Essential information

CAPITAL CITIES

INDIA: New Delhi

NEPAL: Kathmandu

LANGUAGE

INDIA: There are 22 official languages. Hindi is the most widely spoken whilst English is the language of business and government

NEPAL: Nepali is the official language.

CURRENCY

INDIA: Indian Rupee

NEPAL: Nepalese Rupee

PASSPORT/VISA

INDIA/NEPAL: A visa is required

FLYING TIME

Delhi: 8:30 hours (direct); Mumbai: 9 hours (direct); Cochin: 13 hours (indirect); Chennai: 12:30 hours (indirect); Kathmandu: 13 hours (indirect). NB: All timings are approximate from London and for indirect flights in include stopover time.

India & Nepal Climate

Climate/Seasons

October to March generally offers cooler temperatures and less rain. Temperatures can start to build from about April culminating in the south-west monsoon which usually lasts from June until September. However, March through to October is generally the best time to visit the Himalayas. The summer period (March through to May) is also a good time for wildlife spotting as the increasing heat can mean animals are more visible as they search for water.

Best Travelling Period

Covering a vast area, the best time to visit can vary significantly. Overall, it is considered to be between October and March when the weather is a little cooler and there is less chance of rain.

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