The world's top 10 best-value destinations for 2013
7. Nepal
With visitor numbers rising, Nepal remains a tremendous option for budget travelers After all, the number of countries where you can live on the price of a Starbucks latte or two are diminishing rapidly. Sure, to do that you'll need to stay in budget accommodation somewhere other than Kathmandu and resolutely stick to simple local food, but many consider this a price worth paying. Though costs rise once you enter national parks, if you're up for trekking on your own and staying in tea-houses Nepal is not only the best-value spot for Himalayan hiking, it must be a contender for offering the most astonishing rewards for the least upfront investment of anywhere in the world. This is true even if you factor in a porter and guide and opt for an organised trek.
With visitor numbers rising, Nepal remains a tremendous option for budget travelers After all, the number of countries where you can live on the price of a Starbucks latte or two are diminishing rapidly. Sure, to do that you'll need to stay in budget accommodation somewhere other than Kathmandu and resolutely stick to simple local food, but many consider this a price worth paying. Though costs rise once you enter national parks, if you're up for trekking on your own and staying in tea-houses Nepal is not only the best-value spot for Himalayan hiking, it must be a contender for offering the most astonishing rewards for the least upfront investment of anywhere in the world. This is true even if you factor in a porter and guide and opt for an organised trek.
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