Embassy of Nepal in Tel Aviv, Israel; address Textile and Fashion Centre Building, 14th Floor, 2, Kaufman St., 6380105, Tel Aviv-Yafo; phone +97235100111.…
Head of mission: Ms. Kanta Rizal, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 1 Sep 2024)
Also accredited to: Cyprus
Head of mission: Mr. Nadav Ben Yehuda, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Nepal, 1 Jul 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Nimrod Berger, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Israel, 1 Apr 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Ilan Nir, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Nepal, 1 Jul 2024)
Nepal, located in the Himalayas, boasts a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural scenery that appeals to many travelers. Despite recent challenges in attracting consistent international visitors, it remains a potential destination for some of the 3 million Israelis who travel abroad annually.
Nepal is generally considered a relatively safe destination for tourists, including those from Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Nepal ranks 78th out of 160 countries, indicating a safer environment compared to Israel, which ranks 152nd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Israel is 1.9 per 100,000 people, while in Nepal it is slightly higher at 2.1. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that while both countries face organized crime issues, Nepal has lower scores in areas like mafia presence (4.5 for Nepal vs. 5.5 for Israel) and the heroin trade (4.5 for Nepal vs. 3.0 for Israel). However, Nepal scores higher in state crime (8.5) and foreign crime (7.0) compared to Israel. Overall, while there are some crime concerns in Nepal, it is considered a safer option than Israel based on the provided indices. Tourists should still exercise standard precautions while traveling.