An increasingly popular Indian tourist destination, Nepal, with its graceful portrayal of culture, spiritual sanctuaries, and scenic beauty, continues to allure. Nepal still remains a fairly affordable and easily accessible tourist destination for Indians in 2025, being adjacent to India and having free visa entry to Indian citizens. From temples in Kathmandu to lakes of Pokhara, Nepal throws open a striking variety of experiences for every kind of traveler-an budgets kind, members with kids, or adventure seekers. Here is a cost analysis that gives a more or less itemized estimate to Indian tourists for a 6-day trip in 2025 in terms of transportation, hotels, food, sightseeing, and other expenses. Popular packages include Muktinath Package from Gorakhpur and Pokhara Tour Package from Gorakhpur, which focus on cheaper travel options, with the cost expressed in Indian Rupees (INR).
Why Nepal is Ideal for Indian Tourists in 2025
Nepal is on the bucket list of Indian tourists because it is budget-friendly, culturally similar, and easily accessible. Indian citizens need a passport or voter ID to enter and must carry Indian currency notes of 100 and 200 denomination, as those are generally accepted, thus easing transactions. As a major center in Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur acts as a gateway for tourist packages, and the Sunauli border being just 100 km away, makes tour packages such as the Muktinath package from Gorakhpur and the Pokhara package from Gorakhpur quite popular. The country remains budget friendly in 2025 because of stable exchange rates combined with improvements in tourism infrastructure, with costs varying according to travel style and itinerary.
Cost Breakdown for a 6-Day Nepal Trip (Mid-Range, 2025)
The figures below are for a middle-budget 6-day trip beginning from Gorakhpur, private road transfers, 3-star hotels, and a mixture of cooked, included meals and independent ones. All prices are peak season prices (March-May, September-November 2025); scheduled savings for the off-season (June-August) are noted. Double occupancy is assumed for couples or groups.
1. Transportation
Overland Travel from Gorakhpur
The Muktinath and Pokhara tour packages from Gorakhpur use road-bound journeys for cheapness. A private AC sedan to Kathmandu (10 hours), Pokhara (8 hours), or Muktinath (2 days via Pokhara)- for 4 to 6 persons identification-under-Jai-Fi-en-route fare must range somewhere between INR3,000 and 5,000 per person all round, whereas in cases of couples, fares may go up to INR 6,000 to 8,000. Cheaper are shared buses that cost around INR 1,500 to 3,000 per person; however, there is less comfort attached thereto. Packages take care of border formalities, requiring a passport or voter ID.
Air Travel
Similar to air travellers’ preference, Tribhuvan International Airport is the primary gateway to Kathmandu. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India depart round-trip economy flights between Delhi and Kathmandu at fares ranging from INR 11,000 to 16,000 approx., incurring a 5 to 10% hike over 2024 due to increased fuel prices. Flights departing from Mumbai or Bangalore, on the other hand, cost around INR 16,000 to 22,000 for round trip. Domestic flights, such as ones from Kathmandu to Pokhara, stand between INR 4,500 to 6,500 in cost. Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport in Gorakhpur to Kathmandu (via Delhi) in the air will cost INR 13,000-19,000..
Internal Transfers
Intercity private travel vans (e.g., Kathmandu to Chitwan, 5-6 hours) rent for INR 2,500-4,500 per group. Local taxis or rickshaws will add around INR 500-2,000 per trip for sightseeing.
Budget Estimate (per person): INR 3,000-16,000 (road from Gorakhpur or flights).
2. Accommodations
With respect to limited services hotels, ranging from 3-stars, Hotel Vaishali in Kathmandu and Lakeside Retreat in Pokhara ask for something around INR 2,200-4,500 for double occupancy with breakfast. This price would have gone 10% higher in 2025 because of demand owing to tourist influx. Budget guesthouses at Thamel or Lakeside cost INR 900-1,800 per day, whereas the upper echelons of hotels such as Dwarika’s charge INR 11,000-22,000 per day. Price-wise, this means INR 6,600-13,500 per person for six nights in mid-range accommodation, assuming double occupancy.
Budget Estimate (per person): INR 6,600-13,500.
3. Food
In Nepal, eating delicacies such as momos, dal bhat, and thukpa is an affordable pastime. Breakfasts are offered at various accommodations free of cost; their value ranges from INR 200 to 450 per individual in case one has to pay. Mid-range restaurants in Kathmandu or, say, Pokhara will charge INR 350 to 650 per meal while local eateries will basically charge anything between INR 150 and 350. Fine dining at a location like Krishnarpan in Kathmandu will run from INR 1,200 to 2,200. Now, assuming one is spending on lunch and dinner, INR 4,200 to 7,800 per person would be required for 6 days of accommodation.
Budget Estimate (per person): INR 4,200-7,800.
