Nepal is one of the best-value trekking destinations in the world, but costs vary a lot with the region, season and style of travel. This guide shows where the money goes.
The main costs
- Permits: national park or conservation area fees, plus restricted-area permits for regions like Manaslu and Upper Mustang.
- Guide and porter: daily wages, food, lodging and insurance for your crew.
- Teahouses: rooms are inexpensive; most of the cost is meals, which get pricier the higher you go because supplies are carried up by porters and yaks.
- Transport: tourist buses and jeeps, or domestic flights to Lukla, Jomsom or Pokhara.
- Kathmandu and Pokhara: hotels before and after the trek.
Extras to budget for
Hot showers, Wi-Fi, battery charging, bottled or boiled water, snacks, souvenirs and tips for your guide and porter. Bring cash in Nepali rupees, as there are few ATMs on the trails.
What our prices include
Our trek prices include permits, a licensed guide, porters, teahouse accommodation, three meals a day on the trek, ground transport or flights as listed, and hotel nights in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Each trip page lists exactly what is and is not included, so there are no surprises.
How to save
- Travel in a small group: prices per person drop for groups of two and five or more.
- Book early: our early-bird discount applies 90 days or more before departure.
- Choose a trek that starts by road, such as Langtang, to avoid domestic flights.
