I’d be happy to help you plan a 30-day trip to Nepal on a budget! Nepal is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history, and a wide range of unique destinations and experiences.
Day 1-3: Arrive in Kathmandu, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $5-10 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport, then take a taxi or bus to your hotel (cost: around $10-15 for a taxi or $2-3 for a bus)
- Activities: Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, the Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and explore the city.
Day 4-6: Take a bus or car to Pokhara
- Travel method: Take a bus or rent a car from Kathmandu to Pokhara (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Phewa Lake, the International Mountain Museum, and take a walk through the city.
Day 7-9: Take a bus or car to Chitwan
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Pokhara to Chitwan (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Chitwan National Park, and take a jungle safari.
Day 10-12: Take a bus or car to Lumbini
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Chitwan to Lumbini (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and take a walk through the city.
Day 13-15: Take a bus or car to Janakpur
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Lumbini to Janakpur (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Janakpur Dham, the Ram Janaki Temple, and take a walk through the city.
Day 16-18: Take a bus or car to Bandipur
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Janakpur to Bandipur (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Bandipur Bazaar, the Bandipur Museum, and take a walk through the city.
Day 19-21: Take a bus or car to Nagarkot
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Bandipur to Nagarkot (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Nagarkot Hill Station, the Nagarkot View Tower, and take a walk through the city.
Day 22-24: Take a bus or car to Dhulikhel
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Dhulikhel Bazaar, the Dhulikhel Museum, and take a walk through the city.
Day 25-27: Take a bus or car to Tansen
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Dhulikhel to Tansen (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Tansen Bazaar, the Tansen Museum, and take a walk through the city.
Day 28-30: Return to Kathmandu
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Tansen to Kathmandu (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Boudhanath Stupa, and do some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu.
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget. Some additional activities you could consider are visiting the Manakamana Temple, the Annapurna Base Camp and the Everest Base Camp, and paragliding. It’s important to book accommodations and transportation ahead of time as it can save you money and also make sure you have a place to stay. Also, It is important to note that getting around Nepal can be cheaper by using local transportation such as buses and cars instead of flying. Additionally, Nepal offers a variety of sites and activities to see and do, like visiting the Nepal’s unique culture, history, and beautiful landscapes. It is important to research and budget for these extra expenses before your trip.