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Nepal Travel Guide

From the snow-crowned giants of the Himalaya to steamy jungle in the Terai, Nepal packs a continent of landscapes, cultures and adventures into one small country.

Nepal is a small Himalayan country squeezed between India and Tibet, yet within a few hours' drive it climbs from steamy lowland jungle to eight of the world's fourteen peaks above 8,000 metres, including Mount Everest. Few places offer this much variety in such a compact space.

The country falls into three broad bands running east to west. In the south lies the Terai, a flat, fertile plain of farmland and national parks where you can spot rhinos and tigers in Chitwan and visit the birthplace of the Buddha at Lumbini. Through the middle run the green hills, home to the cultural heart of the country — the temple-filled Kathmandu Valley and the lakeside town of Pokhara. To the north rise the Himalaya, a wall of ice and rock that draws trekkers and mountaineers from around the world.

Most journeys begin in Kathmandu, the chaotic, captivating capital, before heading west to Pokhara, the laid-back gateway to the Annapurna range. Whether you come for high-altitude trekking, ancient temples, wildlife safaris or simply slow days with a Himalayan backdrop, Nepal rewards every kind of traveller.

Before you go, sort out the best time to visit Nepal for your plans and read up on the Nepal visa so you arrive without surprises.

Where to eat in Nepal

Steamed momo dumplings served with dipping sauce
Food & cafes

Nepali Food and Drink: What to Eat in Nepal

Sights & attractions in Nepal

The sharp ridges and hanging glacier of Ama Dablam on the Everest trail
Sightseeing

Ama Dablam

Annapurna Glacier
Sightseeing

Annapurna Glacier

The snowy summit ridge of Annapurna I above the Annapurna Sanctuary
Sightseeing

Annapurna I

Baglung–Parbat Suspension Bridge
Sightseeing

Baglung–Parbat Suspension Bridge

The Best Places to Visit in Nepal
Sightseeing

The Best Places to Visit in Nepal

Photographing Boudhanath Stupa
Sightseeing

Photographing Boudhanath Stupa

The broad snowy dome of Cho Oyu on the Nepal–Tibet frontier
Sightseeing

Cho Oyu

Dakshinkali Temple
Sightseeing

Dakshinkali Temple

The white snowy mass of Dhaulagiri rising west of the Kali Gandaki valley
Sightseeing

Dhaulagiri

Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge
Sightseeing

Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge

Doleshwor Mahadev Temple
Sightseeing

Doleshwor Mahadev Temple

Everest Mountain Flight
Sightseeing

Everest Mountain Flight

The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Nepal
Sightseeing

The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Nepal

The Great Glaciers of Nepal
Sightseeing

The Great Glaciers of Nepal

Godawari Botanical Garden
Sightseeing

Godawari Botanical Garden

Himalayan Peaks of Nepal
Sightseeing

Himalayan Peaks of Nepal

Famous Hindu Temples of Nepal
Sightseeing

Famous Hindu Temples of Nepal

Hyatung Falls, Tehrathum
Sightseeing

Hyatung Falls, Tehrathum

Jhumlawang Falls, Eastern Rukum
Sightseeing

Jhumlawang Falls, Eastern Rukum

The massive snow-clad ridges of Kanchenjunga rising in eastern Nepal
Sightseeing

Kanchenjunga

Kathmandu Valley Durbar Squares
Sightseeing

Kathmandu Valley Durbar Squares

Kathmandu Valley Itinerary
Sightseeing

Kathmandu Valley Itinerary

Khumbu Glacier
Sightseeing

Khumbu Glacier

Kushma–Gyadi Suspension Bridge
Sightseeing

Kushma–Gyadi Suspension Bridge

Langtang Glacier
Sightseeing

Langtang Glacier

The steep face of Lhotse rising beside Mount Everest in the Khumbu
Sightseeing

Lhotse

The twin-pointed Fishtail summit of Machhapuchhre above Pokhara at sunrise
Sightseeing

Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)

