# Nepal Trip Budget Guide for Indian Travelers
Nepal offers exceptional value for Indian travelers. The favourable exchange rate (NPR 1.60 per INR 1.00) and shared cultural context mean that India-familiar comforts are available at very accessible prices.
## Daily Budget Estimates (per person)
| Travel Style | Daily Budget (INR) | What it includes | |---|---|---| | Budget | ₹1,500–2,500 | Dormitory / basic guesthouse, local daal-bhaat meals, local buses | | Mid-range | ₹3,000–5,000 | Clean hotel with breakfast, tourist restaurants, tourist buses | | Comfortable | ₹6,000–10,000 | 3–4 star hotel, all meals included, private transport | | Luxury | ₹12,000+ | 5-star heritage hotels, private guide, domestic flights |
## Accommodation Costs
**Kathmandu / Pokhara:** - Budget guesthouses: NPR 800–1,500/night (₹500–950) - Mid-range hotels: NPR 2,500–5,000/night (₹1,500–3,000) - 4-star hotels: NPR 8,000–15,000/night (₹5,000–9,500) - 5-star luxury: NPR 20,000+/night (₹12,500+)
**Trekking tea houses:** - Basic room: NPR 200–600/night (₹125–375) — meals are the income source - Room is often discounted or free if you eat dinner and breakfast at the lodge
## Food Costs
**Local Nepali restaurants:** - Daal-Bhaat-Tarkari (set meal): NPR 250–400 (₹155–250) - Momos (steamed dumplings): NPR 150–250 (₹95–155) - Masala chai: NPR 50–80 (₹30–50)
**Tourist restaurants (Thamel, Pokhara Lakeside):** - Main course: NPR 400–800 (₹250–500) - Buffet breakfast: NPR 500–900 (₹300–560)
## Transport Costs
- Kathmandu → Pokhara (tourist bus): NPR 800–2,000 (₹500–1,250) - Kathmandu → Chitwan (tourist bus): NPR 700–1,200 (₹440–750) - Domestic flight (Pokhara–Jomsom): NPR 12,000–18,000 (₹7,500–11,000) - Kathmandu city taxi: NPR 300–600 per trip (₹185–375)
## Trekking Costs
**Permits:** - ACAP permit (Annapurna area): NPR 3,000 (₹1,875) - TIMS card: NPR 2,000 (₹1,250) - SAARC nationals** pay the same as foreigners for most permits
**Trekking guide:** USD 25–35/day (NPR 3,300–4,600) **Porter:** USD 15–20/day (NPR 2,000–2,650)
## Sample Trip Budgets
**10-day mid-range Nepal trip (Kathmandu + Pokhara + Chitwan):** - Flights: ₹8,000–15,000 (from Delhi or Varanasi) - Accommodation (9 nights): ₹20,000–35,000 - Food: ₹12,000–18,000 - Transport: ₹5,000–8,000 - Activities and entry fees: ₹8,000–12,000 - **Total: ₹53,000–88,000 for one person**
**7-day trekking trip (Annapurna Base Camp):** - Pokhara accommodation (2 nights): ₹4,000 - Trek (7 days all-inclusive with guide): ₹35,000–50,000 - Permits: ₹3,200 - **Total: ₹42,000–57,000 per person**
