Law, Order and Safety

How safe is Nepal?
Nepal is one of the safest places in the world. Violent crimes are very rare, and the only real concern to a traveler is petty theft. However, if you take basic common sense precaution, there is nothing to fear. Don't bring valuable things with you unless necessary for your trip. Keep your money and other valuables in a money belt or pouch strapped around your waist. Lock your bags and luggage. Moreover if you join the trekking company to organize your trekking trip you don't have to be worried for all above. They will take care concerning all about your safety and security.

I hate to ask this, but what if I am robbed?
Report it immediately to the police. They are normally comfort and helpful. If you need a police report for insurance purposes, you have to go to the Interpol Section of Nepal Police located at Naxal. Moreover your trip operator company; like Adventure Thirdpole Treks will do a lot regarding your help.

I heard about terrorists in mid-west regions of Nepal. Can you tell me something about these terrorists?
As per your concern about terrorists, popularly they are known as Maoist; generally they are fighting and direct all their guerrilla activities toward government bodies. However, travelers should be aware of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Trekking and traveling at night in the regions of Rolpa, Rukum, Gorkha, Jajarkot, Dolpa and Salyan are not recommended. But this would help you to prepare your mind about the Maoist activities in Nepal. This is very important to know that they haven't attacked, kidnapped, shooting, theft and rubbing even single tourist within the last 10 years since they have been fighting. As per our experience they are not negative to the tourist except some time and somewhere they can ask donation to them by tourist. Specially major trekking region are not affected by them and Rolpa, Rukum, Jajarkot, Dolpa and Salyan are situated in the far western region of Nepal where you can avoid your trip.

Is there any law (s) I should particularly be aware of?
Yes, you shouldn't have to go for trekking in the controlled trekking areas without having trekking permit or mountaineering permit and National park entrance permit for every where as well.

How about street beggars and touts?
As in any poor country with enough "rich" foreigners, Nepal has its share of street beggars and middlemen touts trying to sell you everything from information to drugs. There is no need to be intimidated by them. If you are not interested, mind your own business or tell them to leave you alone.