Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
The Everest Base Camp Trek Cost varies from one trekking agency to another, as well depending on the itinerary days.
There are other factors also, the Everest Base Camp Treks can be done in various ways. As per one’s budget and duration for the adventure to Everest Base Camp, where one can have the options. From budget, standard, or spending overnights in a luxury lodge and resorts en route Everest Base Camp.
Trekkers will be surprised to find a wide range of lodge standards along with long lists of food menus. Including other facilities that every lodge offers with twenty-four hours of running hot and cold waters for refreshing bathing.
When booking for Everest Base Camp Trek, every local company will provide almost the same itinerary days. As well as depending upon joining with the groups on fixed departure dates for Everest Base Camp Treks.
Joining with groups of more than four people, the cost comes down slightly lower than on minimum number of groups.
Trekkers can have choices, especially on private tailor-made programs and itineraries, suitable for you and your companion. Can enjoy the Everest Base Camp trekking (Ebc)on a minimum budget also, and that is booking with local companies. On conditions as per one’s interest and requests like booking the trip on a Bed and Breakfast only basis. Where lunch, side snacks, and dinner will be at your expense throughout the treks from Lukla to Lukla.
The starting and ending points of Everest base camp treks and other various adventures around the Khumbu region. The other option is buying the full packages from the respective local trekking companies in Kathmandu. The new laws and regulations from the last few years are that individual or solo trekking is restricted. According to the Nepal Government Tourism Departments, all foreign visitors must join with reputed trekking operators. Authorized and Registered Companies by the concerned government departments are allowed to run and organize the treks in Nepal.
On booking with the local companies, a guide and porters will be appointed for you. To lead and guide the treks along with porters to carry the heavier baggage for the whole trek. The guide with a government-authorized license is allowed to lead the treks. Including taking care of the guides, other field staff, and porters’ welfare with good wages and medical insurance.
Which should be included in the trek cost for Everest Base Camp and other adventure destinations around the Nepal Himalayas.
Everest Base Camp Trekking cost as per the standard itinerary, what’s included and excluded on the package. Trekkers can request a few changes in the itineraries and with the facilities provided.
But on regular fixed group departures, trekkers will not have options with the itinerary days. As well as the facilities, that are included or excluded from the trip package costs.
The following details of what’s normally included and excluded according to the trip packages for Everest Base Camp Trekking(ebc). If an extra cost might occur the company will notify you well in advance, before the trek departures.
01: All international flights arrival and departure transfer in a private vehicle, as per the size of a group. (Only for fresh arrival customers from respective countries abroad for ex Kathmandu clients, it is not applicable).
02: Twin sharing room accommodation in the Hotel at Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast Basis. (Only for fresh arrival customers from respective countries abroad, for ex Kathmandu client, it is not applicable). For single room supplement at extra cost on top of the trip cost.
03: Guided sightseeing tour in and around Kathmandu (if included on the package costs)
04: Domestic Air Fare Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
05: Applicable Trekking permits and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees.
06: Full board trekking, overnights in the best available lodges, with three time meals (B-L-D) including twin sharing rooms. For single room supplement at extra cost on top of the trip cost. Drinking water, side snacks and more refreshment drinks at extra charge.
07: Meals, accommodations and transportation allowance with daily wages for the guide and porters. Includes medical allowance and high altitude gear.
08: Comprehensive Medical and First Aid Kit carried by the guide.
09: Welcome or Farewell Group Dinner in Kathmandu.
10: Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags with Inner Liner and Duffel Bags. (If it is included in the cost with the trip package)
01: International Air Fare, and Nepal entry visa.
02: Meals in Kathmandu (apart from group dinner on arrival or departures)
03: Expenses of personal nature, laundry in Kathmandu or on treks, tipping the
hotel staff and in restaurants.
04: Using hot showers, charging electronic items and Wi Fi or Internets services
on trekking at designated overnights stops.
As well using telecommunications service from the lodge on treks.
05: Drinking water, extra refreshment and snacks en route trekking, including
personal medical kit.
06: Gratitude and Tipping at the end of trekking for guide, field staff and
porters, Yak or Zhopkyo drivers.
07: Emergency evacuation by any means of fastest transportation or using
a helicopter services. (The extra expenses to be borne by the clients)
08: Early return to Kathmandu, breaking the journey halfway, due to personal
domestic or health and medical problems. In this situation, the clients have to bear the expenses. As well for the accompanying staff, foods and
accommodation until Lukla for early flight to Kathmandu.
If not possible by regular flights, using the helicopter services.
Depending upon the duration of holidays in Nepal, where all trekking companies will provide the standard itinerary as follows.
Mode of Trekking: In the best available lodge, and guest house.
Grade of Trekking: Moderate to Adventurous with touch of high altitude.
