Nepal Trip: If you are planning to visit Nepal and wondering if you will need a passport to go there or not, then let me tell you that no passport is required here but yes, you will have to show your voter ID for the permit. Know how many easy ways you can use to go there, be it by flight or road.
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Indian Tourist: What do we need to go to any country? First of all, a passport is required for your identity etc. Then a visa is required which gives you entry into another country and you can stay there according to its validity. But if we say that there is a country where Indians will not need a passport or visa, you can roam there just by showing a flight ticket and election card as a document, then what will you say? You may not believe it. But this is true. Come, to fulfill your dream of going abroad, today we will give you complete information about this place.
These are those countries
The country we are talking about is none other than Nepal. If you are going to Nepal without a passport, then Indian citizens will have to keep the right documents with them according to their age and travel. Along with taking care of the things related to entry, you must also plan to make your trip fun.
There are many wonderful places to visit in Nepal and there are also adventure activities. To make this journey comfortable and memorable, it is important to know what documents you need, where you can roam and what you can do.
Documents for entry permit in Nepal
For Indian citizens, these documents will have to be kept according to age:
- For people above 65 years or below 15 years: Any photo identity card will be accepted, such as PAN card, driving license or ration card.
- For youth between 15 and 18 years: Identity certificate issued by their school or college will be valid.
- For all others: Passport valid for at least 6 months or original voter ID card is a must.
- If needed: Emergency certificate can also be taken from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.
Aadhar card is not taken
According to the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Voter ID card downloaded or printed online, which contains your details, will not be considered valid for traveling to Nepal, other documents like (Aadhar card, PAN card, driving license, registration slip of Indian Embassy) are also not accepted as travel documents to go to Nepal. Yes, people above 65 years of age or below 15 years of age are not covered under this rule but they have to show an important document.
Permit for flight and road
Indian citizens do not need to take a separate entry permit to go to Nepal. If you reach Nepal by flight, such as at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, then you just have to show your valid identity card (passport or voter ID) at the immigration there. If you go to Nepal by road, then you can easily get entry at the border by just showing passport or voter ID card. There is no need to take any separate permit.
If you are going by your own vehicle, then you will have to take an entry permit
If you are going to Nepal with your vehicle, then you will have to take a temporary permit called ‘Bhansaar’. For this you have to pay a small custom fee.
Bhansaar permit cost:
For bike: Rs 93 (150 Nepalese rupees) per day
For car: Rs 312 (500 Nepalese rupees) per day
With this permit, you can stay in Nepal with your vehicle for 30 days. If you go with a ‘day pass’, then it is necessary to return to India on the same day.
Documents required to go to Nepal with a vehicle:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Original insurance paper (with stamp)
- Driving license
- Pollution certificate
- Any government ID (passport, voter ID or Aadhar card)
Places to visit in Nepal
Lumbini: This place is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Where you can feel the history of Buddhism closely.
Everest Base Camp: It is everyone’s dream to trek to the base camp of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain. On the way, you will get to see amazing views of snow-capped peaks.
Pokhara: Situated on the banks of Phewa Lake, Pokhara is a very calm and beautiful city, surrounded by the Annapurna Range.
Kathmandu Valley: The royal history of Nepal is seen in the Durbar Square of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. All these are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Chitwan National Park: Do visit Chitwan National Park for jungle safari, where you will get to see rhinoceros, Bengal tigers.
Annapurna Circuit: This is a famous trekking route where you get different types of natural views and cultural experiences.
