‘Is Nepal Safe?’ or ‘It is safe to travel in Nepal?’, or ‘Is Nepal Safe Country to Travel to?’ In fact, these are some recurring questions and it’s perhaps due to poor journalism or due to out-of-date advice from Governments. Our short and actual answer for these all questions is: ‘Yes! It is very safe to travel in Nepal.’
Nepal has enjoyed a growing fascination to visit from travelers from around the world. All people are very hospitable and are of religious nature and have natural kindness. Despite some troublemakers, most of the Nepalese people are very friendly towards tourists. Nepalese people are most welcoming and polite. During the Moist Insurgency Period, Nepal used to be the very unsafe country to travel to. But, present scenario is completely different. There are no such violence and extortion. And during the strikes or Nepal Bandh too, green plated vehicles can make the good arrangements for the tourists in Nepal. Tourists are free to travel in strikes using tourist bus or vans having green number plates.
Although there are few cases of deaths and crimes of tourists, Nepal Government and local authorities are putting their best efforts to make Nepal safer for the tourists. In fact, every individual should be careful about the safety issues in Nepal. One of the important safety factors to consider while traveling to Nepal is the weather conditions. During Monsoon, it can be quite hazardous to visit some of the areas outside of the cities. During the treks to rural high Himalayan regions, landslides, altitude sickness and other potential dangers do happen. But, once you are well aware about the safety issues and well-known about the culture, lifestyle and religious beliefs of Nepalese society, Nepal is very safe and enjoyable destination for the tourists. So, there’s no need to get stuck with the same question, Is Nepal Safe Country to Travel to? Yes, of course! Nepal is very safe place for tourists.