The four-sided pyramid summit of Makalu in eastern Nepal
Sightseeing

Makalu

The snowy summit of Manaslu rising above the Gorkha highlands
Sightseeing

Manaslu

Snow-covered summit of Mount Everest rising above the Khumbu glacier
Sightseeing

Mount Everest

The Best Photography Spots in Nepal
Sightseeing

The Best Photography Spots in Nepal

Ngozumpa Glacier
Sightseeing

Ngozumpa Glacier

Pachal Jharna, Kalikot
Sightseeing

Pachal Jharna, Kalikot

Palanchowk Bhagwati Temple
Sightseeing

Palanchowk Bhagwati Temple

Phewa Lake Reflection in Pokhara
Sightseeing

Phewa Lake Reflection in Pokhara

Rikha Samba Glacier
Sightseeing

Rikha Samba Glacier

Rupse Chhahara Waterfall
Sightseeing

Rupse Chhahara Waterfall

Sankhu Vajrayogini Temple
Sightseeing

Sankhu Vajrayogini Temple

Famous Long Suspension Bridges of Nepal
Sightseeing

Famous Long Suspension Bridges of Nepal

Nepal's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Sightseeing

Nepal's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Yala Glacier
Sightseeing

Yala Glacier

Adventure in Nepal

Adventure Activities in Nepal
Adventure

Adventure Activities in Nepal

Adventure Sports in Nepal
Adventure

Adventure Sports in Nepal

Adventure Sports in Nepal
Adventure

Adventure Sports in Nepal

Bungee Jumping in Nepal
Adventure

Bungee Jumping in Nepal

Canyoning in Nepal
Adventure

Canyoning in Nepal

Hot Air Ballooning in Pokhara
Adventure

Hot Air Ballooning in Pokhara

Kayaking in Nepal
Adventure

Kayaking in Nepal

Mountain Biking in Nepal
Adventure

Mountain Biking in Nepal

Mountaineering in Nepal
Adventure

Mountaineering in Nepal

Paragliding in Nepal
Adventure

Paragliding in Nepal

Rock Climbing in Nepal
Adventure

Rock Climbing in Nepal

Ultralight Flights in Pokhara
Adventure

Ultralight Flights in Pokhara

Ziplining in Nepal
Adventure

Ziplining in Nepal

Trekking & treks in Nepal

The Annapurna Circuit Trek
Trekking

The Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Region Itinerary
Trekking

Annapurna Region Itinerary

Annapurna Region Treks
Trekking

Annapurna Region Treks

The Api Himal Base Camp Trek
Trekking

The Api Himal Base Camp Trek

Australian Camp & Dhampus Trek
Trekking

Australian Camp & Dhampus Trek

Best Short Treks in Nepal
Trekking

Best Short Treks in Nepal

The Best Treks in Nepal
Trekking

The Best Treks in Nepal

Cho La Pass
Trekking

Cho La Pass

Chulu West
Trekking

Chulu West

Everest Region Itinerary
Trekking

Everest Region Itinerary

Everest Region Treks
Trekking

Everest Region Treks

Everest Three Passes Trek
Trekking

Everest Three Passes Trek

Everest View Trek
Trekking

Everest View Trek

Ganja La Pass
Trekking

Ganja La Pass

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Trekking

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Gokyo Lakes Trek
Trekking

Gokyo Lakes Trek

The Gosaikunda Trek
Trekking

The Gosaikunda Trek

The Helambu Trek
Trekking

The Helambu Trek

Island Peak (Imja Tse)
Trekking

Island Peak (Imja Tse)

