No visa needed for Indians

Nepal, next door.

Temples, stupas and Himalayan views, an easy trip from Uttarakhand.

  • Duration5N / 6D
  • Starts fromKathmandu
  • Best timeOct–Nov · Mar–Apr
  • Ideal forFamilies & pilgrims
Overview

Temples, lakes & the Himalaya.

Kathmandu is full of history, with Pashupatinath on the Bagmati river and the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath.

Pokhara sits on Phewa Lake below the Annapurna range. On a clear morning, the view from Sarangkot is one of the finest in the Himalaya.

Highlights

Moments you’ll remember.

Faith, mountains and old towns.

  • Pashupatinath

    The sacred Shiva temple and its evening aarti.

  • Boudhanath Stupa

    One of the largest stupas in the world.

  • Sarangkot sunrise

    Dawn over Annapurna and Machhapuchhre.

  • Phewa Lake

    A boat ride to the island temple of Tal Barahi.

  • Bhaktapur

    A medieval town of squares, temples and potters.

  • Everest flight

    An optional mountain flight past Everest.

Sample itinerary · 5 nights / 6 days

Six days in the Himalayan kingdom.

Comfortable for families. We can add Chitwan, Lumbini, Muktinath or the Manakamana cable car.

Customise this plan
  1. Day 01Arrive in Kathmandu

    Transfer to your hotel. Evening aarti at Pashupatinath.

    Pashupatinath

  2. Day 02Kathmandu sightseeing

    Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

    BoudhanathSwayambhunath

  3. Day 03To Pokhara

    Drive or fly to Pokhara. Evening boat ride on Phewa Lake.

    PokharaPhewa Lake

  4. Day 04Pokhara

    Sunrise at Sarangkot, then Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave and the World Peace Pagoda.

    SarangkotPeace Pagoda

  5. Day 05Back to Kathmandu

    Return to Kathmandu and visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

    Bhaktapur

  6. Day 06Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your journey home.

    Departure

Good to know

Before you go.

A few practical notes to help you plan.

Documents

Indians need no visa. Carry a valid passport or voter ID card; children need a photo ID.

By road

From Uttarakhand, the Banbasa border is the closest crossing. We can plan the drive.

Mountain flights

Pokhara and Everest flights depend on the weather. Keep a spare day if you can.

Best time

October–November and March–April have the clearest skies.

Money

Indian rupees are widely used. Carry smaller notes for everyday spends.

Temple rules

Only Hindus can enter the main Pashupatinath temple. Photos are restricted inside.

FAQs

Questions about Nepal.

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Do Indians need a passport for Nepal?

No. A valid passport or voter ID card is enough for Indian citizens travelling by air or road.

Can we travel by road from Dehradun?

Yes. The Banbasa–Mahendranagar border is closest to Uttarakhand, and we can plan the full road trip.

Can you add Muktinath or Lumbini?

Yes. Both are popular pilgrim add-ons, and we can plan them with flights or by road.

Is the Everest mountain flight included?

It is optional. The flight leaves early from Kathmandu and runs only in clear weather.

Adventure

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