Bottom Line - Is Nepal Safe Right Now?!?!

I have read the travel warnings from ALL the major countries - but have not heard anything of recent from the ground. Is Nepal safe - especially for single female travelers (trekking w/porter and guide alone and touring Kathmandu)??

THANKS!!

I've traveled to Nepal both during the fighting and since the ceasefire was instituted and, honestly, I didn't notice any difference in Thamel, Patan, Bhaktipur, Pokhara or on the trekking trails. It's always felt like a very safe place to me.

The last time I was there was January of 2008. During that trip, a small explosive device went off somewhere in Kathmandu, but a few miles away in Thamel it was business as usual. I wasn't even aware of the incident until I got home and someone told me they'd read about it in a newspaper.

Bottom line: if your plan is to visit the usual tourist areas, I doubt you'll ever feel unsafe.

Agree with the last poster. It is interesting to me that even when our Embassies say that Nepal is dangerous that I NEVER feel that way when I am there. I feel much more comfortable in Nepal than I do in London for example and I'm sure the statisitics would back me up.

Howvever, I don't know how it feels for single female travellers as their concerns are different to us guys. It is good that you have a guide AND a porter. If it were just two of you then there could be some tension. A lot of Nepali friends of mine are very keen to meet western girls...porters and guides too. Having that extra person around would relieve some of the pressure.

It is possible to get female guides if you prefer, or have you already booked.

Its not recommended for a girl to trek on her own or with just a male guide - your porter may very well not trek with you but rather wait for you ahead at each destination.
This is for very the obvious reasons. And there are indeed some very remote places on the trek.
When you get to Nepal try to find someone else to trek with if you can. People advertise on the bulletin boards.Or get a female guide.
In Kat you will be fine by yourself.