You can go trekking completely by yourself on easy trek routes. Thus you will save on porters and the food will be also up to you – the prices are more or less the same in every tea house. It will allow you not to spend more than 10-15$ per day.

Don’t forget to bring passport-sized photos. You will need it for trekking permit. This permit is mandatory and you can get it at the Immigration department.

Annapurna, Everest, Langtang and Rara regions don’t require to have permits for climbing. Local authorities, however, charge different fees for routes organization. Depending on trek level difficulty you could be extra charged. Enquire about it before trekking.

You could be charged a fine for using wood to make meals.

Another long but cheap way to get to Nepal is from Moscow to Deli and then by trains and buses with overnight stay along the way.

If you are going from Sunauli to Kathmandu, take a seat on the left side of the bus. Thus you won’t miss any magnificent views.

Don’t purchase anything on Basantapur Square. It’s a local version of Russian Arbat with incredibly high prices.

Bargaining at exchange offices is acceptable. Especially if you are exchanging a large amount of money. 100$ bills are preferable.