Tourist Police

We would like to state that the Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which is working under Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. Our office is located at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Tourist Service Center Building, and also we have complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. We are always attentive to deal with the problems of tourist and we are very sensitive in safety and security of tourist.
Tourist Police assures a safe and pleasant stay to all the visitors in Nepal. Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which was established in 1979 under the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. The main function and responsibility of Tourist Police is to look after the welfare of tourist and to assure them a pleasant and a memorable stay in Nepal. Our function is to advise and assist tourist in safety and security during traveling, trekking, rafting and hotel stay in any part of Nepal.
With a dedicated workforce of 52 (Fifty Two) Police Personnel, Tourist Police conduct various activities. The main office of the Tourist Police is situated at Bhrikutimandap in the building of Nepal Tourism Board Phone No.977-1-4247041. We remain open 24 hours.

Activities of Tourist Police

• Daily patrolling within the Tourist interested area in Kathmandu valley.
• Opening Tourist Police Post in different area including Airport (TIA) and Basantapur.
• Expansion of Tourist Police Post in Pokhara and Sunauli. It will expand to different parts of Nepal in future.
• Quick action and investigation have taken seriously in any tourist complaints.
• To provide information on travel security.
• To ensure hassle free trip by keeping hawkers, beggars and street children away from tourist.
• To assist tourist whenever need arises.

• Always use Authorized Tourist Bus.
• Always asks for Ticket & keep it safely.
• Always use Government authorized travel agency.
• Always beware of your own belongings.
• Don't use narcotics when staying in Nepal. 
• Never involve in any kind of drug transaction.
• Always beware of Jewelers & Gems while you are in transaction of these items.
• Always take care of your all belongings properly.
• Don't be unnecessary familiar with hawkers & street venders.
• In case of loss or theft, immediately contact the tourist police or nearest police station.
• Always notice the taxi & Bus Number before using those vehicles.
• Never leave your luggage & other valuables unattended at any time any   Place.
• Please contact the bus terminal directly for your ticket. if you purchase  the ticket from other agencies, please be sure to obtain all necessary   information before using their services to avoid the subsequent problems.
• Respect the laws of Nepal.
• Use authorized porters from your travel agency or hotel.
• Exchange foreign currency only at authorized place and beware of the pick     pockets.
• Respect local customs, religious & cultural value.
• Always carry the certified copies of your documents& leave the originals along with the valuables in the safe deposit of your hotel.