Travel advisory · NepalSome governments advise against travel to parts of Nepal.The warnings cover only these areas: Nuwakot, Rasuwa.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Nuwakot · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain
Rasuwa · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain

Also named by one government: China-Nepal border area (New Zealand), Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area (Rasuwa, incl. Nepal-China border crossing) (US), Areas along the Bhota Koshi and Trishuli rivers (Spain), Dhading (Spain), Gorkha (Spain)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (regional advisories)	Sep 4, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen; keine Reisewarnung	Oct 19, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Zone de vigilance renforcée (ensemble du pays)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Asia

Nepal

Nepal has eight of the world's ten highest mountains, royal squares in the Kathmandu Valley, and wildlife parks on the Terai plains.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked country, mostly in the Himalayas, and Kathmandu is its capital and largest city. The country has eight of the world's ten highest mountains. Mount Everest, known in Nepali as Sagarmatha, rises to 8,848.86 meters above sea level. The main draws are the Annapurna trekking circuit, which starts from Pokhara; the old royal squares and temples of the Kathmandu Valley; and the wildlife parks of the Terai lowlands, such as Chitwan National Park.

Pashupatinath Temple, a major Hindu complex on the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, has open-air cremation platforms where cremations take place in public view. Lumbini, in the south, is the traditional birthplace of Gautama Buddha. The monsoon brings floods and landslides that close roads, so plan trips around it. Travel between hills and plains is slow, so allow extra days for transfers.

Five things to know before Nepal

Get a tourist visa on arrival
Most passports can buy a tourist visa at Kathmandu airport, with a choice of stay length. Filling in the online form before you fly saves a queue. Visas and entry
Check the licensed guide rule for your trek
Foreign trekkers must use a licensed guide in many national parks and conservation areas, and rules differ by area. Confirm yours before booking. Nepal Tourism Board
Trek in autumn or spring
October and November have the clearest skies; March and April bring rhododendrons and some haze. The monsoon runs June to September.
Carry cash into the mountains
ATMs thin out once you leave Kathmandu and Pokhara, and teahouses take rupees only.
Check your insurance covers altitude
Look for helicopter evacuation and an altitude limit above your highest pass. Travel insurance

Nepal travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Kathmandu

Temples, old squares and the gate to the mountains

Read the guide Pokhara

Lake town and start of Annapurna treks

Read the guide Everest region

Lukla flights, permits and acclimatization

Read the guide Chitwan National Park

Rhinos and jungle walks in the lowlands

Read the guide Visas and entry

Check your passport rules before you fly

Read the guide Travel insurance

Altitude limits and helicopter evacuation

Read the guide Connectivity

Data for Kathmandu, signal gaps on trails

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Nepal

See all attractions in Nepal

Landmark · BandipurTundikhel, Bandipur

Sight · PatanGolden Temple (Kwa Bahal)

Sight · KathmanduPimbahal Pokhari Krishna Temple

Sight · KathmanduKarya Vinayak Temple

Destinations in Nepal

National parkBardia National ParkExplore

National parkShivapuri Nagarjun National ParkExplore

National parkChitwan National ParkExplore

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CityKathmanduExplore

What a day costs in Nepal

Per person, in NPR

Work out your trip

BudgetNPR 2,800a day≈ $18 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: NPR 1,500
Food: NPR 800
Transport: NPR 300
Sights: NPR 200

Mid-rangeNPR 10,000a day≈ $66 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: NPR 5,000
Food: NPR 2,500
Transport: NPR 1,500
Sights: NPR 1,000

ComfortNPR 31,000a day≈ $204 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: NPR 12,000
Food: NPR 6,000
Transport: NPR 5,000
Sights: NPR 8,000

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya RamanA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best

JanuaryClear4 rainy daysHigh17°Low6°Cold nights
FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh19°Low8°Clear, cool
MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh23°Low11°Rhododendrons
AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Warm, hazy
MayRain26 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Hot, pre-monsoon
JuneRain28 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Monsoon
JulyRain31 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Monsoon
AugustRain31 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Monsoon
SeptemberRain28 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh25°Low18°Rains ease
OctoberRain15 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Clear, Dashain
NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low11°Clearest skies
DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°Cold, clear

Average daily high and low in Kathmandu, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Nepal

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 12°
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 7 km/h
Chance of rain: 12%

Nepal

02:21 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+5:45

Today23°12°12%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 12%.
Wed22°14°6%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 22°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 6%.
Thu21°12°4%Thursday: Fog. High 21°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 4%.
Fri22°12°0%Friday: Fog. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sat21°11°0%Saturday: Fog. High 21°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun23°9°0%Sunday: Clear. High 23°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.

Updated 10:51 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 152 NPR

Amount

Converted to

NPR · Nepalese Rupee

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Nepal

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

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NovemberDiwaliNov 6 – 10, 2026

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NovemberPushkar Camel FairNov 17 – 25, 2026

NovemberLoy Krathong and Yi PengNov 24 – 26, 2026

Before you go to Nepal

Guided treks in NepalLicensed guides and permits arrangedCompare tours

Hotels in Kathmandu and PokharaBefore and after the trekCheck availability

eSIM for NepalSignal fades above the villagesRead the guide Insurance with altitude coverCheck helicopter evacuation termsRead the guide

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Rules for Nepal, checked

Check entry rules for your nationality on your government's travel advice page before you fly. Tourist visas are issued by Nepal's Department of Immigration.

Remove your shoes before entering temples and shrines, and ask before photographing people at the cremation sites at Pashupatinath.

Trekking in protected areas needs a national park permit and, on many routes, a TIMS card. Ask the Nepal Tourism Board which your route requires.

Antiques and religious objects need an export permit from the Department of Archaeology, so ask before you buy and keep the receipt.

Protests in September 2025 turned violent, so check your embassy's alerts and local news before you travel.

Nepal FAQ

Do I need a guide to trek in Nepal?

Many trekking areas require a licensed guide for foreign trekkers, but the rules differ by area and have changed recently. Ask your agency or the Nepal Tourism Board for your route before you book.

When is the best time to trek?

October and November for clear skies, March and April for rhododendrons. The monsoon, June to September, brings rain and leeches to the lower trails.

How many days should I give Kathmandu?

Three, before or after a trek: one each for Kathmandu's old town, Patan and Bhaktapur.

Do I need a visa for Nepal?

Most passports can buy a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. Filling in the online form first can save time. Confirm the current form and fees with the Department of Immigration before you fly.

How do I get around Nepal?

Tourist buses link Kathmandu with Pokhara and Chitwan, and short domestic flights cover Pokhara and the Lukla mountain strip. Mountain flights depend on weather, so leave a spare day.