Indian adults flying to Nepal should carry a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission voter ID with photograph, not Aadhaar or a downloaded voter-ID printout. Separate an easy city holiday from trekking and check walking and altitude before booking. Keep some NPR cash, layers and a phone plan on the preparation list.
- Indian visa requirement
- Nepal Immigration says Indian citizens do not need a visa.
- Adult air-travel document
- Valid Indian passport or original Election Commission voter ID with photograph.
- Not accepted for this air route
- Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence and downloaded voter-ID printouts are not substitutes.
- Currency
- Nepali rupee (NPR).
- Electricity discrepancy
- NTB pages say230 V and220 V, both50 cycles/second. Check hotel adapter and appliance rating.
Packing checklist
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Documents
Clothes and footwear
Personal and health needs
Electronics
Money
For parents and children
Money and forex (NPR)
Rules checked 24 Oct 2026
Use Nepali rupees (NPR). No live exchange rate is quoted and this guide does not claim every Indian banknote is accepted. Our recommendation is to agree guide and driver expectations with the operator rather than treat commercial suggested tips as official tariffs.
Cash and cards
Nepal Tourism Board says major hotels, shops and restaurants accept cards and advises keeping currency-exchange receipts. Keep some local cash as a backup; card acceptance is not universal.
ATMs and fees
Ask your bank about fees and check current currency-import rules before carrying large INR notes. Do not assume all Indian banknotes will be accepted.
Backup plan
Keep exchange receipts and some NPR cash. Confirm payment options with each hotel and operator before relying on a card.
SIM / eSIM
Ncell offers tourist SIM and eSIM options. Check current registration documents, device compatibility and validity with the operator. A plan is not a promise of service on a mountain route.
Installing vs activating
Check the selected Ncell product instructions for compatibility, registration and when validity begins. Do not assume installing an eSIM and activating a plan are the same step.
Backup connectivity
Keep hotel and driver contacts offline. Confirm any Indian roaming or bank OTP arrangement with your Indian operator rather than relying on a local data plan.
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Quick questions
Sources
- Embassy of India, Kathmandu: Valid documents for Indian nationals travelling by air · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Nepal Immigration, Tribhuvan International Airport: Identification accepted for Indian citizens entering Nepal · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Nepal DHM: Climate Normal 1991-2020 station tables (PDF) · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Nepal Tourism Board: Electricity FAQ: 230 volts, 50 cycles, round pins · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Nepal Tourism Board: Other amenities: older 220-volt electricity wording · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Nepal Tourism Board: Foreign currency and credit cards · checked 23 Oct 2026
- UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office: Nepal health: healthcare, insurance and evacuation · checked 23 Oct 2026
- Ncell: Tourist SIM and eSIM options · checked 23 Oct 2026