A Thailand tour package from Nepal costs between NPR 65,000 and NPR 140,000 for five days, depending on hotel category and season. Nepali citizens need a Thailand e-visa before flying. There is no visa on arrival as of May 2026. The cost, visa process, and itinerary decisions are what most travellers underestimate before booking.
How much does a Thailand tour package from Nepal cost?
Between NPR 65,000 and NPR 140,000 for five days, depending on how you travel.
Budget packages at the lower end include round-trip flights, three-star accommodation, airport transfers, and one or two guided city tours. Standard packages in the NPR 90,000-140,000 range add meal supplements, island day trips, and better-located hotels. Anything above NPR 140,000 typically covers upgraded flights, four-star or boutique accommodation, and a curated day-to-day programme.
Visa fees, tips, entrance tickets, personal shopping, and optional excursions are not included regardless of price. Ask your operator for a written breakdown before you confirm.
The visa fee adds NPR 4,500-6,500 on top. Budget for it from the start.
Estimated five-day trip cost from Kathmandu:
- Standard package: NPR 90,000-140,000
- E-visa: NPR 4,500-6,500
- Travel insurance: NPR 2,000-5,000
- Immigration cash requirement: ~NPR 93,000 (THB 20,000 per person)
- Meals not in package: NPR 5,000-15,000
- Shopping and personal: variable
The immigration cash figure is the one that catches most first-time travellers off guard. Thailand requires proof of funds at the border: THB 20,000 per person. This rule is not new, but Nepali passport holders are more likely to be asked to show it than Western travellers. Have the cash, or carry a bank statement that shows the equivalent.
Visa requirements for Nepali citizens in 2026
Nepal is not on Thailand’s visa-on-arrival list as of May 2026. Nepali citizens cannot get a visa at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi or any other Thai airport. The only route is the Thailand e-visa, applied for online before you fly.
Plenty of agencies in Nepal still advertise visa on arrival as an option. It is not. Arriving without an approved e-visa means being turned back at the border.
How to apply:
- Go to thaievisa.go.th (official Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal)
- Upload: passport scan (minimum 6 months validity), passport-size photo, confirmed flight and hotel booking, bank statement showing NPR 50,000 minimum
- Processing takes 3-5 business days
- Your approved visa arrives as a PDF. Print it and carry it with your passport.
Apply at least two weeks before travel. Airlines check your visa at check-in, not just at immigration.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Separate from the visa: every traveller must complete the TDAC online within 72 hours before arriving. It replaced the paper TM6 form in February 2026. Free, takes about 10 minutes, and you need the QR code when you land. Airline staff check for it at the boarding gate.
What is included in a Thailand package from Nepal
Standard inclusions across most operators:
- Round-trip airfare (Kathmandu to Bangkok, return)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Hotel accommodation (3-star or as specified)
- Daily breakfast
- Bangkok city tour
- One guided excursion (Coral Island from Pattaya, or similar)
What is not included:
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner (unless the package specifies full board)
- Entry tickets to temples, floating markets, or historical sites
- Optional excursions offered during the trip at extra cost
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
The gap between the listed package price and the real trip cost is usually NPR 20,000-40,000 once meals, extras, and the visa are added. A transparent operator walks you through this before you pay. One who avoids the conversation is worth reconsidering.
Bangkok, Phuket, or both?
Most five-day packages from Nepal cover Bangkok and Pattaya. Two nights in Bangkok for temples and the city, then two nights in Pattaya for the coast and a day trip to Coral Island. It works well for a first visit.
Bangkok and Phuket together need at least seven to eight days. The domestic flight from Bangkok to Phuket adds a half-day of transit each way. A five-day itinerary that includes Phuket is either rushed or cuts Bangkok time short enough that you see neither city properly.
For a first Thailand trip, Bangkok-Pattaya makes sense. For a second visit, or for travellers who want islands over cities, a Phuket-centred itinerary with one or two nights in Bangkok on arrival is the better structure.
Chiang Mai is worth considering if beaches are not the priority. It moves slower, the temples and mountains feel familiar to Nepali travellers, and the daily costs on the ground are considerably lower than Phuket or Bangkok.
Best time to book a Thailand trip from Nepal
November to March is the cool, dry season: clear skies, manageable heat, good beach conditions. Most Nepali travellers choose this window.
The practical issue is timing. Dashain and Tihar fall in October and November, Nepal’s peak outbound travel booking period. Packages for November departures fill fast, often six to eight weeks ahead. If you want to travel over a Dashain-Tihar break, confirm and pay by September.
April through June is Thailand’s hottest stretch. Not impossible, but 38-40 degrees with high humidity is a different experience from a winter trip. July to September is monsoon season on Thailand’s Gulf coast (Pattaya, Koh Samui). Phuket and the Andaman side are drier during this period, and shoulder season rates are noticeably lower.
How to choose a Thailand travel agency in Nepal
The price difference between the cheapest and most expensive five-day Thailand packages from Nepal can reach NPR 75,000. That gap is not random.
Before confirming with any operator, check for:
A written day-by-day itinerary. Named hotels. Named excursions. If the agency cannot provide this before payment, that is a signal.
Active visa support. A reliable operator guides you through the e-visa process, confirms your document checklist, and checks your application timeline against your departure date. They do not simply hand you a link.
Clear terms for things that go wrong. Flight delays, missed transfers, health issues on the trip. Ask directly. Agencies with on-the-ground contacts in Thailand handle these situations very differently from those who hand you a voucher and leave you to it.
Cancellation and refund terms in writing. Before you sign.
The operators charging NPR 95,000-140,000 are not automatically better than those at NPR 75,000. But they usually are. The difference tends to show up in hotel location, guide quality, and whether someone picks up when a problem comes up mid-trip.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa to visit Thailand?
Yes. Nepal is not on Thailand’s visa-on-arrival list as of May 2026. Nepali citizens must apply for a Thailand e-visa online at thaievisa.go.th before departure.
How long does the Thailand e-visa take?
3-5 business days. Apply at least two weeks before travel.
How much does a 5-day Thailand package from Nepal cost?
Budget packages start at NPR 65,000-75,000. Standard packages range from NPR 90,000-140,000. Add visa fees, personal expenses, and the THB 20,000 immigration cash requirement to reach your actual total.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Bangkok?
3.5 to 4.5 hours, depending on airline and routing. Most include one stop.
When is the best time to visit Thailand from Nepal?
November to March for cool, dry weather. Book early if you are travelling over Dashain or Tihar. Packages for this period fill six to eight weeks in advance.