Why an Indian should visit Nepal?
Nepal is the best destination for an Indian to visit especially during Summer and Indians are the best guest for Nepali. The reasons why you should Visit Nepal once in your lifetime are explained below.
1. No VISA/Passport necessary
Indian citizens need no passport with them and even no need to take a visa to visit Nepal. At immigration, they may ask to show the passport to stamp an exit stamp, even if you don’t have a passport along with you and you have government photo Identity proof like a Ration card/Voter Id card it will work. Although a passport is not necessary, If you are traveling via air, they may ask for a Passport, or else the above-mentioned ID proof will work for Indians. This privilege is only for Indians so, Indians’ first choice can be Nepal.
Below any one of the listed documents is necessary for the Indian traveler:
Valid National Passport
Photo Identity card issued by the Government of India/State Govt./UT Administration in India to their employees or Election ID card issued by the Election Commission of India
Emergency Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
Identity Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
Please note, PAN/ Aadhar card is not acceptable to travel to Nepal.
2. No need for currency exchange and fixed currency rates
The Indian currency works quite well all over the country or else in a major part of Nepal. All the business firm easily accepts Indian currency without any doubts. As the exchange rates between Nepal and India are Fixed, an Indian can receive 160 Nepali currency for 100 rupees Indian currency. Any Indian citizen, they don’t have to worry about the money exchange for traveling to Nepal.
3. Nearest country to India
Nepal is to India geographically as well as culturally. The strong social relation between Nepal and India is due to its similar cultural and social structure and the similar geographical location for civilization development. If an Indian trying to find the similarity between Nepal and India, one can find a lot of Similarities, contrary to that, one can find more differences as well. Nepal is a Heterogeneous nation that is connected to India from 3 sides, with connecting states like Himanchal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. Nepal is also connected to major Indian cities through the Air route directly to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata. Frequent air flights with reasonable rates are available from these cities to Kathmandu.
4. Himalayan country
As the Himalayas have deep-rooted significance in the Indian and Nepali civilization, Himalayas still has an important value for India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Bhutan. The major portion of the Himalayas is in Nepal and as an origin and sacred place of Hindu and Buddhist religion, an Indian should travel to see the mystical wide range of the Himalayas. Mustang and Lomanthang the capital of Himalayas will be on your bucket list. The majority is Indians don’t find any chance to see the grand Royalist Himalayas in their lifetime, so Nepal offers the best place. Nepal has 8 Highest mountain peaks in the world and the widest mountain range as well with the source of major Rivers of the Indian sub-continent.
5. Major Pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhist
Nepal offers a major pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhists. Nepal has one of the most sacred holy T for ample like, Pashupatinath, Muktinath, Swargadwari which is since ancient times. In addition to that Pashupatinath, one of the most sacred temples is also situated here. Each year Millions of Indians visit these holy places. Apart from the Hindu site, the birthplace of Lord Buddha is another holiest site for Buddhist pilgrims and Hindus located at Lumbini. Besides, Lumbini Nepal has, Syambhu, Khasti chaitya, Devdaha, Tilaurakot Buddhist Pilgrims. Nepal is also a major traveling route for Mansarovar, which is both Hindu and Buddhist site in Tibet.
6. Safest destination with friendly people
Nepal is one of the safest destination in South Asia. And the people here are friendly in nature and their hospitality is great. With Namaste and a smile on their face, Nepalese are always ready to welcome you. The majority of Nepalese can understand the Hindi language and English as well in major tourist sites. And surprisingly the majority of them can communicate with Hindi as well for Indian guests.
7. Architecture, handicrafts, and artworks
Architectural handicrafts and artworks are majorly popular souvenirs for tourists. Nepal has peculiar architecture, handicrafts, and artwork. Nepal used to be a major exporter for India and China for its peculiar, fine, and pristine art and architecture for more than thousands of years. In addition, Nepal is best known for its mandala painting.
8. Adventurous and thrilling activities
Nepal with its difficult and beautiful terrain offers any Indian the most adventurous and thrilling nation in the world. One can go for a summer vacation with their family, or trekking, mountain flight, mountain bike, paragliding, Bunjee jump (Highest of all in South Asia), Rafting, mountain climbing, kayaking, canoying.
In addition to all these things listed above still, there are many things that you would love to do in Nepal as an Indian. In conclusion, if you are wondering where to plan your next vacation trip then obviously Nepal won’t gonna disappoint you and you’ll surely plan to visit immediately again.
