Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost From India in 2027: Fares, Permits and a Rupee Budget

Updated 2 November 2026.

Short answer: The 9-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Kathmandu costs USD 725 Budget, USD 1,310 Standard and USD 2,095 Luxury per person for two to four people. At about INR 95 to the dollar that is roughly ₹69,000, ₹1,24,000 and ₹1,99,000. Permits and the guide are inside those prices. Your flight to Kathmandu, hotel nights there, insurance and tips are not. You need no visa, and you pay us in dollars or euros, not rupees.

I am Shreejan. This is the full budget from India, line by line, with the parts I can fix (our price) kept apart from the parts I cannot (your flight).

How much does the Annapurna Base Camp trek cost from India in 2027?

These are the prices on our 9-day Annapurna Base Camp trek, read on 2 November 2026. They are per person, in US dollars, and the group-size band is two to four people. Every trek is private, with your own licensed guide, so only the size of your group changes the price.

The rupee column is only a conversion for budgeting. I used INR 95 to the dollar, which is where Investing.com showed USD/INR on 2 November 2026 (95.03) and Wise showed 94.94. Our older India pages use a slightly different rate, so the figures can differ by a percent or so. The price we charge is in dollars and does not move with the rupee.

What changes between the tiers: Budget has no porter, so you carry your own bag, and you pay for teahouse meals yourself. Standard has one porter for every two trekkers and all meals. Luxury has a dedicated porter, all meals and a private vehicle. If you are going alone, Standard has no porter, because porters are shared two to one. Your guide carries up to 10 kg of your bag instead.

Facts at a glance

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Annapurna Base Camp trek?

No. Indian citizens enter Nepal without a visa. Most other travellers pay USD 50 for 30 days on arrival, so that is a saving you make before you start.

What you do need is the right ID, and this catches people. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu says only two documents are valid for Indian nationals travelling by air between India and Nepal: a valid Indian passport, or an original voter ID card with a photograph issued by the Election Commission of India. A downloaded or printed copy of a voter ID is not accepted. The page was dated 2 November 2026 when I read it. It does not cover land crossings or children, so if you are travelling with a child or by road, carry a passport anyway and ask the embassy.

My own advice is to bring a passport even if you hold a voter ID. Aadhaar is not on the embassy's list for flying.

Which permits do I need, and are they cheaper for Indians?

Annapurna Base Camp is an ordinary Annapurna route, so there is no restricted-area permit. You need two things. The Annapurna Conservation Area permit (ACAP) is NPR 1,000 for SAARC nationals and NPR 3,000 for other foreigners. The TIMS card is NPR 1,000 for SAARC and NPR 2,000 for others. So an Indian trekker pays NPR 2,000 in permit fees, and other foreigners pay NPR 5,000. Both rates are on the Nepal Tourism Board pages for park entry fees and the TIMS card.

We arrange both and they are already in the trek price above. Do not expect a lower trek price because the permits are cheaper for you. The guide, lodges, transport and permit filing cost us the same whoever you are. The saving is real but small, and I would rather say so than build a discount story around it. The full breakdown is in Annapurna Base Camp permits explained.

How do I get from India to the trailhead?

The trek starts from Pokhara. Our 9-day plan begins in Kathmandu with a drive to Pokhara on day 1, which is usually 7 to 8 hours by road. So you have two sensible ways to arrive.

Flying to Kathmandu

Air India and IndiGo both fly Delhi to Kathmandu, and Google Flights lists IndiGo flying Mumbai to Kathmandu daily. Kolkata is served by IndiGo and Nepal Airlines, according to one flight guide I checked. Bengaluru is the one I would check carefully. I have seen it listed both as a direct flight and as a connection through Delhi, so look at the airline's own schedule for your date.

I am not giving you a fare, because fares move with the season and I do not set them. Book early, and compare on the airline sites and Google Flights. Our Nepal trekking from India guide has rough fare ranges by city if you want a starting point for the budget.

I found no clear evidence of a direct flight from India to Pokhara, so plan to land in Kathmandu.

Going by road through Sunauli

The border crossing closest to Pokhara is Sunauli, opposite Bhairahawa. Gorakhpur is about 95 km from Sunauli. From Sunauli to Pokhara is about 180 km, and one taxi operator quotes 5 to 6 hours, though other sites give longer. I would plan a full day and cross in daylight. Other crossings people use are Raxaul to Birgunj, Kakarbhitta and Nepalgunj. I cannot vouch for current bus timetables, so ask at the Nepal-side bus stand rather than booking from the Indian side.

