Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost

3rd September 2019

How much does it cost to go for Annapurna Base Camp Trek? How much does it cost for Annapurna Base Camp Trek? It is really a difficult to answer the actual cost as the price depends on various factors. You will find wide range of prices for wide range of service. There can be a price range between USD 700 to USD 2,500 and it depends on the time and service inclusion on the trek. Do you want good food, comfortable shelter, equipment, experience staff, quality equipment and good transportation? You have to pay for it. Followings are the details of factors that associates with the cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

Travel Packages offered by Travel Agencies

Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be completed within 7 days – 14 days. It depends on the route you are taking on. The more days you add on the itinerary, the more cost will be. Check on the short itinerary for budget trip to Annapurna Base Camp but too short itinerary will invite the threat of altitude issues; which as a result makes your trek unsuccessful. Most of travel agency will charge you USD 1,000 for normal Annapurna Base Camp Trek package.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek for Independent travelers:

Transportation

For Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you need to take a mode of transportation to reach the actual start point of the trek. You also need one to return back. These commencement and concluding points are the trailhead – the popular start of trail on foot. The popular trailhead to Annapurna Base Camp is at Nayapul which is quite far from the capital. Here you need the assist of transportation to reach there.

Road route cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek trailhead

By road, there are many alternatives to reach Nayapul. You can hire vans, jeeps or private car. It is also possible to take a public transportation. Taking a public transportation is much more budget-effective than hiring a transport. From Nayabazaar/ Naya Bus Park/ Kalanki, you can get local “Tourist Bus” or “Jeep” that will drive you to Pokhara. And from Pokhara, you can hire a car that will drive you to Nayapul. Public Transport Cost from Kathmandu to Pokhara: USD 10 Hiring a Private Vehicle from Kathmandu to Pokhara: USD 50 Hiring a Private Vehicle from Pokhara to Nayapul: USD 50

Air Route Cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek trailhead:

You can also take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and hire a vehicle to the trailhead Nayapul. Taking an air route is quite expensive but it will save your valuable time and energy which you can use in course of trekking. Domestic Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara: USD 120

Cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Permits:

All trekkers who wish to trek Annapurna region needs to buy a trekking permits. For ABC trek, you will need to buy Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekking Information Management System (TIMS). Cost of ACAP: USD. 20 Cost of TIMS: USD. 20

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Accommodation Cost:

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is possible to complete in full teahouse or camping mode. The cost of accommodation during Annapurna Base Camp depends on the season or nature of room. Most teahouse offers room on twin sharing basis with basic facilities. The teahouse have unique rule – you have to eat meals at the same teahouse where you are spending night at. The price of accommodation increases as you trek further up. Basic Accommodation Cost on ABC Trek: USD 5 – 10 per person per night Note: In low season, the cost accommodation drops down to USD. 1 – 2 per person per night.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Meals and Drinks Cost:

The cost of meals depends on what you eat and where you eat. The food along ABC trail are originally grown and the common cuisine for lunch and dinner is Daal, Bhaat & Tarkari. It is a staple food full of healthy calories and filly. Like accommodation, the cost of meals increases with the rise in altitude. The cost of meals also depends on the remoteness. More remote trail means costly meals and drinks. Cost of Meals: USD 2 – 5 pp per meal At higher reaches, the same can cost you between USD 7 – 12. Cost of a cup of tea: USD. 0.2 – 0.5 Cost of a cup of coffee: USD 0.4 – 1 A bottle of water/soda: USD 0.2 – 1

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Guide or Porter Cost

Taking the assistance from a guide and porter on ABC trek is helpful in many ways, Hiring one or both of them will cost you a lot when you compare it with experience. Standard Cost of Professional licensed Nepali Guide: USD. 20 – 40 Standard Cost of Professional licensed Porter: USD. 15 – 30 Else, you can choose for a porter-guide service. A single person will handle both task of guide and porter. Standard cost of professional licensed Porter-Guide: USD 20 – USD 30

Miscellaneous Cost:

Besides the above mentioned costs, there are some other extra costs that you should include in your budget for Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Kathmandu Accommodation/Meals Cost: USD. 10 – 30/5 -10 per night/meal Pokhara Accommodation/Meals Cost: USD. 10 – 30/ 5 – 10 per night/meal

Charging electronic gadgets:

Once you climb high than Chhomrong, you may have to pay to charge your electronic devices. These include your camera, phone, laptop or any other devices. Cost for Charge: USD 1 – 3 per hour

Wifi.

In lower region, you may get free Wifi but once you are in the high region, you may have to pay USD 3 – 5 for 100 MB. TIPS: Although not compulsory, your teahouses, guides, porters and driver with expect a trip for a service well done. If you are happy, you can provide tips to show your appreciation. The popular Tips rate is 10%.

Bucket Shower:

For lukewarm Bucket shower, you have to pay USD 0.5 – 2 depending on the elevation and remoteness of the trail. Entry Fees or Donations There are many local monasteries, museum and temples along the way to Annaprna. To enter some, you may need to pay the entrance fee. Else, you may end up wanting to donate something for the cause.

Final Say:

Travelling on your own is someway unique experience but often time it leads to a bad experience. So choose a reliable trekking agencies to handle all the travel management and visit Annapurna Base Camp freely and hustle-Lesly. If you are running out of budget, you can contact trekking agency to carter a budget travel plan to Annapurna Base Camp.