Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which works under the Department of Tourism. The main office is located at the Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. There are also complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. The unit works exclusively to ensure the pleasant stay of tourists and mitigate and solve any safety and security related issues that could hinder a tourist from an enjoyable trip. 
The main function and responsibility of Tourist Police are to look after the welfare of the tourist and to assure them a memorable stay in Nepal. They also advise and assist tourist in safety and security during traveling, trekking, rafting, and hotel stay in any part of Nepal.

ACTIVITIES OF TOURIST POLICE

• Daily patrolling within the tourist areas in Kathmandu valley.
• Operation of Tourist Police offices in different areas including Airport (TIA) and Basantapur.
• Operation of Tourist Police offices in Pokhara and Sunauli. It will also be expanded to other parts of Nepal in the future.
• Quick action and investigation when there is any complaint from tourists.
• Provision of the necessary information on travel security.
• Ensuring hassle free trip by keeping hawkers, beggars and street children away from tourist.
• Assisting tourist whenever the need arises.