I'm planning a trip to EBC nut I wanted to ask about tipping the guide and porter. Do people usually tip "individually" or if there are several people in a group trek - do they give the tip as a group? How much is appropriate for a 15 day trek?

For your group trek, the total tipping amount for both guides and porters would be approximately USD 300-400 for the group. You will have 1 guide for the group, and for porters, there will be 1 porter for every two trekkers. Each porter would typically be tipped USD 150. The tip can be given as a group tip, and you can distribute it equally among the group members.

How fit do I need to be to go on this tour?

for the hike, if you are walking, weekly hiking regularly and medium body shape then you can go for this Trek.

May I please ask what to expect in terms of day time and night time temperatures for this group tour in mid to late October? What is the recommended packing list? Are some items available for hire?

The temperature goes as high as 20 deg C during the daytime and negative 5-6 deg C low at night during the trek at the highest elevation of the trek i.e. Thorong Phedi or High Camp. So please prepare the clothes accordingly. As for packing the gear, we provide a down jacket, sleeping bag, and a duffle bag for the trek. You can buy or hire the rest of the gear in Kathmandu.

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Platinum Operator: Nepal Hiking Team
Hiking & Trekking: Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 20-58

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
Start point
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan Intl Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel
Day 2
Kathmandu to Dharapani
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Nepal's countryside and Annapurna foothills
Landmarks
Besisahar
Marshyangdi River
Dharapani
Day 3
Dharapani to Chyamje
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek through fir and pine forest
- Trek along river valley with Himalayan peak views
Landmarks
Himalayan Peaks
Day 4
Chyamje to Bagarchhap
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek through steep river valley with mountain views of Pisang peak and Annapurna II
Landmarks
Pisang Peak
Annapurna II
Day 5
Pisang to Ngawal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Ngawal via upper route with views of Annapurna peaks
- Exploration of traditional stone-built villages and settlements
Landmarks
Pisang
Ghyaru
Annapurna II
Annapurna III
Annapurna IV
Marshyangdi Valley
Ngawal
Day 6
Ngawal to Manang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Manang with panoramic views of Annapurna peaks
- Exploration of stone-built houses, monasteries, and bakeries in Manang
Landmarks
Annapurna II
Annapurna III
Annapurna IV
Gangapurna
Tilicho Peak
Tarke Kang
Manang
Day 7
Khangsar (Acclimatization Day)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit monastery in Khangsar
- Side trip to Gangapurna Lake
- Excursions around villages
- Visit Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic
Landmarks
Gangapurna Lake
Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic
Day 8
Khangsar to Yak Kharka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Ascent toward Thorung La pass
- Trek through Tenki
- Trek along Jarsang Khola Valley
Landmarks
Thorung La Pass
Marshyangdi Valley
Jarsang Khola Valley
Yak Kharka
Day 9
Manang to Thorong Phedi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong Phedi with possible wildlife sightings
Optional Activities
- Climb to Thorong High Camp (extra 1-1.5 hours) for easier pass crossing the next day
Landmarks
Jorsang Khola
Thorong Phedi
Day 10
Phedi to Muktinath
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek steep switchbacks to Thorung La pass
- Ascend to high camp at 4590m
- Traverse Throngla (5416m)
- Descend to Muktinath
- Visit Muktinath pilgrimage site
Landmarks
Thorung La Pass
Gangapurna
Annapurna
Thorong Peak
Khatung Kang Peak
Throngla
Muktinath
Day 11
Muktinath to Tatopani
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Kali Gandaki Valley
- Views of Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri ranges
Optional Activities
- Soak in natural hot springs at Tatopani
Landmarks
Kali Gandaki Valley
Kagbeni
Jomsom
Marpha
Kalopani
Ghasa
Kopchepani
Annapurna I
Dhaulagiri Range
Tatopani
Day 12
Tatopani to Ghorepani
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghorepani through rhododendron forests
Landmarks
Annapurna Range
Dhaulagiri Range
Ghorepani
Day 13
Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Pokhara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Hike to Poon Hill with sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre
- Trek descent to Banthanti/Ulleri through forest and mountain settlements
- Drive to Pokhara
Landmarks
Poon Hill
Annapurna
Dhaulagiri
Machhapuchhre
Ghorepani
Banthanti
Ulleri
Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Included Activities
- Drive to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway
Landmarks
Trishuli River
Kathmandu
Day 15
Ghorepani
End point
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan Intl Airport)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Ascent to Ghorepani from hot spring
Landmarks
Ghorepani

