Is Nepal safe in 2026?
Nepal scores 83.5/100 on the live safety index — generally safe. The main pressure on the score comes from natural disasters, economy, political stability. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 83.1/100).
83.5 /100generally safe
30-day trend
Nepal's score changed by +0.6 over the last 22 days (82.9 → 83.5) — within normal day-to-day noise. No single event moved the index.
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
0.7/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Nepal at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing civil unrest. Our live index reads 83.5/100. That advisory was last revised Mar 31, 2026, 199 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Mar 31, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Nepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: Report - The flood left five people missing, destroyed 200 houses and five bridges.
- Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
- Avalanche kills 15 Nepali workers preparing Himalayan mountain camp for climbers
- Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal
- NEWSLETTER: Fatal floods hit India, Nepal and Thailand
- Striking video shows the exact moment a landslide occurred in Nepal amid an emergency caused by heavy rains: at least 21 dead
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 83.1/100 (generated )
Flood damage and missing persons continue to weigh on short-term safety.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Nepal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 83.5 | — | |
| Bhutan | 90.7 | +7.2 | |
| Bangladesh | 73.9 | −9.6 | |
| India | 59.6 | −23.9 | |
| Myanmar | 34.2 | −49.3 | |
| Pakistan | 43.7 | −39.8 |