Country Brief
Nepal
Sex work itself technically not criminalised but trafficking-prevention laws used to prosecute.
Legal model
Sex work itself not criminalised but surrounding activities are
Risk level
Medium
Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages
Nepali, English in Kathmandu
Emergency
100 police, 102 medical
AOC / SW min
16 / 18
1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)
Budget
NPR 3,000 (USD 22)
Typical
NPR 6,000–15,000 (USD 45–110)
Premium
NPR 30,000+ (USD 220+)
Key Areas
- Kathmandu — Thamel tourist district; dance-bar scene
- Pokhara — lakeside trekker-tourism market
Top Safety Notes
- Trafficking-route concerns — verify provider age + consent
- Altitude sickness considerations for Pokhara/treks
- Blue Diamond Society offers PrEP pilots
Essential Phrases
| Hello | Namaste | |
| Thank you | Dhanyabad |
Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/nepal.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/nepal/brief — verified April 2026