Landmarks
Besisahar
Marshyangdi River
Dharapani

Landmarks
Himalayan Peaks

Landmarks
Pisang Peak
Annapurna II

Landmarks
Pisang
Ghyaru
Annapurna II
Annapurna III
Annapurna IV
Marshyangdi Valley
Ngawal

Landmarks
Annapurna II
Annapurna III
Annapurna IV
Gangapurna
Tilicho Peak
Tarke Kang
Manang

Landmarks
Gangapurna Lake
Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic

Landmarks
Thorung La Pass
Marshyangdi Valley
Jarsang Khola Valley
Yak Kharka

Landmarks
Jorsang Khola
Thorong Phedi

Landmarks
Thorung La Pass
Gangapurna
Annapurna
Thorong Peak
Khatung Kang Peak
Throngla
Muktinath

Landmarks
Kali Gandaki Valley
Kagbeni
Jomsom
Marpha
Kalopani
Ghasa
Kopchepani
Annapurna I
Dhaulagiri Range
Tatopani

Landmarks
Annapurna Range
Dhaulagiri Range
Ghorepani

Landmarks
Poon Hill
Annapurna
Dhaulagiri
Machhapuchhre
Ghorepani
Banthanti
Ulleri

Landmarks
Trishuli River
Kathmandu

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Ghorepani

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Florian
October 31st, 2025
and it was absolutely fantastic! Everything was so well organized — from the airport pickup to the lodges along the...
and it was absolutely fantastic! Everything was so well organized — from the airport pickup to the lodges along the trek and the return transfer at the end. Our guide Indra and assistant guide Sandip were amazing — always professional, caring, and fun to be around. A big thank you also to our wonderful porters Gukul, Binod and Rajan who were incredibly kind and helpful throughout the journey. We had an unforgettable time and felt taken care of every step of the way. Highly recommended — we’d love to come back one day!Show more
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Rebecca
October 29th, 2025
What an incredible experience with Nepal Hiking Team! My boyfriend and I just completed the Classic Annapurna Circuit...
What an incredible experience with Nepal Hiking Team! My boyfriend and I just completed the Classic Annapurna Circuit trek and we had an absolutely amazing time. Our group of five were very well taken care of by a team of five: lead guide Bhisma, assistant guide Rajesh and porters Raj, Ellis and Sanjay. While everyone in the team was professional, kind, friendly, always ready to help and always in good spirits, Bhisma in particular stood out and made our trek truly memorable. He was a wealth of knowledge, which he was happy to share. Furthermore, he has an excellent command of the English language, much more so than expected, which made chatting with him easy and enjoyable. Throughout the trek, we could feel his genuine warmth and care for each of us and dedication to ensuring that we had a great time. But beyond being good at his job, he was a pleasure to be around. The guesthouses we stayed at, for the most part, were better equipped than we expected. We always had en-suite bathrooms, although not always with hot showers or even showers or even sinks. But at least, even on the coldest night at the highest elevation (Thorong Base Camp), we didn’t have to venture outside for a toilet. That was also the only night without any shower, which is to be expected. Otherwise we had access to solar or gas showers at each guesthouse, a very pleasant surprise. The food throughout the trek was also much better than expected - we were happily surprised that we could order a la carte for each meal and it was easy to add on extras to our own bill when desired. We were truly impressed by the fresh fruit plates they prepared for us each evening after dinner. They carried quite a number of watermelons and pomegranates and apples with them from the lowlands and we saw many other trekkers eyeing our fruit plates with envy each night! Tip: bring loose tea/tea bags with you so that you can just order a large thermos of hot water each evening to make your own tea. The trek was well paced and the guides adapted to our individual needs and speeds. Bhisma was very flexible with adjusting meal and additional excursion timings based on our preferences. We also changed our itinerary a bit during the last few days, based on his suggestions, which made much more sense for us as we weren’t too keen to walk very long stretches on the main road. Communication and overall organization of our trip has been great. From the first emails with owner Ganga to enquire about the trip to the final drop off at the airport, it’s been a smooth and seamless experience. Overall we feel that it’s been great value for money for the level of service we’ve gotten. We wound up extending this 18 day trip into a 22 day trip by adding two extra nights each in Kathmandu and Pokhara, along with a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, all of which he arranged and booked for us. We can tell he’s clearly very busy juggling a lot of different trips going out each day but still takes the time to meet with his clients in person before and after the trip. We will happily and wholeheartedly recommend Nepal Hiking Team to our friends and colleagues and would definitely return to Nepal to trek with this company again!Show more
