Quick answer
A 5-night Nepal trip from India costs from about ₹28,000 per person on a budget, ₹48,000 for 4★ hotels with a private car and one Pokhara flight, and ₹1.2 lakh or more for luxury hotels and an Everest mountain flight — including return flights from Delhi, twin sharing. Indians need no visa, pay lower SAARC entry fees and can spend Indian rupees.
Nepal at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹28,000
per person, twin sharing
3★ hotels with breakfast, tourist bus or shared car between Kathmandu and Pokhara, taxis for sightseeing, return flights from Delhi.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹48,000
per person, twin sharing
4★ hotels with breakfast, private car for sightseeing and the drive to Pokhara, Pokhara–Kathmandu flight, entry fees, return flights from Delhi.
Luxury
Starting from
₹1,20,000
per person, twin sharing
5★ heritage and lake-view hotels, private guide, both domestic flights, Everest mountain flight, return flights.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 5 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights Delhi–Kathmandu | ₹10,000–18,000 | Mumbai and Bengaluru ₹16,000–30,000 |
| 4★ hotels, 5 nights with breakfast | ₹14,000–22,000 | Per person, twin sharing |
| Private car for sightseeing and the drive to Pokhara | ₹9,000–14,000 | Per person when shared by two |
| Pokhara–Kathmandu flight | ₹4,500–8,000 | — |
| Entry fees, cable car and guide | ₹3,000–5,000 | — |
| Lunches, dinners and snacks | ₹5,000–8,000 | — |
| Travel insurance | ₹400–800 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹10,000–18,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹10,000–18,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹16,000–26,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹18,000–30,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- If you have time, go overland via Gorakhpur and the Sunauli border instead of flying.
- Drive one way to Pokhara via Manakamana and fly back — you pay for only one domestic flight.
- Show Indian ID at ticket counters; SAARC entry fees are a fraction of the rate for other foreigners.
- Eat dal bhat at local restaurants — unlimited refills for NPR 300–600 (₹190–375).
- Book Pokhara hotels early for Dashain, Tihar and May–June, when Indian demand peaks.
- Travel in February or early December for clear skies at lower hotel rates.
- Pay in Indian or Nepali rupees rather than US dollars, and carry ₹100 notes for small purchases.
How much does a Nepal trip cost from India?
Nepal is the most affordable international trip for most Indian travellers. Flights from Delhi take about 1 hour 40 minutes, there is no visa, Indian rupees are accepted, and heritage sites charge SAARC rates. A 5-night Kathmandu–Pokhara trip with 4★ hotels and a private car costs most families ₹45,000–60,000 per person with flights.
Flights and getting around
Direct flights connect Kathmandu with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Varanasi, among others. Inside Nepal, the main decision is how to reach Pokhara:
| Option | Time | Cost per person, one way |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | 25 minutes | ₹4,500–8,000 |
| Private car (shared by two) | 6–8 hours | ₹3,500–5,500 |
| Tourist bus | 7–8 hours | ₹600–1,200 |
Many travellers drive one way via the Manakamana cable car and fly back.
Hotels and food
4★ hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara cost about ₹5,500–9,000 a night for a double room with breakfast; heritage luxury hotels cost far more. Vegetarian food is everywhere and cheap: a dal bhat set costs NPR 300–600 (₹190–375) and a plate of veg momos NPR 150–300 (₹95–190). Indian restaurants in Thamel and Pokhara serve North and South Indian meals.
Money: rupees, notes and TCS
Indian rupees are accepted widely at ₹1 = NPR 1.6, and ₹100 notes are never a problem. After a 2026 Nepal Rastra Bank notice, Indian and Nepali nationals may carry ₹200 and ₹500 notes up to ₹25,000 per person; notes issued before November 2016 remain banned. UPI works at many larger shops and restaurants. TCS applies to overseas tour packages booked in India, Nepal included, and can be adjusted against your income tax.
What else to budget
- Everest mountain flight: ₹12,000–20,000 per person.
- Paragliding in Pokhara: ₹5,000–8,000.
- Muktinath add-on with flights to Jomsom and a jeep: ₹20,000–35,000 per person for two extra nights.
- Tips for your driver and guide: NPR 500–1,000 (₹310–625) a day is customary.
Plan with the 6-day Nepal itinerary, choose a base in where to stay in Kathmandu, and check the best time to visit Nepal. ID rules are in the Nepal visa guide, and travel insurance is worth having for mountain flights and road travel.
Frequently asked questions
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