Everest base camp trekking cost and services

Everest Base Camp trekking is one of the most famous adventure journeys in the world consequently every year, thousands of trekkers visit Nepal to stand the base of Mount Everest 8848m. Everest base camp trek passes through beautiful Sherpa villages, monasteries, forests, mountain landscapes and  Sagarmatha National park. Everest base camp trekking cost and services is not very expensive as travelers thought. Everest base camp trek cost is depend on the group size and service sort out by Nepal travel agency. How much cost for the Everest base camp trek is commonly asking query by the travelers and in a minute state Everest base Kala patthar trek cost is depend on various factor such a numbers of the group size , service aspect, choices of package length, budget  and luxury trip. Everest base camp  package trip cost set up  from USD 1450  to USD 1850 as per route choice . 

Everest base camp hiking cost is depends on the type of package and services chosen by the traveler. Budget Everest base camp trek may cost around USD 1,450 to USD 1,675, while a standard guided package usually ranges from USD 1,750 to USD 2,500 and luxury Everest base camp trek cost USD 3450 to USD 5000 with helicopter returns and use premium lodges Most standard Everest base camp tour packages include accommodation, meals during the trek, trekking permits, Lukla flights, guide services, and porter support. Travel agencies in Nepal provide different services to make the trek safe and comfortable with experienced guides help trekkers navigate the route, manage altitude issues, and provide information about local culture and mountains.  Nepal trekking agencies also arrange airport transfers, hotel booking in Kathmandu, permits, and emergency support as per travelers choice.

There are several Everest base camp trek route  such as  Lukla Everest base camp trekking, Gokyo Cho la pass Everest base camp trekking route, Jiri Everest base camp trekking route , Phaplu Everest base camp trek route and 7 days luxury Everest base camp trek route . All above mentioned Everest base camp treks cost determine by the Nepal trekking company as per service requisite.  The luxury Everest base camp trekking package is one of the exclusive option because of  Gorakshep return by Helicopter to Kathmandu. Everest base camp trekking services available by Helicopter from Kathmandu or Lukla.

The Everest base camp package trek cost categorized in two different option – Budget Everest base camp trek and luxury Everest base camp trek package. 12 days Everest base camp trek is one of the straight trip package for the tourist as stand point of the  duration and regular trip. Now a days Trekkers may join for Everest base package trek without flight to Lukla .  Kathmandu Lukla flight ticket cost USD195 per person and if trekkers join for drive from Kathmandu to Salleri simply trip cost reduce. Everest base camp trek cost for Indian passport holders slightly cheaper the other foreign nationals because of Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu flight fare.

If you surfing in the internet Everest base camp trek cost and services thousand of Nepal trekking companies website display at once but Suggested for all travelers do the  Everest base camp trekking tour through government registered local Nepal trekking companies recomended by Lonely planet Nepal travel guide book for the secured journeys in Himalaya. Professional Nepal trekking guide is essential for Mt. Everest base camp trek as it has long glaciers. sometime difficult to find out the way to Everest base camp treks route due to the heavy snow fall so experienced guide will lead your adventure easily to reach the destinations. 

Autumn and spring season are best time treks in Everest base camp but trekkers may join around the year as per holiday frame. If travelers haven't time to go to trek in Everest base camp - Mt. Everest base camp Helicopter tour also doable with in 3-4 hours from Kathmandu . Everest base camp trek cost for Nepali is much cheaper then foreign and Indian because of flight fare , no Everest trekking permit and discounted price by the hotelers. 

Before heading trek to Everest base camp , there are several factors to know regarding EBC trip cost.

Lets delve about Everest base camp trekking price 

Kathmandu Lukla flight ticket cost 

Kathmandu Lukla flight ticket cost for one way USD254 per person  , similarly Lukla Kathmandu flight ticket cost USD254 . Due to the air traffic in Kathmandu Due to the air traffic in Kathmandu, TIA provide the alternative flights schedule for Lukla . Instead of flight from Kathmandu to Lukla , they scheduled from Ramechhap to Lukla cost USD 204 per person for one way flight. Also travelers may join for EBC trekking in Nepal with overland trip to Salleri from Kathmandu and salleri to Surke by Jeep.

