Nepal trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a Nepal trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Shortest journey: Delhi, about 1h 30m non-stop.
- Non-stop routes from 6 of 32 cities.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹30,000 (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 7 days.
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad AMD | 2h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Bangalore BLR | 3h | Non-stop | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Chennai MAA | 3h | Non-stop | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Delhi DEL | 1h 30m | Non-stop | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Hyderabad HYD | 2h 30m | Non-stop | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Kochi COK | 3h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Kolkata CCU | 2h | Non-stop | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Mumbai BOM | 2h 30m | Non-stop | ₹6,000–₹16,000 | ₹30,000 / ₹55,000 |
| Amritsar ATQ | 3h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Chandigarh IXC | 3h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Coimbatore CJB | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Guwahati GAU | 4h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Indore IDR | 4h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Jaipur JAI | 3h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Lucknow LKO | 3h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Madurai IXM | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Mangaluru IXE | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Nagpur NAG | 4h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 4h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 4h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹9,000–₹19,000 | ₹35,000 / ₹60,000 |
| Belagavi IXG | 6h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Bhopal BHO | 4h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Hubballi HBX | 6h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Mysuru MYQ | 6h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Nashik ISK | 5h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Pune PNQ | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Rajkot RAJ | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Salem SXV | 6h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Surat STV | 5h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 6h 30m | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
| Vadodara BDQ | 5h | Via Kathmandu (KTM) | ₹11,000–₹21,000 | ₹40,000 / ₹65,000 |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: October, November, March, April, May.
- Visa for Indians: Visa on arrival — USD 30 (15 days) or USD 50 (30 days) at Tribhuvan Airport. See the Nepal visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the Nepal budget guide and see Nepal tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly non-stop to Nepal from India?
Non-stop routes are listed from Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata. From the other 26 cities in this comparison, you connect through a hub.
When is the best time to fly to Nepal?
October, November, March, April, May are the best months for Nepal. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.