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How to Plan a Budget Trip to Nepal from Gorakhpur (Complete Guide 2025)
By Shubham Verma โ India Tourist Taxi
Planning an international trip doesnโt always mean breaking the bankโespecially when your destination is Nepal, and your journey begins from Gorakhpur. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or in a group, this guide will help you plan a budget-friendly Nepal tour with smart tips, low-cost travel routes, and must-know savings hacks.
๐งณ Why Choose Nepal for a Budget Trip?
Nepal offers:
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No visa for Indian citizens
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Easy access by road from Gorakhpur
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Affordable hotels, food, and transport
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Rich culture, scenic beauty, and adventure options
๐ฃ๏ธ Step-by-Step: How to Reach Nepal from Gorakhpur
โ Route: Gorakhpur โ Sunauli Border โ Nepal (Lumbini / Pokhara / Kathmandu)
Options:
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Private Taxi (Recommended)
โ Direct, safe, and comfortable
โ No border hassle โ full assistance provided
๐ฐ Approx. โน2,000โโน4,000 per vehicle (Gorakhpur to Sunauli/Nepal) -
Bus or Shared Jeep (Budget)
โ Available at Gorakhpur Bus Stand
โ Costs โน300โโน500/person to the border -
Train to Nautanwa
โ Budget-friendly: โน100โโน150
โ 7 km from Sunauli border, take auto/rickshaw onward
๐ซ Documents Required: Aadhaar Card or Voter ID (No passport or visa needed)
๐จ Where to Stay in Nepal on a Budget
๐ Lumbini:
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Budget hotels: โน800โโน1,200
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Great for peaceful, spiritual stays
๐ Pokhara:
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Guesthouses & lodges: โน1,000โโน1,500
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Best value in Lakeside area (near Phewa Lake)
๐ Kathmandu:
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Thamel area has budget hotels โน900โโน1,500
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Walkable access to shopping and temples
๐ Food & Expenses: What to Expect
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Street Food: โน50โโน150 (Momos, Chowmein, Thukpa)
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Veg Meals: โน150โโน250
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Indian Restaurants: Widely available
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Local transport: โน15โโน50 (buses), โน200โโน500 (taxis)
๐ค Daily Budget: โน1,500โโน2,500/day (stay + food + transport)
๐งญ 5-Day Sample Itinerary (Budget Tour)
Day 1: Gorakhpur โ Sunauli Border โ Lumbini
Day 2: Lumbini โ Pokhara (via Palpa or Siddharth Highway)
Day 3: Pokhara sightseeing (Phewa Lake, Davis Falls, Sarangkot sunrise)
Day 4: Pokhara โ Kathmandu
Day 5: Kathmandu sightseeing โ Return to Gorakhpur
๐ธ Budget Tips to Save More
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Travel in off-season (June, July, or mid-Jan)
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Book cabs/tours in advance via India Tourist Taxi
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Choose shared group packages
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Carry Indian rupees (โน100/โน500 notes; avoid โน2,000 notes)
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Donโt exchange money at border stallsโrates are poor
๐ Why Choose India Tourist Taxi for Your Nepal Budget Tour?
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Daily cab service from Gorakhpur
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Group & solo budget packages
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Hotel booking assistance
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Local Nepali drivers familiar with routes
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Start to end border documentation help
๐ Call/WhatsApp: +91 8808600013.
๐ Website: www.indiatouristtaxi.in
๐ง Email: info@indiatouristtaxi.in