Sagarmatha National park permit cost  

Sagarmatha National park permit is required for all option Everest base camp trek . It cost USD 30 per person, travelers apply in Kathmandu Bhrikuti Mandap or apply at Everest trekking trails Jorsalle.

Khumbu Pasang Lamu rural municipality entry permit

Since 2015 new entry permit has been implement in Khumbu Pasang Lamu rural municipality , every foreign trekkers obligatory to pay USD 20 as well Nepal trekking guide need to pay 2000 rupee every year and trekking Sherpa / porter need to pay single entry 25 rupees.

Everest base camp trekking hotel accommodation ticket cost 

Everest base camp hotel accommodation cost is slightly higher then other trekking trails like Annapurna trekking, Langtang trekking , Manaslu trekking , Mustang trekking, Kanchenjunga trekking . Normal hotel accommodation cost USD 7- 10 Dollars up to 250 Dollars like in Everest view hotel or Yeti mountain home.

Everest base camp trek meals cost

Everest base camp trekking meals cost also slightly higher then other trekking trails of Nepal. Normal black to cost start 100 rupees up to 250 rupees at Gorakshep, Mineral water cost start from 100 rupee up to 250 rupee ,  Rice curry cost around 8 to 10 dollars it means other normal cuisine cost start from 400 up to 1000 rupees. Total cost for meals and accommodation 45- 50 Dollars per day.

Trekking guide and porter salary of Everest base camp trek

 Everest base camp treks salary , meals and accommodation for guides  USD 35per day and for the sherapa / porter cost USD 30 each day  and trekking assistance guide cost 22 Dollars per day.

Conclusion

Simply travelers may calculate for Everest base camp trekking cost . Tiny service charge will add by Nepal trekking companies as well as their staff insurance cost will add per tourist 25-30 dollars of the whole trip. If trekkers wish to fly by Helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu , Helicopter cost will add USD  4000 to 4500 Dollars for each flight . Nepal Everest base camp trekking cost is depend on choice of treks route.

Everest base camp trekking  Highlights

 Everest base camp package trekking categorized 3^rd Hiking destination in the world  

 Mt. Everest base camp with its giant faces

Khumbu Glaciers, Khumbu Icefall and  Nepal longest Ngozumpa glaciers

 Kala pattar 5545m - One of the nearest view point of the Mt. Everest

 world highest located Tengboche monastery (3890m)

Sir Edmund Hilary Airport, Museum and Bridge

Exploration of the tradition shrepa villages and  their tradition

Everest base camp trek Guide 

Since Everest trekking trails has been opened, we Himalaya Journey Trekking organizing thousands of trekkers to EBC trekking route with our professional guide who lead the adventure 40+  with our valued clients. It means need a professional Nepal trekking guide  for Everest base camp trekking tour  to make your trip success , more enjoyable and remarkable. Only professional and government licensed  holder  Nepalese trekking guide may help to reach the destination as stand point of high altitude sickness.

Everest base camp trek difficulty level 

How difficult is the Everest base camp trek route is frequently raise question by the trekkers so before heading to the Mount Everest base camp treks route need to know in depth to success the trip.  Mt. Everest base camp trekking difficulty level is moderate  to difficult . However Everest base camp trek for beginners , juniors and seniors citizen also possible as per travelers holiday schedule around the year.

Everest base camp trek travel insurance 

Travel insurance for Everest base camp trek package is essential as need to hike up to 5545m Kala patthar. If incase of accident  and suffer by high altitude sickness need to bring by Helicopter rescue so minimum USD 5000 coverage Helicopter rescue travel insurance is required for EBC treks.

