{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/nepal/japna","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T03:24:53.116Z","place":{"city":"Japna","country":"Nepal","countryCode":"NP","lat":29.3099519,"lon":82.2765032},"safety":{"score":71,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":74,"confidence":0.83,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe in Japna during the day, particularly in tourist zones, though some express concern about road safety and occasional hassles from unofficial guides.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":72,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Japna is generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime but notable flood-related disruptions and petty theft risks in tourist zones.","summary":"Japna benefits from Nepal's low homicide rate and minimal terrorism risk, though road safety remains a concern. Recent flooding in August 2026 damaged infrastructure in nearby districts, but Japna itself was not in the flood path and continues normal operations. Visitors should stay alert for pickpocketing in crowded areas and monitor local weather alerts during the trekking season.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare in Japna; visitors face minimal risk of mugging, though isolated incidents may occur after dark in poorly lit areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas like Thamel, Durbar Square, and on local buses; keep bags zipped and front-facing."},"safeAreas":["Durbar Square area","Boudhanath","Patan (Lalitpur)","Bhaktapur"],"avoidAreas":["No specific districts to avoid in Kathmandu; exercise caution in Thamel, Asan Tole, and Business District due to petty crime"],"scams":["Fake guides offering unsolicited trekking assistance","Overcharging by taxi drivers in Kathmandu and Pokhara","Gemstone scams targeting tourists in Thamel"],"zones":[{"name":"Thamel","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with moderate pickpocketing and scam risk; exercise caution especially after dark."},{"name":"Durbar Square area","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled historic center; low crime but watch for uneven surfaces and occasional crowds."},{"name":"Boudhanath","level":"safe","note":"Peaceful Buddhist stupa area with low crime; safe for daytime visits, avoid isolated paths at night."},{"name":"Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)","level":"caution","note":"Popular site with monkey-related theft and moderate pickpocketing; keep valuables secure."},{"name":"Patan (Lalitpur)","level":"safe","note":"Historic city south of Kathmandu with low crime; safe for walking, use metered taxis at night."},{"name":"Bhaktapur","level":"safe","note":"Well-preserved medieval town with low crime; safe for tourists, watch for narrow alleys after dark."},{"name":"Kathmandu Business District","level":"caution","note":"Commercial zone with moderate theft risk; avoid flashing valuables, especially near ATMs."},{"name":"Asan Tole","level":"caution","note":"Busy local market with pickpocketing risk in crowds; keep bags zipped and front-facing."}]}}