How safe
is Nepal?
Nepal is one of the safest places in the world.
Violent crimes are very rare, and the only real
concern to a traveler is petty theft. However,
if you take basic common sense precaution, there
is nothing to fear. Don't bring valuable things
with you unless necessary for your trip. Keep
your money and other valuables in a money belt
or pouch strapped around your waist. Lock your
bags and luggage. Moreover if you join the trekking
company to organize your trekking trip you don't
have to be worried for all above. They will take
care concerning all about your safety and security.
I hate to ask this, but what if I am
robbed?
Report it immediately to the police. They are
normally comfort and helpful. If you need a
police report for insurance purposes, you have
to go to the Interpol Section of Nepal Police
located at Naxal. Moreover your trip operator
company; like Adventure Thirdpole Treks will
do a lot regarding your help.
I heard about terrorists in mid-west
regions of Nepal. Can you tell me something
about these terrorists?
As per your concern about terrorists, popularly
they are known as Maoist; generally they are
fighting and direct all their guerrilla activities
toward government bodies. However, travelers
should be aware of being in the wrong place
at the wrong time. Trekking and traveling at
night in the regions of Rolpa, Rukum, Gorkha,
Jajarkot, Dolpa and Salyan are not recommended.
But this would help you to prepare your mind
about the Maoist activities in Nepal. This is
very important to know that they haven't attacked,
kidnapped, shooting, theft and rubbing even
single tourist within the last 10 years since
they have been fighting. As per our experience
they are not negative to the tourist except
some time and somewhere they can ask donation
to them by tourist. Specially major trekking
region are not affected by them and Rolpa, Rukum,
Jajarkot, Dolpa and Salyan are situated in the
far western region of Nepal where you can avoid
your trip.
Is there any law (s) I should particularly
be aware of?
Yes, you shouldn't have to go for trekking in
the controlled trekking areas without having
trekking permit or mountaineering permit and
National park entrance permit for every where
as well.
How about street beggars and touts?
As in any poor country with enough "rich"
foreigners, Nepal has its share of street beggars
and middlemen touts trying to sell you everything
from information to drugs. There is no need
to be intimidated by them. If you are not interested,
mind your own business or tell them to leave
you alone.
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