Guide and Porter Cost in Nepal with Bal Hiking Team
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to pay for qualified trekking guides and porters in Nepal, both in terms of government-mandated minimum wages and typical market (agency) rates: Although Bal Hiking Team Provides Guides, Porters and porterguide all over in Nepal in different Cost because Cost depends on Trekking season and Trekking Regions.
Guide and Porter Cost in Nepal with Bal Hiking Team
Everest Base Camp Trek (12–14 days)
Licensed Guide Cost for Everest Base Camp Trek
Rate: $30–$40 per day
Total (13 days): $390–$520
Guides are English-speaking, certified by Nepal’s government and trained in first aid, route-finding, and altitude emergencies.
Porter Cost for Everest Base Camp Trek
Rate: $20–$30 per day
Total (13 days): $260–$390
Porters carry up to 20–25 kg, easing your load and speeding up your trek.
Guide + Porter ComboCost for Everest Base Camp Trek
Rate: $50–$65 per day
Total (13 days): $650–$845
Combines both services (though the “guide-cum-porter” model may not be fully licensed as a guide).
Everest Three Passes Trek (18–20 days)
Guide Cost for Everest Three Passes Trek
Rate: $30–$40 per day
Total (19 days): $570–$760
The Three Passes route (Cho La, Renjo La, Kongma La) is more technical and remote—an experienced guide is highly recommended.
Porter Cost for Everest Three Passes Trek
Rate: $20–$30 per day
Total (19 days): $380–$570
Terrain on high passes can be rugged; porters help maintain your pace and reduce fatigue.
Guide + Porter Combo Cost for Everest Three Passes Trek
Rate: $50–$65 per day
Total (19 days): $950–$1,235
On the Annapurna Circuit Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, hiring locally‐licensed staff not only enriches your experience but also supports the local economy. Here’s what you can expect to pay.
Guide, porter and Guide-Cum-Porter Cost for Annapurna Base Camp Trek/Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek/Mardi Himal Trek/Annapurna Circuit Trek
Guide: USD 25–35 per day (most agencies charge around USD 30/day)
Porter: USD 20–23 per day (typical rate ~ USD 20/day)
Guide-cum-Porter (one person doing both roles): USD 23–26 per day
Here’s a breakdown of typical guide and porter costs on the Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley. All figures are in USD and include the guide’s/porter’s meals, accommodation and insurance.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Guide Cost
Standard Licensed Guide: – USD 25–35 per day – Experienced English-speaking guides may charge up to USD 40/day in peak season (Sep–Nov & Mar–May)
Female Guide Option: – Generally the same rate as above, around USD 30–35 per day
Why hire a guide? • Mandatory by regulation in the Manaslu Restricted Area. • Ensures safety, handles logistics, and enriches your trek with local insight.
Porter cost for Manaslu Circuit Trek
Porter: – USD 20–22 per day
– Carries up to 20–25 kg of your gear.
Guide-Porter (dual role): – USD 25–35 per day
For the Langtang Valley trek you’ll typically hire:
Licensed Trekking Guide cost Langtang Valley Trek
Cost: USD 30 – 35 per day
Inclusions: guide’s salary, meals & accommodation, insurance, trekking association fee
Notes: Guides speak English, handle permits, route-finding, first aid
Porter Cost for Langtang Valley Trek
Cost: USD 20 – 22 per day
Inclusions: porter’s salary, meals & accommodation, insurance, trekking association fee
Notes: Carries up to 20 to 25 kg; saves you energy for the trail
Here’s a ball-park breakdown for hiring a licensed guide and a porter on the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek in Nepal. Actual rates vary by season, agency and group size, but these figures will help you budget:
Guide and Porter Cost for Dhaulagiri Circuit Trek
Guide: per day (~ USD 30–35)
Porter: per day (~ USD 25)
Here’s a breakdown of typical guide and porter rates for the Dolpo region, based on current trekking-agency listings:
Guide Cost for Dolpo Trek
Licensed trekking guides in Dolpo charge at the higher end of Nepal’s trekking-rate spectrum, due to the remoteness and logistical challenges of the region. You can expect to pay:
USD 35–45 per day for a dedicated guide (covers their salary, food, accommodation, insurance)
Some operators quote up to USD 50 per day for very experienced guides or smaller private groups
Porter Cost for Dolpo Trek
Porters shoulder your heavier gear (typically up to 20–25 kg) and make trekking much more comfortable. Typical daily rates are:
USD 25–30 per day for a standard porter (includes salary, meals, accommodation)
In very remote sections of Dolpo, rates can rise to USD 35–40 per day
Here’s a breakdown of typical guide and porter costs for a Kanchenjunga Base Camp (restricted-area) trek in Nepal:
Guide, Porter and Porter-Guide Cost for Kanchenjunga Trek
Licensed Trekking Guide: USD 30–40 per day
Porter: USD 20–25 per day
Porter-Guide (combined role): USD 25–30 per day
Here’s the typical cost breakdown you can expect when hiring a licensed guide and porter for the Upper Mustang trek:
Upper Mustang Trek Guide Cost
– USD 25–30 per day (includes the guide’s food, accommodation and insurance)
Uppper Mustang Trek Porter Cost
– USD 20–25 per day (includes porter’s food, accommodation and insurance)
– In NPR terms, roughly NPR 2,500–3,000 per day
Porter-cum-guide (combined role) – USD 25–40 per day if you prefer one person to both guide and carry (lighter load)
Government-mandated minimum wages (effective 17 July 2023)
The Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), together with tourism workers’ unions, set the following minimum daily rates under Nepal’s Labour Act:
Trekking Guide: NPR 3,100 per day
Assistant Trekking Guide: NPR 2,800 per day
Porter-Guide: NPR 2,500 per day
Porter: NPR 2,400 per day
These rates are compulsory for all agencies and include salary only; agencies must also contribute to the Social Security Fund on behalf of the worker
