The average price of a 7-day trip to Pokhara is $1,338 for a solo traveler, $2,403 for a couple, and $4,505 for a family of 4. Pokhara hotels range from $11 to $128 per night with an average of $37, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $200 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jai Prakash Narayan International Patna Airport (PAT) are between $723 and $1,893 per person for economy flights and $2,269 to $5,940 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $42 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Pokhara, NP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PAT and stay in a Pokhara hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- May 7th to May 27th
- August 6th to October 21st
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Pokhara is usually mid to late September.
Average Pokhara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Pokhara for a week is $688-$2,145($98-$306 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $1,533 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $19 to $23 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Pokhara for a week is $1,910-$4,692($273-$670 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $3,066 for economy
Lodging: $27 to $53 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $19 to $23 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Pokhara for a week is $2,470-$7,944($353-$1,135 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $6,132 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $106 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $29 to $32 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Pokhara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Pokhara? The cheapest trip to Pokhara is about $76 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 52% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $9.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Pokhara for a week is $530-$2,040($76-$291 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $21 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $399 to $1,533 for economy
Lodging: $9 to $11 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Pokhara for a week is $1,006-$3,720($144-$531 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $42 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $798 to $3,066 for economy
Lodging: $9 to $11 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Pokhara for a week is $2,012-$7,224($287-$1,032 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $84 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,596 to $6,132 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $22 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Pokhara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Pokhara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Pokhara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Pokhara for a week is $1,765-$6,603($252-$943 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $55 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $870 to $3,495 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $128 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $200 to $420 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Pokhara for a week is $3,020-$10,686($431-$1,527 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,740 to $6,990 for first class
Lodging: $85 to $128 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $200 to $420 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Pokhara for a week is $6,040-$20,364($863-$2,909 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,480 to $13,980 for first class
Lodging: $170 to $256 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $300 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Pokhara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Pokhara is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Pokhara due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Pokhara Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Pokhara hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Pokhara.
Flight Costs to Pokhara
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,893 average in late July to a low of $723 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,070. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Pokhara our data includes 28 originating airports, and 44 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Pokhara from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,813 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) in Kolkata (India) at an average of just $74.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Pokhara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,170, so you can easily save about 162% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Pokhara can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $318 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.