Nepal Travel Guide 2026

Nepal Travel Mega Guide 2026 for Foreign Travellers

A complete guide to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini and the world-famous Annapurna Base Camp & Everest Base Camp treks.

Quick navigation

• Costs
• Kathmandu
• Pokhara
• Chitwan
• Lumbini
• Annapurna Base Camp
• Everest Base Camp
• 7, 10 & 14-Day Plans

Average Travel Costs in Nepal (2026)

Daily Budgets

Travel Style	Budget (USD)
Budget	30–50
Mid-range	60–100
Comfortable	120–180
Trekking regions	+10–20 per day extra

Accommodation Prices

Type	Price (USD/night)
Hostel bed	8–15
Budget hotel	18–30
Mid-range hotel	35–70
Boutique	80–150

Food & Drinks

Meal / Item	Price (USD)
Local meal	2–4
Western meal	6–12
Coffee	2–4

Kathmandu Travel Guide

Top Places to Visit

• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
• Boudhanath Stupa
• Pashupatinath Temple
• Patan Durbar Square
• Bhaktapur

Suggested Stay

2–3 days minimum.

Average Costs

• Budget: 35–50 USD/day
• Mid-range: 60–90 USD/day
• Comfortable: 100–150 USD/day

Quick 2–3 Day Plan

• Day 1: Thamel + Swayambhunath
• Day 2: Pashupatinath + Boudhanath + Patan
• Day 3: Bhaktapur

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Pokhara Itinerary

Why Visit Pokhara

• Phewa Lake
• Sarangkot sunrise
• Peace Pagoda
• Paragliding

Stay Duration

3–4 days, plus trek days if doing ABC.

Average Costs

• Budget: 35–55 USD/day
• Mid-range: 60–90 USD/day

Sample 4-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival + lake
• Day 2: Sarangkot + cafés
• Day 3: Peace Pagoda + caves
• Day 4: Paragliding or hiking

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Chitwan Safari Guide

What You’ll See

• One-horned rhinos
• Canoe rides
• Jungle walks
• Jeep safari

Cost

150–250 USD for a 2-night safari package.

2–3 Day Plan

• Day 1: Village
• Day 2: Jeep safari
• Day 3: Birdwatching

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Lumbini Tour

Highlights

• Maya Devi Temple
• Sacred Garden
• International monasteries

Cost

25–40 USD/day.

1–2 Day Plan

• Day 1: Sacred Garden
• Day 2: Monastery zone

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Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

Quick Facts

• Duration: 7–10 days
• Altitude: 4,130 m
• Difficulty: Moderate

Budget

350–650 USD total.

8-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Nayapul
• Day 2: Ghorepani
• Day 3: Tadapani
• Day 4–6: ABC Route
• Day 7–8: Return to Pokhara

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Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Key Facts

• Duration: 12–14 days
• Altitude: 5,364m
• Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

Budget

900–1500 USD total.

12-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Lukla
• Day 2–3: Namche
• Day 4–7: Tengboche → Dingboche → Lobuche
• Day 8: Base Camp
• Day 9–12: Return to Lukla

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7, 10 & 14-Day Nepal Itineraries

7-Day Nepal Itinerary

• Day 1–2: Kathmandu
• Day 3–5: Pokhara
• Day 6: Return to Kathmandu
• Day 7: Bhaktapur

10-Day Nepal Itinerary

• Day 1–2: Kathmandu
• Day 3–5: Pokhara
• Day 6–8: Chitwan
• Day 9–10: Kathmandu Valley

14-Day Nepal Itinerary

• Option 1: Everest Base Camp full trek
• Option 2: Kathmandu + Pokhara + ABC
• Option 3: Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan → Lumbini

All information is approximate for 2026 travel planning. Always verify current prices and conditions.