Nepal welcomes over 2 million Indian tourists every year, making Indians the largest tourist group. The open border, no visa requirement, and cultural similarities make Nepal a natural destination for Indian travellers.
No Visa Required
Indian citizens can enter Nepal without a visa. You just need a valid photo ID:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Passport (recommended for domestic flights within Nepal)
Border Crossings / सीमा क्रॉसिंग
| Border Point | From (India) | To (Nepal) | Nearest Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raxaul/Birgunj | Bihar | Birgunj | Kathmandu (6-8 hrs) |
| Sonauli/Belahiya | Gorakhpur, UP | Bhairahawa | Lumbini (30 min) |
| Kakarbhitta/Panitanki | Siliguri, WB | Kakarbhitta | Kathmandu (12 hrs) |
| Nepalgunj | Lucknow, UP | Nepalgunj | Bardia NP, Far West |
Currency & Payments
- Nepal's currency is NPR (Nepali Rupee). 1 INR ≈ 1.6 NPR
- Indian Rs. 500 and 2,000 notes are not accepted in Nepal
- Use BookGarum with Razorpay to pay in INR (UPI, cards, netbanking)
- ATMs are widely available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and major towns
Must-Visit Places
Pilgrimage / तीर्थयात्रा
- Pashupatinath Temple — Kathmandu (one of 12 Jyotirlingas)
- Muktinath Temple — Mustang (Vishnu temple at 3,710m)
- Lumbini — Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Adventure / रोमांच
- Pokhara — Paragliding, trekking, Phewa Lake
- Chitwan — Safari, elephants, rhinos
- Everest Base Camp Trek — The ultimate Himalayan trek
Honeymoon / हनीमून
- Nagarkot — Himalayan sunrise views, 30km from Kathmandu
- Dhulikhel — Quiet hilltop with panoramic mountains
- Pokhara Lakeside — Romantic lakeside stays
Book Hotels on BookGarum
BookGarum is built for Indian travellers:
- INR pricing — see prices in Indian Rupees
- Razorpay payments — UPI, cards, netbanking
- Hindi support — हिन्दी में बुक करें
- Indian ID accepted — Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID