Nepal travel guide: practical tools and trip planning in one place
TheNepal.io is a Nepal travel guide for the practical side of your trip: trekking permits, visas, SIM cards, where to go, and free tools like the Nepali date converter.
Calculators and references for Nepal
Check costs, fees, dates and risks before you travel or work in Nepal.
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Trekking Permits in Nepal
TIMS cards, rural municipality fees and what permits cost, explained in one guide.
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Nepal Tourist Visa Fee Calculator
Estimate your tourist visa fee for the length of stay you have in mind.
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Nepal Trekking Budget Estimator
Get a rough idea of what a trek could cost before you commit to a route.
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Altitude Sickness Risk Calculator
Think through altitude risk for high-elevation treks in Nepal.
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Nepali Date Converter
Convert between Nepali (Bikram Sambat) and English calendar dates.
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SSF Calculator Nepal
Work out the employee and employer Social Security Fund contribution split.
Where do you want to go?
From Himalayan trails to lakeside towns and Buddhist heritage, start with the region that interests you.
Trekking
High-altitude trails, route guides and the paperwork you need before you set off.
Pokhara
A lakeside base beneath the Annapurna range, covered from where to stay to what to do.
Lumbini
Articles about the birthplace of the Buddha and what to know before you visit.
Tanahun
Hill-country destinations in the Tanahun district, away from the main tourist circuit.
Start with these guides
Practical reading for planning, arriving and getting around.
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Getting around
The Ultimate Nepal Road Trip Guide (2026)
Plan a road trip across Nepal.
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Connectivity
Best SIM Card for Tourists in Nepal
Choose a SIM card for your trip.
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Connectivity
How to Buy an eSIM at Kathmandu Airport
A guide to getting an eSIM at Tribhuvan International Airport.
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Entry requirements
Is a Passport Required for Nepal? Guide for Indian Travelers
What Indian travelers should know about identification for Nepal.
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Pokhara
Best Time to Visit Pokhara: Weather, Seasons and Travel Tips
Seasons and weather to help you time your visit.
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Pokhara
Where to Stay in Pokhara: Hotels, Resorts and Budget Stays
Accommodation options across budgets.
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Pokhara
Adventure Activities in Pokhara
Paragliding, zipline and ultralight flights.
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Culture
What Language Do They Speak in Nepal?
A language guide for visitors.
Why use TheNepal.io
One site for the planning questions that come up before and during a trip to Nepal.
Practical tools
Calculators and converters for visa fees, trek budgets, altitude risk and dates.
Destination guides
In-depth coverage of Pokhara, Lumbini, Tanahun and trekking routes.
Trip logistics
Permits, SIM cards, entry requirements and road travel in plain language.
Living and working
A digital nomad guide and city-by-city articles for longer stays.
Working from Nepal
Visas, costs, internet and the towns that suit remote work, gathered in one reading path.
Nepal travel questions
Short answers to common planning questions, with links to the full guides. Always confirm current rules with official sources before you travel.
Do I need a visa for Nepal?
Most visitors need a visa to enter Nepal, and the fee depends on how long you stay. Use our tourist visa fee calculator for an estimate, and check the Department of Immigration for current rules. Indian travelers can read our passport guide.
Do I need a permit to trek in Nepal?
Many trekking areas require permits such as a TIMS card or local fees, depending on the route. Our trekking permits guide explains what is needed and what to expect.
Which SIM card is best for tourists in Nepal?
It depends on where you are going and how much data you need. Compare options in our tourist SIM card guide, or see how to buy an eSIM at Kathmandu airport.
How do I convert Nepali (BS) dates to English (AD) dates?
Use our free Nepali date converter to convert Bikram Sambat dates to AD, and AD dates to BS.
Ready to plan your trip to Nepal?
Browse the guides, or get in touch if you have a question we have not covered.