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This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary(reports that groups in the Terai region plan to disrupt elections to a Constituent Assembly). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Recent reports suggest that several groups in the Terai region of southern Nepal have announced that they plan to disrupt elections to a Constituent Assembly scheduled for 10 April. Disruption is likely to take the form of violent protest. British citizens visiting the Terai region are advised to exercise caution and to avoid possible confrontation with agitating groups or individuals.
There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Since 2006, a number of bombings, shootings and armed clashes have taken place across Nepal. See the Terrorism section of this advice for more details.
You should avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. Bandhs, rallies and demonstrations can cause widespread disruption and can be called at short notice, leaving transport severely disrupted and blocking roads and major highways. See the Political Situation and Local Travel sections of this advice for more details.
The Government of Nepal has announced that elections will be held on 10 April 2008. It is very likely that there will be bandhs (shutdowns), rallies and demonstrations in the run-up. In January 2008 demonstrations, related to an increase in fuel prices, turned violent.
The security situation in Nepal remains subject to change due to the political volatility in the country, which is likely to continue until the planned elections are held. On 28 February 2008 a 16-day Bandh across the Terai was lifted. However, if you intend to travel to the region you should remain vigilant and remain in close touch with your tour operator. See the Political Situation and Local Travel sections of this advice for more details.
The shortage of fuel and cooking gas and other essential supplies, caused by the Terai bandh, continues to have a major impact on Kathmandu. While the situation should now improve it will take some time before all services return to normal. Before travelling you should check with your tour operator or hotel that they are able to provide an acceptable level of service and security.
25,000 British nationals visited Nepal in 2007 (source: Nepal Tourist Board). Most visits were trouble free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Nepal in 2007 were: replacing lost and stolen passports; arrests, mainly drug-related; and hospitalisations, generally as a result of trekking accidents. You are strongly advised to use a reputable travel agent and only trek with an experienced guide and in a group.
We also strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check for any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you plan to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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