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The Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost typically ranges from $400-$700 for a standard 6-7 day guided package from Pokhara, depending on the group size and season. Alliance Treks and Expedition offers a 7-day package for this trek for $405 per person for a group of 11 or more, with permits, guide, breakfast, and trailhead transportation all included. Solo trekkers usually need to pay more per person since guide and transport costs aren’t split across the group; we offer $680 for solo trekkers.
This guide breaks down the full Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost into its individual parts – permits, guide, and porter fees, food, accommodation, transport, and extras. So, you know exactly what you’re paying for before you book.
| Cost Category | Typical Price Range | Usually Included in Packages? |
|---|---|---|
| ACAP Permit | $20–$25 per person | Yes |
| TIMS Card (where applicable) | $10–$15 per person | Sometimes |
| Guide (per day) | Bundled into package rate | Yes |
| Porter (per day) | $15–$25 per day | Often optional/extra |
| Breakfast | Bundled into package rate | Yes |
| Lunch & Dinner | $8–$15 per meal | Usually excluded |
| Teahouse Accommodation | Bundled into package rate | Yes (twin-sharing) |
| Pokhara–Trailhead Transport | Bundled into package rate | Yes |
| Kathmandu–Pokhara Transport | $15–$150 depending on mode | Usually excluded |
| Hot Shower / Charging | $2–$4 per use | No |
| Travel Insurance | $80–$150 (full trip) | No |
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek climbs into a natural amphitheater at 4,130 meters, surrounded by Annapurna I, Macchapuchhre, and Hiunchuli. ABC is one of the few places on earth where trekkers can stand at the foot of 8,000 meters massif without any technical climbing skill. Most itineraries are 7 to 12 days, starting from Pokhara and passing through Chhomrong, Bamboo, Deurali, and Macchapuchhre Base Camp before the final approach to ABC.
As compared to the longer routes like Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit, this trek is shorter and more accessible, which makes thousand of tourists to visit this base camp each year. It also offers a wide range of trekkers such as first-timers, families, and experienced hikers.
A standard 7-day package departing from Pokhara costs $400-$700 per person (depending on group size). Shorter itineraries sit at the lower end, and longer 10-12 day routes or Kathmandu-based itineraries push the price higher because of added transportation, meals, and lodging.
Group size makes a bigger difference on price than trekkers expect, since guide and transport costs are shared across the group rather than charged per person.
| Group Size | Approx. Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Solo trekker | $650–$700+ |
| 2–5 people | $440–$450 |
| 6–10 people | $420–$430 |
| 11+ people | $400–$410 |
This price is based on Alliance Treks & Expedition’s published 7-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek group pricing.
Every trekker entering the Annapurna Conservation Area needs an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), generally costing $20-$25 for foreign nationals when arranged in advance – online, through the Nepal Tourism Board, or via a registered travel agency. The charge for making a permit on the spot at the trailhead checkposts costs more, so it is worth making one prior to going on trekking. A TIMS card may also apply depending on current regulations, so confirm directly with your travel operator whether it applies to your itinerary.
A licensed guide is one of the most important people during a trek for safety. Most of the all-inclusive package bundle includes the daily wages of the guide’s daily wages, insurance, meals, and accommodation in the base price. Porters, who typically carry the main bag shared between two trekkers, are usually a separate optional cost:
| Service | Typical Daily Rate |
|---|---|
| Guide | Included in most package prices |
| Porter | $15–$25 per day |
Breakfast is commonly included in guided packages; lunch and dinner are usually excluded and paid for directly at teahouses. Prices for food and beverage rise higher as you climb up, since supplies have to be carried in without road access at high altitudes.
| Trail Section | Typical Meal Price (Lunch/Dinner) |
|---|---|
| Chhomrong / Sinuwa | $6–$9 per meal |
| Bamboo / Himalaya | $8–$11 per meal |
| Deurali / Machhapuchhre Base Camp | $10–$13 per meal |
| Annapurna Base Camp | $12–$15 per meal |
Getting snacks, electrolyte mixes, and chocolate bars in Pokhara before trekking will save you plenty of bucks.
The route is entirely teahouse-based, with no camping required. Lower villages have lodges with basic facilities and lower rates; prices rise past Deurali because of limited supply and higher demand
| Region | Cost Per Night |
|---|---|
| Chhomrong to Sinuwa | $5–$10 |
| Bamboo to Deurali | $8–$15 |
| Machhapuchhre Base Camp / ABC | $15–$25 |
Most guided packages include sharing accomodation as part of the base cost.
| Route | Transport Type | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhara to trailhead (Kimche/Nayapul) | Private vehicle | Usually included in package |
| Kathmandu to Pokhara | Tourist bus | $15–$25 |
| Kathmandu to Pokhara | Domestic flight | $120–$150 one-way |
| Trailhead return to Pokhara | Shared/private jeep | $10–$150 |
Extra Costs
A standard 7-day guided package from Pokhara typically costs $400 to $700 per person, depending on group size and season.
Breakfast is usually included in guided packages. Lunch and dinner are generally excluded and paid for directly at teahouses along the trail.
Usually not. Porters are typically offered as an optional add-on at a daily rate, separate from the base package price.
Guide and transport costs are fixed regardless of group size, so a solo trekker covers the full cost alone, while a group splits it — making per-person pricing drop as group size increases.
No. Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation is almost always excluded and must be arranged separately.
Alliance Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. runs a 7-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara starting at $405 per person for groups of 11+, including ACAP and TIMS permits, guide, breakfast, trailhead transport, and a returnable sleeping bag/down jacket kit. Travelers looking for a longer Annapurna trek option: Annapurna Circuit Trek fulfills this.
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