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Do India citizens need a visa for Nepal? For tourism travel, the current rule is visa-free. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Department of Immigration of Nepal, on 2026-08-29. It applies to India passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.
In practice, visa-free travel means you do not have to apply for a visa before you go. You still need a passport that is valid for your stay, and border control can ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation, or funds — and can still refuse entry at their discretion.
Before you travel — tourism checklist
- Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months
- Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
- Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.
Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.
Entry requirements · Tourism travel
Passport requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
How to apply
- Most nationalities obtain a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or land borders
- Apply before travel online for a quicker arrival process
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Return or onward ticket
- Visa fee in cash (if applying on arrival)
Financial evidence
- Proof of sufficient funds (may be requested)
Accommodation or invitation evidence
If applicable- Accommodation details (where required)
Conditions & restrictions
- Visa on arrival is normally issued for 15, 30 or 90 days depending on the fee paid
- Indian citizens enter visa-free
India citizens travelling to Nepal for tourism: visa-free Based on the official Nepal visa and entry information reviewed.
Planning your trip to Nepal
Practical notes about Nepal — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.
Kathmandu's Durbar Square Temples
Kathmandu's Durbar Square is an open-air museum of medieval Newari architecture, where multi-tiered pagoda temples rise from brick-paved plazas surrounded by bustling markets and half-restored palaces. The Kumari Ghar, a three-story courtyard house, is home to the Living Goddess, a young girl worshipped until she reaches puberty. Scaffolding still covers parts of structures damaged in the 2015 earthquake, a reminder of both fragility and resilience. Carved wooden struts depict erotic and mythological scenes in incredible detail, and the stone steeds flanking the old royal palace entrance are worn smooth by centuries of hands. In the late afternoon, when the light turns golden and pigeons scatter, the square takes on a timeless quality. The surrounding lanes offer spice shops, thangka painters, and tiny vegetarian restaurants serving dal bhat on banana leaves.
Pokhara's Phewa Lake and Annapurna
Pokhara sits on the shore of Phewa Lake, where the reflections of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range create a mirror so precise that the waterline becomes almost invisible on calm mornings. Renting a colorful wooden boat and paddling to the center, you watch the mountains change color as the sun rises, their snowfields turning from blue to gold in the space of minutes. The World Peace Pagoda on a hill above town offers a panoramic vantage where paragliders launch into the thermals and circle above the valley like hawks. Lakeside, the main strip has a relaxed character, with bookshops, pie shops, and rooftop bars where trekkers compare route notes over cold Everest beer. Sarangkot, a short drive from town, is the most popular sunrise viewpoint, and arriving in the cold mountain air makes the moment the first light hits the Annapurna wall feel like an earned privilege.
Lumbini's Buddha Birthplace
Lumbini, in the Terai plains of southern Nepal, is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and carries a quiet gravity that transcends any single religious tradition. The Sacred Garden contains the Maya Devi Temple, marking the exact spot where the Buddha was born, and the Ashoka Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage. A sacred pool nearby, where Queen Maya is said to have bathed before giving birth, sits still and green beneath ancient trees. The surrounding park houses over twenty-five monasteries built by Buddhist nations from across Asia, each reflecting its country's architectural style: Thai golden spires beside Japanese zen gardens beside Burmese stupas. Walking through the grounds in the early morning, when the air is cool and the only sound is birdsong, you feel the weight of a place that has drawn pilgrims for over two thousand five hundred years.
Everest Base Camp Trek
The trek to Everest Base Camp begins in the mountain town of Lukla and follows the Dudh Kosi valley through Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and suspension bridges draped with prayer flags that snap in the wind. At Namche Bazaar, the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region, trekkers acclimatize for a day and hike to the Everest View Hotel, where the first full panorama of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam comes into view. The trail continues through Tengboche, home to a monastery with one of the most spectacular mountain backdrops in the world, and along glacial moraines where the air thins noticeably with each step. Reaching Base Camp itself, a sprawling tent city on the Khumbu Glacier in April and May, brings you face to face with the Khumbu Icefall and the immense south face of Everest. The sense of accomplishment is real, but the landscape is the lasting gift.
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?+
Visa-free.
What documents do I need to enter Nepal?+
Valid passport. Return or onward ticket. Visa fee in cash (if applying on arrival).
What passport validity is required to enter Nepal?+
Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Are there any restrictions for entering Nepal?+
Visa on arrival is normally issued for 15, 30 or 90 days depending on the fee paid
Any additional conditions for entering Nepal?+
Indian citizens enter visa-free
Where can I check the official Nepal visa and entry rules?+
This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Department of Immigration of Nepal (https://www.immigration.gov.np/visit-nepal).
