Safety Center & Community Trust
At Folkira, the safety, comfort, and security of our local hosts and international guests is our highest priority.
Guidelines for Guests
- Respect Local Traditions: Culture is a heritage. Always ask before taking pictures of sacred sites, religious shrines, or local individuals.
- Modesty is Appreciated: Dress conservatively when visiting local religious temples, traditional weddings, or visiting rural homestays.
- Communicate via Platform: Keep payments and communications strictly inside Folkira to ensure fraud protection.
Host Compliance & Vetting
- Identity Auditing: Every host on our platform undergoes physical background check verification and local identity vetting.
- Safety Standards: Homestays must maintain clean sanitation facilities, clean drinking water access, and first-aid kits.
- Fair Wages: We ensure hosts receive 90% of listing costs directly, which supports rural community economies.
Emergency Contacts (Nepal)
Tourist Police Nepal
1144
Special tourist support hotline
Nepal Police (General)
100
General emergency assistance
Folkira Helpdesk
980-0000000
24/7 Platform support hotlines