Nepal
Nepal
Best time to visit: October to November for the clearest mountain views; March–April for rhododendron season. Avoid the June–September monsoon.
About Nepal
Highlights
What Nepal costs
Per person, twin-sharing, for 6 days. Flights are live fares; ground costs are typical ranges, not quotes.
| Component | Budget | Mid-range |
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Return flights
DEL–KTM
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₹17,019 | ₹22,976 |
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Hotels
5 nights, twin-sharing
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₹6,000 | ₹22,500 |
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Food
6 days
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₹4,800 | ₹12,000 |
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Local transport
Airport transfers, intercity travel
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₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
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Sightseeing & activities
Entry fees, tours, day trips
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₹8,000 | ₹18,000 |
| Total per person | ₹39,819 | ₹84,476 |
Budget assumes guesthouses, local food and public transport. Mid-range assumes 3–4 star hotels, a mix of restaurants and private transfers. Shopping and travel insurance are not included. Airfare checked 23 Aug 2026 and changes daily.
When to fly to Nepal
Cheapest return fare found for each month. Picking your month carefully saves up to ₹5,699 per person.
Cheapest is not always best. October to November for the clearest mountain views; March–April for rhododendron season. Avoid the June–September monsoon.
Fares are the cheapest return tickets found from DEL and refresh through the day. Months with no data are not shown.
How many days do you have?
Pick a trip length — the itinerary and the cost both change to match.
Kathmandu valley — 3 days
Arrive in Kathmandu
Transfer to Thamel. Evening aarti at Pashupatinath.
Valley temples
Durbar Square, Swayambhunath and the great stupa at Boudhanath; Bhaktapur if time allows.
Nagarkot and departure
Dawn Himalayan panorama from Nagarkot ridge, then back to the airport.
The full trip — 6 days
Arrive in Kathmandu
Transfer to Thamel. Evening aarti on the ghats at Pashupatinath.
Kathmandu valley
Durbar Square, Swayambhunath on its hilltop, and the great stupa at Boudhanath.
To Pokhara
A scenic six-hour drive or a 25-minute flight. Boating on Phewa Lake as the light goes.
Annapurna views
Sarangkot at sunrise for the Annapurna range, then Davis Falls and the World Peace Pagoda. Paragliding if the wind allows.
Nagarkot ridge
Head back towards Kathmandu and up to Nagarkot for a Himalayan sunset panorama.
Mountain flight and departure
Optional dawn flight along the Everest range, then the airport.
Where you'll stay
5 nights across 3 places.
- Kathmandu · 2 nights Compare hotels →
- Pokhara · 2 nights Compare hotels →
- Nagarkot · 1 night Compare hotels →
Things to do in Nepal
Our picks, with what each one costs and how long it takes.
Everest mountain flight
An hour along the Himalayan wall past Everest at eye level, with every passenger rotated to a window seat. Departs at dawn from Kathmandu and cancels readily in cloud.
Check tickets & tours →Sarangkot sunrise
A pre-dawn drive above Pokhara for the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre turning gold. Clearest from October to November. Take a jacket — it is cold before the sun.
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₹250 entry · evening
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the largest stupas in the world and the centre of Tibetan life in Nepal. Join the evening kora, walking clockwise as butter lamps are lit.
Check tickets & tours →Paragliding over Phewa Lake
Tandem flights launch from Sarangkot and land by the lake, thirty minutes riding thermals with the Annapurnas in front of you. Best light in the morning.
Check tickets & tours →Pashupatinath evening aarti
Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the Bagmati, where the riverside aarti is performed at dusk. Non-Hindus cannot enter the inner shrine but can watch from the far bank.
Check tickets & tours →📍 Where to Go
- Kathmandu valley — Durbar squares, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath.
- Pokhara — lake town and Annapurna views; the base for treks.
- Nagarkot / Dhulikhel — Himalayan sunrise ridges near Kathmandu.
- Chitwan — jungle safari for rhino and tiger.
🎯 Things to Do
- Sarangkot at sunrise for the Annapurna range
- Everest mountain flight (1 hour, both window sides rotate)
- Boudhanath stupa at dusk with butter lamps
- Paragliding over Phewa Lake
- Evening aarti at Pashupatinath
🚌 Transportation
Roads are slow and winding: Kathmandu to Pokhara is 200 km but takes 6–7 hours by tourist bus (₹800–₹1,500) or 25 minutes by plane (₹6,000–₹9,000). Domestic flights are worth it if your time is short, though they cancel readily in cloud. In cities, taxis are unmetered — negotiate, or use Pathao and inDrive. Indian currency is widely accepted, but ₹500 and ₹2,000 notes are officially not.
🍽️ Best Restaurants
Dal bhat is the national plate — rice, lentils, vegetables, with free refills, for ₹200–₹400. Momos are everywhere and cost ₹100–₹200. Thakali cuisine is the standout. Newari food in Kathmandu is worth seeking out. Indian travellers will find the food familiar and mild. Drink only bottled or filtered water.
🏨 Best Hotels
Kathmandu: Thamel for convenience and noise, Boudha for calm and Tibetan atmosphere, Patan for heritage. Pokhara: Lakeside is where everything is. Guesthouses cost ₹1,000–₹2,500; good hotels ₹3,500–₹6,000.
🛡️ Safety & Travel Tips
Low crime, and Indians need no visa. Real concerns are altitude (anything above 3,000 m needs acclimatisation — Everest Base Camp treks are a separate, longer trip), road accidents on mountain highways, and air pollution in Kathmandu during winter. Trekking alone is discouraged; register your route. Load-shedding and water shortages still occur. Earthquake risk is real — know your hotel's exits.
Trip snapshot
- Flights from
- ₹17,019
- Suggested length
- 6 days
- Visa for Indian passports
- No visa required for Indian citizens. Carry a valid passport or voter ID; passports are strongly preferred for flights.
- Best time to go
- October to November for the clearest mountain views; March–April for rhododendron season. Avoid the June–September monsoon.
Cheapest return airfare found from Delhi, refreshed from live fare data. Trip cost depends on hotels and activities you book.