Complete Expense Breakdown
Costs vary by season, remoteness, transport availability, and weather.
🎟️ Permits
- Api Nampa Conservation Area Permit (ANCAP): NPR 3,000
🚐✈️ Transport
- Kathmandu → Dhangadhi (flight one way): NPR 7,000–10,000
- Kathmandu → Dhangadhi (bus one way): NPR 2,500–3,500
- Dhangadhi → Darchula (bus/jeep): NPR 2,000–4,000
- Local jeeps (if required): NPR 1,500–3,000
🧑🦯 Guide & Porter
- Licensed Guide: NPR 4,000–6,000 / day
- Porter: NPR 2,000–3,000 / day
🍛 Food & Accommodation
- Teahouse / Homestay / Camping: NPR 500–1,000 / night
- Meals (per day): NPR 1,500–2,500
🧾 Miscellaneous
- Camping gear (if required): NPR 1,000–2,000 / day
- Charging / small village fees: NPR 200–500