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Trekking

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

The Khopra Danda Trek
Trekking

The Khopra Danda Trek

Kongma La Pass
Trekking

Kongma La Pass

Langtang Region Treks
Trekking

Langtang Region Treks

Larkya La Pass
Trekking

Larkya La Pass

Lauribina La Pass
Trekking

Lauribina La Pass

The Limi Valley Trek
Trekking

The Limi Valley Trek

Lobuche East
Trekking

Lobuche East

The Makalu Base Camp Trek
Trekking

The Makalu Base Camp Trek

Manaslu & Restricted-Area Treks
Trekking

Manaslu & Restricted-Area Treks

The Manaslu Circuit Trek
Trekking

The Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek
Trekking

The Mardi Himal Trek

Mera Peak
Trekking

Mera Peak

The Mohare Danda Trek
Trekking

The Mohare Danda Trek

The Great Himalayan Passes of Nepal
Trekking

The Great Himalayan Passes of Nepal

Nagarkot to Chisapani Trek
Trekking

Nagarkot to Chisapani Trek

The Nar Phu Valley Trek
Trekking

The Nar Phu Valley Trek

Trekkers on a Himalayan trail with snow peaks behind
Trekking

How to Plan a Trek in Nepal

Off-the-Beaten-Path Treks in Nepal
Trekking

Off-the-Beaten-Path Treks in Nepal

The Panchase Trek
Trekking

The Panchase Trek

Pikey Peak Trek
Trekking

Pikey Peak Trek

Pisang Peak
Trekking

Pisang Peak

Pokalde Peak
Trekking

Pokalde Peak

The Rara Lake Trek
Trekking

The Rara Lake Trek

Remote Himalaya Treks
Trekking

Remote Himalaya Treks

Renjo La Pass
Trekking

Renjo La Pass

The Rolwaling Valley Trek
Trekking

The Rolwaling Valley Trek

The Royal Trek (Pokhara)
Trekking

The Royal Trek (Pokhara)

The Sikles Trek
Trekking

The Sikles Trek

The Tamang Heritage Trail
Trekking

The Tamang Heritage Trail

Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)
Trekking

Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)

Thorong La Pass
Trekking

Thorong La Pass

The Tilicho Lake Trek
Trekking

The Tilicho Lake Trek

Best Trekking Peaks to Climb in Nepal
Trekking

Best Trekking Peaks to Climb in Nepal

The Tsum Valley Trek
Trekking

The Tsum Valley Trek

The Upper Dolpo Trek
Trekking

The Upper Dolpo Trek

Yala Peak
Trekking

Yala Peak

Boating in Nepal

Calm green water of Begnas Lake framed by terraced hills near Pokhara, Nepal
Boating

Begnas Lake

The Best Lakes in Nepal
Boating

The Best Lakes in Nepal

Turquoise glacial Gokyo Lake below snow peaks in the Everest region, Nepal
Boating

Gokyo Lakes

High alpine Gosaikunda Lake ringed by rocky ridges in the Langtang region, Nepal
Boating

Gosaikunda Lake

The Lakes of Nepal
Boating

The Lakes of Nepal

Wooden boats on Phewa Lake with the Annapurna range reflected in Pokhara, Nepal
Boating

Phewa Lake

Vivid turquoise water of Phoksundo Lake below cliffs in Shey Phoksundo National Park, Dolpo
Boating

Phoksundo Lake

Deep blue water of Rara Lake surrounded by pine forest in far-western Nepal
Boating

Rara Lake

Frozen high-altitude Tilicho Lake below snow peaks on the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Boating

Tilicho Lake

What to do in Nepal

Balthali Village
Things to do

Balthali Village

Markhu and Kulekhani
Things to do

Markhu and Kulekhani

Nepal's National Parks and Wildlife
Things to do

Nepal's National Parks and Wildlife

Phulchowki Day Trip
Things to do

Phulchowki Day Trip

Sundarijal and Shivapuri
Things to do

Sundarijal and Shivapuri

Best Weekend Getaways from Kathmandu
Things to do

Best Weekend Getaways from Kathmandu

Shopping & markets in Nepal

Bargaining and Shopping in Nepal
Shopping

Bargaining and Shopping in Nepal

Yoga & wellness in Nepal

Barahakshetra Temple, Sunsari
Wellness

Barahakshetra Temple, Sunsari

Benchen Monastery, Kathmandu
Wellness

Benchen Monastery, Kathmandu

Eyes of the Buddha painted on a whitewashed stupa with prayer flags
Wellness

Buddhism in Nepal: From Lumbini to the High Himalaya

Devghat Dham Sacred Confluence
Wellness

Devghat Dham Sacred Confluence

Gadhimai Temple, Bara
Wellness

Gadhimai Temple, Bara

Halesi Maratika Caves, Khotang
Wellness

Halesi Maratika Caves, Khotang

Hindu temple courtyard with worshippers and ritual offerings
Wellness

Hinduism in Nepal: Gods, Temples and Daily Devotion

Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu
Wellness

Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu

Person meditating at sunrise with Himalayan peaks in the distance
Wellness

Meditation and Yoga Retreats in Nepal

Maroon-robed monks in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery hall
Wellness