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john
March 16th, 2025
Trekking the Classic Annapurna Circuit with Nepal Hiking Team was an exceptional experience. Their expert guides...
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tom
March 16th, 2025
I recently completed the Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal Hiking Team, and I can recommend them enough!...
I recently completed the Classic Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal Hiking Team, and I can recommend them enough! From start to finish, the experience was truly unforgettable. The team’s professionalism and attention to detail made the entire journey smooth and enjoyable. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, I felt safe and well taken care of every step of the way, and it’s clear that Nepal Hiking Team has a true passion for showcasing the beauty of Nepal. If you’re considering the Annapurna Circuit Trek, look no further—this team is the best in the business!Show more
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Rodrigo
June 6th, 2023
I had an amazing experience with Nepal Hiking Team. Ramesh our guide was an awesome guide. He knows the mountains in...
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Asked on March 27th, 2025
I'm planning a trip to EBC nut I wanted to ask about tipping the guide and porter. Do people usually tip "individually" or if there are several people in a group trek - do they give the tip as a group? How much is appropriate for a 15 day trek?
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- Nepal Hiking TeamOperator•Written March 2025
  For your group trek, the total tipping amount for both guides and porters would be approximately USD 300-400 for the group. You will have 1 guide for the group, and for porters, there will be 1 porter for every two trekkers. Each porter would typically be tipped USD 150. The tip can be given as a group tip, and you can distribute it equally among the group members.
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Asked on January 19th, 2024
How fit do I need to be to go on this tour?
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- Nepal Hiking TeamOperator•Written January 2024
  for the hike, if you are walking, weekly hiking regularly and medium body shape then you can go for this Trek.
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Colin
Asked on July 28th, 2022
May I please ask what to expect in terms of day time and night time temperatures for this group tour in mid to late October? What is the recommended packing list? Are some items available for hire?
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- Nepal Hiking TeamOperator•Written July 2022
  The temperature goes as high as 20 deg C during the daytime and negative 5-6 deg C low at night during the trek at the highest elevation of the trek i.e. Thorong Phedi or High Camp. So please prepare the clothes accordingly. As for packing the gear, we provide a down jacket, sleeping bag, and a duffle bag for the trek. You can buy or hire the rest of the gear in Kathmandu.
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  Colin
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  May I ask if a single supplement is available for the hotel part of the trip? Regarding the night time temperatures, are the mountain huts heated? Would someone from your company help me with gear hire in Kathmadu? I haven't hiked in conditions with such a large variation in temperature so I am very unsure as to what the appropriate gear would be! Is there another time of year you recommend when the temperatures are warmer and the views clear?
- Nepal Hiking TeamOperator•Written July 2022
  It is possible to add the single supplementary, which costs USD 200 for the trip to Kathmandu/Pokhara and Mountain. So you will get a single room. Of course, we assist you in hiring the gears in Kathmandu. Our guide will assist you in finding the right place. The best time for trekking in Nepal is anytime between Mid-March to May and Mid-Sept -Nov. So you can choose any dates during the timeframe. Unfortunately, mountain huts are not heated. However, there is wooden heating in the restaurant/dining hall.

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