There is a dedicated department of tourist police, a special unit of Nepal Police that works under the department of tourism. The main office is located near the office of Nepal Tourism Development Board at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu. They work day and night for the safety and security ensuring a pleasant stay for tourists. There are several complaint counters at the Tribhuvan International Airport and Kathmandu Durbar Square surroundings. The tourist police are specially trained in English and have detailed local knowledge to assist the tourists. They regularly patrol the touristic areas in Kathmandu and take quick actions or investigate when there is any complaint from the tourists. For security and travel related assistance, you can reach any of the officers by dialing 1144 or 01-4247041.
