- Travel Advice
DFAT advice for Nepal
When travelling to Nepal, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Nepal.
| Nepal overall | This Advice is current for Friday, 05 December 2008. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be alert to own security | Exercise caution | High degree of caution | Reconsider your need to travel | Do not travel |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate (flooding). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal due to the unpredictable security situation.
- Pay close attention to your security at all times and monitor the media and other local sources for information about possible new safety or security risks.
- Elections took place on 10 April 2008. The political situation is likely to remain uncertain. Recent political rallies in many parts of Nepal have resulted in outbreaks of violence and the detonation of explosive devices.
- You are strongly urged to avoid demonstrations, political rallies and large gatherings throughout Nepal as they may turn violent. Demonstrations and bandhs (strikes) occur without notice and can cause major traffic disruptions and shut down all public transport.
- Shortages of essential supplies (food, water, fuel, gas and kerosene for cooking) can occur with limited notice. Before travelling, check that your tour operator or hotel will be able to provide an acceptable level of service and security.
- Extortionists continue to approach trekkers and climbers demanding 'donations' or 'taxes'. Victims have been assaulted, detained or threatened with violence until they pay.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
- organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
- register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
- subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