Monasteries and Gompas of Nepal

Famous Buddhist Monasteries of Nepal
Wellness

Famous Buddhist Monasteries of Nepal

Namo Buddha Meditation Retreats
Wellness

Namo Buddha Meditation Retreats

Neydo Monastery Retreat
Wellness

Neydo Monastery Retreat

Osho Tapoban Meditation Retreat
Wellness

Osho Tapoban Meditation Retreat

Pharping Meditation Caves & Retreats
Wellness

Pharping Meditation Caves & Retreats

Pharping Monasteries and Asura Cave
Wellness

Pharping Monasteries and Asura Cave

Major Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites of Nepal
Wellness

Major Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites of Nepal

Pokhara Yoga Retreats
Wellness

Pokhara Yoga Retreats

Pilgrims and butter lamps at a sacred temple complex in Nepal
Wellness

Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages of Nepal

Shechen Monastery, Boudhanath
Wellness

Shechen Monastery, Boudhanath

Prayer flags and a Buddhist stupa against the Himalayan sky
Wellness

Spiritual Nepal: Faith, Temples and Sacred Journeys

Swargadwari Temple, Pyuthan
Wellness

Swargadwari Temple, Pyuthan

Ornately carved window of the Kumari Ghar in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Wellness

The Kumari: Nepal's Living Goddess

Thubten Choling Monastery, Solu
Wellness

Thubten Choling Monastery, Solu

Vipassana Meditation in Nepal
Wellness

Vipassana Meditation in Nepal

Yoga & Meditation Retreats in Nepal
Wellness

Yoga & Meditation Retreats in Nepal

Wildlife & nature in Nepal

Wild Asian elephant herd crossing grassland in the Terai lowlands of Nepal
Wildlife

Asian Elephant in Nepal

Sal forest and grassland of Banke National Park in far-western Nepal
Wildlife

Banke National Park

Bengal tiger walking through grassland in Bardia National Park, far-western Nepal
Wildlife

Bardia National Park

Wild Bengal tiger walking through tall grassland in the lowland Terai of Nepal
Wildlife

Bengal Tiger in Nepal

Birdwatching in Nepal: Top Species & Sites
Wildlife

Birdwatching in Nepal: Top Species & Sites

Herd of spotted deer grazing in tall grassland in the Terai of Nepal
Wildlife

Blackbuck and Deer of Nepal

Greater one-horned rhinoceros grazing in tall grassland in Chitwan National Park
Wildlife

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan Wildlife Photography
Wildlife

Chitwan Wildlife Photography

Clouded leopard with cloud-shaped markings resting on a tree branch in a forest in Nepal
Wildlife

Clouded Leopard in Nepal

Collage of Nepal's endangered wildlife including Bengal tiger, snow leopard, gharial and pangolin
Wildlife

Endangered & Iconic Wildlife of Nepal

Gangetic river dolphin surfacing in a muddy lowland river in the Terai of Nepal
Wildlife

Gangetic River Dolphin in Nepal

Gharial crocodile with its long narrow snout basking on a sandbank by a Nepali river
Wildlife

Gharial Crocodile in Nepal

Birding the Himalayan Monal (Danphe)
Wildlife

Birding the Himalayan Monal (Danphe)

Male Himalayan monal pheasant with iridescent plumage on a high Nepali mountain slope
Wildlife

Himalayan Monal (Danphe), Nepal's National Bird

Himalayan musk deer with protruding tusk-like canines standing in a high mountain forest in Nepal
Wildlife

Himalayan Musk Deer in Nepal

Open grassy meadows and forest of the Khaptad plateau in far-western Nepal
Wildlife

Khaptad National Park

Birding at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Wildlife

Birding at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Wetland and grassland of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve on the Koshi River, eastern Nepal
Wildlife

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Alpine valley and snow peaks of Langtang National Park north of Kathmandu
Wildlife

Langtang National Park

Mount Makalu and forested ridges of the Barun Valley in Makalu Barun National Park
Wildlife

Makalu Barun National Park

Collage of Nepal's national parks from Terai jungle to Himalayan peaks and lakes
Wildlife

National Parks of Nepal

Greater one-horned rhinoceros wading in a river in Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Wildlife

Greater One-Horned Rhino in Nepal

Chinese pangolin covered in overlapping scales curled up on the forest floor in Nepal
Wildlife

Pangolin in Nepal

Sal forest and Churia hills of Parsa National Park in the central Terai of Nepal
Wildlife

Parsa National Park

Phulchowki Birding (Kathmandu Valley)
Wildlife

Phulchowki Birding (Kathmandu Valley)

Deep blue Rara Lake surrounded by pine forest in Rara National Park, far-western Nepal
Wildlife

