Everest Base Camp Trek Daily Budget

Along with the enthusiasm for this trek, travelers have a frequent concern on Everest Base Camp Trek daily budget.

Trekking to the base of Mount Everest is almost every trekker’s dream and you must think about the budget before starting to plan this adventure.

Well, there are varieties of options available for Everest Base Camp trek according to your budget and the duration of the trek.

One can also choose to go for independent trekking to save money.

However, it is not the best option due to the risk factors associated with high altitude trek.

Hiring a guide for EBC along with a porter are among some factors that increase your EBC Trek cost but its definitely worth your hard earned money.

Expenses on food, drinks, accommodation, permits are something that is unavoidable.

Now allow us to guide you to one of our package along with the daily EBC budget along with breakdown of cost.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

Flight – Kathmandu to Lukla: USD 217 (one way )

Permits – USD 70

Guide and Porter Cost: USD 35-45 and USD 25-30

Average Everest Base Camp Trek Daily Cost – USD 55

• Food – USD 35
• Water – USD 4-16
• Accommodation (Standard) – USD 15-20
• Snacks – USD 4-7
• Miscellaneous – USD 5-10

NOTE:

The price mentioned above is only an estimation and your Everest Base Camp trek cost may vary depending on various factors like amount of food you eat, beverages you drink, shopping you do etc.

Flight to Lukla, the Start of Everest Base Camp

To take the Everest Base Camp trek you need to take a flight to Lukla.

This flight ticket will cost you USD 217 one way, ticket price as of 13th August 2023.

It is good to book your flight as soon as possible to book earlier flights as late flights often get canceled which can result in cancellation of your trek to Everest Base Camp.

Make sure to not pack more than 15 kilos on this flight as weight limit is 10 kilos for check-in bag and 5 kilos for carry-on.

Everest Base Camp Trek Permit

Trekking to Everest Base Camp trek requires the permit. They are:

• Local Area (Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Muncipality) Permit which costs NRS 2000 (USD 20) in Lukla,
• Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit cost NPR 3000 (USD 30) available in Kathmandu or Monjo
• Trekkers Information Management System Card (TIMS Card), costs NRS 2000 (USD 20) – available in Kathmandu

Everest Base Camp Trek Prospective Expenses

Food and Drinks on Everest Base Camp Trek

The food on the Everest Base Camp trek is good and not too expensive considering the altitude and remoteness that you have reached.

However, the food gets expensive the higher you go as it has to be carried up all the way from lower altitude place like Lukla with a help of porters.

The cost of food is around USD 35 per day.

For breakfast, you will get eggs, toast, porridge or pancakes. For lunch and dinner, you will get pizza, momo, Dal Bhat, noodles etc.

Water starts at NRS 100 (about 1 USD) for 1 liters and is NRS 400 (about USD 4)  at Gorakshep.

You can, however, save USD 50 to 100 on the trip by sterilizing drinking water.

You can do this with Chlorine pills or a Steripen.

Most chlorine pills change the taste of water and you might not like it. So, bring some flavored powder to make it tasty.

Accommodation During EBC

Accommodation on the route during Everest Base Camp trek is quite inexpensive in most tea houses.

They charge about NRS 1000, USD 10 on low season, in a high season about USD 12 to 15. However, this is the price only if you eat there.

While if you don’t eat there the accommodation cost may vary.

You also have the option of luxury trek where you will stay in the Luxury lodge and the price start from USD 150.

Luxury lodges are available up until Namche Bazaar.

Tipping the Porter and Guide

Please keep in mind that it is a good idea to give a good tip to the guide and porter.

A guide will help in navigating and taking care of you while on the trek and the porter will carry the heavy bags for you.

A guide will cost you around USD 35-45 and a porter will cost you USD 25-30.

You can give around 35% of total wages at the end of the trip when you reach Lukla.

Miscellaneous Items

Miscellaneous items are the extra added charges.

These incur for facilities like hot bucket shower, charging devices, wifi and toiletries etc.

Everest Base Camp Trek Daily Budget

12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary and Daily Budget

Day 1: Flight to Lukla ( 35 minutes flight) and trek to Phakding

Elevation: 2610m

Trekking hours: 3 hrs

Your journey towards Everest Base Camp starts with a 40-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.

Once you reach you will proceed to a very exciting 1st-day trek.

The trek begins through Chaurikharka village.

And descend towards Dudh Kosi Ghat village of Lukla till you reach Phakding.

Flight cost- USD 217

Food cost- USD 30

Water cost -USD 4

Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Elevation:3440

Trekking hours: 6hrs

Today’s trek will continue along the northern bank of Dudh Koshi river with the majestic view around.

You will cross many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river.

Again, following the trail, you will arrive at the Sagarmatha National Park check post where you will need to register your permits.

