The Nepal Embassy in New Delhi has issued an open invitation to Indian travel creators, vloggers, podcasters, and social media influencers to apply for a fully sponsored familiarisation trip to Nepal. The initiative, announced on 20th May 2026, will select five Indian content creators to travel across Nepal, experience its tourism offerings, and generate digital content that promotes the country to Indian audiences.
What the Programme Involves
Chosen participants will travel across Nepal and create content highlighting the country’s diversity of tourism experiences, including:
- Adventure tourism — trekking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities
- Pilgrimage and spiritual tourism
- Wellness and health retreats
- Heritage sites, temples, and cultural ceremonies
- Local cuisine and food experiences
- Lakes, mountains, and natural landscapes
- Family holiday destinations
Nepal is already one of the most accessible international destinations for Indian nationals — no visa is required, making it a popular option for short international breaks. The campaign aims to convert that accessibility into increased tourism by reaching Indian travellers through trusted digital voices.
Who Can Apply
The embassy is looking for Indian citizens and India-based digital creators with an active online presence. Applicants should:
- Be active on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, or podcast networks
- Create content in the areas of travel, lifestyle, food, culture, spirituality, or health
- Have an engaged audience, particularly among Indian travellers
- Be comfortable producing videos, reels, stories, vlogs, or audio content
- Demonstrate responsible tourism and cultural sensitivity in their content
Content creators working in Hindi, English, or regional Indian languages are all welcome to apply.
Content Expectations for Selected Participants
Selected creators will be expected to produce and publish content based on their trip experience. This may include:
- Travel vlogs
- Instagram reels and stories
- Short-form YouTube videos
- Podcasts
- Social media posts and practical travel tips for Indian tourists
The Nepal Embassy may reshare selected content with appropriate credit to the creator.
How Creators Will Be Selected
The embassy will shortlist applicants based on:
- Quality of previous content
- Audience engagement and reach
- Storytelling ability and creative approach
- Demonstrated experience in tourism-related content
- Ability to connect authentically with Indian audiences
The emphasis is on genuine storytelling rather than follower count alone. Creators who can present Nepal in a relatable and credible way are more likely to be selected.
Documents and Information Required to Apply
- Full name and country of residence
- Contact details and email address
- Social media handles and platform links
- Follower count and engagement data
- Portfolio or samples of previous tourism or travel content
- A brief personal note explaining why you want to join the trip
- Content ideas for how you would promote Nepal to Indian audiences
How to Apply
Submit your application by email before the deadline:
- To: eonnewdelhi@mofa.gov.np
- CC: econepemb@gmail.com
- Subject line: Application for Nepal Familiarisation Trip for Influencers
- Deadline: 30th May 2026
Travel dates, itinerary details, and logistics will be communicated directly to selected participants after the selection process.
No New Restrictions on Indian Tourists to Nepal
The Nepal Tourism Board has separately confirmed that viral claims about new restrictions on foreign tourists visiting Nepal are false. There are no changes to existing India-Nepal travel arrangements or tourist stay policies — India remains a visa-free destination for Nepalese nationals, and Nepal remains entirely visa-free for Indian nationals.
Conclusion
Nepal’s sponsored influencer campaign is a focused effort to tap into India’s highly engaged travel creator community to reach younger, digitally connected travellers. For content creators already covering travel, culture, adventure, or wellness, this is a rare opportunity to explore Nepal through an officially supported tourism programme — and to build an audience with compelling, fully funded content from one of South Asia’s most visually striking destinations. The deadline is 30th May 2026. Apply early.