Tokha
Tier BNepal
Gorkhā
Tier BKarṇālī
Bandipur
Tier BNepal
Dhangaḍhi̇̄
Tier BNepal
Bhaktapur
Tier BNepal
Sanwal
Tier BLumbinī
Bidur
Tier BNepal
Īlām
Tier BNepal
Pokhara
Tier BGaṇḍakī
Gaur
Tier BNepal
Bharatpur
Tier BNepal
Ghorāhī
Tier BLumbinī
Butwāl
Tier BLumbinī
Bhajani
Tier BNepal
Shikharpur
Tier BNepal
Birgañj
Tier BNepal
Dharān
Tier BNepal
All towns in Nepal (46 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Nepal
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Nepal - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Traveller notes from government advice
Advice for women travellers
Women have been sexually assaulted in tourist areas such as Thamel and Sanepa in Kathmandu. Be cautious, especially when alone after dark. See Advice for women travelling abroad.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 1 Oct 2026. Full advice
LGBT+ travellers
Nepal is generally open and tolerant to LGBT+ issues, and same-sex relations are not illegal. However, showing affection in public, irrespective of sexuality or gender, is viewed by Nepalis as inappropriate.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 1 Oct 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
You should carry your passport with you. Leave a copy in a safe place or with friends and family in the UK.
Visiting holy places
Avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless tops in temples and other holy places. Remove shoes before entering certain holy places. Non-Hindus are not permitted inside certain parts of Hindu temples.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Penalties for drugs related offences are severe. If you are caught with even small amounts of marijuana, you can go to prison for over 5 years, usually after a long and expensive legal process.
Some skincare products and e-cigarette refills may contain ingredients that are illegal in Nepal such as cannabidiol (CBD). If the police find you with products containing CBD, they may seize them and charge you with drug possession.
LGBT+ travellers
Nepal is generally open and tolerant to LGBT+ issues, and same-sex relations are not illegal. However,…
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 1 Oct 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK Government’s understanding of Nepal’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Nepal set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Nepal Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To avoid problems at immigration, make sure your passport has an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 1 Oct 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Nepal GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-12
On 11/10/2026, a flood started in Nepal, lasting until 13/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 50 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 05:13:10 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Nepal. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Nepal
The most weather-stable two-month window for Nepal is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 44 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in May–September; monsoon in May–September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Kathmandu
Embassy of Austria and Honorary Consulate of Portugal and 3 other embassies are mapped in Kathmandu.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 100 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Nepal
Travel to Kolputar, Nepal involves moderate crime and health considerations alongside elevated disaster and environmental baseline risks. Visitors should account for regional infrastructure challenges and seasonal weather factors during their stay.
Top risk drivers
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Health baseline considerations
· health
The health score of 55 indicates elevated health and medical preparedness requirements in the region.
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Disaster and environmental exposure
· disaster
A disaster score of 55 reflects moderate exposure to natural hazards such as seasonal rains or seismic activity typical of the terrain.
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Crime and theft baseline
· crime
The crime score of 40 indicates moderate risk requiring standard situational awareness regarding personal belongings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nepal safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Nepal has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 45/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Nepal?
The current US State Department advisory level for Nepal is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Nepal in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Nepal is 45/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Nepal?
City-specific files for Nepal are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Nepal were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
March–April is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Nepal is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 44 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Nepal?
heavy rain season: May–September; monsoon: May–September.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.