Tourists
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Nepal; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Is weed legal in Nepal?
No.
Weed is illegal in Nepal. Updated October 2026.
Penalties
Illegal, but allowed during Maha Shivaratri
Recreational cannabis in Nepal: Illegal, but allowed during Maha Shivaratri.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes weed in Nepal as illegal. Recreational cannabis in Nepal: Illegal, but allowed during Maha Shivaratri.
Recorded penalties or enforcement notes: Illegal, but allowed during Maha Shivaratri
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Nepal; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
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Frequently asked
Is weed legal in Nepal?+
No — weed is illegal in Nepal.
Is weed illegal everywhere in Nepal?+
The recorded status for Nepal as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What are the penalties for weed in Nepal?+
Illegal, but allowed during Maha Shivaratri
Can tourists use weed in Nepal?+
Tourists are not exempt. Recreational Cannabis is illegal in Nepal; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
When was this Nepal weed ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with weed into Nepal?+
No. weed is illegal in Nepal; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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