Nepal
Teahouse trails from rhododendron forest to the foot of Everest, among eight of the world’s fourteen highest peaks.
About Nepal
Nepal is home to eight of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, and its teahouse trails let you walk from rhododendron forest to the foot of Everest, sleeping in Sherpa lodges along the way.
For Indian travellers it is close, visa-free and welcoming, with treks for every level from the Annapurna foothills to Everest Base Camp.
When to go
Best from March to May, October and November.
- January: good
- February: good
- March: best
- April: best
- May: best
- June: off season
- July: off season
- August: off season
- September: good
- October: best
- November: best
- December: good
Journeys in Nepal
Before you go
- Getting there
- Fly to Kathmandu, or cross by road at Raxaul–Birgunj or Sunauli–Bhairahawa. Flights to Lukla for the Everest region leave from Kathmandu, or from Ramechhap in peak season.
- Permits
- Indian citizens need a passport or voter ID and no visa. Trekking regions need national park and local permits, which we arrange.
- What to eat
- Dal bhat, Sherpa stew, Tibetan bread, momos and yak cheese.
- October and November have the clearest skies. March to May is warmer, with rhododendrons in flower.
- Indian rupees are widely accepted, but carry Nepali rupees in the mountains.
- UPI works in many shops in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover is essential for high treks.
Questions about Nepal
Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?
No. A passport or voter ID is enough.
How fit do I need to be for Everest Base Camp?
You should be able to run 5 km in under 30 minutes, and train for six to eight weeks with stairs and a loaded pack.
When is the best time to trek in Nepal?
October and November, then March to May. June to September is the monsoon.