The road route is the budget option if you start in Uttar Pradesh or Bihar, as our India guide says. It also lets you skip Kathmandu altogether. That matters for the next section.

Starting from Pokhara instead

If you arrive at Pokhara by road, you do not need the 9-day plan. Our 7-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Pokhara uses the same trail and drops the two long drives. It costs USD 605 Budget, USD 1,045 Standard and USD 2,045 Luxury per person for two to four people (about ₹57,000, ₹99,000 and ₹1,94,000). The solo prices are USD 1,080, USD 1,480 and USD 3,415. The two long drives are what the 9-day version adds.

What does a full trip cost in rupees?

This is the table I would use to plan. Only the first line is our price. Everything else is your own spending, and I have kept it to figures I can point to.

The meal and tip figures come from our package page. The rupee column for meals is the same INR 95 conversion. Add up the lines for your own tier and you will have a number that is close to what you will spend. For the tier-by-tier detail in dollars, see Annapurna Base Camp trek cost, full budget breakdown.

Your personal cash on the trail is small. Bring some Nepali rupees for personal spending on the trail, as our package page advises. There is more on rupees and cash in Nepal trekking cost for Indian citizens.

Can I pay in Indian rupees?

No. We cannot take rupees, and we do not take Nepali rupees from foreign clients either. A 10% deposit confirms your dates. You pay it online by card through our Himalayan Bank gateway, and we cover the 3.5% card charge on the deposit. The balance is paid in Kathmandu in US dollars or euros. Cash has no charge, and a card payment carries 3.5%. Your own bank may add a foreign-card charge on the deposit, so ask it before you pay.

When is the best time to go?

October to November and March to April are the main seasons. These are the rain figures for Pokhara (1991 to 2020) and typical night lows at base camp, from our package page.

A Diwali or Dussehra break lands in the best weather and also in the busiest weeks, so book early. For the full month tables, see Annapurna Base Camp best time, month by month.

Is the Annapurna Base Camp trek hard if I live in the plains?

It is graded moderate. You sleep at 4,130 m for one night only, and the climb is more gradual than on Everest. From Chomrong to Deurali you gain about 1,000 m, and that is the day to go slowly. Your guide carries a pulse oximeter and checks you daily, and if you have a headache or feel sick, we do not go higher. I cannot tell you how your body will react, because altitude does not follow fitness. Our how difficult is Annapurna Base Camp guide goes through each day.

What insurance do I need?

Buy it at home, and read the policy wording. It must cover trekking to 4,500 m, which is the base camp height of 4,130 m rounded up to the next 500 m, and it must cover helicopter evacuation. Many standard travel policies stop at a lower altitude, so this is worth checking before you pay. Our guide to what coverage you need explains the wording to look for.

How many days of leave do I need?

The trek is 9 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu. Add a day to fly in and a day to fly out, and I would add a spare day for a delayed flight or a slow road. So I would ask for 11 or 12 days. From Pokhara the trek is 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Annapurna Base Camp trek cost from India?

On our 9-day trek it is USD 725 Budget, USD 1,310 Standard or USD 2,095 Luxury per person for two to four people, about ₹69,000, ₹1,24,000 and ₹1,99,000 at INR 95 to the dollar. Your flight, Kathmandu hotel, insurance and tips come on top.

Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?

No. For flights you need a valid Indian passport or an original voter ID card with a photograph, according to the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. Aadhaar is not accepted for air travel.

Is the trek cheaper for Indian citizens?

The permits are. ACAP and TIMS together are NPR 2,000 for SAARC nationals against NPR 5,000 for others. The trek price is the same for everyone, and you also save the USD 50 visa fee.

Can I pay in rupees?

No. The deposit is paid online by card, and the balance in Kathmandu in US dollars or euros, in cash or by card.

Which is cheaper, flying to Kathmandu or going by road?

Our India guide describes the land route as the budget one, but I cannot give you a fare. It takes a full day or more from the border. If you cross at Sunauli, you can join our 7-day trek from Pokhara and skip Kathmandu.

What is the best month for Annapurna Base Camp?

October and November, with March and April next. November has the clearest and driest days and the coldest nights.

Can I do the trek alone?

Yes. Solo is welcome and every trek is private. A solo trekker pays USD 1,250 Budget, USD 1,725 Standard or USD 3,465 Luxury, which is about ₹1,19,000, ₹1,64,000 and ₹3,29,000.

If you tell me your city, your dates and your tier, I will work out the cost for you on WhatsApp at +977 9810351300.