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Tourist assistance and police contacts
Nepal Tourism Board lists the following assistance numbers for use in Nepal. Save them before travelling and keep your accommodation contact available too.
- Tourist Police hotline: 1144.
- Police assistance: 100.
- Traffic Police assistance: 103.
- Tourist Police central office, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu: +977-1-5347041. Mobile: +977-9851289445.
- When asking for help, explain your location, what happened, the number of people involved and a number where you can be reached.
The numbers were checked against NTB’s published directory on 22 September 2026; no test calls were made. Network availability and response cannot be guaranteed. These listings are not a dedicated mountain-rescue dispatch service.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Prepare health and insurance arrangements
NTB recommends insurance that covers medical treatment and the activities you intend to undertake. Prepare these arrangements before a trip rather than trying to resolve them during a problem.
- Tell your insurer the activities and maximum altitude you plan to reach. Ask which activities are covered, which are excluded and what conditions apply.
- Ask about emergency assistance, evacuation, medical treatment and the approval process. Save the policy number and assistance contact somewhere accessible.
- Discuss your itinerary, existing conditions, medicines and relevant vaccinations with a qualified travel-health clinician.
- Prepare your regular medicines and a first-aid kit appropriate to your trip with professional advice. Keep important medical information accessible.
- Arrange drinking-water supplies before departure. A water-point icon does not establish that the water is safe to drink.
This is a preparation checklist, not medical advice or a promise that insurance will cover a particular incident.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Leave less waste and support local communities
A useful trip leaves local places and communities better supported. Plan how you will handle rubbish, use resources and respect the areas you visit.
- Use designated paths, stopping places and campsites. Avoid creating shortcuts through vegetation.
- Carry a small bag for your own rubbish and take it to an appropriate disposal point. Do not leave it behind where collection is unavailable.
- Choose locally owned accommodation and services when they meet your needs. Respect the customs of your hosts.
- Reduce demand for firewood. Use shared heated spaces where available instead of requesting separate fires.
- Keep washing and toilet arrangements away from water sources and follow the rules of the site you are visiting.
- Discuss environmental expectations with your group before departure, so everyone follows the same approach.
Local protected-area and campsite rules take priority over this general checklist.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Visiting homes, temples and cultural sites
Customs vary between communities and religious sites. A polite question to your host or a site attendant is often the best way to understand what is appropriate.
- A greeting of Namaste, with palms together, is a familiar way to greet people respectfully.
- Check whether shoes must be removed before entering a home or place of worship. Dress respectfully for the setting.
- Read entrance signs and follow site rules. Some sacred areas restrict entry, photography or leather items.
- Ask before photographing a person, ceremony or interior. Accept a refusal without pressing for an exception.
- At Buddhist stupas, clockwise circulation is customary. Follow local guidance when unsure.
- When sharing a meal, avoid touching communal food with something that has touched your mouth.
These are general visitor pointers, not rules shared identically by every Nepali community.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Getting around: questions to ask before booking
NTB describes city buses and taxis, intercity buses and domestic flights as transport options in Nepal. The right choice depends on your destination and the services operating on your travel date.
- Confirm the exact pickup point, departure time, destination and total price. Save the operator’s contact details and booking confirmation.
- Ask whether luggage costs extra and what happens if the service changes or is cancelled.
- For local buses, confirm the destination with the operator before boarding. Sajha services use designated stops.
- For a taxi, agree on the meter or fare arrangement before starting and keep a note of the vehicle details.
- Plan the return journey before setting out. Allow room in your schedule for changes, and reconfirm the service near departure.
This is a planning checklist, not a timetable or booking service. Confirm current fares and operating conditions directly.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Prepare your phone before leaving town
Nepal’s international dialling code is +977. NTB notes that mobile coverage is not available in some rural Himalayan locations. Make a plan that does not depend on being connected throughout a journey.
- Ask a mobile provider about current registration requirements, coverage for your destination and the full cost of the plan you are considering.
- Save accommodation details, transport confirmations, essential contacts and document copies in a form you can open without mobile data.
- Charge your phone and power bank before departure. Protect them from water and keep a suitable charging cable accessible.
- Agree on a check-in plan with someone you trust, including what they should do if you miss a check-in.
- Test any offline resources before leaving connectivity. A bookmark alone does not prove that a map or article has been downloaded.
TrailNepal’s current test build does not provide offline map downloads, GPS recording or emergency messaging.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Money and payments: a practical checklist
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee. NTB lists currency-exchange services at banks and airport counters, and card acceptance at major tourism businesses. Ask each business which payment methods it accepts.
- Use an authorised exchange service and check the displayed rate, commission and amount you will receive before agreeing.
- Keep exchange receipts. They can be relevant if you want to exchange unused rupees before departure; ask the bank about its current requirements.
- Confirm ATM and card charges with your bank. Check the machine or payment terminal for additional fees before approving a transaction.
- For a journey outside your base town, ask about payment options in advance and plan a modest cash reserve. Carry smaller denominations for small purchases.
Exchange rates and transaction charges change. This guide does not quote a live rate or guarantee an ATM or card terminal will work.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.
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Before you arrive in Nepal
Prepare your arrival documents before travelling. Entry requirements depend on your nationality and travel document, so check the current official guidance for your own situation.
- Start with the Nepal Tourism Board visa overview below, then follow its Department of Immigration links for the current application process, eligibility and fees. If anything is unclear, contact a Nepalese diplomatic mission before departure.
- Keep your passport or accepted travel document, application confirmations and accommodation details accessible. Keep a separate copy of important documents.
- Save your first accommodation address and contact number where you can read them without an internet connection.
- Check the entry permission and dates recorded on arrival. Resolve any discrepancy with Immigration before leaving the checkpoint.
This checklist does not determine your visa eligibility. Use the official authority for nationality-specific decisions.
Official reference
Written for TrailNepal. Sources checked: 22 September 2026. This is an independent guide, not an official government publication.