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Does Indian require International driving license to ride in Nepal?
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<blockquote data-quote="Krush" data-source="post: 504"><p><h3><strong>Motorbike Rental Document Checklist – For Indian Citizens</strong></h3><p><strong>Before you rent a motorbike in Nepal, make sure you have the following:</strong></p><p></p><h4>1. <strong>Passport with valid Nepal visa</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Even Indian citizens (visa-exempt) should carry a <strong>passport </strong> or ID proof.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Some rental shops may still prefer a passport for recordkeeping.</li> </ul><h4>2. <strong>Indian Motorcycle Driving License</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Must be a valid, unrestricted <strong>two-wheeler license</strong> (printed in English or with English translation).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Should match the category of bike you’re renting (e.g., 350cc+).</li> </ul><h4>3. <strong>International Driving Permit (IDP)</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Mandatory</strong> for legal riding under Nepali law.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Available at your local RTO in India before departure</li> </ul><h4>4. <strong>Passport-size photos</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Useful for permit applications, rental forms, and SIM card registration.</li> </ul><h4>5. <strong>Security deposit / Copy of document</strong></h4> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Most motorbike rental agency will either:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Take a <strong>cash deposit</strong> (USD $100–$300 or NPR equivalent), or</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Keep a <strong>copy of your passport/license</strong>.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Some may ask for a <strong>local guarantor letter</strong> (especially for higher-end bikes).</li> </ul> <table style='width: 100%'><tr><th>FAQ</th><th></th></tr><tr><td>IDP Needed</td><td><strong>Yes, mandatory.</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Indian license alone?</td><td><strong>Not legally accepted</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Required docs for renting?</td><td><strong>Passport, visa, Indian license + IDP, deposit/guarantor, photo</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Upper Mustang permit cost?</td><td><strong>USD 500 for 10 days + USD 50/day extra; plus USD 20–23 for ACAP; guide and min. two riders required</strong></td></tr></table></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Krush, post: 504"] [HEADING=2][B]Motorbike Rental Document Checklist – For Indian Citizens[/B][/HEADING] [B]Before you rent a motorbike in Nepal, make sure you have the following:[/B] [HEADING=3]1. [B]Passport with valid Nepal visa[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Even Indian citizens (visa-exempt) should carry a [B]passport [/B] or ID proof. [*]Some rental shops may still prefer a passport for recordkeeping. [/LIST] [HEADING=3]2. [B]Indian Motorcycle Driving License[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Must be a valid, unrestricted [B]two-wheeler license[/B] (printed in English or with English translation). [*]Should match the category of bike you’re renting (e.g., 350cc+). [/LIST] [HEADING=3]3. [B]International Driving Permit (IDP)[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Mandatory[/B] for legal riding under Nepali law. [*]Available at your local RTO in India before departure [/LIST] [HEADING=3]4. [B]Passport-size photos[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Useful for permit applications, rental forms, and SIM card registration. [/LIST] [HEADING=3]5. [B]Security deposit / Copy of document[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*]Most motorbike rental agency will either: [LIST] [*]Take a [B]cash deposit[/B] (USD $100–$300 or NPR equivalent), or [*]Keep a [B]copy of your passport/license[/B]. [/LIST] [*]Some may ask for a [B]local guarantor letter[/B] (especially for higher-end bikes). [/LIST] [TABLE] [TR] [TH]FAQ[/TH] [TH][/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]IDP Needed[/TD] [TD][B]Yes, mandatory.[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Indian license alone?[/TD] [TD][B]Not legally accepted[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Required docs for renting?[/TD] [TD][B]Passport, visa, Indian license + IDP, deposit/guarantor, photo[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Upper Mustang permit cost?[/TD] [TD][B]USD 500 for 10 days + USD 50/day extra; plus USD 20–23 for ACAP; guide and min. two riders required[/B][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/QUOTE]
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