Annapurna Circuit trek Guide – Porter Cost – Ascend Hikes Pvt. Ltd.
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular and famous trek in the world. Crossing high mountain passes like Throng-La, World highest lake Tilicho Lake, Ice Lake hike, ancient villages, alpine forests with Himalayan herbs, and dry Himalayan landscapes are offers one of the most diverse trekking experiences in Annapurna circuit trek Nepal Himalaya.
Are you are planning this incredible journey once in lifetime? This trekking destination is one of the most important questions you will ask before start your journey is;
How much does Annapurna Circuit trek guide & Porter cost?
At our company Ascend Hikes Pvt Ltd., we offer professional, experienced in the long trekking field and mountaineering, with affordable guide and porter services to make your Annapurna Circuit adventure safe, smooth, and unforgettable.
Why You Need a Guide for the Annapurna Circuit
Have you ever trekking in the Himalaya before? Do you have expedience trekking with guide and Porter? We are explaining why do you need guide for Annapurna circuit trek:
The Annapurna Circuit is a popular and famous route with well mark, although it is also one of the most challenging treks in Nepal Himalayas, mainly the reason of:
- High altitude (Throng La Pass – 5,416m).
- The world highest lake Tilicho Lake & trails difficulty.
- Hike to Ice Lake and the unmarked trails.
- Remote mountain terrain, and Rapid weather changes.
- Risk of altitude sickness, and Complex route decisions.
Now you know, why Annapurna circuit trek is challenging and you need to hired professional guide and supporter to carry your heavy trekking equipment.
The reason to hire A professional guide will:
- Keep you on the right trail to the destination.
- Monitor your health and altitude condition each and every day.
- Arrange at advance of tea houses and meals.
- Handle all the permits and logistics in even peak season.
- Share local culture, history & stories every secret villages.
- Support you during difficult sections with possibilities.
With Ascend Hikes team, your guide is not just a guide, but your protector, well-planner, translator, and travel companion in Nepal Himalayas with friendly behavior.
Why Hire a Porter for the Annapurna Circuit?
Are you first time in the Himalaya? Do you know how difficulty? Do you want to make your trek memorable and enjoyable? Think about your bag – pack and you will decide to hire Porter or not.
The Annapurna Circuit Trek normally lasts 10–16 days, (depending on your itinerary and vacation) and carrying self a heavy backpack for long distances at high altitude can be exhausting and dangerous in the high altitude.
Reasons to Hiring a porter (supporter) as:
- For walk your high-altitude Trek comfortably and freely
- For preserve energy for high-altitude segment.
- For avoid knee, back, and shoulder injuries
- For Enjoy your journey instead of suffering under heavy weight.
- For supporting in high altitude sickness
Our porters (Supporters) are strong, knowledgeable, and well-treated with proper gear and insurance.
Annapurna Circuit trek Guide Cost: Per Day
The cost of hiring a licensed trekking guide with Ascend Hikes team for the Annapurna Circuit is:
USD $25 – $35 per day
What is includes on this Cost?
- Experienced, government-licensed Ascend Hikes guide.
- Fluently English speaking guide.
- High Himalayan trekking Insurance for the guide.
- All the meals, accommodation & salary of the guide.
- First-aid knowledge & safety support in the Himalaya.
The guides final cost depends on:
- Depending on Group size.
- Trekking duration and route.
- Depending on Season (peak / off-season)
- Depending on Language requirement
Annapurna Circuit trek Porter Cost: (Per Day)
The cost of hiring a porter (Trekking supporter) through Ascend Hikes team is:
USD $20 – $25 per day
What is including on this cost to hiring a porter (trekking supporter)?
- A strong and well-trained porter.
- Carrying up to 20–22 kg (maximum) weight.
- Expense, insurance & proper care are includes.
- Fair wages & proper equipment are including.
Note: hiring a 1 porter is comfortable for 2 trekkers.
Guide & Porter Package Cost: (Best Option)
Are you planning about enloyable and memorable Annapurna circuit trek? If “Yes” For your maximum comfort and safety reason, we highly recommend 1 guide + 1 porter for 2 trekkers.
Price Range: start from USD $50 – $65 per day for the team.
Hiring porters (Supporters) and Guide because of:
- Discover most popular, and secret hidden places.
- Safest way for your high pass and side hikes like Ice lake, Milarepa cave.
- Perfect for couples, friends & small groups to share your luggage.
- Fully supported and trekking with stress-free in the Himalaya.
Why you Choose Ascend Hikes Pvt Ltd.?
With many local companies in Nepal, why choose us for your Annapurna Circuit Trek? The reason why chooses us:
- Local expert trekking company based in Kathmandu Nepal.
- Experienced, friendly, Helpful & trained trekking supporting team.
- Fair & transparent in all pricing.
- Ethical porter (supporter) treatment with reasonable salary.
- Personalized trekking plans and possibility.
- Flexible in trekking Itinerary.
- High attention in the safety.
- 24/7 supporting
- Best reviews from past trekkers.
We don’t just guide but we care for your journey make success and memorable.
How to Book a Guide & Porter (supporter) with Us?
The Booking guide and porter is easy with Ascend Hikes Pvt Ltd.
You Just send us:
- Your arrival Date in Nepal with flight details
- Details about Number of trekkers
- Your Trekking start date (Itinerary)
- And Number of trekking days.
Our contact details:
- Email: ascendhikes@gmail.com / info@ascendhikes.com
- WhatsApp: +977- 9851232566
- Website: www.ascendhikes.com
We will organize everything for you before you arrive.
How expensive Annapurna circuit trek permit?
There are two permits require for Annapurna circuit trek, both permits cost about USD $45/-
ACAP Permit cost NPR. 3,000/- approximately USD $25, and
TIMS permit cost USD $20/-
Where can get Annapurna circuit trek permits?
It’s easy to get these Permit from Nepal tourism board, Kathmandu or your booking agency, Guide will help to manage all the permits for you.
Which place normally start Annapurna circuit trek?
There are many starting place for Annapurna circuit Trek, it is depending on your fitness level and time duration, usually Ascend Hikes organize from Dharapani for acclimatization.
How long have to drive from Kathmandu to Dharapani?
Kathmandu to Dharapani is about 240km road distance but because of off-road drive so it will need approximately 9-11 hours, depends on road condition.
Is there a bus service available to Dharapani from Kathmandu?
No, there are no direct bus and jeep services from Kathmandu to Dharapani, only need to hire 4WD Jeep for direct to Dharapani otherwise you have to change from Besisahar.
Where can I hire 4WD jeep from Kathmandu?
Ascend Hikes organizing all the jeep booking system, so easily you can book through us for safety and easy way. if you book through us here is the price details for Jeep is here.
Final Thoughts
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a popular and life-changing experience. But also, the right support makes all the difference between a difficult walk and the best memorable journey of your life, before getting start your journey think about all the preparation and give at right hand to make it memorable.
If you book through Ascend Hikes Pvt Ltd., you will get:
- Friendly local Professional guide.
- Strong, well-trained porters (trekking supporter).
- Reasonable transparency price.
- A Truly local experience.
- And Lifetime memories!
Let us walk beside you on the Annapurna Circuit trek to make your journey special, Namaste!
