How to Go to Nepal from India
Decide how do you want to travel., Find out if you need a visa or not., Book your travel., Pack your bags., Purchase any other things that you might require.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide how do you want to travel.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal.
You can fly into Kathmandu by various international airlines that connect Kathmandu to other major cities of the world.
Alternatively, travel by road.
The various land entry points on the India-Nepal border are:
Pani Tanki/Kakarbhitta Raxual/Birgunj Sunauli/Belahiya Rupaidiya/ Nepalgunj Mohana/Dhangadi Banbasa/Mahendranagar, Gaddachauki Overland tourists who enter Nepal via lan (via these entry points) must possess an international carnet or complete custom formalities. -
Step 2: Find out if you need a visa or not.
If you are an Indian citizen, you do not need a visa to travel to Nepal.
However, citizens of all other countries need a visa to enter Nepal.
Contact the nearest Nepal embassy/ consulate to obtain a visa. , Make flight/ car bookings well in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles.
Various airlines (including Nepal Airlines, Indian Airlines) fly to Kathmandu.
If you're staying in a hotel, make sure you complete the necessary payments and contact the hotel at least 2 weeks before your travel and inform them about your arrival. , Carry light and loose garments if traveling in summer, and warm clothing if traveling in winter. , A local SIM card/ international SIM card for calling, Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS
- needed if you are going to go trekking), etc. -
Step 3: Book your travel.
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Step 4: Pack your bags.
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Step 5: Purchase any other things that you might require.
Detailed Guide
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal.
You can fly into Kathmandu by various international airlines that connect Kathmandu to other major cities of the world.
Alternatively, travel by road.
The various land entry points on the India-Nepal border are:
Pani Tanki/Kakarbhitta Raxual/Birgunj Sunauli/Belahiya Rupaidiya/ Nepalgunj Mohana/Dhangadi Banbasa/Mahendranagar, Gaddachauki Overland tourists who enter Nepal via lan (via these entry points) must possess an international carnet or complete custom formalities.
If you are an Indian citizen, you do not need a visa to travel to Nepal.
However, citizens of all other countries need a visa to enter Nepal.
Contact the nearest Nepal embassy/ consulate to obtain a visa. , Make flight/ car bookings well in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles.
Various airlines (including Nepal Airlines, Indian Airlines) fly to Kathmandu.
If you're staying in a hotel, make sure you complete the necessary payments and contact the hotel at least 2 weeks before your travel and inform them about your arrival. , Carry light and loose garments if traveling in summer, and warm clothing if traveling in winter. , A local SIM card/ international SIM card for calling, Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS
- needed if you are going to go trekking), etc.
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