Nepal · South Asia
Your destination at a glance
Nepal is one of India's most accessible international neighbours: travellers can arrive by air or use an approved land border, and you are among snow peaks, brick temples and prayer flags. The country stacks upwards from the humid Terai plains, through the terraced middle hills where most Nepalis live, to the high Himalaya. The Kathmandu Valley holds centuries of Newar craftsmanship in its durbar squares and stupas; Pokhara offers lakeside calm below the Annapurnas; Chitwan puts you in grassland and sal forest looking for rhino. It suits pilgrims heading to Pashupatinath, families who want mountains without a demanding trek, and walkers of every level, since routes run from gentle ridge trails to serious multi-week circuits. Hindi is widely understood, which makes ordinary travel unusually easy for Indian visitors.
| Best time to visit | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov (shoulder: Sep, Dec, Jan, Feb, May) |
|---|---|
| Suggested duration | 6–8 Days |
| Starting price | ₹26,000 per person — a starting figure, confirmed in your proposal |
| Region | Nepal · South Asia |
| Trip style | Hill, heritage |
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One of the most important Shiva temples in the Hindu world, set along the banks of the Bagmati river in eastern Kathmandu. Only Hindus may enter the main sanctum; others view the gilded roofs, cremation ghats and resident sadhus from the terraces opposite. It is busiest at Maha Shivaratri.
A hilltop Buddhist stupa west of central Kathmandu, its whitewashed dome topped by painted eyes and a gilded spire. Visitors climb a long stone stairway past shrines and resident monkeys, walk clockwise spinning the prayer wheels at the base, and look out across the whole Kathmandu Valley.
A relaxed lakeside town below the Annapurna range and the usual base for treks in the region. Visitors row wooden boats out to the Tal Barahi temple on its island, walk the lakeside promenade, and take in the World Peace Pagoda and Devi's Fall on the outskirts.
A lowland reserve of grassland, sal forest and river channels in the Terai, known for greater one-horned rhino, gharial and sloth bear, with a small tiger population. Visitors take jeep safaris, guided walks and dugout canoe trips, and many stay near Tharu villages along the Rapti river.
The best preserved of the Kathmandu Valley's three royal squares, a traffic-free quarter of brick and carved timber. Visitors see the fifty-five window palace, the tiered Nyatapola temple and the pottery square, watch potters and thangka painters at work, and try the local juju dhau curd.
A ridge above Pokhara reached by a short drive or a steep pre-dawn walk, and the standard place to watch first light strike Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna wall. Travellers arrive in the dark, wait through a cold half-hour, and some descend afterwards by paraglider rather than road.
The valley's historic palace squares bring together Newar architecture, temples and living urban neighbourhoods. Travellers visit for craftsmanship and layered history; allow separate time for the chosen square rather than treating all as one quick stop.
The hills around Pokhara provide accessible ridge walks and mountain viewpoints without committing to a long expedition. Conditions and visibility vary, so build in flexibility and use an appropriate guide for longer walks.
A starting point, not a fixed package
Visit Pashupatinath Temple (Kathmandu).
Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple).
Visit Pokhara & Phewa Lake.
Visit Chitwan National Park.
Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Visit Sarangkot sunrise viewpoint.
Season by season
Getting there from India
Kathmandu is the main air gateway, with direct and connecting flights from several Indian cities. Regional airports support Pokhara and the Terai.
There is no through mainline passenger railway to Kathmandu. Indian railheads near approved land borders can support an overland entry.
Several approved land borders connect India and Nepal. Choose the crossing based on the Indian origin and Nepal itinerary, then allow for slower mountain roads.
Know before you go
The Nepalese rupee is the local currency. Indian rupee notes in smaller denominations are commonly accepted, and cards work in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Nepali is the national language and English is widely used in tourism. Hindi is understood almost everywhere, which makes travel easy for Indian visitors.
Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (IST).
Warm in the Terai and cooler in the hills, with clear mountain views in spring and autumn, monsoon cloud through summer and cold, bright winters.
Indian roaming works but local Ncell or Nepal Telecom SIMs are cheap and simple to arrange. Coverage weakens on high trekking routes.
Nepali meals centre on dal bhat, seasonal vegetables and pickle, alongside Newari dishes, momos and thukpa. Vegetarian food is widely available; beef is generally absent, though buffalo appears in Newar cooking. Remove shoes at temples and homes, circle stupas clockwise and ask before photographing people or cremation ghats.
Entry requirements
Indian citizens do not require a visa for Nepal. Carry a valid Indian passport or Election Commission voter identity card; confirm the accepted documents for children before departure.
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Useful answers
October and November are generally Nepal’s clearest and most popular months, with stable post-monsoon weather and strong mountain visibility. March and April are also good for spring travel. June to September is the main monsoon season, while December to February is colder but often clear at lower elevations. Conditions vary sharply with altitude.
6 to 8 days is ideal for a first Nepal trip focused on the main cultural and scenic centres. A week allows Kathmandu and Pokhara at a comfortable pace without turning the journey into a trekking expedition. Travellers adding higher-altitude trekking need a separate duration based on the specific route, acclimatisation requirement and seasonal conditions.
The Orbitz Holidays master-list starting price for Nepal is ₹26,000 per person. This is a starting figure rather than a guaranteed final trip total. The final amount can vary with travel dates, hotel category, occupancy, transport and confirmed inclusions. Any unconfirmed taxes, entry charges, activities or airfare should be confirmed before travel.
Indian citizens generally have simplified entry arrangements for Nepal and do not use the same tourist-visa process as most foreign visitors, but accepted identity documents and airline requirements still need checking. Currency rules can also be specific. Exact document requirements, permitted Indian-currency use and any current border formalities should be confirmed before travel.
Nepal suits families, couples, cultural travellers and first-time Himalayan visitors who do not necessarily want a trek. Kathmandu Durbar Square provides historic urban architecture, Swayambhunath adds a major Buddhist heritage site, and Phewa Lake in Pokhara introduces the country’s mountain-and-lake landscape. Together they give a strong cultural and scenic overview.
The published starting price is ₹26,000 per person. Exact hotel category, meals, transfers, sightseeing, permits, taxes and transport are included only when stated in the final proposal. Confirm the itemised inclusions before payment.
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