Overnight stay at a lodge in a Namche Bazaar

Food cost- USD 35

Water cost -USD 5

Day3: (Acclimatization Day) The Everest View Hotel, Khumjung village, and back to Namche Bazaar.

Elevation: 3790m/ 3962m

Trekking hours:4 hours

Today is the acclimatization day. However, you can take this time to explore Namche Bazaar.

This town comprises a number of cafes and restaurants with Wifi, souvenir and gear shops.

You will also see the Syangboche airport and hike up to Everest View Hotel to have a spectacular breathtaking view of Mt.Everest over there.

At the end of the day, you will head back to Namche Bazaar by visiting yak farms over there.

After relaxing acclimatization, you will brace yourselves for the trek the next day.

Food cost- USD 35

Water cost -USD 5

Hot bucket shower- USD 5

Day 4: Trek to Tyangboche

Elevation: 3860m

Trekking hours: 5 hours

Today’s trek is full of ups and downs which can be quite challenging but you will be getting a great view of the Himalayas.

You will enjoy the stunning views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

Further, you will trek down to cross the Dudh Koshi river passing through the dense alpine forest.

Then you will reach a small village called Phunki Tenga.

Continuing ahead you will reach Tengboche after a steep climb through a pine forest.

You can see the biggest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region, Tengboche Monastery.

Overnight at a lodge in Tengboche

Food cost- USD 37

Water cost -USD 6

Day 5 & 6: Dingboche

Elevation: 4360m

Trekking hours: 5 hours

Today after breakfast at the lodge you will head towards the upper trail on the way to Pangboche village.

You will pass many Chortens, mani walls and small villages on your way.

Further, your trek becomes easier as you enter the Imja valley following the Lobuche river.

As you reach Dingboche you will see the beautiful arrangement of fields within the stone walls.

Since you are now at a higher elevation, it becomes a little challenging for your body.

Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche

Day 6 is the acclimatization day at Dingboche.

Because you are at high elevation, make sure you do not pressurize your body but instead give time to adjust to the thin air.

Food cost- USD 37

Water cost -USD 10

Hot bucket shower and charging gadgets- USD 7

Day 7: Lobuche

Elevation: 4940m

Trekking hours: 5 hours

The trek to Lobuche will be an interesting trek as you will walk with the spectacular mountain views throughout the trek.

The trails lead you to a short uphill near a ridge of a top shrine following the wide valley.

Then you will cross the glacial moraine and small collection of lodges. On the way, you will witness the memorial statues of the climbers who passed away while on an attempt to climb the Everest.

Overnight stay at a lodge in Lobuche.

Food cost- USD 40

Water cost -USD 15

Day 8: Everest Base Camp, Gorakshep

Elevation: 5364m/5184m

Trekking hours: 6-8 hours

Today is the day you will reach your goal destination. You will be trekking through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier.

As you reach Gorak Shep you will see snow-capped mountains all around you.

After much effort, you will finally reach the Everest Base Camp.

Here you will spend some time embracing the moment and clicking pictures. You will also witness the deepest glacier in the world from here.

With a deep sense of satisfaction, you will head back to Gorak Shep for the evening.

Overnight at a lodge in Gorak Shep.

Food cost- USD 40

Water cost -USD 16

Day 9: Kala Patthar and Pheriche

Elevation: 5545m/ 4270m

Trekking hours: 5 hours

Today you will be hiking to Kala Patthar at dawn very early morning to view the sunrise on Mt.Everest and other peaks. Kala Patthar is a famous viewpoint that gives you a splendid panoramic view of the Himalayas.

You will trek to Gorak Shep for breakfast and rest for a while. Later you will then trek to Pheriche, the small beautiful village. The trail to Pheriche has forests and meadows along the way.

Overnight stay a lodge in Pheriche.

Food cost- USD 37

Water cost -USD 14

Charging gadget- USD 5

Day 10: Return trek back to Namche Bazaar

Elevation:3440m

Trekking hours: 7 hours

Your journey takes you back to Namche Bazaar passing through Tengboche and the Dudh Koshi river.

You will reach Namche Bazaar where you will spend a relaxing time giving your body some rest from the previous high altitude treks.

Food cost- USD 35

Water cost -USD 5

Day 11: Return Trek to Lukla

Elevation: 2840m

Trekking hours: 7 hours

This is the final day of trekking which will be way back to Lukla.

Overnight stay at a lodge in Lukla.

Food cost- USD 30

Water cost -USD 4

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu

Travel hours: 35 minutes for flight plus waiting time at airport and airport to Kathmandu hotel drive.

This about 35 minutes flight back to Kathmandu will indeed be a relaxing and satisfying moment.

Flight cost Lukla to Kathmanud – USD 217, as of 13th August 2023.

Booking Mosaic Adventure’s Package for EBC Trek

If planning and researching is not something you are good at, we have a great solution for you: our 14-day package tailored for the Everest Base Camp Trek.

This package covers everything you need for an amazing adventure.

