Nepal
Nepal: Kathmandu & Pokhara
- NJP / Bagdogra
- Kakarbhitta
- Kathmandu
- Pokhara
- Kathmandu
Price on request
Across the border
Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara and beyond
Living temple squares, great stupas wrapped in prayer flags, and the Annapurna range mirrored in Phewa lake.
Nepal starts an hour from Siliguri. At the Kakarbhitta border you cross the Mechi river, and from Bhadrapur airport nearby a short flight takes you to Kathmandu — a valley of three royal cities, each with its own Durbar Square, and two of the greatest stupas in the Buddhist world.
From Kathmandu the classic route goes west to Pokhara, where Phewa lake reflects the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre, and south to Chitwan for rhinos in the grasslands. We plan Nepal trips on their own or as an extension of a Sikkim and Darjeeling holiday.
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What to see
Places worth your time
- 01
Boudhanath
One of the largest stupas in the world, circled by pilgrims at dusk.
- 02
Swayambhunath
The hilltop stupa above Kathmandu, with the Buddha’s eyes painted on its spire and monkeys on its steps.
- 03
Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
Three royal squares of Newar temples, palaces and courtyards.
- 04
Pashupatinath
Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple, on the banks of the Bagmati.
- 05
Pokhara & Phewa lake
Boating on the lake, sunrise at Sarangkot, and the Annapurnas on the skyline.
- 06
Chitwan National Park
Jungle and grassland in the lowlands: one-horned rhinos, jeep safaris and canoe rides.
- 07
Nagarkot
A ridge east of Kathmandu with sunrise views across the Himalaya.
Itineraries
Nepal tour packages
Every itinerary can be changed to your dates and pace. Prices on request.
Nepal
Nepal with Chitwan: Kathmandu, Pokhara & the Jungle
- Kathmandu
- Pokhara
- Chitwan
- Kathmandu
Price on request
When to go
Seasons
March – May
Spring
Rhododendrons and warm days; haze can soften the mountain views.
June – September
Monsoon
Heavy rain and cloud; Chitwan is largely closed for safaris.
October – November
Autumn
The best season: clear skies and the festivals of Dashain and Tihar.
December – February
Winter
Cold mornings, clear days and good mountain views.
Getting there
By road to the Kakarbhitta border, about an hour from NJP or Bagdogra, then a short flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu.
Or fly to Kathmandu from Delhi, Kolkata and other Indian cities, and we take it from there.
Permits & documents
Indian nationals need no visa for Nepal. Carry a valid passport or Voter ID card (EPIC); children should carry a passport or birth certificate. Indian vehicles need a customs permit, so we usually change vehicles at the border.
From our office in Namchi
Local tips
- Fly between Kathmandu and Pokhara if your time is short. The road is beautiful but slow.
- Go to Boudhanath at dusk, when the lamps are lit and the pilgrims walk the kora.
Questions
Nepal: frequently asked
Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?
No. A valid passport or Voter ID is enough. We confirm the current document rules when you book.
How do we get to Nepal from Sikkim or Darjeeling?
By road to the Kakarbhitta border near Siliguri, then a flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu, or a longer drive. We plan the crossing and the onward travel.
Talk to a local
Tell us where you want to go
Send your dates and the number of travellers. We reply with a written, day-by-day itinerary and an itemised quote — and it costs nothing to ask.
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- Lower Ghurpisey, Namchi, South Sikkim 737126, India
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