Nepal Says Indian Tourists Can Still Visit

May 13, 2026, 16:34
AsiaInternational

Introduction

The Nepal Tourism Board says there are no new rules for Indian tourists.

Main Body

Some people said Indian tourists need new ID cards. They said tourists can only stay for 30 days. The Nepal Tourism Board says this is not true. The border is still open. Nepal now has a new website. People can use it to pay for their cars. This makes travel faster at the border. Nepal and India have a problem with a piece of land. They disagree about a place called Lipulekh Pass. Both countries have different maps of this area. But the two countries still talk. A leader from India will visit Nepal soon. They want to be friends and work together.

Conclusion

Nepal and India disagree about land, but tourists can still travel between the two countries.

Learning

🌍 The Power of 'CAN'

In the text, we see 'can' used many times. For an A2 learner, this is the best way to talk about possibility or permission.

How it works: It never changes. No matter who is talking, it stays as can.

  • Indian tourists can still visit β†’ (It is possible/allowed)
  • People can use it β†’ (They are able to)
  • Tourists can still travel β†’ (It is permitted)

🧩 Useful Word Pairs

Look at how the story connects opposite ideas using 'But':

  • Problem with land β†’\rightarrow BUT β†’\rightarrow Still talk
  • Disagree β†’\rightarrow BUT β†’\rightarrow Want to be friends

Tip: Use 'But' when you want to change the direction of your sentence from negative to positive (or vice versa).

πŸ’‘ Simple Vocabulary

WordMeaning in Simple English
BorderThe line between two countries
DisagreeTo have a different opinion
SoonIn a short time from now

Vocabulary Learning

Tourism (n.)
The business of providing travel services.
Example:The tourism industry is growing in Nepal.
Board (n.)
An organization that makes decisions.
Example:The tourism board announced new policies.
ID (n.)
A document that proves identity.
Example:You need a valid ID to enter the country.
Website (n.)
A set of related web pages on the internet.
Example:The new website has helpful travel information.
Cars (n.)
Vehicles that run on roads.
Example:Many tourists bring their cars.
Travel (v.)
To go from one place to another.
Example:They travel by bus to the border.
Border (n.)
The line that separates two countries.
Example:The border is open for tourists.
Problem (n.)
A difficult situation that needs a solution.
Example:The border dispute is a problem.
Pass (n.)
A place where crossing is allowed.
Example:Lipulekh Pass is a key crossing point.
Map (n.)
A picture that shows places.
Example:They use maps to find the route.
Leader (n.)
A person who guides or leads others.
Example:The leader will visit next month.
Friends (n.)
People who like each other.
Example:They hope to become friends.
Work (v.)
To do a job or cooperate.
Example:They will work together on tourism.
Area (n.)
A part of a place.
Example:The area near the border is quiet.
Disagree (v.)
To have different opinions.
Example:They disagree on the border line.