Tourist Police

We would like to state that the Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which is working under Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. Our office is located at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Tourist Service Center Building, and also we have complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. We are always attentive to deal with the problems of tourist and we are very sensitive in your security.

Tourist Police assures a safe and pleasant stay to all the visitors in Nepal. Tourist Poice is a special unit of Nepal Police, which was established in 1979 under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The main function and responsibility of Tourist Police is to look after the welfare of tourist and to assure them a pleasant and a memorable stay in Nepal. Our function is to advise and assist tourist in safety and security during traveling, trekking, rafting and hotel stay in any part of Nepal. With a dedicated workforce of 41 (Forty One) policeman, Tourist Police conduct various activities. The main office of the Tourist Police is situated at Bhrikutimandap in the building complex of Nepal Tourism Board Phone No. 4247041. We remain open 8 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 5 PM on Public Holidays. The function of Tourist Police is carried out by local Police specially outside Kathmandu valley.

Activities: 1. Daily patrolling within the Tourist interested area in Kathmandu valley. 2. Opening Tourist Police Post in different area including Airport (TIA) and Basantapur. 3. Quick action and investigation have taken seriously in any tourist complaints. 4. To provide information on travel security. 5. To ensure hassle free trip by keeping hawkers, beggars and street children away from tourist. 6. To assist tourist whenever need arises.