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Pokhara · Oct 2026Open trips to Nepal
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Best time to go
October to November and March to April offer the clearest mountain skies for trekking. Winter is cold at altitude but fine in the lowlands; the monsoon (June to September) clouds the peaks and muddies trails.
Top places
Things to do
Trekking and peaks
- The Everest Base Camp trek
- The Annapurna Circuit and Poon Hill
- Mountain flights past the high peaks
Temples and culture
- Stupas and temples of Kathmandu
- Medieval Bhaktapur and Patan
- Prayer flags and monasteries
Adventure and nature
- Paragliding over Phewa Lake in Pokhara
- Whitewater rafting on mountain rivers
- Rhinos and tigers in Chitwan
Food and towns
- Dal bhat to fuel the trails
- Momos and Newari feasts
- Lakeside cafes in Pokhara
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $6 to $12 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $15 to $30 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $40 to $75 |
| Meals, per day | $5 to $12 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and day tours are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Tourist buses and short domestic flights link Kathmandu, Pokhara and the trailheads. Treks are walked, often with a licensed guide or porter.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Nepal over the most recent years with data, roughly number 30 of 31 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO). Years marked * are estimates: this country's measured baseline scaled by UN Tourism's published regional recovery rates, shown until measured figures are out.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Kathmandu
- Languages
- Nepali
- Population
- 29.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 147,181 km² (56,827 mi²)
- Calling code
- +977
- Region
- Southern Asia
Travelling solo in Nepal
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Nepal trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Acclimatize slowly on high treks to avoid altitude sickness.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
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Travelling to Nepal with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Nepal?
Make a free profile and add your Nepal trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Nepal you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Nepal?
October to November and March to April offer the clearest mountain skies for trekking. Winter is cold at altitude but fine in the lowlands; the monsoon (June to September) clouds the peaks and muddies trails.
How much does a day in Nepal cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $6 to $12; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $15 to $30; mid-range hotel, per night: $40 to $75; meals, per day: $5 to $12. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Nepal good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Nepal trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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