Tourist Police was established in 1979 under the
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The special unit
has been designated the task of providing security to visitors.
The team of Tourist Police consists of officers who can speak and
understand English and Hindi. They register complaints, investigate
matters, provide protection and safety to tourists. They also try
to ensure hassle-free trip for visitors and assist tourists when
necessary. There are three units of Tourist Police forces in Kathmandu.
While the main office is at the Tourist Service Center in Bhrikuti
Mandap(Phone: 4247041, 4247037), the other two are in tourist areas
Thamel(Phone: 4429750) and Basantapur(Phone: 44268969).
Here
are some tips on how visitors can remain safe.
| 1 |
Inform your where abouts immediately upon arrival
to the local police or concerned embassy or consulate. |
| 2 |
Use the services of government registered travel and trekking
agencies only. |
| 3. |
Stay only at government registered hotels, resorts, guest
houses and lodges. |
| 4 |
Use only those porters who are authorized by your travel
agency or hotel. |
| 5 |
Exchange foreign currency only at authorized places.
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| 6 |
Never carry your wallet in the back pocket.
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| 7 |
Make sure your wallet is in the inside jacket pocket or side
pocket of the trousers. |
| 8 |
Carry certified copies of documents and leave the originals
and other valuables in the safe deposit box of your hotel. |
| 9 |
Never leave these items unattended in your room.
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| 10 |
Do not carry large sums of cash. |
| 11 |
Carry travelers' cheques and limited amount of cash while
on tour. |
| 12 |
Never leave your luggage and other valuables unattended at
any time, any place.
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| 13 |
In case of theft or loss contact the nearest police station
immediately.
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