Daily costs
| Typical daily cost | €15-25 / €35-60 |
|---|---|
| Budget level | $ / $$ |
| Trip length | 10 - 14 days recommended |
| Region | South Asia |
What things cost
Illustrative planning allowances for the Nepal Himalaya. These are not verified current prices. Replace these allowances with dated quotes before booking. Check whether each price is per person, room or vehicle.
| Kathmandu guesthouse (per night) | NPR 1,500–3,000 ($11–22) |
| Mid-range Kathmandu/Pokhara hotel (per night) | NPR 4,000–8,000 ($30–60) |
| Dal bhat, momos, trek meals | NPR 300–700 ($2–5) |
| Teahouse room on trek (per night) | NPR 500–2,000 ($4–15) |
| TIMS card + Annapurna/ Everest permits | NPR 2,000–4,000 ($15–30) each region |
| Kathmandu-Lukla flight (one way) | USD 200–220 (fixed price) |
Daily budget by travel style
| Shoestring — €15/day ($16) | Guesthouses, dal bhat, local buses, tea-house trekking with own gear. |
| Comfortable — €35/day ($38) | Good hotels, porter or guide, flights within Nepal, proper trek insurance. |
| Upside — €90+/day ($97) | Boutique Kathmandu hotels, helicopter shortcuts, luxury lodge treks (Everest panorama routes). |
The page-wide figure of €15-25 / €35-60 per day (at the $ / $$ level) matches the 10 - 14 days recommended. Flights are separate.
How to save money in the Nepal Himalaya
- Trek with a teahouse plan, not a camping plan: rooms are NPR 500–1,500 on-trail; the owners profit from your dinner order, so meals keep the peace.
- Hire a guide-porter combo (NPR 2,500–3,500/day) rather than separate staff — one person, half the cost, still local knowledge.
- Take the tourist buses to Pokhara (NPR 1,000–2,200) instead of flying; the road is long but the lakeside arrival is worth it.
- Shoulder windows (early October, late November, early March) thin the trail crowds without leaving the good-weather envelope.
Related guides
Ready-made itinerary · Best time to visit · General budget tips · Full the Nepal Himalaya guide
FAQ
How much does trekking in Nepal cost?
On-trail costs are modest: €15–25 per day covers teahouse beds and dal bhat. The big lines are permits, the Lukla flight (Everest routes) and insurance that covers altitude evacuation.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, non-negotiable — policies must cover trekking to your route's altitude and helicopter evacuation (US$5,000+ per lift). Verify the altitude cap in writing before flying.
Guide or solo?
Rules and reality: many regions now expect guides for foreign trekkers, and a guide-porter at NPR 2,500–3,500 per day is cheap insurance against weather calls, altitude errors and wrong turns.
What does a 10-14 day trip to Nepal really cost?
Multiply the daily figure by your days: at the mid-range (€35 per day per person), on-ground costs for 10-14 days land around €400–€800, before international flights. The style table above shows which choices move you between the columns.
How to use these budget figures
These amounts are editorial allowances rather than a survey of current prices. Confirm the currency and whether the charge is per person, room, vehicle or group. Replace accommodation and activity figures with quotes for your dates. Flights, insurance and entry costs must be budgeted separately unless explicitly included.
Altitude planning
Plan gradual ascent and do not continue upwards with symptoms. For prevention and treatment decisions, use CDC altitude guidance with advice specific to your route and health.