Kathmandu Valley
TEMPLES AND OLD CITIES
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9°C
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Escape to? Nepal
Nepal compresses medieval royal squares, Terai wildlife and the world’s highest mountains into journeys measured in days rather than continents.
Visa
No visa required
Currency
NPR
Best season
Sep – May
Time zone
GMT +5.8
Planned and run by us
Curated Nepal Packages
We build Nepal trips to order — tell your trip manager the dates and the pace, and the days are drawn around them.
Sold out for now
Every Nepal departure is currently taken. Tell us your dates and we will build one — most of what we sell starts this way.
Ask about NepalVisa Information
What we have checked against an official source, with the date we checked it. Your trip manager files the paperwork for you.
The essentials
- Visa type
- No visa required
- Government fee
- None — no visa is issued to Indian citizens
- Apply from
- Nothing to apply for. Cleared at the Indian-national counter on arrival
Checked August 18, 2026 · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal
What you’ll send us
- A valid Indian passport, or an Indian Voter ID card
- Birth certificate for a minor without a passport
- School identity card for a child under 18 travelling with parents
Indian citizens use counters 15–16 at Kathmandu and are admitted without a visa. A handwritten passport is not accepted — it must be machine readable.
When to Go
Pick a month. Weather is typical for the time of year; price and availability are our own departures, not a market forecast.
Pokhara
LAKES AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Good
9°C
Day high
140mm
Rainfall
Chitwan
TERAI WILDLIFE
Good
9°C
Day high
140mm
Rainfall
Dry skies favour lowland touring, but Kathmandu mornings are cold and high passes may hold snow.
Autumn clarity or spring colour
October and November usually bring the clearest mountain views after the monsoon. March and April offer warmer trekking weather and rhododendron blooms. December and January are colder but often clear; high passes may hold snow. June through September brings monsoon rain, cloud, leeches and possible road disruption, although Upper Mustang lies partly in the rain shadow.
Where to Go
Key sights include Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pokhara Lakeside, Chitwan National Park and Lumbini.
Food & Culture
A first trip can pair dawn over the Annapurna range with a Chitwan safari, monastery walks around Boudhanath and a trek beneath Everest or Machhapuchhre.
Dal bhat
Across NepalRice, lentil soup, vegetables and pickle form Nepal’s standard filling meal, often served with refills.
Momo
Kathmandu ValleySteamed or fried dumplings contain buffalo, chicken or vegetables and arrive with a spiced tomato achar.
Newari khaja set
Kathmandu ValleyBeaten rice accompanies buffalo meat, beans, egg, potato and sharp pickles in this Newar sharing plate.
Thakali khana
Pokhara and Mustang routesA carefully balanced set pairs rice with lentils, greens, curry, ghee and fermented or fresh pickles.
Thukpa
Everest RegionThis Tibetan-influenced noodle soup provides warmth and carbohydrates in Sherpa settlements such as Namche Bazaar.
Dhido
Annapurna RegionA thick buckwheat or millet staple is eaten with lentils, greens, curry and fermented pickle.
- Remove shoes before entering homes and temple interiors where signs or hosts request it.
- Walk clockwise around Buddhist stupas, mani walls and prayer wheels.
- Use the right hand, or both hands, when giving money or food.
- Ask permission before photographing cremations, monks, ceremonies or rural residents.
Know Before You Go
The practical half of the trip, in short answers — each one checked against an official source before we publish it.
Packing
Layered clothing for Nepal's changing elevations, Broken-in walking shoes with reliable grip, Personal medicines and a basic first-aid kit, Passport or original Indian voter ID, Type C, D and M travel adapter, Sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat, and Reusable water bottle and purification method.
Nepal FAQs
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
October–November offers clear mountain views; March–April suits trekking and rhododendrons. June–September brings monsoon rain and disrupted roads.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
No. Indian citizens are visa-free. Air travellers should carry a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission voter ID.
Which languages are commonly spoken?
Nepali is official. Newari, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu and Tibetan languages are common; English is widely used in tourism.
Is Nepal safe for travellers?
Tourist areas are generally safe, but earthquakes, altitude illness, landslides, road conditions and trekking without proper acclimatisation require planning.
What should be packed for Nepal?
Pack layers, broken-in shoes, sun protection and personal medicines. Add waterproofs, cold-weather equipment or trekking gear according to route and season.
What should travellers do in an emergency?
Call Police 100, Fire 101, Ambulance 102 or Tourist Police 1144. Trekking emergencies may require insured helicopter evacuation.