Trekking Region: Nepal Far North Mid-East around high Khumbu region.
Highest Points: On top of Kalapathar High Ridge at 5,643 m/18,514 feet.
Including Everest Base Camp 5,364 m/17,598 feet.
Trekking Duration: 11 Nights and 12 Days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
Total Trip in Nepal: 15 Nights and 16 Days from arrival to final departures.
Short Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour and trek preparations.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla 2,860 m and trek to Phakding 2,610 m-04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m-06 hrs.
Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization with short hike.
Day 06: Trek to Tengboche Monastery 3,867 m-05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m -05 hrs.
Day 08: At Dingboche rest day for acclimatization and short hike.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche 4,928 m -05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Everest base camp 5,364 m via Gorakshep 5,180 m-06 hrs.
Day 11: Climb to Kalapathar 5,630 m and trek to Pangboche 3,900m-06 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche-06 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Lukla and transfer to a lodge-06 hrs.
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 15: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities with options for tours.
Day 16: International departure for homeward bound.
Please note, this is just a guideline interested trekkers can request for customized to tailor-made itinerary. Where you can extend or shorten the itinerary days as per your interest and holiday duration in Nepal.
Trekkers either join with groups on fixed departures or in private smaller groups of trekkers for Everest Base Camp Trekking. Important to know that the cost will differ slightly higher or lower according to the group size. In the larger groups of a maximum of 6 and above, a guide with an assistant guide is appointed also.
Includes one porter for two people, with an average load to carry, is approx. 20 to 25 kg. As per the rules and norms of the PACT (Porters Association Treaty). In bigger groups, the companies can make more profit from using a single guide and with backup field staff.
Where the lodge accommodation and the cost of food will be much lower than in smaller groups of 2-4 persons. As well as another hidden cost in which the companies make the profits to run the company for the long term. As well as taking care of its staff from salary, medical benefits, and other perks and facilities. So that the company will remain active for many years, the most expensive part of Everest base camp trekking.
Is the food price and the domestic airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice-versa? Otherwise, all the prices compared to other countries it is reasonable and affordable. The food cost is higher due to transportation to bring all the possessions and with logistic factors. Bringing in from Kathmandu by air or other means of transportation. From Lukla where porters have to carry all the stuff to Gorakshep, the last settlement with few lodges.
The villagers of Khumbu get some relief from the high food costs at Namche Bazaar’s weekly market. Held every Saturday, the merchants and traders bring all the foods and other materials to sell in Namche Bazaar. The market is important for Khumbu Sherpa, who cannot afford to bring the foodstuff from Kathmandu. As well as the air transportation cost, which only the lodge owner can afford. This is why the food price on the menu is higher than the normal restaurant in Kathmandu.
Spring and autumn/ fall are the high and peak seasons for Everest base camp trekking. As well as for other adventures around the Himalayas, from the spring of March to May. The Khumbu from Lukla to Everest base camp is flooded with trekkers and mountaineers. Where all overnight designated lodges, need to be booked in advance before it gets full and reserved. This is the time when there is no compromise with the rooms and food prices like in other times of trekking.
The next busy and high times is in autumn or fall when every lodge might be full and needs to book well in advance. The low seasons of winter are from December to February when most lodges will be closed for winter. Only a few lodges will be open for off-season trekkers, where the price of rooms might drop slightly. The food menu price remains the same, but it is an exciting time with few numbers of trekkers to encounter. An enjoyable time despite the freezing temperatures in the morning, late afternoon, and night time.
The Everest Base Camp Trekking Cost is reasonable as you book with various companies in Nepal. Either, join in with fixed group departures or with a private group of friends and families, it is an enjoyable adventure. Walking in the heart of the world’s tallest peaks Mt. Everest at base camp.
No matter what the costs are, the most important is a safe and delightful adventure holiday to enjoy. A wide range of companies are recommended by the Tourism Department of Nepal. The old renowned bigger companies are normally, a GSA (General Sales and Tour Operators) for wide-world travel agents.
These old companies with reputation for being the best trekking agencies with veteran and expert guides and staff. As well as with better facilities for the clients and staff, makes the company image higher with successful trips.
Similarly, the new and raw smaller companies are not too far behind when offering the best of the best services. The smaller companies are the products of previous older big companies, where most senior guides have established, their own companies. To provide the same types of quality services at affordable prices compared to bigger, reputed trek operators.
So the choice is vast in choosing, the trekking companies in Nepal, from the big well-known older agencies. As well as booking with smaller new companies established just decades ago. The other option is to search the websites for a reliable company that offers the best services at a reasonable price.
Nevertheless, which company that you choose no matter the trip cost?
As long as you enjoy, the great wonderful experience on Everest Base Camp Trekking.
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