Alternatives
Alternatives to Nepal
Nepal costs USD 60–120 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best March to May. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Nepal's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to Nepal
- 1
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 14% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Laos
LaosLaos is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 45–80 per person per day
- 31% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 3
Cambodia
CambodiaCambodia is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 50–95 per person per day
- 19% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 4
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania is strong in June, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 5
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka is strong in January, February, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 11% more per day
- Best December to March
- 6
Vietnam
VietnamVietnam is strong at the same things: adventure and culture and hidden gems.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 11% cheaper per day
- Best February to April
- 7
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong in January, February, December, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 11% more per day
- Best October to March
- 8
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in January, February, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best December to March