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India to Nepal Travel Requirements for 2025 – Documents, Currency, Rules & Tips
By Shubham Verma – India Tourist Taxi
Planning a trip from India to Nepal in 2025? You're in luck! Indian citizens enjoy visa-free entry to Nepal, making it one of the most convenient and affordable international destinations for Indian travelers. But before you pack your bags, here’s a complete list of the documents and travel requirements you’ll need for a smooth, stress-free journey.
🛂 Do Indian Citizens Need a Visa to Visit Nepal?
No.
Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal. As per the India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Indians can freely enter and travel throughout Nepal.
📄 Documents Required for Indian Citizens to Enter Nepal (2025)
You must carry any ONE of the following original documents:
✅ Acceptable ID Proof:
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Voter ID Card (EPIC)
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Passport (if available)
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Aadhaar Card (usually accepted for tourists, though not officially listed by the Nepalese government)
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Driving License (not valid for immigration but may be useful for ID at hotels)
🧒 For Minors (below 18):
Carry birth certificate + school/college ID and accompany with guardians having valid ID.
📌 Travel Requirements at the Sunauli Border (Most Popular Entry Point)
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No Visa Needed
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Entry form may be asked at border (for record keeping)
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Vehicle Permit if using an Indian private car
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Currency check (no ₹2,000 notes allowed)
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Photocopies of your ID for entry stamping
💵 Indian Currency Rules in Nepal (2025)
✅ ₹100 and ₹500 notes – Accepted in most places
❌ ₹2,000 notes – Banned
❌ Old demonetized notes – Not accepted
💱 Currency exchange available at border towns and cities (Bhairahawa, Pokhara, Kathmandu)
💡 Tip: Carry smaller denominations like ₹100 or exchange to NPR (Nepali Rupees) for easier transactions.
🛣️ Popular Ways to Travel from India to Nepal
🚗 From Gorakhpur (Road):
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Via Sunauli border to Lumbini, Pokhara, Kathmandu
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Most convenient route with cab/bus options
🚆 By Train:
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Train to Nautanwa → auto to border → continue by road
✈️ By Air:
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Direct flights to Kathmandu from Delhi, Varanasi, Patna, Kolkata
🏨 Hotel ID Requirements in Nepal
Hotels in Nepal may ask for:
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Indian voter ID / Aadhaar (soft copy accepted)
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Immigration stamp (for air travelers)
🛏️ Most Indian-friendly hotels are in Thamel (Kathmandu) and Lakeside (Pokhara)
⛔ Things NOT to Carry
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₹2,000 notes
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Drones (require special permits)
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Satellite phones
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Excessive gold/jewelry (check customs limits)
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