U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
The advisory level decreased to 2. Advisory Summary was updated.
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Asia Ā· Updated
As of August 2026, Nepal scores 60/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Nepal Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Nepal destinations assessed, Pokhara scores highest (65/100), while Kathmandu scores lowest (58/100).
01 Ā· Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
Full advisory āGovernment of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Nepal: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory ā02 Ā· Destinations
Nepal destinations by safety score
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03 Ā· Evidence Signals
Nepal safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept Ā· Canada | Level 2 ā Exercise Increased Caution Ā· 2 govts | 50 | US State Dept Ā· Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data Ā· 2020 | 2.1 / 100k | 85 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators Ā· 2024 | 59/100 | 59 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators Ā· 2024 | 52/100 | 52 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory Ā· 2021 | 28.2 / 100k | 27 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 Ā· Questions
Nepal safety FAQ
Is Nepal safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Nepal Level 2 of 4 ā Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Nepal averages 60/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 8 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Nepal?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Pokhara currently scores highest at 65/100 (Moderate). Kathmandu scores lowest at 58/100.
Where does this Nepal safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds ā plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.