Tourism board of Nepal has given strict security provision for visitors coming to Nepal. One of the example is tourist police. Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which is working under Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. its office is located at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Tourist Service Center Building, and also it has complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. They are always attentive to deal with the problems of tourist and 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 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. They 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.
In case of Emergency please call on Toll Free Number of Police Operartion- 16600141516 and 16600141113.