4. Activities and Sightseeing
Usually, the six-day itinerary design consists of cultural, scenic, or spiritual activities. The guided tours for the UNESCO sites-Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square-are charged at INR 500 to 1,200 each, which comes to a total of INR 3,000 to 6,000. The Muktinath tour package from Gorakhpur involves going to the temple for sightseeing INR 4,000 to 6,000, whereas the Pokhara tour package from Gorakhpur covers boating at Phewa Lake (INR 500-1,200) and sunset/sunrise at Sarangkot (INR 1,000-2,000). Other activities, such as a jungle safari at Chitwan (INR 3,500-5,500) or cable car rides to Manakamana Temple (INR 800-1,200), are favored additions. Optional items like Paragliding in Pokhara (INR 5,500-6,500) and Everest Mountain Flight (INR 11,000-12,000) shoot up the price.
Budget Estimate (per person): INR 4,000-8,000.
5. Miscellaneous Expenses
- Personal Expenses:Thangka paintings can be great souvenirs you can buy; you should buy them (from INR 1,200 to 5,500).uterus to help you pay for the guides/drivers expenses (INR 600-2,200), but you can also round up a little more for the local transportation services (INR 600-2,200).
- Travel Insurance: The fee for insurance is INR 600 to 1200 if one person avails such insurance to reimburse medical emergencies and trip cancellations.
- Miscellaneous Fees: No visa fees are charged for citizens of India, but there may be a small entry fee of INR 100-500 in some places.
Budget Estimate (per person): INR 3,000-8,400.
Sample Budget for a 6-Day Trip (Per Person, Mid-Range)
Itinerary: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini (Gorakhpur-Based)
- Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, explore Thamel.
- Day 2: Tour Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
- Day 3: Drive to Pokhara, boat on Phewa Lake.
- Day 4: Sunrise at Sarangkot, visit Peace Pagoda.
- Day 5: Drive to Lumbini, tour Maya Devi Temple.
- Day 6: Return to Gorakhpur.
Cost Breakdown:
- Transportation: INR 4,000 (private car from Gorakhpur).
- Accommodation: INR 10,000 (3-star hotel, breakfast included).
- Food: INR 6,000 (lunches and dinners).
- Activities: INR 6,000 (cultural tours, boating, Lumbini visit).
- Miscellaneous: INR 5,000 (shopping, tips, insurance).
- Total: INR 31,000-37,000.
With Flights (Delhi-Based)
- Transportation: INR 15,000 (flights to/from Kathmandu, domestic transfers).
- Other Costs: Same as above (INR 27,000).
- Total: INR 42,000-48,000.
Adjusting for Budget or Luxury
- Budget Traveler: With the use of guesthouses (INR 900-1,800/night), shared buses (INR 1,500-3,000), and local restaurants (INR 150-350 per meal), the cost could be brought down to about INR 18,000-22,000 for a stay of 6 days.
- Luxury Traveler: Price-wise 5-star hotels range around INR 11,000-22,000 per night, business-class flights cost anywhere between INR 25,000-40,000, and gourmet meals go for about INR 1,200-2,200 each, so this would translate into something between INR 70,000 and 90,000.
Tips to Optimize Your 2025 Nepal Trip Budget
- Travel from Gorakhpur: Printed Muktinath packages from Gorakhpur or Pokhara packages from Gorakhpur save INR 10,000 to 15,000 per person against flight prices.
- Book early: Book your flights, hotels, and activities by December 2024 for March-May 2025, before prices rise by 15-25%.
- Travel in the off-season: June- August 2025 assures discounts between 20 and 30%, but with a threat of the rains curbing any open-air activities.
- Go for Packages: Packages get a bundle of costs at a discount and go further to guarantee much better hotel and tour rates, mainly if you are a group.
- Avoid Extras: Opt to do just two or three important activities (e.g., temple visit plus one kind of adventure), so you can usually manage the costs.
- Use Indian Rupees: INR is one of the few currencies accepted so that you do not need to pay for any exchange fees while simplifying payment.
Conclusion
Indian tourists can take a six-day tour of Nepal for as low as INR 31,000 to INR 37,000 per person with the mid-range Muktinath tour package from Gorakhpur or Pokhara tour package from Gorakhpur, or INR 42,000 to INR 48,000 with flights from Delhi. Nepal’s cheap tariffs, culture, and magnificent panoramas make it an absolute pick for Indian tourists. In a budget-conscious manner, through Gorakhpur’s proximity, urgency in terms of booking in advance, and focusing on key experiences, one can get a package that covers the Himalayan essence of Nepal. Still, whether yearning for spiritualism at Muktinath or relaxation at Pokhara, Nepal in 2025 is sure to bestow an esteemed experience within easy reach.
