Is Nepal Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Nepal
Safety rating
Women living in Nepal consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.7 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Nepal consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 22% percentage of women in Nepal have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.6/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.7/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Nepal?
Riju
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is safe but you need to take precautions. Most people are really friendly and will try to help you. But there are also tourist traps and some sellers might charge you more than the original price. Walking at night alone is not recommended though. Almost everything shuts down at 9 and the streets are dark and empty unless you are in some happening areas like Thamel.
Posted: January 7, 2025Nepal
It is Generally safe but few places are unsafe and specially to walk at night is bit risky for female. Having said that there are pickpocketing, robberies and other criminal activities everywhere in the world. We need to be careful.
Posted: January 6, 2025Lalitpur
It's safe to travel and live in. Nepali people are very friendly and show hospitality.I have been living in lalitpur for two years now and nothing has happened. No robbery,No sexual assault. It's also safe to travel in public transportation.
Posted: December 30, 2024
Pt
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is pretty safe for a woman traveling solo. The people are really kind and helpful. However, after dark, it might be risky to travel in a few places so I would suggest taking caution. However during day, it’s pretty safe all over Kathmandu, the people don’t make you uncomfortable.
Posted: October 21, 2024Kathmandu
It is safe during day time but few cancelling can happen but at night in quiet areas it's a bit worrisome but I do feel safe walking alone and using the transport alone as well Nepal is a conservative country so helps when you dress more modestly
Posted: February 22, 2024Is Nepal worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 20 experiences from female travelers
Miriam
Spain
Pokhara, Solo travel
Absolutely loved my experience in Pokhara, Nepal. I stayed there for a week but I'm dying to go back. There's just so much to explore, the city is stunning and the people are really nice. I stayed in a hostel called Forest Lake in the Lakeside area and I can't recommend it enough!! Went paragliding, hired a little canoe to get to the temple in the middle of the lake... To move around, I recommend using the app Pathao (it's like the local Uber) to get rides on motorbikes.
Posted: February 27, 2025Experienced: March, 2024Nepal, Solo travel
I have traveled solo in Nepal for a month. I felt very welcome, I haven't any bad experience to tell really. People were just lovely. Most activity i have done is trekking solo. I haven't had any guide with me. Totally worth it.
Posted: January 28, 2025Meet locals in Nepal
Apekshya
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I am Apekshya Luitel. I am currently an under student in Law, with special interest in International Law and Affairs and Diplomacy. I love reading, writing, cycling and swimming. One of my favourite quote is from Romeo and Juliet which I also consider my life mantra, “Dreamers often Lie in Bed asleep while they do dream things true!”
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Dance lover, communication professional, lawyer graduate, handicrafts and jewellery designer, mom, multipotentialite, beautiful, sexy, confident, badass, amateur boxer, no nonsense strong independent woman!!
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