Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost

Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most enchanting and enticing trekking route of Nepal. It is in the Annapurna region of Nepal inside the Annapurna Conservation Area Project. The trail is one of the oldest commercial trekking route of Nepal. The trail passes through lots of multi ethnic villages, diverse vegetation, and numerous style of landscapes. Manang Valley and Mustang Valley are two iconic valleys of the trekking trail. The crossing of Thorong La pass offers Himalayan wilderness moments. In addition to natural attractions, Muktinath Temple endows aesthetic and spiritual memories to trekkers. Therefore, thousands of trekkers have kept this trail in their trekking bucket list. So, this blog will help you understand in detail about the Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost.

What is an average Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost – Package Rate?

The Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost differs according to number of days and type of services that you use. Therefore, you will not find the exact cost or price of the Annapurna Circuit Trek package. The package rate starts from 780 $ to 1500 $. If you are trying to do a luxury trek then the price may go up to 4000 $ per person.

At Nepal High Trek, we have different price structure. For 10 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek, 1 person trek costs 1065 $, 3 – 7 trekkers package costs 885 $ per person, and for large group of more than 10 trekkers then it costs about 785 $ per person.

Getting a package will help you skip all the hurdles of booking accommodation, getting permits, foods, and navigating in the trail. All these hassles will be taken care by a trekking agency. Interestingly, if you add all the cost for Annapurna Circuit Trek then getting a package from a trekking guide is the smart choice. All you have to do is find Nepal Government registered trekking agency with good reviews and track record.

Now, let’s know in detail about all the expenses during the trek. The blog will provide all the Includes and Excludes services if you purchase a package. In addition, the blog will also provide the average cost of these services if you decide to do the trek alone!

Includes of the Package

Upon purchase of an Annapurna Circuit Trek package from a trekking agency then you will be provided the following services

Required Permits

For Annapurna Circuit Trek, you need two permits. They are the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) permit. Nowadays, TIMS permit is no longer needed. The cost of ACAP permit is 30 $ per person. If you are found trekking in the trekking route without permit then you will be fined about Nepalese rupees 12000. So, it is mandatory for all the trekkers to get the trekking permit before the trek begins. Buying a package will help you skip hassle of visiting Nepal Tourism Board to get the permit. The agency will arrange all the permits!

• ACAP Permit Cost = 30 $ per person

Meals & Beverages

There are many tea houses and restaurants in the trekking route. Almost all the tea houses have their own restaurant and price as well as menu items are similar. The availability of food choices in high altitude places like High Camp and Thorong Phedi is limited. Besides these two places, you can get food of different cuisines including local dishes. The Annapurna Circuit via Tilicho Lake Trek Cost varies according to your food preferences too. The normal cost of meals starts from 10 $ to 15 $ per day and the cost of beverage starts from 5 $ to 10 $ per day.

• Meals Cost = 15 $ to 25 $ per person

Average Lodging Cost

You can find different standards of lodging establishments in this trekking route. The more high altitude places you go the lesser the facility and standards. Don’t panic as in these basic tea houses also you can get warm cozy room to spend overnight after exhausting trekking. The cost of room starts from 8 $ to 12 $ per night. The price differs according to your preferences. Nowadays, there are some luxury resorts on this trekking route. If you want to use these resorts then price may be on higher side. In Kathmandu, the cost of lodging starts from 20 $ per person on BB basis.

• Lodging = 8 $ to 12 $ per night

Transportation

There is no flight to reach the trailhead of the 12 Days Annapurna Circuit Trek. However, if you wish to reach Pokhara after crossing Thorong La Pass then you can use Jomsom to Pokhara flight. The flight cost is about 50 $ to 100 $ and subject to availability. You can use either flight or bus to arrive in Kathmandu from Pokhara. The luxury tourist bus costs about 12 $ including a meal. To reach trail head you have to use either local bus or private jeep. The bus costs about 10 $ to 15 $ per person without meal and jeep costs about 200 $ to 300 $ per jeep. If you are doing a package trek then all these arrangements are made by the agency and all you have to do is hop on the vehicle and enjoy the trekking trip. Upon landing in Kathmandu airport, agency will provide an airport representative and vehicle for you to go to Hotel for check in.

• Local Bus = 10 $ to 15 $ one way / Jeep = 200 $ to 300 $ either drop or pick up

Guides & Porters

It is highly recommended to all the trekkers doing the Annapurna Circuit Trek to hire a guide. There are plenty of confusing trails and you must not miss out to know more about the community. While trekking with guide, you will not have any trouble in booking a tea house and getting best rates. Moreover, it is safe to trek in the high altitude places of Nepal with guide rather than trekking solo. The cost of guide starts from 30 $ to 55 $ per day. The specialist language guide may charge more than this. Porter salary is about 18 $ to 25 $ per person. Remember that a porter carry only 18 kilograms of backpack.

• Guide Salary = 30 $ to 55 $ per day / Porter Salary = 18 $ to 25 $ per day

First Aid Kit

In case of emergencies, you must have a first aid kit. A package trek include a first aid kit and respondent too! Therefore, you don’t need to worry about simple medical issues or injuries. The cost of a first aid kit is about 25 $.

• First Aid Kit = 25 $

These are the basic services that are included in Annapurna Circuit Trek Package. Plan it out by yourselves. In your trek planning add international airfare, travel insurance, and personal shopping for the trekking.

Travel Insurance Cost for Annapurna Circuit Trek

You must buy a travel insurance plan from a reliable company before embarking to Nepal for the trip. Please be careful while purchasing the travel insurance. Some plans don’t include the provisions above 4000 m altitude. If you are doing any kinds of peak climbing during this trek then a mountaineering insurance is required. The average cost of travel insurance that lasts for about 30 days is 150 $ per person.

Trekking Gear, Clothes & Personal Items Cost

You need backpack, trekking poles, boots, clothes, and toiletries for the trekking. In an average buying all these stuffs may cost you about 500 $ to 1000 $ according to your preferences.

Excluded Services in Annapurna Circuit Trek Package

Personal Expenses & Souvenirs Shopping

During a trek, you may require a battery charge, hot shower, bottled mineral water, internet, and toiletries as well as day snacks. All these things are not included in the package. Plan ahead and keep aside a certain budget for these personal nature expenses. For example, a bottle of mineral water in high altitude places costs about 5 $.

Tipping

In Nepal, tipping is not compulsory but it is expected. It has become a norm that a trekker has to provide tip to a guide and porter. It shouldn’t be less than 10 percent of overall Annapurna Circuit Trek cost. Therefore, keep certain cash to tip the trekking crew members at the last day of the trekking. Usually, on a last day trekkers and crew members enjoy a small party and at that time you are suppose to tip them.

Voluntary Donations

Some trekkers prefer to offer donations to monasteries and schools. If you also wish to do the same then it is not included in the package. These voluntary activities are also popular. You can choose to spend a quality time inside a monastery and gain a spiritual awakening.

So, we hope that this blog will help you plan a nice budget for a momentous Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. This iconic trekking combined the Upper Mustang, Annapurna Base Camp, Poon Hill and Mardi Himal Trek too.  In order to minimize the cost you can contact the travel planners of Nepal High Trek. Our travel planners are available 24/7 to help you budget the trip comfortably.