Nepal trip from India: ID rules, cost & 5-day Kathmandu–Pokhara plan
Plan Nepal from India: which ID to carry (no visa), a rupee budget and a 5-day Kathmandu and Pokhara itinerary with temples, lakes and Himalayan views.
Nepal
Temples in Kathmandu and lakeside Himalayan views in Pokhara, a short flight from Delhi with no visa to apply for.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | No visa for Indian citizens; by air you need a valid passport or an original Voter ID |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated on the Indian Embassy page; we could not reach Nepal's immigration site |
| Government fee | None |
| Processing | None; documents are checked at the airline counter and at immigration |
| Official site | indembkathmandu.gov.in |
When to go
The best months are March, April, October, November. Flights from India: About 1 h 45 m non-stop from Delhi; also direct from Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities. Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR), pegged at ₹1 = NPR 1.6. Clocks: IST + 0:15.
Trip guides
Nepal guides