Motto

“Tourist Police for Tourists’ Safety”

Vision

To assure a safe and pleasant stay for all tourists in Nepal.

Mission

• Tourist Police has an objective of preventing harassment, mistreatment, and criminal activities against tourists.
• Tourist Police Nepal assures a pleasant and memorable stay in Nepal, including advising and assisting tourists on safety and security in tourism-related issues.
• Tourist Police serves for a safer destination in Nepal.
• Tourist Police are friends of tourists.

Historical Development

Tourist Police Nepal was established on 26 January 1979 AD as a special unit of Nepal Police working under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Department of Tourism.

Tourist Police today has a strength of 239 officers working under the supervision of a Deputy Superintendent of Police and has 31 units spread throughout the country, including 10 units inside Kathmandu Valley and 21 units outside the valley in 14 different districts.

The Central Office is located inside the premises of the Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Since its inception, Tourist Police has been actively facilitating tourists and delivering security services. Tourist Police is motivated by appreciation and encouraging feedback from concerned agencies and tourists regarding service delivery.

Tourist Police is committed to providing better and more efficient services to tourists with its motto, “Tourist Police for Tourists’ Safety.”

Activities

• To register complaints, conduct preliminary investigations, and recommend immediate action to assist in the recovery of lost goods and documents of tourists and provide Police Reports in cases of lost documents.
• To be available 24/7 inside Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara City to ensure the safety of tourists.
• To ensure a hassle-free tour for tourists.
• To mobilize effectively at tourist destinations for the safety and security of tourists.
• To coordinate promptly and effectively with relevant agencies during rescue procedures.
• To provide relevant and necessary information regarding the safety and security of tourists.
• To coordinate with related embassies, consulates, stakeholders, and family members when tourists face problems such as serious illness, mental health problems, or natural calamities.
• To conduct Mobile Public Awareness Programs in tourist hubs to provide additional information regarding safety measures, crimes against tourists, and potential crimes by tourists within Nepal.
• To conduct different interaction programs with tourism-related agencies to enhance the safety and security of tourists.
• To patrol and maintain regular vigilance at tourist destinations to prevent harassment, mistreatment, and exploitation of tourists.
• To organize training programs in collaboration with various embassies to strengthen the foreign-language skills of Tourist Police personnel.

Work in Progress

• Extension of Tourist Police units to other popular tourist destinations.
• Tourist Police units, jointly in collaboration with other stakeholders, are aiming towards seasonal patrols on trekking routes in remote areas.
• Management of safe houses in order to provide temporary accommodation for helpless tourists.

Important Points for Tourist Safety

• Respect the laws of the land, local customs, religion, and cultural norms and values.
• Be sure to obtain all the necessary information before using tourism-related services to avoid subsequent problems.
• Avail yourself of the services of government-registered travel agencies, trekking agencies, hotels, lodges, and other agencies only.
• Use authorized tourist vehicles and always note the vehicle number.
• Always carry certified copies of your documents and ensure the safety of the original documents.
• Exchange foreign currencies only at government-authorized financial institutions.

We Are Available At

Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu District

1. Tourist Police Bhrikutimandap (Head Office) – 9851289445
2. Tourist Police Pashupati – 9851289446
3. Tourist Police Airport – 9851289450
4. Tourist Police Bouddha – 9851289451
5. Tourist Police Swoyambhu – 9851289452
6. Tourist Police Thamel – 9851289453
7. Tourist Police Basantapur – 9851289454

Lalitpur District

1. Tourist Police Patan – 9851289449

Bhaktapur District

1. Tourist Police Bhaktapur – 9851289448
2. Tourist Police Nagarkot – 9851289447

Koshi Province

1. Tourist Police Kakarvitta, Jhapa – 023-566459
2. Tourist Police Lukla, Solukhumbu – 9852821304
3. Temporary Tourist Police Post Namche Bazar, Solukhumbu

Madhesh Province

1. Tourist Police Janaki Mandir, Dhanusha
2. Tourist Police Birgunj, Parsa – 051-417410

Bagmati Province

1. Tourist Police Sauraha, Chitwan – 9844208699
2. Tourist Police Patihani, Chitwan
3. Tourist Police Syafrubesi, Rasuwa

Gandaki Province

1. Tourist Police Pokhara, Kaski – 061-462761 / 9856082761
2. Tourist Police Dhampus, Kaski
3. Tourist Police Ghandruk, Kaski
4. Tourist Police Birethanti, Kaski
5. Tourist Police Chame, Manang
6. Tourist Police Dharapani, Manang
7. Tourist Police Jomsom, Mustang
8. Tourist Police Ghorepani, Myagdi
9. Temporary Tourist Police, Bandipur, Tanahun

Lumbini Province

1. Tourist Police Belahiya, Rupandehi
2. Tourist Police Lumbini, Rupandehi

Karnali Province

1. Temporary Tourist Police Post Rara, Mugu – 9858023958

Sudurpashchim Province

1. Temporary Tourist Police Post Silgadhi, Doti – 9858490288

Please Keep in Your Mind

No matter when and where you are, for any assistance in Nepal:

• Dial 1144 – Tourist Police Toll-Free Hotline
• Dial 100 – Police Assistance
• Dial 103 – Traffic Police Assistance

Tourist Police Nepal

Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
(Inside the premises of Nepal Tourism Board)

Phone: +977-01-5347041
Mobile: +977-9851289445
Toll-Free Hotline: 1144

Email: policetourist@nepalpolice.gov.np

Website: https://cid.nepalpolice.gov.np/cid-wings/tourist-police/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/touristpolice.nepal/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/dial1144