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Nepal trip planner for Indian families

Written by The Trip Keeper team Content updated 30 Oct 2026 Facts last checked 30 Oct 2026
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Nepal is India's easiest international holiday: a 2 hour nonstop from Delhi to Kathmandu on IndiGo, Air India or Nepal Airlines, no visa for Indian citizens - a passport or Election ID is enough - and a time zone just 15 minutes ahead of home. In one small country you get the medieval squares and temples of the Kathmandu Valley, lakeside Pokhara with the Annapurna range on the horizon, rhino safaris in Chitwan, and Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini. You do not need to trek: a mountain flight or a Pokhara sunrise gives the family the Himalaya view without the walking. Vegetarian families eat very well - dal bhat is the national plate and vegetarian versions are everywhere. Visit October to November for the clearest mountain skies, or March to April for rhododendron season; carry layers, because Kathmandu mornings and Pokhara evenings run cool.

Visa for IndiansNo visa for Indian citizenschecked 22 Oct 2026 Best monthsMar to Apr, Oct to Novchecked 23 Oct 2026 CurrencyNPRchecked 24 Oct 2026 Flight time2 h nonstop from Delhichecked 30 Oct 2026

Everything we have on Nepal

Visa

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Nepal, and how to get it.

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Best time to visit

Which months suit your family, month by month.

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Travel essentials

What to pack, how to pay and how to stay connected.

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Food

Vegetarian and Jain food, and how to order it.

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Phrases

The words worth knowing, with how to say them.

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Flights

Who flies there, how long it takes, and where the layovers are.

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Events

Festivals and seasons worth planning a trip around.

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Flights to Nepal

Flights from Delhi to Nepal

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Quick questions

Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?

No. Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal at all - under the India-Nepal open border, a valid passport or an Election ID (voter card) is enough to fly in. Children 15-18 can travel on a school identity certificate, and children under 15 and elders over 65 are exempt from the document requirement with any photo ID. See our Nepal visa guide for the exact document list.

How far is Nepal from India?

Delhi to Kathmandu is a 2 hour nonstop flown by IndiGo, Air India and Nepal Airlines - closer than most South Indian cities. There are also nonstops from Mumbai, Varanasi and other cities, plus open land borders. And almost no jet lag: Nepal is just 15 minutes ahead of India (UTC+5:45).

Is Nepal good for vegetarian and Jain families?

Very good: dal bhat (lentils, rice, vegetable curries) is the everyday national meal and vegetarian versions are on every menu, and Kathmandu and Pokhara have plenty of pure-veg and South Indian restaurants. Jain families should ask about onion and garlic, which are common in Nepali cooking. Our Nepal food guide has the full strategy.

What is the best time to visit Nepal?

October to November: the post-monsoon skies are the clearest of the year for mountain views, and the big festivals (Dashain, Tihar) fall in this window. March to April is the second-best window - warm days and rhododendrons in bloom. June to September is monsoon; December to February is cold but clear and uncrowded in the valleys.

Is English and Hindi enough in Nepal?

Yes. Nepali is the national language, but Hindi is widely understood - many Nepalis watch Indian films and TV - and English works in hotels, restaurants and tourist areas. A few Nepali words (namaste, dhanyabad for thank you) are warmly received. Our phrase guide has the essentials with Hindi meanings.

How many days do we need in Nepal?

Five to seven days covers the family classic: two days in the Kathmandu Valley (Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath), two or three in Pokhara for the Annapurna views and lakeside, and optionally two nights in Chitwan for the safari. Add Lumbini with a day or two more. Parents who do not want to trek still get the Everest view on a one-hour mountain flight from Kathmandu.

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