Is Kathmandu safe for solo female travelers?
Kathmandu scores 5.5/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Nepal at 63/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Kathmandu safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Kathmandu overall?
Kathmandu scores 5.5/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.
Women's safety in Kathmandu
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Nepal at 63/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Kathmandu without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Kathmandu
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Kathmandu.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Kathmandu, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kathmandu safe for solo female travelers?
Kathmandu scores 5.5/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Kathmandu safe for women at night?
Nepal scores 63/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Kathmandu and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.