Rara National Park

Red panda resting on a mossy branch in a Himalayan rhododendron forest in Nepal
Wildlife

Red Panda in Nepal

Mount Everest and snow peaks rising above Sherpa villages in Sagarmatha National Park
Wildlife

Sagarmatha National Park

Turquoise Phoksundo Lake ringed by cliffs in Shey Phoksundo National Park, Dolpo
Wildlife

Shey Phoksundo National Park

Forested hills of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park rising above the Kathmandu Valley
Wildlife

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Shaggy black sloth bear foraging on the forest floor in the Terai jungle of Nepal
Wildlife

Sloth Bear in Nepal

Snow leopard on a rocky Himalayan slope in the high mountains of Nepal
Wildlife

Snow Leopard in Nepal

Spiny Babbler, Nepal's Only Endemic Bird
Wildlife

Spiny Babbler, Nepal's Only Endemic Bird

Herd of swamp deer with branching antlers grazing in tall grassland in the western Terai of Nepal
Wildlife

Swamp Deer (Barasingha) in Nepal

Montage of Nepal's iconic wildlife from Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino to red panda and snow leopard
Wildlife

Wildlife of Nepal

Rafting & rivers in Nepal

Rafters paddling hard through a steep, continuous white-water rapid on the Bhote Koshi in Nepal
Rafting

Bhote Koshi Rafting

A raft drifting through a deep gorge on the Kali Gandaki River with a waterfall on the canyon wall
Rafting

Kali Gandaki River Rafting

A raft dwarfed by huge waves in a deep canyon on the high-volume Karnali River in western Nepal
Rafting

Karnali River Rafting Trip

A raft punching through a steep technical rapid on the Marsyangdi River below the Annapurna foothills
Rafting

Marsyangdi River Rafting

A raft running white water through a forested Himalayan river gorge in Nepal
Rafting

Rafting in Nepal

A relaxed raft drifting through a green, warm valley on the Seti River near Pokhara in Nepal
Rafting

Seti River Rafting

A loaded expedition raft running a big wave train on the Sun Koshi River through the Nepali hills
Rafting

Sun Koshi River Rafting

An expedition raft running continuous rapids on the remote Tamur River in far-eastern Nepal
Rafting

Tamur River Rafting

A raft bouncing through a Grade III rapid on the Trishuli River beside a highway in Nepal
Rafting

Trishuli River Rafting

Festivals & events in Nepal

Large wooden chariot being pulled through Bhaktapur during Bisket Jatra
Festival

Bisket Jatra: Bhaktapur's Chariot Festival

Buddhist devotees with butter lamps and prayer flags on Buddha Jayanti
Festival

Buddha Jayanti: Buddha's Birthday in Nepal

Devotees offering prayers to the sun at a riverbank during Chhath
Festival

Chhath Parva: The Sun Festival of Nepal

Family receiving red tika on the forehead during Dashain
Festival

Dashain: Nepal's Biggest Festival

Colourful Nepali festival crowd with powder and decorations
Festival

The Festival Calendar of Nepal

Children dressed as cows in a Gai Jatra procession
Festival

Gai Jatra: The Cow Festival of Nepal

Ghode Jatra: The Horse Festival of Kathmandu
Festival

Ghode Jatra: The Horse Festival of Kathmandu

Crowd covered in coloured powder celebrating Holi
Festival

Holi in Nepal: The Festival of Colours

Crowds around a wooden chariot during Indra Jatra in Kathmandu
Festival

Indra Jatra: Kathmandu's Chariot Festival

Priest tying a sacred protective thread on a devotee's wrist
Festival

Janai Purnima: The Sacred Thread Festival

Prayer flags and crowds at Boudhanath stupa during Losar
Festival

Losar: Tibetan and Sherpa New Year

Pilgrims bathing at a river confluence on Maghe Sankranti
Festival

Maghe Sankranti: Nepal's Winter Festival

Newari Festivals & Jatras of the Kathmandu Valley
Festival

Newari Festivals & Jatras of the Kathmandu Valley

Rato Machindranath Jatra in Patan
Festival

Rato Machindranath Jatra in Patan

Sithi Nakha: Newar Festival of Wells and Water
Festival

Sithi Nakha: Newar Festival of Wells and Water

Women in red saris dancing during the Teej festival
Festival

Teej: Nepal's Women's Festival

Oil lamps and rangoli decorations glowing during Tihar
Festival

Tihar: Nepal's Festival of Lights

Nepali cuisine in Nepal

A chatamari rice crepe topped with minced meat and egg
Food & dishes

Chatamari: The Newari Rice Crepe

A traditional dal bhat thali with rice, lentil soup, curry and pickle
Food & dishes

