How much does Annapurna Base Camp trekking cost? The answer will depend a lot on whether you plan to carry your own bag, have a guide, share a room, etc. I’ll break everything down below so that you can plan accordingly. Something that stood out to me about this trek was that the teahouses charged […]
Langtang Trek Cost & Budget
The Langtang Trek costs more than some of the treks in Nepal due to its starting point being located along a dangerous road. We opted to hire a private vehicle rather than take a bus, and that made the cost higher. Typically, I feel safe on buses, but I wouldn’t recommend it for this route. […]
Khopra Danda Trek Cost & Budget Breakdown
The Khopra Danda Trek is growing in popularity each year, but it’s still one of the least traveled routes in the Annapurna Conservation Area. This is the cost of the trek for two people sharing a room with a seven day itinerary. We tried to stay on a budget, but we also weren’t too stingy. […]
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Cost & Budget
The Poon Hill Trekking route is a short trek that goes through the lower altitude regions of the Annapurna Conservation Area south of the Annapurna Range. It’s often misinterpreted as an easy trek because it’s only a few days long, however, this trek is difficult due to it being straight uphill. It is a cheaper […]
Mardi Himal Trek Cost with Daily Breakdowns
This Mardi Himal Trek Cost breakdown includes the pricing for 5 days of trekking. It also includes the jeep transport needed to get to the starting point from Pokhara and to return to Pokhara from the end point as well as the ACAP trekking permit. This is the price of items if you were to […]
Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek Cost & Budget
The Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek is a 7-9 day trek in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. The area was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake that devastated Nepal. In the last few years, the trekking trail was rerouted and the Swiss Embassy created well maintained walking paths. The best part about this trek is that barely […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Food Budget
Before leaving for Everest Base Camp, I had so many questions. One of the big ones was how much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost? Specifically, how much money should I bring for food? Although there is an ATM in Namche Bazaar, it’s nearly impossible to get money out once leaving Kathmandu. I didn’t […]
Kathmandu Valley Trek Budget: Including Per Day Breakdowns
The Kathmandu Valley Trek is a low altitude trek which follows trails along the southeast portion of the Kathmandu Valley Rim. It offers beautiful views of the Himalaya, great food, and a wonderful cultural experience. We did the trek in seven days and were able to stay well below our budget of $60 a day […]
Annapurna Circuit Cost: Including Per Day Budget Breakdowns
I’d heard a large variety of answers when I asked people what the Annapurna Circuit cost. I usually budget $30 a day for my travels, and after talking to several people who had done the trek, I realized it was well within my budget as long as I carried my own bag and went without […]
Nepal Backpacking Budget with Daily Breakdown
Nepal was one of the few countries I didn’t do research on before arriving. Most of my focus was on my Everest Base Camp Trek, which I’ll write about in another post, but exploring the rest of the country was kind of a surprise. I had no idea how much anything would cost. I hadn’t […]