{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/nepal/chitwan","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T12:06:53.223Z","place":{"city":"Chitwan","country":"Nepal","countryCode":"NP","lat":27.618086,"lon":84.4536201},"safety":{"score":63,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":62,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":63,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive, with caution","summary":"Travelers generally find Chitwan safe, but recent reports highlight the need for caution due to flood impacts on infrastructure and ongoing risks like petty crime and wildlife trafficking.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":58,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Petty crime like pickpocketing is a moderate risk in crowded areas, and there are concerns regarding wildlife trafficking and corruption.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas of Sauraha after dark; avoid walking alone at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded markets, bus terminals, and during peak safari tours, especially near the park entrance."},"safeAreas":["Sauraha","Meghauli","Devghat"],"avoidAreas":["Jagatpur (flood recovery ongoing with damaged infrastructure)"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxis and guides","Helicopter rescue cons","ATM fraud"],"zones":[{"name":"Sauraha","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist hub with operational hotels and guides; flood impact minimal and park infrastructure intact."},{"name":"Ratnanagar","level":"caution","note":"Commercial center with moderate pickpocketing risk in markets; avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Bharatpur","level":"caution","note":"District capital with occasional protests and mugging risk; exercise increased caution, especially at night."},{"name":"Meghauli","level":"safe","note":"Western gateway to Chitwan National Park; low crime and functional tourism services despite flood recovery."},{"name":"Khairahani","level":"caution","note":"Rural area with recent marijuana seizure; monitor for drug-related activity and avoid isolated spots after dark."},{"name":"Jagatpur","level":"avoid","note":"Eastern area near Narayani River with flood recovery ongoing; damaged infrastructure and limited services increase risk."},{"name":"Devghat","level":"safe","note":"Religious site at river confluence; low crime and unaffected by floods, but respect local customs and avoid isolated areas after dark."},{"name":"Gardibazar","level":"caution","note":"Local market zone with frequent bag-snatching; keep valuables hidden and avoid crowds during peak hours."}]}}