Hotels in Nepal

Hotels in Nepal: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Nepal cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually January, while April, at the peak of the trekking season, is the priciest. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Nepal: most popular cities

Travellers split their time between the capital, the Pokhara valley and the national parks. These are the destinations chosen most often:

• Kathmandu. The capital and most popular destination, the gateway to the country and a base for treks. The widest choice of hotels, from hostels to 5-star.
• Pokhara. A lakeside city at the foot of the Annapurna, a trekking base and one of the cheaper places to stay. A calm alternative to the capital.
• Bhaktapur. A historic city in the Kathmandu Valley with its Durbar Square and traditional architecture.
• Chitwan and Sauraha. A base for safaris in Chitwan National Park, home to rhinos and tigers.
• Nagarkot. A Himalayan viewpoint near the capital, popular for sunrises.
• Lumbini. The birthplace of the Buddha, an important pilgrimage and spiritual destination.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Nepal

Nepal is above all about mountains, temples and wildlife. A trip is easy to build around a few highlights.

• Kathmandu and Durbar Square. Narrow alleys, temples and craft workshops in the heart of the old city.
• The Everest Base Camp trek. The famous route to base camp, with some of the finest views on Earth.
• Boudha Stupa. A great Buddhist temple in Kathmandu, an important site for pilgrims from Tibet.
• Chitwan National Park. A safari with a chance to see one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers and elephants.
• Momos and cuisine. The local dumplings, found everywhere in countless varieties, a must on any menu.

How much does a trip to Nepal cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are very low. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant is about Rs 250 (2 USD) and a bottle of water about Rs 24. Cards are taken mainly at hotels and better restaurants, while cash is the norm in the city and the trekking villages. It is worth carrying Nepalese rupees.

When is the best time to visit Nepal

The best conditions for trekking are in spring, from March to May, and in autumn, from September to November, when the sky is clear and the views are at their best. April tends to be the most expensive. January is the cheapest, but it is freezing at altitude. The monsoon from June to August brings rain and reduced visibility.

Getting to and around Nepal

International flights use only Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu, with routes from Bangkok, Hong Kong and Mumbai among others. You can also enter by land from India (including the Sonauli crossing) and from China. Long-distance buses serve the country, with the Kathmandu to Pokhara route taking about 8 hours and costing around Rs 700. Cities use microbuses. Domestic flights link the capital with Pokhara, Lukla and other towns. Self-driving is not recommended, but you can hire a car with a driver.

Example hotels in Nepal

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Kathmandu Marriott Hotel and Hotel Shanker in Kathmandu (upper tier, from approx. Rs 12,000).
• Gokarna Forest Resort and Everest Boutique Hotel around the capital (from approx. Rs 6,000).
• Hotel Lakeside and Little Pilgrim Family Lodge in Pokhara (cheaper options, from approx. Rs 2,500).