Gandaki Province is Nepal's adventure heartland, home to Pokhara—the gateway to the Annapurna Himalayas—and encompassing some of the world's most dramatic landscapes from subtropical valleys to high-altitude deserts. The province stretches from the Terai plains to the peaks of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges, including the mystical kingdom of Mustang.
Local currency: Nepalese Rupee.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Gandaki.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel Dorm
- NPR 600-1,200 ($5-9)/night
- Budget Guesthouse
- NPR 1,000-2,500 ($8-19)/night
- Mid Range Hotel
- NPR 3,500-8,000 ($27-61)/night
- Boutique 3star
- NPR 6,000-12,000 ($46-92)/night
- Luxury Resort
- NPR 15,000-40,000 ($115-307)/night
- Trekking Tea House
- NPR 200-800 ($1.50-6)/night (meals purchased separately usually)
Food
- Dal Bhat Local Restaurant
- NPR 200-400 ($1.50-3) - unlimited refills
- Momos Plate
- NPR 150-250 ($1-2)
- Breakfast Cafe
- NPR 400-800 ($3-6)
- Western Meal Lakeside
- NPR 600-1,200 ($5-9)
- Pizza Pokhara
- NPR 600-1,000 ($5-8)
- Beer Local
- NPR 250-400 ($2-3)
- Coffee Espresso
- NPR 200-350 ($1.50-2.70)
- Street Snacks Momos
- NPR 100-200 ($0.75-1.50)
- Trekking Tea House Meal
- NPR 300-700 ($2.30-5.40) per meal at altitude
Transport
- Local Bus Within Pokhara
- NPR 20-50 ($0.15-0.40)
- Taxi Within Pokhara
- NPR 150-500 ($1.15-3.85)
- Tourist Bus Pokhara Kathmandu
- NPR 700-1,200 ($5.40-9.20)
- Flight Pokhara Kathmandu
- NPR 6,000-12,000 ($46-92)
- Flight Pokhara Jomsom
- NPR 12,000-16,000 ($92-123)
- Jeep Pokhara To Nayapul
- NPR 1,500-2,500 ($11.50-19) one way
- Motorbike Rental Per Day
- NPR 800-1,500 ($6-11.50)
- Bicycle Rental Per Day
- NPR 300-1,200 ($2.30-9.20)
- Boat Phewa Lake Per Hour
- NPR 450-500 ($3.45-3.85)
Activities
- Paragliding Sarangkot
- NPR 8,000-12,000 ($62-92) including transport
- Rafting Day Trip
- NPR 2,500-5,000 ($19-38)/person
- Zip Line
- NPR 4,500-6,000 ($34-46)/person
- Microlight Flight
- NPR 6,000-10,000 ($46-77)/person
- Phewa Lake Rowing 1hr
- NPR 450-500 ($3.45-3.85)
- Davis Falls Entry
- NPR 100 ($0.77)
- Gupteshwor Cave Entry
- NPR 100 ($0.77)
- International Mountain Museum
- NPR 750 ($5.77) foreigners
- Manakamana Cable Car Return
- NPR 1,125 ($8.65) foreigners
- World Peace Pagoda Boat
- NPR 500-700 ($3.85-5.38) round trip
Trekking Costs
- Acap Permit
- NPR 3,000 ($23) foreign nationals
- Tims Card
- NPR 2,000 ($15) individual foreign trekkers
- Upper Mustang Rap
- USD 500 for 10 days + $50/additional day
- Licensed Guide Per Day
- NPR 2,500-4,000 ($19-31)/day
- Porter Per Day
- NPR 1,500-2,500 ($11.50-19)/day
- Trekking Insurance Per Day
- Varies by provider - from $5/day. Essential.
- Tea House Accommodation
- NPR 200-800 ($1.50-6)/night
- Tea House Meals
- NPR 300-700 ($2.30-5.40) per meal
- Budget 7day Abc Total
- USD 400-650 all-inclusive (budget trekker with guide, permits, tea houses)
- Budget 14day Circuit Total
- USD 800-1,200 all-inclusive (guide, permits, tea houses)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Gandaki costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.