Nepal
Nepal
Your first morning in Pokhara, when the lake reflects Annapurna before the rest of the town wakes up, you understand why people come to Nepal and never quite leave. Just four hours by air from Mumbai or Bangalore, Nepal sits at a different altitude — literally and emotionally. Ancient Newari temples, rhododendron forests, high-altitude teahouse routes, and India-friendly food at every stop make this the international destination that feels like it was built for Indian travellers.
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From Kathmandu's incense-thick alleyways to Everest's shadow — Nepal rearranges your sense of scale, permanently.
The prayer flags snap and crack in the wind above Boudhanath Stupa at 6am. Monks circle the white dome, their burgundy robes catching the early light, while the smell of butter lamps drifts across the stones. You're standing in a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been here since the 5th century — and your hotel is a seven-minute walk away. Kathmandu has this quality: the extraordinary pressed right up against the ordinary, and the ordinary somehow becoming extraordinary in return.
Nepal is the only country in the world where you can board a domestic mountain flight and have Mount Everest fill your entire window at sunrise — no trekking permit, no altitude acclimatisation required. Beyond Everest, the country holds eight of the world's fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, yet its valleys are subtropical and lush. The Tharu people of the Terai lowlands speak a language and practise a culture entirely distinct from the Newars of Kathmandu. Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, sits quietly in southern Nepal — a place of deep significance for millions of Indian travellers that most tourists walk past too quickly. Nepal's official currency to INR exchange rate makes it one of the most accessible international destinations from India, where your rupee travels further than almost anywhere else.
Safari Sutra's Nepal programmes are designed around three realities that most generic packages ignore: altitude, appetite, and pacing. We sequence your itinerary to allow proper acclimatisation before any high-altitude activity — your body needs time above 2,500 metres, and we build that in without wasting your leave. Our preferred guesthouses and lodges on trekking routes are pre-selected for hot meals, clean beds, and reliable dhal bhat that any Indian traveller will find satisfying and familiar. For city stays in Kathmandu and Pokhara, we handpick properties in the old city quarters so you're walking distance from what matters — not stuck in a hotel district that requires a cab every time you step out.
The ideal Nepal travel windows for travellers from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad are October–November for mountain clarity and moderate temperatures, and March–April for rhododendron blooms along the trekking trails. Families with children will find Kathmandu and Pokhara highly manageable — cultural sightseeing, lakeside walks, and beginner-level hikes suit all ages. Couples often choose the Annapurna Circuit for its combination of mountain drama and intimate teahouse stays. Indian passport holders do not require a visa in advance for Nepal — your passport or even a valid voter ID card is sufficient for entry, which makes last-minute planning surprisingly easy. If the mountains are calling, there's no reason to wait.
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What's Included
- Accommodation in handpicked 3-star/4-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara (twin-sharing, breakfast included)
- Teahouse accommodation on trekking routes (twin-sharing, all meals included on trek days)
- All airport and inter-city transfers in A/C vehicle (private car/van depending on group size)
- English-speaking local guide throughout Kathmandu heritage circuit and Pokhara sightseeing
- Experienced licensed trekking guide and porter (1 porter per 2 trekkers) on all trekking itineraries
- Trekking permits — TIMS card (Trekkers' Information Management System) and Annapurna/Langtang Conservation Area permit as applicable [EDITOR: Confirm current permit fees]
- Everest Mountain Flight ticket (where included in itinerary variant)
- Chitwan jeep safari (2 safaris) and canoe ride (1 session) where Chitwan extension is included
- All applicable taxes including 5% GST on the India component
- Daily Indian vegetarian/non-vegetarian breakfast at city hotels; all meals on trek days
What's Not Included
- International airfare between India and Kathmandu (unless stated in package variant)
- Nepal visa fees — Not applicable for Indian passport holders. [EDITOR: Confirm documentation requirements.]
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended, including emergency evacuation cover for trekking — ask us for options)
- Personal expenses — tips to guides and porters, laundry, phone calls, minibar, souvenirs
- Meals not listed under Inclusions — dinners and lunches in city hotels
- Entrance fees to heritage sites, UNESCO monuments, and national parks not listed under Inclusions [EDITOR: Confirm current fee schedule from Nepal Tourism Board]
- Helicopter rescue or emergency evacuation costs (covered by appropriate travel insurance — strongly advised for trekking packages)
- Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions
Cancellation Policy
- 1- 30+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
- 2- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund
- 3- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund
- 4- Less than 7 days / No-show: Non-refundable
- 5- Force majeure / Government travel ban: Full credit note valid 12 months
- 6- Note: Cancellation terms for international flights, trekking permits, and Nepal-side lodges booked separately may differ — confirm at time of booking. Trekking permits and mountain flight tickets are generally non-refundable once issued.
Important Note:
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.
Why Safari Sutra
Nepal packages sold by most Indian agencies are built around Kathmandu–Pokhara–Chitwan in a fixed sequence that doesn't account for altitude adjustment or Indian meal preferences on the mountain. Safari Sutra's Nepal itineraries are structured with acclimatisation days built in before any high-altitude activity, and our trail lodge selections are vetted specifically for hot dhal bhat at altitude — not just "international menu" teahouses that run out of options by Day 3. We also work exclusively with licensed Nepali naturalist guides who have been on these routes through multiple seasons and can read weather windows and trail conditions in real time — the difference matters most when you're at 3,500 metres and the morning sky is uncertain.
Major Attractions
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world; the epicentre of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal, most atmospheric at dawn
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
One of Hinduism's holiest Shiva shrines, with ritual ghats on the Bagmati River; deeply significant for Indian pilgrims
Phewa Lake, Pokhara
A glacier-fed lake reflecting the Annapurna range, best explored by rowboat in the early morning before tourist traffic builds
Patan Durbar Square
A medieval royal court complex with some of the finest Newari woodcarving and bronze work in all of Asia; less crowded than Kathmandu's Durbar Square
Lumbini
Gautama Buddha's birthplace in Nepal's southern plains; the sacred Maya Devi Temple and the eternal flame within the garden draw pilgrims from across India
Nagarkot
A village ridge east of Kathmandu offering an unobstructed 180-degree Himalayan panorama at sunrise; easily done as an overnight from the capital
Chitwan National Park
Nepal's most visited wildlife sanctuary, home to one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile, and over 500 bird species
Namche Bazaar
The gateway town of the Khumbu, sitting at 3,440 metres; a colourful Sherpa trading post that gives you your first taste of high Himalayan altitude
Nepal Travel Packages
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We don't currently have standard packages for Nepal, but we'd love to create a custom travel experience tailored to your preferences and budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nepal
Common questions travelers ask about Nepal — if you need more help, contact us.
October and November are the gold standard — the monsoon has cleared, the air is sharp, and the mountains stand out against a hard blue sky. March to May is equally rewarding if you want rhododendron forests in bloom along the trekking routes. December to February brings cold but crystal-clear Himalayan views in Kathmandu and Pokhara — though high-altitude trekking above 3,500 metres becomes demanding. Avoid June–September for trekking; rain makes the trails slippery and the mountains are largely hidden in cloud.
