Nepal crime and more

Nepal continues to experience sporadic incidents of terrorism and politically motivated violence in major urban areas. In the runup to Constituent Assembly elections on April 10, bombings occurred in various locations around the country, including four in Kathmandu on April 4 in which no one was injured.

Travelers should avoid taking public transportation, including microbuses, and be cautious of unattended baggage in public places. Travel via road in areas outside of the Kathmandu Valley is hazardous due to erratic drivers.

Crime in the Kathmandu Valley, including violent crime and harassment of women, has increased since April 2006, and police are unwilling or unable to arrest criminals who claim Maoist affiliation.

Police have reported a number of robberies by armed gangs; in some cases, victims were attacked and injured. Solo trekkers have been robbed by small groups of young men, even on some popular trails. In several reported incidents, tourists have had their belongings stolen from their rooms while they slept.