Nepal travel guide
Indian nationals do not need a visa to visit Nepal, by air or by land. You must carry an accepted identity document: a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID. Nepal immigration states that Aadhaar is not accepted as a travel document. Minors need an eligible identity document and birth or school documentation as applicable. Confirm current rules before you travel.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Nepal is one of the few international destinations where Indian travellers do not need to apply for a visa. That makes trip planning simpler, but the rules about identity documents catch many travellers out. This guide explains what is known about entry for Indian nationals, what to carry, what not to rely on, and what to confirm on the official side before you fly. Where the published information is thin, we say so instead of guessing.
No. Indian nationals do not need a visa to visit Nepal. This applies to travel by air, and Indian nationals entering by land also do not require a visa. Because no visa is needed, there is no visa application to complete and no visa fee to pay for entry. You still need an accepted identity document, and you will go through immigration on arrival like any international traveller.
By air, carry a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID. These are the documents named in the published guidance. A passport is the safest choice, because it is accepted everywhere and works for onward travel. Check that your passport has not expired, and carry the original, not a copy.
No. Nepal immigration states that Aadhaar is not accepted as a travel document for travel to Nepal. Travellers often treat Aadhaar as enough for entry, and this is one of the most common mistakes. Some traveller reports mention carrying Aadhaar as supporting identification, but you should not rely on it as your entry document. Carry your passport or Election Commission voter ID.
For minors, carry an eligible identity document and birth or school documentation as applicable. The published guidance does not list further details, such as specific forms or the age at which a child needs a separate document. Check with your airline and with Nepal immigration well before you travel, especially if a child is travelling with only one parent or with other relatives.
Indian nationals entering by land also do not require a visa. Overland journeys can take much of a day, particularly from border towns to Kathmandu and Pokhara, so plan the transfer and rest. The published information we hold does not detail border checkpoints or procedures, so confirm the details for your crossing before you go.
Tourist sightseeing in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan does not involve a visa. Trekking routes and national parks use their own permits and fees, which are separate from entry. Book permits and guides through licensed providers, and ask your planner what your route needs. We have no published detail here on specific permit prices or rules, so confirm them with your operator.
Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee. Indian currency is accepted in some tourist areas, but denominations and exchange restrictions apply, and travellers report that larger Indian notes may not be accepted. UPI works in many places but not all. Carry Nepalese cash as a backup, particularly for smaller payments and remote areas.
Our packages include entry-document guidance, meaning we tell you what to carry and what is not accepted. Because Indian nationals need no visa, there is no visa to arrange. Flights, domestic flights unless listed, and travel insurance are separate. See our Nepal tour packages for routes, or Nepal Highlights 5N for a short trip.
Rules can change, and a short summary cannot cover every case. Before you fly, confirm the current requirements with Nepal immigration and with your airline, and check the document rules for any child or non-Indian family member travelling with you. If you hold a passport other than an Indian one, this guide does not apply to you.
This guide is compiled from published tourism and immigration information and traveller reports, and was last checked on 2 November 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm them with Nepal immigration before you book.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Nepal.
No. Indian nationals do not need a visa, by air or by land. You must carry an accepted identity document, such as a valid passport or an Election Commission voter ID, and you will pass through immigration on arrival.
No. Nepal immigration states that Aadhaar is not accepted as a travel document for travel to Nepal. Carry a valid passport or an Election Commission voter ID instead, and keep the original with you.
By air, carry a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID. A passport is the safest choice, because it is accepted everywhere. Confirm the latest rules with your airline and Nepal immigration before you fly.
Carry an eligible identity document and birth or school documentation as applicable. We have no further published detail, so check with your airline and Nepal immigration, especially if a child travels with one parent or other relatives.
No. Indian nationals entering by land also do not require a visa. You still need an accepted identity document. Overland journeys can take much of a day, so plan time and confirm details for your crossing.
Indian nationals need no visa, so there is no visa application and no entry visa fee to pay. Permits for treks and parks are separate and have their own fees. Confirm those with a licensed operator.
Our packages include entry-document guidance, because Indian nationals need no visa. We tell you what to carry and what is not accepted. Flights, domestic flights unless listed and travel insurance are arranged separately.
Check with Nepal immigration and your airline before you travel, because rules can change. Your planner can also share what to carry for your dates, though the official source is the one that decides.
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