🧳 India to Nepal: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Nepal on a India passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
India to Nepal at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free – You can enter without a visa.
- Money: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Time: Nepal (Kathmandu) is 0.25 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
- Plugs: No adapter needed: Nepal uses plug type C, D, M, which your India plugs (C, D, M) fit.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Nepal).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants; tips for trekking guides and porters are expected
- Best time: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr – clear mountain views and good trekking
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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India to Nepal – questions
Do India passport holders need a visa for Nepal?
Visa-free. You can enter without a visa. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Nepal?
The Nepalese rupee (NPR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Indian rupee.
What is the time difference between India and Nepal?
Nepal (Kathmandu) is 0.25 hours ahead of India (New Delhi) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Nepal?
No adapter needed: Nepal uses plug type C, D, M, which your India plugs (C, D, M) fit. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Nepal).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Nepal?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Nepal?
100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr – clear mountain views and good trekking.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Nepal?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 4 Sep 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Nepal because of natural disasters. Some areas carry a higher risk.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.