Women living in Kathmandu consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 2.5 out of 5.
Women living in Kathmandu consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
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.
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.5/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1.7/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Riju
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, 2025Pt
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, 2024It 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, 2024based on 7 experiences from female travelers
Yeah it's a safe place but yeah be careful there might be accident due to excessive vehicles on road. Food was also well served as well as people are kind and helpful.Kathmandu felt like a living tapestry of tradition, energy, and warmth. I didn’t want to leave—but I had to float back to the cloud.”
Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Arpana
Hi! My name is Arpana Chalise. I love traveling solo. Also love exploring local cuisines,meeting new people and capturing scenic views.Excited to connect with fellow travelers.
Samikshya
Hi! I am samikshya thapa a student lawyer from Nepal. I love connecting with people, sharing my culture, travel, meditation and aslo making travleres feel at home 😉. If you are visting nepal, lets make it more amazing...