Why travel to Nepal?
Nepal offers 3 curated city guides, 24 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are best. Autumn is peak trekking season; the monsoon (June-August) brings heavy rain.
Budget
Daily budget around $20-50 (lodging $7-20, food $4-10, transport and sightseeing $7-15).
Visa
Korean passport holders can obtain visa on arrival (15/30/90 days, fee applies).
Transport
From Tribhuvan International Airport, taxis reach downtown in about 20 minutes. Taxis and motorbike taxis are the main options in town, though traffic can be heavy. SIM cards (Ncell/Nepal Telecom) available at the airport (about NPR 500-1,000/week). Cash is the main payment method; some hotels accept cards. Tipping is optional but customary for guides and porters.
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the world's largest Buddhist stupas, watched over by the great all-seeing eyes of the Buddha.
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Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal's largest Hindu temple, where cremation rites take place on the Bagmati Riverbank.
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
A UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with former royal palaces and temples.
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Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
A hilltop Buddhist temple offering panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley.
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Patan Durbar Square
A UNESCO World Heritage square showcasing the finest Newar architecture.
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Thamel District
Kathmandu's backpacker hub, packed with shops, restaurants, and trekking gear stores.
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Nagarkot Viewpoint
A hilltop viewpoint near Kathmandu with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Everest.
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
The best-preserved medieval Newar city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Phewa Lake
Pokhara's iconic lake, mirroring the Annapurna range on its still waters.
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Sarangkot Viewpoint
The top viewpoint for sunrises over Annapurna and the Machapuchare peak.
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World Peace Pagoda
A gleaming white hilltop stupa with sweeping views over Pokhara and Phewa Lake.
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Devi's Falls (Patale Chhango)
A mysterious waterfall where Phewa Lake's waters plunge into an underground cave.
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International Mountain Museum
A museum covering the history of Himalayan mountaineering and mountain cultures.
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Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
A mysterious limestone cave housing an underground Hindu shrine to Lord Shiva.
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Paragliding Experience
A thrilling flight over Pokhara with the Himalayan snow peaks as your backdrop.
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Begnas Lake
A quieter, more peaceful alternative to Phewa Lake — Pokhara's hidden gem.
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Chitwan National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can spot rhinos, Bengal tigers, and other rare wildlife.
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Elephant Safari
Explore the jungle from the back of an elephant for an unusual wildlife-spotting experience.
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Tharu Village
A village where you can experience the traditional culture and dances of the indigenous Tharu people.
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Rapti River Canoe Safari
A dugout canoe ride along the river to spot crocodiles and wild birds.
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Jungle Walking Safari
A guided walk through the jungle, tracking wildlife footprints and spotting animals on foot.
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Elephant Breeding Center
A government-run conservation facility where you can see baby elephants up close.
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Jeep Safari
An open-top jeep ride deep into the national park for the best wildlife-spotting chances.
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Bishazari Tal (Twenty Thousand Lakes)
A Ramsar wetland lake in Chitwan for spotting rare birds and crocodiles.
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