The Everest Base Camp Trek journey is an epitome of all the trekking trips possible in Nepal. There are many trekking routes in Nepal where one can experience mountain adventure and at the same time the culture and traditions of multi – ethnic people. Therefore, lots of people from across the globe have chosen Nepal as their number one holiday destination. While planning for the trekking or tour activities, you must not forget about the budgeting part. In this blog, we will delve into the various aspects of the trekking cost related to the most famous trekking trip of Nepal. The Everest Base Camp Trek is the backbone of the Nepalese trekking industry. Lots of people inquire about planning for the trek. Therefore, this blog will tell you more about EBC Trek Cost.
We hope that after understanding about the various cost information while doing the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal will help you plan for the trek properly. This blog will definitely help you make sure that you have a splendid trekking trip to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest.
The cost of Lukla Flight from Kathmandu ranges from 210 to 235 $ per person. The flight fare depends upon the season and it differs according to the situation. Please note that the cost of the Ramechhap to Lukla flight ranges from 170 $ to 185 $ per person. The cost of a private jeep from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport is about 190 $ to 270 $. During peak trekking season the flight takes place from Ramechhap Manthali Airport instead of Kathmandu Airport. If you are planning or budgeting the trip of Everest region then you shouldn’t overlook the Lukla flight. The town of Lukla is the gateway of every trekking trips inside the Everest region of Nepal.
The salary of a trekking guide is different according to his or her experiences and qualifications. Normally, the salary of a trekking guide ranges from 30 $ per day. The specific language guide costs you at least 55 $ per person. However, English speaking guide is normal and you can hire a guide for the Everest Base Camp Trek at just 30 $ per person. In addition, the trekking guide can be hired in Lukla as well. If you book the trekking guide from Lukla then the EBC Trek Cost may differ. You don’t have to include the cost of the trekking guide’s flight to or from Kathmandu for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
The average salary of a porter in the Everest region starts from 20 $ per day to 25 $ per day. Please note that you don’t have to feed them any meals or lodging. Porters take responsibility of their food and accommodation. The maximum weight that a porter carry is about 20 kilograms. While purchasing the EBC Trek package then you will be given a porter for any two trekkers. If you are planning to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal, then please pack only the necessary things. The porter can carry the weight more than 20 kilograms but they may charge you more. You don’t have to take a porter from Kathmandu. Trekkers will meet the porters in Lukla. Most of the porters in the 14 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking trail are from Lower Khumbu and Lukla – Phakding area.
The best way to save in EBC Trek Cost is by doing the independent trekking. It is possible and it is also not illegal to do independent trekking in the Everest Base Camp Trekking route. However, this blogger strongly suggests you to hire a guide or trek in association with the trekking agency by buying the EBC Trek package. If you do so then you can leave all the trek hassles to your trekking agency or your trekking guide. You can simply enjoy the trekking adventure. By doing the independent trekking, you can save at least 30 $ per day in the trek.
Earlier there were no provision of accommodation cost while staying overnight in the tea houses of the 12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek. However, the Everest Base Camp Trek route is one of the commercial trekking routes of Nepal. Nowadays, you have to pay at least NPR 500 per person for an accommodation only. In places like Namche Bazaar and Lukla, the cost of the accommodation may vary according to the style of the lodging facility. There are luxurious lodging establishments in the trekking trail that costs more than the regular accommodation cost for the Everest trekking.
The EBC Trek Cost comprises of meal costs, accommodation, guide / porter wage, permits, and miscellaneous. In the Everest Base Camp Trekking journey, the average food or meal cost depends upon your preferences. In the normal circumstances, trekkers are given one single meal during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It costs about 30 $ to 35 $ a day that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, it includes the cost of the tea or coffee during dinner or lunchtime. If you wish to have additional food besides noted in the trekking package, then you must allot about 40 $ to 45 $ per day for meals during the Everest trekking.
You need Sagarmatha National Park Entrance permit and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance permit to do the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. The cost of the Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Permit costs NPR 3000 for foreigners and NPR 1500 for SAARC nationals. The Rural Municipality cost is NPR 2000 per person. Your trekking guide also need to pay NPR 1500 a year to enter the Sagarmatha National Park.
In an average, the EBC Trek Cost ranges from 1300 $ to 1800 $ per person according to the preferences of the trekkers. Please contact the travel planners of the Nepal High Trek to get best cost for the trek! Besides the cost of the Everest Base Camp hike, find the various treks to Everest View, Gokyo Lake, Three High Passes, Gokyo Chola Pass Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek by road. If not, please follow our blogs and get the updated information about traveling in Nepal including tours and trekking.