Bagmati ProvinceKathmandu
76 hostels · from $2.26
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Bagmati Province
Gandaki ProvincePokhara
27 hostels · from $3.20
BagmatiChitwan
5 hostels
LumbiniLumbini
The birthplace of the Buddha, a flat sacred garden and a ring of monasteries.
GandakiBandipur
A car-free Newari ridge town between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
BagmatiNagarkot
A ridge an hour from Kathmandu, visited for sunrise over the Himalaya.
KoshiEverest region
The Khumbu: Sherpa villages, teahouse lodges and the trails toward Everest.
GandakiAnnapurna region
The villages and trails north of Pokhara, from Ghandruk up toward the sanctuary.
BagmatiLangtang
The valley north of Kathmandu, reached from Syabrubesi and walked to Kyanjin.
Social hostels
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Photos coming soon8848 Hostel
Thamel, Kathmandu
Photos coming soonAarogya Hostel and Restaurant
Thamel, Kathmandu
Photos coming soonAarya Wellness & Hostel
Kathmandu, Kathmandu
Treks that hit different
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Guides worth packing
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Budget travel
Best Hostels in Thamel, Kathmandu (2026 Guide)
Honest Thamel hostel picks by vibe, from social and party hostels to quiet sleeps, coworking corners and the cheapest dorms, with approx 2026 NPR prices.
9 min read
Budget travel
Kathmandu to Pokhara by Bus: The 2026 Backpacker Guide
Tourist bus prices in NPR, where buses leave in Kathmandu, real 2026 journey times, seat tips and where to stay at each end.
9 min read
Treks
Nepal Trekking Permits Explained
Which permits you need for Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, and how the guide rule works.
2 min read
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