Important Security Announcement for American Citizens in Nepal

October 29, 2009

This warden message is being issued to alert American citizens that the Maoist Party (UCPN-Maoist) has announced a number of protest events to be carried out in November.  In the past, some of these events have materialized and some have not.  The Maoists announced that they intend to conduct the following:

Nov 1, 2009                - Nationwide torch light rally
Nov 2, 2009                - Mass gatherings, picketing of local 
                                     government offices 
Nov 4-5, 2009             - Surrounding district administration
                                      offices
Nov 9, 2009                - Declaration of autonomous regions
Nov 10, 2009              - Protesters picketing and blocking the
                                     main roads leading into the
                                     Kathmandu valley.  
Nov 12-13, 2009         - Mass gatherings around the Singh 
                                     Durbar area

Please be cognizant and aware of your surroundings and what may transpire. American citizens are strongly urged to avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.

For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" found at http://travel.state.gov. Americans living or traveling in Nepal are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/  The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is located at Maharajgunj.  The telephone number is 977-1-4007200, 4007201.  The number for after-hours emergencies is 977-1-4007266,4007269.  The fax number is 977-1-4007281.  The Consulate's e-mail address is consktm@state.gov and its Internet web page is http://nepal.usembassy.gov  U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State's latest Travel Warning for Nepal, Country Specific Information for Nepal, and the Worldwide Caution, available at http://travel.state.gov/.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

We will be closed On November 11, 26th and December 25th.