{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/nepal/kathmandu","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:35:04.202Z","place":{"city":"Kathmandu","country":"Nepal","countryCode":"NP","lat":27.70169,"lon":85.3206},"safety":{"score":61,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":58,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":61,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveller reports describe feeling generally safe during daylight but uneasy after dark and during protests","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent protests and scams targeting tourists indicate situational risks that require vigilance.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated nighttime areas; stay in well‑lit, busy districts"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in tourist hubs such as Thamel and around New Road"},"safeAreas":["Durbar Square","Naya Baneshwor","Kirtipur","Sukule","Baluwatar‑Kakani"],"avoidAreas":["Jhamel","Thamel (after dark)"],"scams":["Bizarre $20 million tourist scam warned by Canadian authorities","Drugging and robbery incidents reported in city centre"],"zones":[{"name":"Thamel","level":"caution","note":"tourist hub with petty theft and occasional protests; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Durbar Square","level":"safe","note":"well‑patrolled heritage site; low crime but crowded during festivals"},{"name":"Baluwatar","level":"caution","note":"residential area with rising property scams targeting foreigners"},{"name":"Naya Baneshwor","level":"safe","note":"quiet neighborhood; occasional petty theft near markets"},{"name":"Kirtipur","level":"safe","note":"historic town on city fringe; generally safe but limited night transport"},{"name":"Jhamel","level":"avoid","note":"industrial zone with frequent power outages and recent violent protests"},{"name":"Baluwatar‑Kakani","level":"caution","note":"mixed reports of residential scams and occasional road closures"},{"name":"Sukule","level":"safe","note":"up‑and‑coming area with low crime; advisable to use reputable taxis"}]}}