Hiking to Everest base camp cost daily basic

About Everest base camp per person 30$ to 35$ .This included rooms, a variety of food, mostly Western If you can eat Nepali food the price is same no different than western food no showers If you take a shower it called extra 4$ to 6$ depend of the area, phone/camera charging around 4/5 $ for full charging and water Cost 1$ to 3$ this also depend of the area .

If you’re planning a budget-friendly Everest Base Camp trek, here’s a breakdown of the daily expenses for a typical trek lasting 12–14 days: 2025/2026
 Estimated Daily Costs (Per Person)
Expense Category Budget ($) Mid-Range ($) Luxury ($)
Accommodation (Teahouses) 5–10 15–30 50+
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 20–30 35–50 60+
Tea/Coffee/Snacks 5–10 10–15 20+
Wi-Fi, Charging, Hot Shower 5–10 10–15 Included
Guide (if hired) 25–30 30–40 50+
Porter (if hired) 20–25 25–30 40+
Miscellaneous (Permits, Tips, Souvenirs) 5–10 10–20 30+
Total Daily Cost $60–$100 $120–$200 $250+
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 Additional Costs for the Full Trek
• Lukla Flight (Round Trip): $400–$450
• Permits (Sagarmatha + TIMS): $50
• Trekking Gear Rental (if needed): $30–$50
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 Tips to Save Money
✔ Stay in budget teahouses – Shared rooms are cheaper.
✔ Eat dal bhat – Unlimited refills keep you full for longer.
✔ Carry a solar power bank – Avoid paying high charging fees.
✔ Bring water purification tablets – Saves $2–$4 per bottle.
✔ Join a group – Sharing guides/porters lowers costs.
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 Total Estimated Cost for EBC Trek (12–14 Days)
• Budget Trekker: $900–$1,200
• Mid-Range Trekker: $1,500–$2,000
• Luxury Trekker: $2,500+

Mount Everest base camp trek 12 days itinerary

Day 01: Flight to Lukla then trek to Phakding 2610 meters / 8563 feet

Day 02: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440 meters / 11286 feet

Day 03: Rest day for acclimatization, hike to Everest view point, Khumjung and Khunde

Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860 meters / 12664 feet

Day 05: Tengboche to Dingboche village 4410 meters / 14468 feet

Day 06: Rest day at Dingboche, hike to Nagarzhang Peak for Acclimatization

Day 07: Dingboche to Lobuche 4940 meters / 16,207 feet via Thukla pass

Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep then hike to Everest base camp 5360m

Day 09: Hiking Kala Pattar 5555 meters to see the sunrise view in Mount Everest then trek back to Pheriche 4270 meters / 14009 feet

Day 10: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar 3440 meters / 11286 feet

Day 11: Namche to Lukla 2860 meters / 9383 feet

Day 12: Flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to hotel