Culture & heritage
Pashupatinath Temple
Kathmandu
Nepal’s holiest Shiva temple, on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, with riverside ghats and an evening aarti.
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South Asia
Nepal
Himalayan sunrises, sacred temples and lakeside calm
Overview
Why visit Nepal?
Nepal is the gateway to the Himalaya, and you do not have to be a trekker to enjoy it. The Kathmandu Valley is crowded with temples, stupas and medieval squares, from the sacred Pashupatinath Temple to the great white dome of Boudhanath; Pokhara, beside the calm water of Phewa Lake, looks straight up at the Annapurna range; and in the lowlands, Chitwan National Park is home to one-horned rhinos.
For Indian travellers it is one of the easiest trips abroad. No visa is needed, flights are short, Hindi is widely understood and vegetarian food is everywhere. Pashupatinath is among the most important Shiva temples for Hindus, and many visitors add a pilgrimage to Muktinath or Janakpur.
A week covers Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan comfortably, with private transfers or short domestic flights between them. We plan around the seasons, choosing clear-sky months for the best mountain views, and can add an early-morning scenic flight past Everest from Kathmandu.
Things to see
Top attractions in Nepal
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Culture & heritage
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu
One of the largest stupas in the world, its great white dome and painted eyes surrounded by Tibetan monasteries and rooftop cafés.
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Culture & heritage
Swayambhunath Stupa
Kathmandu
An ancient hilltop stupa overlooking Kathmandu, known as the Monkey Temple, with painted Buddha eyes, prayer flags and views across the valley.
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Culture & heritage
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur
A beautifully preserved medieval Newar city east of Kathmandu, with palace courtyards, carved temples and the five-tiered Nyatapola Temple.
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Nature & scenery
Phewa Lake, Pokhara
Pokhara
Pokhara’s calm lake, ringed by forested hills and lakeside cafés, with rowing boats, an island temple and the Annapurna range beyond.
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Nature & scenery
Sarangkot Sunrise Viewpoint
Pokhara
A hilltop above Pokhara where first light turns the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre gold, and paragliders take off later in the day.
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Wildlife
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan
Jungle and grassland in Nepal’s southern lowlands, home to one-horned rhinos, with jeep safaris, canoe trips and Tharu village culture.
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Planning a trip to Nepal
Do Indians need a visa or passport for Nepal?
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal, but must carry valid photo identification, usually a passport or an Election Commission Voter ID card. We confirm the accepted documents for every traveller, including children, when we quote.
When can we see the Himalaya clearly?
October and November give the clearest mountain views, with crisp air after the monsoon. March and April are also good and bring the rhododendrons into flower, though haze is more likely. From June to September, cloud often hides the peaks.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Nepal?
Very. Dal bhat, vegetable curries and Indian dishes are available everywhere, and hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan cater well for vegetarian and Jain travellers.
Can we see Mount Everest without trekking?
Yes. On clear mornings, a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu flies along the Himalaya for close views of Everest and its neighbouring peaks, returning within about an hour.
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