Our package takes care of every part of your trip.

Here’s what you’ll get:

Accommodation: We make sure you’re comfortable. You’ll stay in a nice hotel in Kathmandu for two nights before the trek starts.

Experienced Guide and Porter: Our package comes with a knowledgeable guide who knows the trail and the local culture.

You’ll also have a porter to carry your stuff, so you don’t have to worry about this burden.

Teahouses and Meals: During the trek, you’ll stay in teahouses along the trail.

We cover the cost of staying there and provide you with good meals to keep you going.

Permits: We take care of all the paperwork, so you can focus on enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Internal Flights: We include flights to and from Lukla, so you don’t have to worry about booking it yourself.

Transportation: Whether you start from Kathmandu in the low season or Ramechap in the peak season, we’ve got your transportation covered.

You’ll get to the airport without any problems.

Our package gives you a stress-free journey from the very beginning to the end.

You won’t need to find a hotel in Kathmandu, book flights to Lukla, or worry about where to stay during the trek.

Our experienced team will make sure everything goes smoothly.

Please note that the package doesn’t cover the cost of drinks, Wi-Fi, battery charging and similar extras.

These costs vary for each person, so we can’t include them in the package price.

In short, our package takes care of everything so you can focus on the beautiful views, cultural experiences,and the accomplishment of reaching Everest Base Camp.

Let us handle the planning and coordination while you enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas.

Budgeting Tips and Tricks on Everest Base Camp Trek 

When it comes to trekking to Everest Base Camp, budgeting is an important aspect to consider. 

Here are some tips and tricks to help you save money while still enjoying this amazing experience.

By following these tips and tricks, you can save money on your Everest Base Camp trek without compromising on the experience.

Choose The Right Time To Trek.

If you want to go trekking, it’s important to know the best times. The best times are from March to May and September to November. 

During these months, the weather is nice, the skies are clear, and the views are really beautiful. But because many people want to go at this time, the places to stay and food can be more expensive than usual.

On the other hand, if you want to save money, it’s a good idea to go during the off-season, from December to February and June to August. During this time, the weather might be colder, and there could be some rain. 

However, you can enjoy a quiet and peaceful environment without many people around. Also, the places to stay and food might be cheaper than usual so that you can save some money.

Monitor Daily Expenses

Make sure you stay within your budget and use your money wisely. Keep track of all the money you spend every day. It includes things like food, places to stay, and any extra money you might spend. Write down these expenses regularly. 

It helps you keep your money in order and understand how you spend it. You can use this information to make smart choices about your budget as you travel. Whether you’re visiting a new city or going on an outdoor trip, keeping track of your expenses is important for smart travelers.

Book Your Flights In Advance

If you want to go on an airplane, it’s a good idea to book your tickets early. This way, you can save a lot of money. As the day to leave gets closer, the prices for tickets usually become much higher, and it can be hard to pay for them. 

So, if you book your tickets ahead of time, you not only save money but also make sure you have a guaranteed seat on the flight you want.

Pack Light

When you start your trek, remember you’ll carry your stuff. So, it’s crucial to pack only what you really need. This keeps your backpack light, making it easier on your back and saving you money. 

Hiring a porter costs more if your backpack is heavier. Pack wisely and focus on the things you must have for your journey.

Bring Your Water Bottle.

When you’re getting ready for a trek, remember that buying water bottles can cost a lot. To save money and help the environment, it’s a good idea to bring your water bottle.

You can fill it up at the tea houses as you go. This way, you stay hydrated without spending too much money, and you also help make the trek more eco-friendly.

Eat Local Food

If you want to spend less money on food, you can choose dishes that are made with ingredients from the local area. One good example is Dal Bhat, a traditional Nepali meal. It’s a satisfying and healthy dish that doesn’t cost much. 

Dal Bhat includes steamed rice, lentil soup, and vegetables that are in season. The best part is that they usually offer unlimited refills, so it’s a good choice if you want a filling meal without spending too much money.

Pack Smart and Bring Snacks

When you pack smart, you can spend less money on your Everest Base Camp Trek. Only bring what you really need, and skip things that are nice but not necessary.

Also, bring snacks to keep from getting too hungry during the trek. This way, you won’t have to rely as much on expensive meals at teahouses. Snacks that give you lots of energy are good because they help you save money on food every day.

Last Say,

Everest Base Camp is a wonderful trek that offers breathtaking and unparalleled views of the highest mountain peak in the world.

The Everest Base Camp trek cost is worth every penny that you pay that will give you an adrenaline rush with its adventure and beauty.

Moreover with the completion, one gets a deep sense of accomplishment like no other trek.

Overall with a good budget, a certain level of physical fitness and mental determination you can comfortably take the EBC trek.

For further question and queries, please feel free to contact us.

It is our pleasure to guide and assist you with Everest Base Camp Trek Daily Budget, as per the best of our knowledge.