Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal, which makes the Everest View trek an easy short holiday from India. A week is enough for many travellers. Good paperwork and cash planning make the trip smoother.
Identity documents
Carry a valid passport, or the photo ID your operator confirms is accepted for Indian citizens at the time of travel. Keep the original in a waterproof pouch and carry copies and phone photos. Your operator will need a clear copy to arrange permits.
Permits and fees
Your operator arranges the Sagarmatha National Park entry, the Khumbu local permit and the trekking registration. Fees for Indian citizens may differ from those for other foreigners and can change, so confirm the current figure when you book. Bring passport-size photographs.
Money
- Nepali rupees are used on the trail. Indian rupees are accepted in some places, but rules on notes can change, so confirm what is allowed with your operator.
- Withdraw or exchange enough cash in Kathmandu or Lukla, since ATMs above Namche are unreliable.
- Carry small notes for tea, showers and charging.
Insurance
Buy travel insurance that covers trekking to around 4,000 m and helicopter evacuation, and check whether it applies in Nepal. Keep the policy details and emergency contacts with you.
Getting to Kathmandu
You can fly from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and other cities, or travel by road through border crossings. Allow a night in Kathmandu before the trek for a briefing, and an extra night at the end for flight delays from Lukla.
Food
Vegetarian meals are easy to find, and lodges understand requests for no onion and garlic or other simple diets. Tell your operator in advance and carry familiar snacks.
