Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

Nepal’s epitome of trekking route is the Everest Base Camp Trek route. It is because that the trail takes trekkers to the foothills of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 m). The journey is probably the only destination where you must be at least once in a lifetime! The Everest Region of Nepal is home of all the superlative things ever present in Nepal. The world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest is in this region, the world’s highest situated national park, the world’s highest situated hotel, the world’s highest situated human settlement, and the world’s highest situated airport.

All these superlative things are present in the Everest region of Nepal. Lots of people wish to do the trek in this region but they are unaware of the Everest Base Camp Trek Cost. Some end up paying more for the trip which can be done in just a right amount. Therefore, this blog deals about all the information required to plan for the best trekking holiday in the Everest region.

Cost of hiring a trekking guide and porter for Everest Trek

You can hire a trekking guide and porter for Everest Trek separately too without help of a trekking agency. However, doing this is not recommended. Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal is the high altitude trekking. Therefore, you must remember lots of things for safety.

In normal circumstances, the cost of a trekking guide is 25 $ to 35 $ per day for a English speaking guide. As for the specific language speaking guide, trekkers may have to pay at least 40 $ to 55 $ per day. The availability of guides with particular language proficiency depends upon the rate of their services. As for the porters, the cost starts from 18 $ per person to 22 $ per person.

An average weight that a porter carry in Everest Base Camp Trek is about 14 to 18 kilograms. The trekking agency provide one porter for two trekkers. Therefore, please don’t pack unnecessary things and carry only the things that are essential!

How much does it cost for food and lodging in Everest Base Camp Trek?

Food and Lodging in Everest Base Camp Trek is varied. You can get basic to luxurious services throughout the trek. The trekking route of the Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most commercial trekking trails. Therefore, there are wide ranges of trekking facilities in terms of lodging and eateries. Almost every trekking overnight destination has menu items ranging from local to international cuisines. Normal menu items in the Everest Base Camp Trek route are from Indian, Continental, Chinese, and Oriental cuisines.

In an average 2500 to 3000 NRS is sufficient to get breakfast, lunch, a hi-tea, and a dinner in this trekking route. This is the cost of the meals if you choose only one item from the menu. Besides food items, the cost may vary according to your choice of drinks. Drinking water, coffee, and tea cost extra! Nowadays, lodging is priced. You may have to pay for the room charge. So, in an average allocate 3500 NRS per person.

What is included in package of Everest Base Camp Trek Cost?

The normal cost of Everest Base Camp Trek ranges from 1200 $ to 1600 $ per person. In this package the normal include services are as follows:

•  Airport Pick up and drop
•  2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on BB Basis
•  Full Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during Trekking
• Lodging during the trek
•  Trekking Guide and Porter Salary
• Sagarmatha National Park Permit Fee, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee, and Trekkers’ Information Management (TIMS) permit fee
•  Duffle Bags, Trekking Map, Company T-shirt, and basic first aid kits
• Trekking Crew members’ travel insurance
• Lukla Flights either from Ramechhap or from Kathmandu

When is the best time to get the best EBC Trek Cost?

The best time to get the best EBC Trek Cost is for the trip in the off season. During off season, trekkers can get best deals as there will be less number of trekkers in the trekking route. However, in peak season it is really difficult to get the competitive price. In this blog, the blogger will tell you a trick to get best cost of EBC Trek.

Contact the trekking agency and state the time of your trek. Tell them that you will pay in an advance the whole sum of the trip money. This has to be at least 6 months prior to the trek. If you send the whole trip money in an advance then you can get a 3 % to 5 % of discount on the original price of the trek!

Can I do solo trekking to save the cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek?

Trekking solo or trekking with a trekking guide assigned by a trekking agency is similar in terms of the cost of Everest Base Camp Trek. Therefore, it is wise to book the Everest Base Camp Trek trip with an agency rather than doing a solo trek. Trekking solo is possible but it comes with lots of hassles! Don’t travel with hassles rather enjoy the majestic beauty of the Everest region and leave aside all the hassles to be carried out by the trekking agency.

Things to Remember before budgeting for EBC Trek

There are many things which you must not forget before budgeting for Everest Base Camp via Three High Passes Trek. Budgeting a trek is not a simple task. You must consider lots of different things which may hinder for the successful completion of the trekking.

Here is the list of the things you must remember before budgeting the trek. These things may affect Everest Base Camp Trek Cost!

• Travel Insurance
• Level of Lodging Standards
• Transportation Choice (Helicopter ride or regular Lukla Flight)
•  Guide and Porter numbers (Some prefer to have a private guide and private porter)

These four things may increase and decrease the price of trekking. Therefore, be clear on your preferences.

Nepal High Trek has an experienced team of travel planners. State your estimated budget and these travel planners will surely knit the best itinerary and provide you the most affordable Everest Base Camp Trek Cost!