What is done about tipping the trekking staff in Nepal?
On the last day of any trek, our guides and porters will have a party to celebrate the end of another adventure. At this time, it’s customary to tip our workers. Each staff member usually gets what would amount to $7 for each porter, $10 for guides and cooking staff and $20 dollars for the head cook. The head “Sirdar” (who keeps it all together during each trip) gets $30 total. This amount is to be totaled up and divided by the number of clients traveling on the trip. When everyone is paid it will usually cost each client $50. So before we leave Kathmandu remember to set aside $50 USD in rupees to use for tips later. You can also give items of clothing as an extra tip, like a pair of boots or a pack to your favorite worker, but this is in addition to the money given.
