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4. Jhinu danda (mainly Siwai or Madkhyu) to Pokhara

• Jeep reserved: USD 120
• Local bus: USD 6 per person

At the time to return Pokhara, you probably take a jeep or a local bus from Siwai or Madkhyu which is 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes away from Jhinu Danda. The jeep costs about USD 120 whereas a local bus costs you around USD 6 to reach Pokhara.

Note: The exact station to begin the trek and concluding will be negotiated wisely by Himalayan Masters’ local experts when you show interest to make the Annapurna base camp trek. And the cost can also be estimated depending on the route you like to take and the means of transportation you prefer.

Permit Costs of Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The Annapurna base camp trek requires two basic permits. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).

TIMS: Group trekker through any company NPR.1000/- per person

Free Individual Trekker NPR.2000/- per person

SAARC member countries: Group trekker through any company NPR.300/- per person

Free Individual Trekker NPR.600/- per person

ACAP: People out of SAARC NPR. 3000/- per person

The SAARC nationals NPR. 200/- per person

The costs of both permits vary depending on which country you belong to and what kind of trip you have planned. Individuals other than the SAARC nationals trekking through any company have to pay NPR. 1000/- for TIMS card and NPR. 3000/- for ACAP, whereas the same individual willing to trek alone (independently) will have to pay NPR. 1000/- more for TIMS card.

People from the SAARC member countries are charged much less than those of non-SAARC nationals. An individual of a SAARC member country trekking through the company has to pay NPR. 300/- for a TIMS card and 200/- for ACAP, whereas the independent trekker has to pay NPR. 600/- for TIMS card.

Accommodation for ABC trek cost

Annapurna base camp is also one of the teahouse treks, as the main accommodation of this trail is in the teahouses with fundamental requirements. Some of the teahouses up to Chomrung offer you the attached bathrooms but do not expect it thereafter.

Normally the teahouse in ABC trek costs 3 to 5 USD providing you with a cozy bed along with a pillow and a blanket. The accommodation at the base camp is slightly more expensive than down on the trail. The average teahouse room in Annapurna base camp costs you about USD 7.

Be familiar with the system of the teahouses; you are highly expected to eat in the same teahouse where you have booked your bed, this will lower your Annapurna trekking cost. Also read: Manaslu Circuit Trek

Cost of Annapurna Trek Price food

One Main Course Meal: 5 to 7 USD (only below Sinuwa)

One Main Course Meal: 8 to 10 USD (above Sinuwa)

Teahouses are the main accommodations in the Poonhill trek. They offer a variety of foods with enough nutrition required for the Himalayan trek. Nepali, Indian, Chinese, continental, and many other varieties are made available in the teahouses.

Generally, almost all the teahouses in the trail offer you similar kinds of food. Nepali food, Dalbhat, is typical everywhere in Nepal. Dal Bhat, the set of rice, lentil or bean soup, vegetable curry, and pickle, is considered the most nutritious food in Nepal. Besides Dalbhat, different foods are offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The cost of meals in the Annapurna base camp trail is a little high, especially from Sinuwa onwards. A single dish cost about 8 to 10 USD in the teahouses over Sinuwa. Most importantly, you won’t be finding any meat items thereafter.

 Cost Annapurna Base Camp Trek for drinks

Bottled water: USD 1 to 2 per liter 

Any hot drink like Tea/hot chocolate: USD 1 to 3 per cup

Beer: USD 6 per a single can

As you are trekking in the Himalayas, one of the most important things you need to be aware of in your health is to maintain the hydration level of your body. Drinking plenty of water is essential for keeping your gear up.

There are a number of options to manage safe drinking water during your trek. Carrying a reusable bottle is the best option for filling every morning at the teahouse, free of cost.

Bottled water, which generally costs $ 1 to $ 2, is available along the trail. Any type of hot drink costs 1 to 3 USD per cup, whereas beer costs nearly 6 USD for a single can.

Note: The food and drinks for Annapurna trekking costs slightly higher in higher elevations than in the lower regions with road access. The price during peak season is also comparatively higher than the ones in low trekking season.

Guide and Porter in Annapurna trekking cost. 

