Everest Base Camp Trek Cost [Updated: Feb, 2022]

Everest Base Camp Trek is for everybody. Whether you would like to helicopter your way in and have a fancy breakfast at Hotel Everest View or make a budget trip without any support staff, there are amenities to cater to all.

Since the price to trek to the Everest Base Camp largely depends upon the trekking style you choose- Independent trekking, Trekking with Independent guides, or Joining an organized group, we will simply limit ourselves to the actual cost on the ground rather than package cost in this post.

Cost Breakdown of Services

Here’s the cost breakdown of all kinds of services and possible expenses one might incur during the Everest Base Camp Trek to help you plan your expenses.

• All rooms are on twin sharing basis so room cost can be divided between two trekkers.
• Hotel rates above are for basic rooms. Rooms with attached bathrooms cost USD 10 and above depending on the services included. In luxury lodges, room rates can go up to USD 230 per night.
• Both permits can be bought on the trail. You do not need the TIMS for trekking in the Everest Region. Read details about permits here.

HoneyGuide’s Everest Base Camp Trek costs USD 1,149 per person and includes Lukla flights, trekking guide from Kathmandu, porter, accommodation in rooms with attached bathroom (wherever available), breakfast, first-aid kit, and permits. See all treks in heli tours by HoneyGuide here.

Cost of Hiring Trekking Guides, Porter-Guide & Porters

Miscellaneous Trek Expenses

Other Costs

Payment Options / Cash Vs Card

Although a few hotels and restaurants in Namche Bazaar, Lukla, and some other places in the trails have POS machines, a card is not a supplement for cash. Cash is inevitable for paying bills in most of the tea houses, permit fees, lunch bills, paying wages, and tips to guides in the Everest Base Camp trek. Also, you have to bear the additional transaction charges if you pay by credit cards.

However, if you don’t want to risk carrying cash, booking flights, accommodations, and guides beforehand through online platforms can be a smart move. That way, you can take a limited amount for lunch, permits, and tipping. 

Money Exchange– There are plenty of money exchanges in Thamel, Namche Bazaar, and Lukla. But the commission rates will be higher in the trails, so it’s better to get your money changed in Kathmandu. And if you’re wondering what cash denominations to take- checks of 1000 and 500 are just fine for the trails. In that case, the bundle will be small and easy to carry. You will get a smaller amount of money when you buy things or make payments anyway.