Essential Nepal Travel Resources
The useful stuff in one place: permit guidance, insurance checks, packing lists, currency tools, flight links, visa information, and trek-planning resources.
Planning a trip to Nepal? Whether you are planning your first Himalayan trek or returning for another mountain adventure, having the right resources makes all the difference. Explore our curated list of trusted travel tools, insurance providers, permit guides, and booking platforms.
Trekking & Altitude Travel Insurance
Check your policy against your complete itinerary and maximum elevation. Trekking, climbing, medical evacuation and mountain search and rescue can have different limits and exclusions.
🚁 Helicopter Evacuation
Ask what medical evacuation and mountain rescue include, who authorises assistance, and which expenses are excluded.
🏔️ High Altitude Clause
Use the highest point of your actual itinerary, including side trips, when confirming the altitude limit and activity category.
Choose your stay before booking
Flights, Accommodation & Tours
Skyscanner
Compare international flight rates into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) across major airlines to lock in the cheapest fares.
Booking.com
Reserve hotels, boutique guesthouses, and heritage stays in Kathmandu (Thamel), Pokhara (Lakeside), and Chitwan.
TripAdvisor
Check verified traveler reviews for local trekking agencies, licensed guides, restaurants, and day tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Essential Travel Guides & Local Connectivity
Visa & Required Travel Documents
Step-by-step guide to obtaining your Nepal Tourist Visa on arrival, passport validity rules, and TIMS / Trekking permits.
Local SIM Cards & Mobile Data
How to get Ncell or Nepal Telecom (NTC) tourist SIM cards at Tribhuvan Airport for 4G connectivity across mountain trails.
Kathmandu Airport Arrival Guide
Navigating customs, ATM currency exchange, prepaid taxis, and Thamel transfers upon arriving at Kathmandu (KTM) airport.
Tipping & Currency Etiquette
Recommended tipping guidelines for trekking guides, porters, drivers, and teahouse staff across Nepal.
💡 Pro-Tip for First-Time Nepal Travelers
Always carry sufficient Nepalese Rupees (NPR) cash when heading into trekking regions like Everest, Annapurna, or Langtang. ATMs outside major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara are extremely rare and frequently offline.