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The roof of the world β€” Himalayan treks to Everest and Annapurna, ancient temple cities in Kathmandu, and wildlife safaris in the lowlands.

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Capital
Kathmandu
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Currency
Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
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Language
Nepali
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Best time
Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
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Visa
Visa on arrival
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Avg daily budget
$25 – $180
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Kathmandu (KTM)
Overview

Why travellers love Nepal

Nepal is the world's trekking capital: the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna circuits draw hikers from everywhere, while Kathmandu and Pokhara offer culture and calm.

Add a Chitwan jungle safari and you have mountains, temples and wildlife in one budget-friendly trip.

Where to go

Top places in Nepal

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Kathmandu

Kathmandu

πŸ—“ 2 days

Temples, stupas and the trekking hub.

CultureHistory
Pokhara

Pokhara

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Lakeside town beneath the Annapurnas.

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Everest region

Everest region

πŸ—“ 8–12 days

The legendary trek to Base Camp.

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Chitwan

Chitwan

πŸ—“ 2 days

Jungle safari for rhinos and tigers.

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Plan day by day

Nepal itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Kathmandu β†’ Pokhara β†’ Everest region
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$125 – $900
1–2

Kathmandu

Temples, stupas and the trekking hub.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Pokhara

Lakeside town beneath the Annapurnas.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Relax Β· Adventure
5

Everest region

The legendary trek to Base Camp.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
Route
Kathmandu β†’ Pokhara β†’ Everest region β†’ Chitwan
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$175 – $1,260
1–2

Kathmandu

Temples, stupas and the trekking hub.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Pokhara

Lakeside town beneath the Annapurnas.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Relax Β· Adventure
5–6

Everest region

The legendary trek to Base Camp.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
7

Chitwan

Jungle safari for rhinos and tigers.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Adventure
Route
Kathmandu β†’ Pokhara β†’ Everest region β†’ Chitwan
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$250 – $1,800
1–3

Kathmandu

Temples, stupas and the trekking hub.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History
4–6

Pokhara

Lakeside town beneath the Annapurnas.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Nature Β· Relax Β· Adventure
7–8

Everest region

The legendary trek to Base Camp.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure Β· Iconic
9–10

Chitwan

Jungle safari for rhinos and tigers.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
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Visa & entry

Nepal visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival for most
Allowed stay
15/30/90 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (most nationalities)
eVisa
Online pre-form available
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa on arrival
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu; fill the online form first to speed it up. Always verify with the official Nepal immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Nepal visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Nepal budget guide

Budget

$25/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$180+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Nepal budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Nepal

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Everest Base Camp trek

The world's most famous trek.

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Annapurna Circuit

Classic Himalayan trekking and villages.

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Kathmandu Durbar Square

Ancient temples and palaces.

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Pokhara & paragliding

Lakeside calm and mountain flights.

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Chitwan safari

Rhinos, elephants and birdlife.

Get outside

Nature in Nepal

All nature
Mount Everest
⛰️ Mountains

Mount Everest

The roof of the world at 8,848 m β€” Everest Base Camp trek is the bucket-list approach for…

πŸ“ Lukla / Kathmandu
Everest Base Camp Trek
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking Trails

Everest Base Camp Trek

A 12-day non-technical Himalayan walk-up to 5,364 m EBC and the Kala Patthar viewpoint β€” teahouses the whole…

πŸ“ Lukla
Sagarmatha National Park
🌳 National Parks

Sagarmatha National Park

The high Khumbu β€” home to Everest, the Sherpa villages of Namche and Tengboche, and the world's highest…

πŸ“ Lukla
Annapurna Circuit
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking Trails

Annapurna Circuit

A 145–230 km Himalayan loop over the 5,416 m Thorong La pass β€” Nepal's greatest classic trek, teahouses…

πŸ“ Besisahar / Pokhara
Annapurna Massif
⛰️ Mountains

Annapurna Massif

A wall of 7,000–8,000 m peaks above Pokhara β€” Annapurna Base Camp trek is a classic for fit…

πŸ“ Pokhara
Gokyo Lakes (Sagarmatha NP)
🌳 National Parks

Gokyo Lakes (Sagarmatha NP)

Six high-altitude turquoise lakes in Sagarmatha NP β€” quieter alternative to Everest Base Camp, with the same Himalayan…

πŸ“ Lukla
Gokyo Lakes Trek
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking Trails

Gokyo Lakes Trek

A 12-day quieter alternative to Everest Base Camp β€” six glacial lakes, Gokyo Ri viewpoint with all four…

πŸ“ Lukla
Chitwan National Park
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Chitwan National Park

A lowland Nepalese jungle with one-horned rhinos, gharials and a fair chance of Bengal tiger β€” canoes and…

πŸ“ Sauraha
Lhotse
⛰️ Mountains

Lhotse

The fourth-highest mountain in the world at 8,516 m, sharing Everest's South Col β€” its south face is…

πŸ“ Lukla
Great Himalaya Trail
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking Trails

Great Himalaya Trail

A 1,700 km route across Nepal's Himalaya β€” high route over five 5,000+ m passes, low route through…

πŸ“ Kanchenjunga (east) / Humla (west)
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