Himalayan temples and trekking for Indian travellers
Nepal
No passport required for Indian citizens — just Aadhaar or voter ID. Nepal combines Himalayan trekking, UNESCO-listed temple squares, and lakeside towns at budgets that work well for Indian travellers.
No passport needed
Pokhara lakeside
Poon Hill trek
Plan your trip
Nepal at a glance
- Best time
- October and November for the clearest skies and the best mountain views. March to May is also reliable. Monsoon (June to September) is green but clouds hide the Himalayas.
- How to reach
- Direct flights to Kathmandu (KTM) from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Indian citizens need only a valid Aadhaar card or voter ID — no passport, no visa fee.
- Getting around
- Kathmandu taxis and ride-hailing apps cover the valley. Tourist buses run Kathmandu–Pokhara (around 7 hours). Domestic flights to Pokhara or Lukla are available for time-pressed travellers.
- Rough budget
- A 7-day trip runs roughly ₹35,000–60,000 per person including flights, mid-range stays, food, and local transport. Indian rupees up to ₹100 denominations are accepted in Nepal.
Sample itinerary
- Days 1–2Kathmandu: Pashupatinath at dawn, Boudhanath stupa, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
- Days 3–4Bus or fly to Pokhara: Phewa Lake, the World Peace Pagoda, and the Annapurna skyline at dawn.
- Days 5–7Poon Hill trek from Nayapul — 3 to 4 days of moderate walking through Ghorepani for a sunrise view of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