Dal Bhat: Nepal's National Dish

A bowl of dhindo porridge served with greens and soup
Food & dishes

Dhindo: Nepal's Rustic Hill Staple

Dried fermented gundruk greens in a bowl
Food & dishes

Gundruk and Sinki: Fermented Nepali Staples

Juju dhau yoghurt set in a traditional red clay pot
Food & dishes

Juju Dhau: Bhaktapur's King of Yoghurt

A plate of steamed momo dumplings served with red tomato achar
Food & dishes

Momo: Nepal's Favourite Dumplings

A glass of milky Nepali chiya tea served hot
Food & dishes

Nepali Chiya: Nepal's Everyday Tea

A spread of Nepali dishes including momo, dal bhat and Newari food
Food & dishes

Nepali Dishes to Try

A Newari feast platter with beaten rice, spiced meat and side dishes
Food & dishes

Newari Cuisine of the Kathmandu Valley

A samay baji platter with beaten rice, spiced meat, egg and beans
Food & dishes

Samay Baji: A Newari Ritual Platter

Golden ring-shaped sel roti stacked after frying
Food & dishes

Sel Roti: Nepal's Festive Rice Bread

A bowl of thukpa noodle soup with vegetables and broth
Food & dishes

Thukpa: Himalayan Noodle Soup

Fig-shaped yomari steamed dumplings on a plate
Food & dishes

Yomari: A Sweet Newari Dumpling

Stay connected in Nepal

Internet and SIM Cards in Nepal
Connectivity

Internet and SIM Cards in Nepal

Getting around in Nepal

Araniko Highway Road Trip
Getting around

Araniko Highway Road Trip

BP Highway Road Trip
Getting around

BP Highway Road Trip

Chitwan to Lumbini
Getting around

Chitwan to Lumbini

How to Get Around Nepal
Getting around

How to Get Around Nepal

Karnali Highway to Jumla
Getting around

Karnali Highway to Jumla

Kathmandu to Bandipur
Getting around

Kathmandu to Bandipur

Kathmandu to Besisahar
Getting around

Kathmandu to Besisahar

Kathmandu to Bhaktapur
Getting around

Kathmandu to Bhaktapur

Kathmandu to Chitwan
Getting around

Kathmandu to Chitwan

Kathmandu to Gorkha
Getting around

Kathmandu to Gorkha

Kathmandu to Ilam
Getting around

Kathmandu to Ilam

Kathmandu to Lukla
Getting around

Kathmandu to Lukla

Kathmandu to Lumbini
Getting around

Kathmandu to Lumbini

Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Getting around

Kathmandu to Nagarkot

Kathmandu to Pokhara
Getting around

Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu to Rara
Getting around

Kathmandu to Rara

Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Getting around

Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

Nepal Transport Routes
Getting around

Nepal Transport Routes

Pokhara to Bandipur
Getting around

Pokhara to Bandipur

Pokhara to Chitwan
Getting around

Pokhara to Chitwan

Pokhara to Jomsom & Muktinath
Getting around

Pokhara to Jomsom & Muktinath

Prithvi Highway Road Trip
Getting around

Prithvi Highway Road Trip

The Best Scenic Road Trips in Nepal
Getting around

The Best Scenic Road Trips in Nepal

Siddhartha Highway Road Trip
Getting around

Siddhartha Highway Road Trip

Tribhuvan Highway Road Trip
Getting around

Tribhuvan Highway Road Trip

Plan your trip in Nepal

Altitude Sickness in Nepal
Travel guide

Altitude Sickness in Nepal

Barpak Village
Travel guide

Barpak Village

Forest ridge trail above the Kathmandu Valley with Himalayan peaks in the distance
Travel guide

The Best Day Hikes Near Kathmandu

First light turning the Annapurna peaks gold at a Nepal sunrise viewpoint
Travel guide

