Short answer
- Tipping is expected; about 10% of the fee is usual.
- Give it on the last evening, in an envelope.
- Pay in rupees, directly to each person.
Tips make up a real part of a guide’s and porter’s season. Give it to each person directly, not through the agency.
This is general guidance, not a checked figure.
Tips
Usual tips
Browse all facts| Amount | Who | State |
|---|---|---|
| About 10% | Guide, of the total fee | General guidance |
| About 10% | Porter, of the total fee | General guidance |
How to get it
- Step 1Set it aside at the startSo you aren’t short at the end.
- Step 2Use an envelopeOne per person.
- Step 3Say thank you in personOn the last evening.
Good to know
Group tips are usually split equally between porters.
Sources and versions
- 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
- 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
