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How much does a trip to Pokhara, Nepal cost?
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A 3-night trip to Pokhara, Nepal for 2 people costs about €260 (44,500 Rs) on a mid-range budget, from €115 (20,100 Rs) travelling cheaply up to €530 (90,700 Rs) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated October 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €125 (21,600 Rs) |
| Food & drinks | €50 (8,560 Rs) |
| Local transport | €40 (6,910 Rs) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (7,370 Rs) |
| Total | €260 (44,500 Rs) |
Cost per person per day in Pokhara, Nepal
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €111,840 Rs | €213,610 Rs | €477,980 Rs |
| Food & drinks | €4.5815 Rs | €8.51,430 Rs | €132,180 Rs |
| Local transport | €1.5230 Rs | €6.51,150 Rs | €132,200 Rs |
| Sights & activities | €2.5460 Rs | €71,230 Rs | €162,760 Rs |
| Total per person per day | €203,350 Rs | €437,410 Rs | €8815,100 Rs |
What things cost in Pokhara, Nepal
Hotel room per night
- Budget€21 (3,680 Rs)
- Mid-range€42 (7,210 Rs)
- Comfort€93 (16,000 Rs)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 25 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€2.69 (460.38 Rs)
- Street food or quick meal€0.90 (153.46 Rs)
- Coffee€1.34 (230.19 Rs)
- Beer€1.79 (306.92 Rs)
- Taxi per km€0.72 (122.77 Rs)
- Public transport per day (estimate)€1.34 (230.19 Rs)
Hotels in Pokhara, Nepal
Budget: €21 (3,680 Rs) · Mid-range: €42 (7,210 Rs) · Comfort: €93 (16,000 Rs)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Pokhara, Nepal
- On micro-buses and tempos you pay the conductor in cash and get no ticket; on city buses you buy from the conductor. There is no electronic ticket or tap system on most local routes.
- Not expected but appreciated, around 5 to 10 percent in restaurants. Round up for taxi rides and small tips for porters and trekking staff.
- Most restaurants show prices per item without a cover charge. Check the menu for a service charge, usually 10 percent, before ordering. Confirm that written prices match your bill.
- Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Always choose to be charged in Nepalese rupees and decline dynamic currency conversion. Withdraw enough in one go because per transaction fees and daily limits are common.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-12. Your trip can cost more or less.