The Best Sunrise Spots in Nepal

The Best Time to Visit Nepal
Travel guide

The Best Time to Visit Nepal

Sunrise lighting the Annapurna range from a Nepal hilltop viewpoint
Travel guide

The Best Viewpoints in Nepal

Briddim Homestay
Travel guide

Briddim Homestay

Stalactites and a lit pathway inside a limestone cave in Pokhara, Nepal
Travel guide

The Caves of Nepal

Nepali people in traditional dress at a cultural gathering
Travel guide

Culture and People of Nepal

Collage of Nepal scenery from Himalayan viewpoints to villages, waterfalls and caves
Travel guide

Discover Nepal: Best-Of Guides

Drinking Water and Food Safety in Nepal
Travel guide

Drinking Water and Food Safety in Nepal

Eastern Nepal Itinerary
Travel guide

Eastern Nepal Itinerary

Diverse group of Nepali people in traditional regional dress
Travel guide

The Ethnic Groups of Nepal

Far-Western Nepal Itinerary
Travel guide

Far-Western Nepal Itinerary

Colourful festival lights and decorations at night
Travel guide

Festivals of Nepal and When to See Them

Ghale Gaun Homestay
Travel guide

Ghale Gaun Homestay

Terraced hillside village in the Annapurna foothills of central Nepal
Travel guide

Gurung and Magar Culture

Staying Healthy in Nepal
Travel guide

Staying Healthy in Nepal

Best Community Homestays in Nepal
Travel guide

Best Community Homestays in Nepal

Steaming natural hot spring pools beside a river in the Nepal Himalaya
Travel guide

Hot Springs in Nepal

Is Nepal Safe for Travellers?
Travel guide

Is Nepal Safe for Travellers?

Lumbini and Chitwan Itinerary
Travel guide

Lumbini and Chitwan Itinerary

Boutique heritage hotel courtyard in the Kathmandu Valley at dusk
Travel guide

Luxury Travel in Nepal

Money and ATMs in Nepal
Travel guide

Money and ATMs in Nepal

Traditional stone village in the Nepal hills with the Himalaya behind
Travel guide

The Most Beautiful Villages in Nepal

Carved bronze deities and traditional art on display in a Nepal museum
Travel guide

The Museums of Nepal

One-horned rhino grazing in the grasslands of Chitwan National Park
Travel guide

The Perfect 10-Day Nepal Itinerary

Trekkers on the Annapurna Base Camp trail with snow peaks ahead
Travel guide

The Perfect 2-Week Nepal Itinerary

Prayer flags above the Khumbu valley on the Everest Base Camp trek
Travel guide

The Perfect 3-Week Nepal Itinerary

Phewa Lake at dawn in Pokhara with the Annapurna range behind
Travel guide

The Perfect 7-Day Nepal Itinerary

Nepal Culture and Etiquette Guide
Travel guide

Nepal Culture and Etiquette Guide

Electricity, Plugs and Power Cuts in Nepal
Travel guide

Electricity, Plugs and Power Cuts in Nepal

Children on a gentle foothill trail near Pokhara with mountain views
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A 12-Day Nepal Family Itinerary

Remote worker with a laptop at a lakeside cafe in Pokhara
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Nepal for Digital Nomads

Family walking a gentle foothill trail near Pokhara with mountain views
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Nepal for Families

Couple watching sunrise over the Himalaya from a ridge-top lodge
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Nepal for Honeymoons and Couples

Visiting Nepal in April
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Visiting Nepal in April

Visiting Nepal in August
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Visiting Nepal in August

Crystal-clear autumn morning with sharp Himalayan peaks above green hills
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Nepal in Autumn

Visiting Nepal in December
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Visiting Nepal in December

Visiting Nepal in February
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Visiting Nepal in February

Visiting Nepal in January
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Visiting Nepal in January

Visiting Nepal in July
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Visiting Nepal in July

Visiting Nepal in June
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Visiting Nepal in June

Visiting Nepal in March
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Visiting Nepal in March

Visiting Nepal in May
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Visiting Nepal in May

Lush green monsoon landscape with terraced rice paddies and low cloud in Nepal
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Nepal in the Monsoon

Visiting Nepal in November
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Visiting Nepal in November

Visiting Nepal in October
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Visiting Nepal in October

Visiting Nepal in September
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Visiting Nepal in September

Rhododendron forest in bloom on a Nepali hillside in spring
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Nepal in Spring

Clear winter day with frosty hills and snow-dusted Himalayan peaks in Nepal
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Nepal in Winter

