Is Kathmandu expensive?
An 8-day trip to Kathmandu costs about $3,622 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,811 each, or $453 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $2,955; done well, about $5,028. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Nepal · mountains · culture · nature · history
8 days · 2 adults · October · 7,903 miles each way · Visa required (~$30 per person)
October is one of the better months to visit.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,178 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $157 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $176 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $80 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $160 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $60 |
| Total | $2,955 |
| likely $2,364–$3,546 · $1,477 per person · $369 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,178 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $408 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $352 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $320 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $60 |
| Total | $3,622 |
| likely $2,897–$4,346 · $1,811 per person · $453 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,178 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $902 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $720 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $352 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $672 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $48 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $60 |
| Total | $5,028 |
| likely $4,022–$6,033 · $2,514 per person · $628 per day · medium confidence | |
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