Nepal is generally safe for solo female travellers, and many women travel independently without issues. Tourist areas, trekking routes, and cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara are accustomed to female travellers.
Common precautions—such as dressing modestly, avoiding isolated areas late at night, and using reputable transport—help ensure a comfortable experience. Unwanted attention is usually limited to curiosity rather than aggression.
Many solo female travellers say they felt respected and supported, especially in trekking regions where guides and teahouses look out for visitors.
If you traveled solo as a woman in Nepal, what advice would you give others?
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