Is Nepal Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Nepal generally displays a welcoming and friendly environment. However, solo female travelers need to take standard precautions. While day-time touring is usually safe, it's not advised to travel alone at night. Stay in reputable accommodations and avoid secluded areas. Keep your personal belongings close and secure, and always inform someone about your itinerary. Check for local customs as well, to respect them and avoid any unintentional infractions.

Safety rating

4.1 /5

Based on 25 experiences from female travelers

3.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.4 /5

Based on 9 experiences from local women

Nepal is currently ranked #98 safest country for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Nepal?

Safety at night:Moderate

Nepal is generally considered safe with a friendly and welcoming culture. However, it's advisable to avoid walking alone at night, especially in quieter and less illuminated areas. Even in the generally safer cities, exercise caution after dark, choosing well-lit, populated areas and using reliable transport services when possible.

Public transportation:Unsafe

Public transportation in Nepal can be a challenging experience due to overcrowded vehicles, unreliable schedules, and safety norms aren't always strictly enforced. It's not unusual to see passengers hanging outside the doors due to lack of space. Women should be aware that harassment can occur, particularly on crowded vehicles. During night hours, it's usually recommended to avoid public transportation or travel with a group for safety reasons.

Street harassment:Moderate

In Nepal, instances of street harassment are moderate. While it's not prevalent or aggressive like in some other countries, it's recommended to be cautious. The local people are generally respectful, especially towards tourists. However, occasionally there could be some forms of subtle verbal harassment or unsolicited comments, particularly in crowded areas. It’s more of an annoyance than a threat, but it’s still worthy of note.

Petty crimes:Low

Petty crimes in Nepal are relatively low in comparison to other nations. While you may occasionally come across instances of pickpocketing or bag snatching, particularly in crowded markets or tourist areas, these are not rampant. Always exercise caution and keep an eye on your belongings, just as you would anywhere else.

Is Nepal worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 25 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.6/5

Gargi

India

Nepal, Solo travel

Nepal is incredibly beautiful ❤️ Loved the mountains, the lakes. The food is to die for! Dal Bhat Power 24hours they say. The people are humble and very open minded. They are very grounded and fun loving. One should definitely go to Nepal once in their life and you would like to go back again and again.

Posted: May 27, 2025Experienced: January, 2025

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Samikshya

Nepal

Gorkha-12, Group travel

It was the most beaitiful trek i everd had. I would give my everything to live that moment again. I have been visting/trekking other place as well but gorkha (manaslu circuit) larke pass is something that is unforgettable.

Posted: May 8, 2025Experienced: July, 2022

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Kathmandu, Solo travel

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, 2024

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Nepal, Solo travel

Nepal is very safe . Very nice people they don't scam you. Night Life is great. Super friendly people most of them speak Hindi English. Even I paid more to bus driver he gave it back such a nice place. People are hospitable. Food is superb .

Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: May, 2024

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Sagarmatha National Park, Solo travel

Overall every safe and must do trek in a lifetime…. Got to see so many endangered animals and birds!!! Must do trek and the route is also very safe even for solo travel!! Highly recommend.

Posted: April 13, 2025

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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, 2024

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Is Nepal safe for women?

Safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Kathmandu

It is safe in the tourist areas. However, it’s better to not walk alone at midnight. If you are staying in the outskirts of valley, you need to be concerned about safety. Otherwise the city is pretty safe.

Posted: July 7, 2025

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Sara

Pokhara

It is a very cute city and vibrant, mixing a country ambient with all the modernities. If your accomodation is by the lakeside, the most touristic zone, you Will have plenty of restaurants. But I prefer not so crowded places to sleep, so I stayed in Sedi Village, 15 minutes from lakeside. It was like to have everything: to live in a quiet mountain and have all the amenities close.

Posted: June 7, 2025

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