General FAQs
You will get a Nepal visa at the Nepalese Embassy or at the Kathmandu airport upon arrival accept 12 countries and refugees with travel documents are not eligible for Nepal visa on arrival. These include: Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Syria. https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np, And bring cash $30 for 15 days to pay for the visa to get a visa.
Yes, a visa is required to enter Nepal other then Indian nationals.
No, Indian citizens do not need a visa to visit Nepal. Indians can enter Nepal freely using either a valid Indian passport or an original voter ID card. Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, or driving licenses are not accepted for entry. Children under 18 can also enter with a birth certificate or school/collage ID along with their parents.
Yes, Nepal is the safe place to travel even as a solo female traveler. Violent crime and petty theft are both incredibly rare in Nepal. Many solo female traveler visit Nepal alone and enjoy the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality. However, Avoiding isolated places after dark, and staying in reputable accommodations.
Yes, you can exchange Indian Rupees in Nepal, but only INR 100 bills are legally accepted in Nepal, especially in tourist areas and border regions in Nepal. But we would like suggest you to exchange your INR into NPR at authorized places for ease of use during your Nepal stay.
To find the best tour operators for Nepal, we would like to ask you to please try to search for locally-based travel companies, who can offer the best value-for-quality Nepal holiday packages with the best price, customized itineraries, transportation, accommodation experienced guides, and then try to compare yourself with many companies.
To book a Nepal tour package, choose a trusted travel company like Blue Himalaya Tours, who specialize in Nepal vacation packages and offer a variety of cultural, adventure, and sightseeing tours across Nepal.
Normally we believe Nepal is best for all season, But beside that to visit Nepal is during the autumn (September to December) and spring (March to June) seasons. These months offer clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and excellent visibility for the adventure and trekking lovers.
You can travel from India to Nepal by air and by train. Both options are available. It depends on your location and budget. Flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Varanasi, and Kolakata, but if you are interested in traveling by train to Nepal, you may travel to Gorakhpur, or Raxaul railway station and then, by car or bus, continue to cities in Nepal like Lumbini, Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Chitwan.
For Indian citizens, a passport is not mandatory to visit Nepal, but you have to have a valid passport. Either an election card (Voter ID), several other photo ID Driving licence, Pan Card, or Adhar cards are not sufficient documents, especially if you are traveling to Nepal by air.
