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Just wanted to write about the current state of the Nepal for travelers and the ever important question.

Is Nepal safe to travel right now ?

My answer is yes , YES, and YES !!!.

and the security situation in Nepal for travelers has never been better and the records prove it.

By the way, happy Tihar (Dipawoli) one of Hindu main festivals is starting in tommorrow. Festival of lights as they call it.

We regularly update Nepal travel advisories on this log here.

http://www.exoticbuddha.com/english/2007/10/10/is-nepal-safe-for-travelers/

Few Excerpts from there “Yes, Nepal is safe for travelers.

Until 2 years ago there was a Maoist insurgency, which since has been solved by having a successful peace process. Right now, the country is building a new constitution after having a successful election for the members of the constituent assembly.

Although there have been instances of sporadic violence in southern regions, tourists have never been harmed. The Hilly and Himalayan region, including the capital Kathmandu, are safe for travel. In the past two years, I have heard only of less than five reported instances of physical harassment of tourists in Nepal during the entire period………”

Happy trekking in Nepal to those of you who are already here.

enjoy,

Exoticbuddha team and nepal travel enthusiasts.