Everest base camp trek packing list 

Everest base camp trekking equipment play vital role to reach the destination . Following are packing list for Everest base camp trekking :

• Trekking bag pack
  
• Waterproof cover for a daypack
  
• Water bottles or hydration bladder (i.e., CamelBak)
  
• Sleeping bag rated to -18°C/ 0°F (available for rental if you’re trekking Everest Base Camp through Himalaya Journey Trekking)
  
• Trekking poles
  
• Trekking boots
  
• Headlamp with extra batteries
  
• Lightweight water filter or iodine water tablets (personal preference)
  
• Hand warmers
  
• Travel pillow or pillowcase
  
• Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
  
• Sleeping bag liner (optional) Moisture-wicking long-sleeve t-shirts (2)
  
• Moisture-wicking short-sleeve t-shirt (1)
  
• Heavy fleece or down jacket
  
• Gortex or waterproof jacket with hood
  
• Windbreaker
  
• Rain poncho
  
• Fleece pants
  
• Trekking pants (2)
  
• Hiking shorts (2)
  
• Waterproof pants
  
• Long underwear (2)
  
• Underwear (10)
  
• Light inner gloves/glove liners
  
• Insulated wool or down mittens/gloves
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Broad-brimmed hat
  
• Neck gaiter or bandana (for sun protection)
  
• Wool hat or balaclava (should cover ears) 

Everest base camp trek Itinerary 

Day 01: Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport 1334m , you'll be greeted by the Nepal trekking agent's representative who will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After short refreshment, Everest base camp trek  briefing and official arrangement. overnight at Kathmandu

Day 02: After breakfast, Kathmandu by flight to Lukla (2830m)  Kathmandu Lukla flight duration : 35 minutes, then trek to Phakding (2610m.)

Trek Duration: 02:30 h
Trek Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Ascent: 160 m / 525 ft
Descent: 370 m / 1214 ft

Day 03: Phakding trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.)

Trek Duration: 04:30 h
Trek Distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Ascent: 910 m / 2986 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft

Day 04: Namche Bazaar Rest or acclimatization day. During this day you can hike to Thame Monastery or Everest view hotel for superb Himalayan views including Everest,Lhotse,Nuptse,Amadablam, Thamserku, Kantega, Kusum khangaru,Khumbila,Tawache peak,Cholaste, Kongde etc or short hike to the Everest view hotel for panoramic Himalayan views .overnight at Namche Bazaar

Day 05: Namche Bazaar trek to Teangboche (3890m).

Trek Duration: 05:30 hour
Trek Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft

Day 06: Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4350m)

Trek Duration: 05:30 h
Trek Distance: 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Ascent: 630 m / 2067 ft
Descent: 170 m / 558 ft

 

Day 07: Dingboche trek to Lobuche (4950m.)

Trek Duration: 04:20 h
Trek Distance: 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Ascent: 620 m / 2034 ft
Descent: 20 m / 66 ft

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m) , walk approximately 2-3 hours,after lunch continue to Everest base camp (5500m) 

Trek Duration: 06:40 h
Trek Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi
Ascent: 390 m / 1280 ft
Descent: 150 m / 492 ft

Day 09: Early in the morning hike up to kala patthar 5545m for superb Himalayan scenery including Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Pumori 7161m,Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m), back to Gorakshep, breakfast at Gorakshep, continue trek to Pheriche 4250m. overnight at Pheriche

Trek Duration: 08:00 h
Trek Distance: 17 km / 10.6 mi
Ascent: 430 m / 1411 ft
Descent: 1330 m / 4364 ft

Day 10: Pheriche trek to Phortse village 3890m.

Trek Duration: 05 hour
Trek Distance: 8.5 km / 4.9 mi
Ascent: 680 m / 2230 ft
Descent: 450 m / 1048 ft

Day 11: Phortse village  via Everest view Hotel trek to Namche Bazaar.

Trek Duration: 05:30 hour
Trek Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ascent: 780 m / 2559 ft
Descent: 350 m / 1148 ft

Day 12 : Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla 2830 m

Trek Duration: 07:00 h
Trek Distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi
Ascent: 530 m / 1739 ft
Descent: 1080 m / 3543 ft

Day 13: Lukla by flight back to kathmandu. Lukla Kathmandu flight duration : 35 minutes.