New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has said,Aadhaar is not a valid identification document for Indians travelling to Nepal and Bhutan. In a communique, the Ministry said, Indians can travel to both the countries, for which they don't need visas if they possess a valid national passport or election ID card issued by the Election Commission.

Moreover, persons over 65 and below 15 years can show documents with photographs to confirm their age and identity. These include PAN card, driving licence, Central Government Health Service card and ration card but not Aadhaar.