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The best credit card for hotels in Nepal.

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Why this card

World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Nepal.

Nepal has the Marriott Kathmandu, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, and the Hilton Kathmandu. Chain coverage is centered in Kathmandu and a single Hyatt at Pokhara. Most teahouse trekking lodges in the Himalayas are independent and cash-only.

Annual fee

$95

Best earn rate

4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 property

Signup bonus

Currently around 30,000 to 60,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu prices around 12,000 to 15,000 points a night against $180 to $250 cash, which is one of the cheapest Hyatts in Asia in real terms. The card's anniversary free night covers a full night at the property. Use it as a comfort base before and after a Himalayan trek, since you will pay cash at every teahouse en route.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Bevy.

Marriott Kathmandu earns and burns well, and the 50K free night cert covers a stay. Gold status late checkout is useful if you fly out on an evening flight.

American ExpressAnnual fee $250

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecWorld of Hyatt Credit CardMarriott Bonvoy Bevy
Annual fee$95$250
Best earn rate4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 propertySee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently around 30,000 to 60,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Domestic flights to Lukla and Pokhara are weather-dependent and routinely cancelled. Book in cash with a card that has trip delay coverage and budget an extra day on either side of your trek. ATMs in Kathmandu are reliable but cap withdrawals around $300 per transaction, so make multiple withdrawals before heading to the mountains.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Nepal?

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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Hyatt Regency Kathmandu prices around 12,000 to 15,000 points a night against $180 to $250 cash, which is one of the cheapest Hyatts in Asia in real terms. Annual fee is $95.

How many points do you need for a free night in Nepal?

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Roughly 14,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Nepal. Cash rate is around $200 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy a better choice for hotels in Nepal?

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Marriott Kathmandu earns and burns well, and the 50K free night cert covers a stay. Gold status late checkout is useful if you fly out on an evening flight. Annual fee is $250.