![Annapurna Circuit with trek guide](https://images.followalice.com/3XdAIlloyb59YD4pP0zfkk/daf1a2fc7cc95057458663bc3eec7ce3/Vonie_and_Amanda._S._Annapurna_Circuit._with_trek_guide.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=1200&h=1200)
Tipping in Nepal: How much should I tip trek guides and porters?
When you trek in Nepal, it's customary to tip your crew after the adventure. We recommend that as a group you tip lead guides about $20 a day, assistant guides $15 a day, and porters $10 a day. Here's what a trek will cost you based on your group size ...
![Two trekkers and their Nepali guide on the Everest Base Camp trek route](https://images.followalice.com/1LyTrW3Tn9gJrIl4PEDzFj/cc3f94a0277079fd9c5c24a994c74642/Stefano_O.__Hiram_G.__Aldo_P._May_2022_Ang_Gelu_Sherpa_as_guide_EBC_Helicopter.jpeg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=599)
How much should I tip?
Your individual contribution to the tip
When do I tip my crew?
How should I hand over the tips?
![Men relaxing at a tea lodge on the Annapurna Circuit](https://images.followalice.com/6HozuVKzRfRAOUjVJXd3nA/c52adf5f1e46aedf01f83f4c303e5ca7/Sonam-and-porters-Annapurna-1024x682.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=533)
Must I tip in cash?
Draw cash in advance
What is the currency in Nepal?
![Nepali rupees](https://images.followalice.com/3IICroJrS4aT1kjtfaAxZ3/db067543f071d88dd319f24c1ce94d9d/Nepali_ruppes.jpg?q=80&fit=fill&f=center&w=800&h=600)