How much does accommodation cost?
As anywhere in the world, the cost of accommodation depends on what facilities are provided and where they are located. Yet, by international standards, accommodation in Nepal in most cases is very cheap. Kathmandu and Pokhara have their own tourist quarters (Thamel in Kathmandu, Lakeside in Pokhara) with fierce competition among budget lodges. These lodges provide a double room for $5 to $10 per night (depending upon your bargaining skills) with basic facilities like running hot shower facilities, flush toilets, foam mattresses and clean sheets. Then there are the so called “hotels”. Most of these are slightly more luxurious than the “lodges” with probably attached bath, carpeting, furniture etc. These hotels quote their prices in dollars ranging on average $15-$40 per night. Finally you can also stay at “luxury hotels” which are generally over-priced, like any world-class hotel, at a range of $100-$300 per night. Beyond Kathmandu and Pokhara, “hotels” and “luxury hotels” are practica