Himalayan panorama over terraced hills on a classic Nepal travel route
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Nepal Itineraries by Trip Length

The Perfect Nepal Itinerary
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The Perfect Nepal Itinerary

Nepal Month by Month: When to Visit
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Nepal Month by Month: When to Visit

Quiet teahouse trail in the Manaslu region with terraced hillsides
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A 16-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Nepal Itinerary

The Essential Nepal Packing List
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The Essential Nepal Packing List

Photographer at a ridge viewpoint shooting the Himalaya at golden hour
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Nepal Photography Guide

Nepal Regional Itineraries
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Nepal Regional Itineraries

How Much Does a Trip to Nepal Cost?
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How Much Does a Trip to Nepal Cost?

Nepal Travel Essentials: Practical Tips
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Nepal Travel Essentials: Practical Tips

Nepal Travel FAQ
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Nepal Travel FAQ

Travel Insurance for Nepal
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Travel Insurance for Nepal

Travellers of different ages on a Himalayan viewpoint at sunrise
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Nepal Travel Styles and Audiences

How to Get a Nepal Tourist Visa
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How to Get a Nepal Tourist Visa

Nepal Weather and Climate by Region
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Nepal Weather and Climate by Region

Colourful handmade Nepali crafts and textiles on display at a market stall
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Nepali Handicrafts and Souvenirs

Carved wooden windows and pagoda temple in a Newar town square
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Newar Culture and Heritage

Remote stone village and barren peaks in a hidden Himalayan valley of Nepal
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Off the Beaten Path Nepal

Map-style overview of Nepal's seven provinces from east to far west
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The Seven Provinces of Nepal

Nepal's three geographic regions from Terai jungle through green hills to snowy Himalaya
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Regions and Seasons of Nepal

Cross-section of Nepal rising from Terai plains through hills to Himalayan peaks
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The Regions of Nepal Explained

Responsible Travel in Nepal
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Responsible Travel in Nepal

Buddhist monastery and prayer flags in a high Himalayan Sherpa village
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Sherpa People and Culture

Sirubari Village Homestay
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Sirubari Village Homestay

Solo Female Travel in Nepal
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Solo Female Travel in Nepal

Tangting Village
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Tangting Village

Tharu performers in traditional dress doing a stick dance in a Terai village
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Tharu Culture of the Terai

Terraced green hills and river valleys of Nepal's middle hill region
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The Hill Region of Nepal

Snow-covered Himalayan peaks and a high glacial valley in northern Nepal
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The Himalaya Region of Nepal

Flat green Terai plains with sal forest and grassland in southern Nepal
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The Terai Lowlands of Nepal

Tipping in Nepal: A Practical Guide
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Tipping in Nepal: A Practical Guide

Toilets and Hygiene in Nepal
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Toilets and Hygiene in Nepal

Travel Scams in Nepal and How to Avoid Them
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Travel Scams in Nepal and How to Avoid Them

Useful Nepali Phrases for Travellers
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Useful Nepali Phrases for Travellers

Volunteer working alongside local builders on a rural community project
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Volunteering in Nepal

Powerful waterfall plunging into a gorge in the green hills of Nepal
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The Waterfalls of Nepal

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?+

Most nationalities need a tourist visa, which is available on arrival at Kathmandu airport and major land borders, or online in advance. Indian citizens do not need a visa. See our full guide to the Nepal visa for fees and durations.

When is the best time to visit Nepal?+

Autumn (October to November) is the peak season, with clear skies, sharp mountain views and the biggest festivals. Spring (March to April) is a close second for trekking. Winter is cold but clear, and the monsoon (June to September) is wet but green and cheap.

How many days do you need in Nepal?+

One week covers Kathmandu and Pokhara comfortably. Two weeks lets you add Chitwan's jungle and a short trek, while three weeks gives time for a longer trek such as the Annapurna or Everest regions, plus Lumbini.

Is Nepal safe for tourists?+

Yes, Nepal is generally a safe and welcoming destination, with violent crime against tourists being rare. The main risks are altitude sickness while trekking, road accidents on mountain highways and monsoon landslides, all of which are manageable with sensible planning.

How much does a trip to Nepal cost?+

Nepal is one of Asia's better-value destinations. Budget travellers can manage on around US$25 to US$35 a day, mid-range travellers on US$50 to US$90, while organised treks, guides and domestic flights push costs higher.

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