Nepal
Nepal
Mountain air, temple squares and a scenic flight that passes within sight of Everest
- Flying time from Mumbai
- Approx. 2.5–3 hrs, direct to Kathmandu
- Visa
- Visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders — in practice, no visa is required at all
- Currency
- Nepalese Rupee (NPR); Indian Rupees widely accepted
The outlier on this site — mountains rather than beaches, and the destination we recommend to travellers who want the Himalayas without committing to a multi-week trek. Kathmandu's temple squares, Pokhara's lakeside calm and a mountain flight give a real taste of the Himalayas in five or six days.
Kathmandu's Durbar Square and temple complexes reward a guided day or two — old-city lanes and living heritage that are best explained rather than simply photographed.
Pokhara's lakeside is where the pace slows — boats on Phewa Lake at dawn, below the Annapurna range — and a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu passes within sight of Everest itself, the world's highest peak visible from your window.
For those who want it, a short, guided trek adds a genuine taste of the trails without committing to the full multi-week route. Entry for Indian passport holders is, in practice, visa-free, which makes Nepal one of the simplest international trips to arrange on short notice.
Particularly good for
- First taste of the Himalayas
- Short treks
- Honeymoons
- Photography-led trips
- Slower, culture-led trips
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Kathmandu
- Flying time from Mumbai
- Approx. 2.5–3 hrs, direct to Kathmandu
- Visa
- Visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders — in practice, no visa is required at all
- Currency
- Nepalese Rupee (NPR); Indian Rupees widely accepted
- Language
- Nepali; English spoken in tourist areas
- Suggested duration
- 5 to 8 nights
- Pace
- Kathmandu and Pokhara as the two bases, a trek or mountain flight added
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Inside this circuit
What each country brings to Nepal
Where each stop sits in the itinerary, and the handful of places within it worth building a day around.
Kathmandu
Durbar Square's tiered pagoda roofs and old-city lanes, best walked with a guide.
- Kathmandu's Durbar Square and temple complexes
Pokhara & the Mountains
Lakeside calm below the Annapurna range, and a mountain flight past Everest.
- Pokhara's lakeside, below the Annapurna range
- A scenic mountain flight, Everest visible from the window
- A short, guided trek for those who want one
Beyond the highlights
Things to do in Nepal
The Everest scenic mountain flight
A short flight out of Kathmandu that passes within sight of Everest and the surrounding Himalayan peaks — a way to see the range without a multi-day trek.
Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa
UNESCO-listed sites at the heart of the Kathmandu Valley — one of Asia's largest Buddhist stupas, and a cluster of temple squares dating back centuries.
A sunrise view of the Annapurna range from Sarangkot
A short drive or hike above Pokhara for one of Nepal's most accessible Himalayan sunrise views, no trekking permit required.
Boating on Phewa Lake, Pokhara
A calm counterpoint to the mountain scenery, with the Annapurna range reflected on the water on clear days.
A short village or teahouse trek
Multi-day treks aren't required to get a genuine taste of the Himalayan foothills — a one- or two-day village walk out of Pokhara covers similar terrain in miniature.
Eat
Food in Nepal
- Dal bhat (lentils and rice, with vegetable and sometimes meat side dishes) is Nepal's everyday staple, eaten across the country.
- Momos (steamed or fried dumplings) are Nepal's most internationally recognisable dish and widely available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Newari cuisine, native to the Kathmandu Valley, is worth seeking out specifically for dishes not found elsewhere in the country.
- Tea houses along trekking routes serve a simpler, heartier menu built around what can realistically be carried or grown at altitude.
Shop
Shopping in Nepal
- Thamel in Kathmandu for trekking gear, pashmina shawls and Tibetan handicrafts.
- Patan's traditional metalwork and thangka (Buddhist scroll painting) workshops.
- Pokhara's lakeside shops for a more relaxed version of Thamel's trekking-and-souvenir mix.
- Singing bowls and prayer flags as compact, distinctly Nepali souvenirs.
Who this suits
Is Nepal right for your trip?
Family travel
Suits families who want a cultural and scenic trip rather than a serious trekking expedition — the Kathmandu Valley's temple squares, the Pokhara lakeside, and the Everest scenic flight are all accessible without altitude or fitness concerns. Multi-day high-altitude treks are a different, more specialist trip better suited to older children and experienced hikers.
Honeymoons
A less conventional honeymoon choice than a beach destination, but a genuinely memorable one for couples drawn to mountains and culture over resorts — a boutique Pokhara lakeside stay paired with the Everest scenic flight offers real romance and scenery without requiring a trekking honeymoon.
Adventure
- Multi-day treks to Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit/Base Camp, Nepal's two best-known long treks.
- Paragliding over Pokhara and Phewa Lake, launched from Sarangkot.
- White-water rafting on the Trishuli or Bhote Koshi rivers.
- Mountain biking routes around the Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara.
One way to plan it
A suggested Nepal itinerary
A realistic starting outline, not a fixed or booked itinerary — your consultant adjusts the pace, order and length once they know your dates.
- Day 1–2
Kathmandu
Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, and the Thamel district.
- Day 3
Everest scenic flight
An early-morning mountain flight (weather permitting) for close-up Himalayan views, best timed for clear-sky months.
- Day 4–5
Pokhara
Sarangkot sunrise, Phewa Lake, and a short village walk or trek for those wanting a taste of the trekking landscape.
- Day 6
Return to Kathmandu and departure
A final day for any remaining sights or shopping in Thamel before flying out.
What we arrange
The Nepal we actually book
Not an exhaustive list of everything possible — the handful of things we think are worth building days around.
Kathmandu's Durbar Square
Temple complexes and old-city lanes, best walked with a guide who can explain what you're actually looking at.
Pokhara's lakeside
A slower few days below the Annapurna range, with boats on Phewa Lake at dawn.
A mountain flight past Everest
An hour in the air from Kathmandu, with the world's highest peak visible from your window.
A short, guided trek
For those who want a genuine taste of the trails without committing to the full multi-week route.
The Himalayas, without the expedition
Five or six days is enough for a real sense of the mountains — not a rushed layover, not a multi-week commitment.
When to go
Honest seasons, written for departures out of India
Including the months we would talk you out of.
October — this month
10-22°C
Clearest skies — the best month
November — next month
4-18°C
Cool, clear — strong trekking window
March – May & September – November
Nepal's clearest mountain views, either side of the summer monsoon — the best months for a mountain flight or trek.
December – February
Cold and clear in the valleys, snow at altitude — workable for Kathmandu and Pokhara, less so for high treks.
June – August
The summer monsoon — clouds obscure the high peaks most days, so we steer travellers away from this window.
Before you go
Travel tips
- Nepal's roads are mountainous and journeys often take longer than the map distance suggests — domestic flights (Kathmandu–Pokhara) save considerable time versus the road.
- Altitude matters even outside serious trekking — Kathmandu and Pokhara sit at modest elevations, but any trek above roughly 3,000m needs acclimatisation planning.
- The Everest scenic flight is weather-dependent and can be delayed or cancelled at short notice — worth not scheduling it on your final morning before an international flight.
- Modest dress is expected at temples and stupas, and shoes are removed before entering many religious buildings.
- Trekking permits (TIMS card, national park fees) are required for most treks and are typically arranged by your trekking operator.
Questions
Nepal — frequently asked questions
No — Kathmandu's temple squares, the Pokhara lakeside, and the Everest scenic flight are all accessible without any trekking fitness or altitude experience. Multi-day treks are a separate, specialist add-on for those who want them.
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