{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/india/chitwan","updatedAt":"2026-10-13T10:43:17.496Z","place":{"city":"Chitwān","country":"India","countryCode":"IN","lat":25.61088,"lon":78.46983},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.79,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Official government advisories indicate a need for a high degree of caution, suggesting traveler sentiment may be influenced by broader national safety concerns and regional instability.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":59,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Corruption is a notable concern, and travelers should be aware of health advisories and environmental conditions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While national homicide rates are moderate, specific risks for visitors are not detailed, but corruption and rule of law indicators suggest caution."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"No specific data on pickpocketing is available, but general caution is advised in public areas due to moderate crime indicators and potential for corruption."},"safeAreas":["Residential Suburbs"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Bribery during interactions with public officials"],"zones":[{"name":"City Center","level":"caution","note":"Higher foot traffic can mean increased petty crime; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Old Town","level":"caution","note":"May have narrower streets and less lighting; exercise caution after dark."},{"name":"Industrial Area","level":"caution","note":"Generally less tourist-oriented, may have higher traffic and fewer services."},{"name":"Residential Suburbs","level":"safe","note":"Typically lower crime rates, but still exercise standard precautions."},{"name":"Outskirts","level":"caution","note":"May have less infrastructure and be more isolated; travel with a plan."}]}}