Which place is cheaper, Royal Chitwan National Park or Nagoya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nagoya or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Nagoya or Royal Chitwan National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Nagoya or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
Royal Chitwan National Park
The majestic elephant, the silly monkey and dozens of soaring birds call the Royal Chitwan National Park home. At the foot of the Himalayas, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is 932 square kilometers of animal and plant life preservation in Nepal.
Once the favorite hunting ground for Nepal's ruling class, the area began seeing the endangerment of all the area animals. So in 1957, Nepal passed its first conservation law to protect the rhinos and their habitat. At the end of the 1960s, however, DDT had cleared 70% of Royal Chitwan National Park jungles, thousands of people had created moved in on the land and only 95 rhinos were left. By 1977 the park was under complete protection, enlarged to the present-day size and is one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
This park, also known as "the heart of the jungle," provides over 70,000 annual visitors with opportunities to get close and personal with animals they've only seen in movies. Fair warning, however, the weather is quite hot and humid for most of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Nepal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNagoya $89Royal Chitwan National Park $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Nagoya is $89, while the average daily cost in Royal Chitwan National Park is $35. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Nagoya and Royal Chitwan National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNagoya $46Royal Chitwan National Park $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNagoya $92Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Compare Hotels in Nagoya and Royal Chitwan National Park
Looking for a hotel in Nagoya or Royal Chitwan National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Nagoya Hotel Prices and Royal Chitwan National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nagoya $11Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagoya city hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port : $131
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port: $144
- Private Transfer between Chubu Centrair Int'l Airport and Nagoya: $284
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $276
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $187
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $136
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $768
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $157
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $441
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Royal Chitwan National Park
Also for Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chitwan to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car : $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Nagoya or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Prices for flights to both Royal Chitwan National Park and Nagoya change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayNagoya $27Royal Chitwan National Park $9.44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nagoya $13Royal Chitwan National Park $9.63
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Day Tour with Ghibli Park Admission Ticket Round Trip from Nagoya: $179
- Experience Japanese calligraphy & tea ceremony at a traditional house in Nagoya: $112
- Explore Holy Mt Horaiji Private Tour: $207
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $60
- From Ise Grand Shrine Day Tour: $60
- Full-Day Kisoji Nakasendo Trail Tour from Nagoya: $231
- Ghibli Park Ticket and Accommodation 2 Days Package (No Guide): $183
- Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Nagoya Castle & Tokugawa Museum and Garden: $145
- Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Nagoya Castle & Toyota Commemorative Museum: $119
- Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Noritake Garden & Toyota Commemorative Museum: $112
- Guided Half-day Tour(PM) to Toyota Commemorative Museum & SCMAGLEV Railway Park: $145
- Half-Day Inuyama Castle and Town Tour with Guide: $132
Tours and Activities in Royal Chitwan National Park
For Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Safari Tour: $118
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour : $154
- 3 Nights 4 Days Comfortable Chitwan Safari Tour: $195
- Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour: $140
- Chitwan Safari Tour : $160
- Chitwan Tour Packages: $200
- Experience the ride in Lowlands of Nepal: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNagoya $12Royal Chitwan National Park $6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nagoya and Royal Chitwan National Park, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. And not only is Royal Chitwan National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Royal Chitwan National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Royal Chitwan National Park and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nagoya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagoya than you might in Royal Chitwan National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nagoya Expensive? and Is Royal Chitwan National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.