Guide cost: USD 25 to USD 30

Potter cost: USD 22 to USD 27

As one of the popular trails, the Annapurna base camp trek can also be done independently without hiring a guide and/or a porter. However, having a guide helps you gain more information as they are the professionals in that field.

The porter carries the load for you. If you don’t need to bother about carrying all your goods, you can fully enjoy nature along the trail, communicate with the locals, and get to know their unique and amazing lifestyle. The standard weight a porter carries is about 20 kilograms.

Generally, the cost for the guide and the porter is $25 to $30 and $22 to $27 per day, respectively. It includes their salary, food and accommodation for the whole trip and the single trip insurance. For solo travellers, the guide is the biggest part of Annapurna trekking cost.

Thus, a little expense on a guide and porter makes your trip far better.

Hotel Cost in Pokhara

Five Star: 160 USD to 200 USD per night (Cost for BB)

Three Star: 70 USD to 140 USD per night

Tourist Standard: 30 USD to 50 USD

Hostel: 4 USD to 6 USD per bed/night

Most Himalayan trips begin from Pokhara making this city an important tourist hub. This city consists varieties of hotels offering the best accommodations to its visitors. The trekkers and visitors can choose any hotel on the basis of their interests and the budget they are ready to spend.

Five Star Hotels

The Five-star hotels in Pokhara are equivalent to the Western standard fancy hotels, with the excellent restaurants providing luxurious accommodations to their guests along with all the facilities they require. Pokhara Grand, Temple Tree Resort, Rupakot Resort, and Fishtail Lodge are the best five-star hotels in Pokhara.

They normally cost USD 160 to 200 per night, including the breakfast.

Three to Four Star Hotels

The second category of hotels providing excellent accommodations to visitors in Pokhara charges 70 USD to 140 USD per night. Pokhara Batika, Kuti Resort and Spa, Tuki Resort and Spa, and Barpipal Resort are popular hotels in this category.

Tourist Standard Hotels

The majority of tourists prefer the accommodations in Tourist Standard hotels that normally cost 30 USD to 50 USD per night. Trekkers Inn, City Inn, Hotel Lakeside, and Hotel Peninsula are famous tourist standard hotels in Pokhara.

Hostels

Some of the visitors just wish to spend the night at a low cost in Pokhara. The hostel beds suit them at a low price. A single bunk bed costs 4 to 6 USD. Pokhara Youth Hostel, Zostel Pokhara, and Puskar Backpackers Inn are the best options for this category.

Miscellaneous ABC trek Costs

Besides formal costs, there are still some other areas you may have to bear during any Himalayan trek. The following is a short description of the additional ABC trek cost.

• Travel Insurance: This document is a basic requirement for making any trip, especially an adventurous one. It covers the emergency rescue and evacuation services during the trip. Although the Annapurna base camp trek is one of the less risky treks, you have to travel on rough terrains for 4-6 hours daily. Thus, it is required to ensure safety precautions for unpredictable circumstances. Insurance adds a big sum to your Annapurna Trekking Cost, but it’s very valuable.

• Hot shower:  Since the most common accommodations in the Annapurna region are the teahouses, they hardly have the provision to take hot showers. However, some of them have managed this facility with little additional charge. They normally cost 2 to 3 USD for a single hot shower.

• Tips: Tips on Annapurna trekking costs are not obligatory. However, most clients want to thank their service providers, like the guide, the porter, and others, for a small amount of money just as a sign of appreciation and satisfaction they gained during the trip.

• Internet: The major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and some lower regions of the trail offer you free wifi services. But most regions in higher elevations have very limited internet service. So, they normally charge 1 to 1.5 USD for internet connection hourly or so on.
• Gadgets Charge: Do not be surprised to hear an additional charge for charging your phone! It is common in most of your trekking trails, especially in remote areas. You will have to pay 1 to 1.5 USD for charging your electronic gadget for an hour or two. The amount varies in different places.

Souvenirs: This small country is rich in souvenirs. Most of our clients mention in their reviews that despite being small in size, Nepal offers something to everyone. You can pick anything for your family, friends, or for yourself as the mementos of the Himalayas, either in Pokhara or in Kathmandu. The Annapurna Trekking Cost depends on the items you choose or the place you buy