Is smoking banned in public places in Nepal?
Comprehensive ban
Nepal's law restricts smoking in various public places including airports, hotels, and restaurants.
Nepal is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- India
- Partial ban India has a nationwide smoke-free law, but smoking is permitted in designated separate areas in many enclosed public places.
- Bhutan
- Comprehensive ban Bhutan prohibits smoking in all public places under its Tobacco Control Act.
- Pakistan
- Partial ban Smoking is restricted in public buildings and transportation, but specific hospitality exemptions are not detailed.
- Myanmar
- Partial ban Myanmar has a smoking ban in certain public places, but the scope is not fully detailed.
- Sri Lanka
- Partial ban Sri Lanka restricts smoking in many indoor public spaces but permits it in designated areas of hotels and restaurants.
- Thailand
- Comprehensive ban Thailand bans smoking in all indoor and outdoor public establishments, including bars and restaurants, with fines for non-compliance.
Other laws in Nepal
- Driving Age
- 18+
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