Everest Base Camp Trek
If you’ve plans for Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days in 2024, this package is an absolute for you. It’s a standard trek itinerary that many trekkers consider the best. In 12 days, you’ll see the world’s highest, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and other elegant mountains. Furthermore, the beautiful alpine landscapes, enriched Sherpa culture, and ultimate adventure leave you in awe.

Everest Base Camp sits at 5,364 meters. Reaching here is difficult considering this altitude, but you can challenge yourself. And if you make it to the base camp, this trek rewards you in many ways, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure being prominent.
This wholesome adventure in the Everest region starts with a scenic and thrilling flight to Lukla. Once landed, you’ll start walking from Lukla, reach the base camp on the 8th day, and return to Lukla, tramping 130 km/80 miles. In between, you’ll visit Hotel Everest View, the world’s highest-altitude seated hotel. Also, you’ll visit Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Monastery, Lobuche Memorial, and Kala Patthar vantage point.
12 days Everest Base Camp Trek- Highlights
- Trek for eight days to Mt. Everest Base Camp.
- An awe-striking glimpse of Sagarmatha(Mt. Everest), Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lobuche, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Thamserku, Kongde, and more.
- Early morning/evening hike to Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep.
- Breakfast at the world’s highest-altitude hotel, Hotel Everest View.
- Experience the Sherpa culture, traditions, and lifestyles.
- Modern amenities at tea houses with luxurious meals and accommodations.
- Trek through beautiful forests, settlements, suspension bridges, and rugged glacier moraines.
- Fixed departure schedules incorporated with handpicked itineraries and guided by experienced trek guides.
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for 2024
Here’s what we offer 12 days Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for 2024. We have individual and group rates with some discounts as well.
Pax |
Cost | Availability | Want to book? |
1 |
1480 | Available | |
2-3 | 1450 | Available | |
3-5 |
1400 | Available | Inquire Now |
6-10 | 1350 | Available | |
10 and more |
1300 | Available | Inquire Now |
Cost Details
Cost Excludes
- Buffer days expenses in Manthali (if flight gets delayed or canceled)
- Lunch and dinner during Kathmandu stay
- Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft, or damage to baggage and baggage items (We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance including helicopter rescue coverage)
- Extra night accommodation on buffer days in Kathmandu due to any reason
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, cold drinks, bottled or boiled water, hot shower, etc)
- All alcoholic drinks and drinks besides those included in the 3 standard meals per day
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Tipping for Trek Guides and Porter
Here are a few appealing reasons to consider the EBC Trek in Spring 2024.
Awe-striking 8000 meters mountain’s panorama
Everest Region is home to some of the world’s highest mountains, the first, fourth, fifth, and sixth-highest. These are Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Cho Oyu. You’ll see three or four of these mountains while trekking to Everest Base Camp for 12 days.
While hiking up to Nangartshak Peak at Dingboche, you’ll see Mt. Makalu. Further, the conspicuous glimpse of Mt. Lhotse’s North face and summit becomes visible from Kala Patthar. However, to see Cho Oyu, you must trek to Gokyo Valley.

Apart from these mountains, you’ll see other beautiful mountains each day on the trek. You’ll view Kongde Ri, Khumbila, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam from Lukla and Namche. From the Tengboche monastery area, you’ll see what most call the Everest wall comprising Nuptse and Lhotse’s South Face.
You’ll get a jaw-dropping glimpse of Ama Dablam and Cholatse from Dingboche. Also, Island Peak appears beautiful from this place.
From Lobuche, you’ll see Nuptse Wall, Lobuche East Peak, Pumori, Changatse, and Khumbutse.
Embarking on Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek for 12 days showcases all these elegant mountains. It’s why trekkers call it a once-in-a-lifetime trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek- Junket to world’s highest settlements
Several Sherpa settlements in the Everest region are the world’s highest human settlements.
The proper settlement with the cultivable land in the Everest region is Dingboche, at 4,410 meters. It’s a beautiful place enveloped by beautiful mountains from all sides. Moreover, at 3,860 meters, Tengboche is one of the most pious and religious settlements in the entire Everest region. Almost every trekker on EBC Trek visits the Tengboche monastery. Even Sir Edmund Hillary, the first Everest summiteer along Tenzing Norgay, said, “If I were to live in the Himalayas, I’d happily live in Tengboche.”
Furthermore, Namche Bazaar and Lukla are the Gateway to Everest. These two settlements are more like a town that serves modern amenities to the trekker. Lukla is best known for Lukla airport, whereas Namche Bazaar is for acclimatization and comfort.

Nature and Culture- Wholesome experience
Embarking on a trek to Everest Base Camp is more than for the world’s highest mountain viewing. Moreover, it lets you experience the blend of culture and natural aesthetics. The enriched bio-diversity and Sherpa heritage influenced by Buddhism are fine attributes that make this trek a kind.
The entire trek runs in Sagarmatha National Park. Hence, you’ll walk through serene forests, suspension bridges, and beautiful Sherpa settlements. Dudh Koshi River is the prominent river that flows in this region. You’ll cross several suspension bridges over this river, including the towering Hillary Bridge at Larcha Dovan.
It’s also home to endangered species like Himalayan Tahr and Snow Leopard. Seeing these animals is extremely rare, but who knows if they will appear in proximity on the day of your trek! Guaranteed, you’ll hear the story of leopard attacks on the Yaks and mules at tea houses.
Next is the Sherpa people, their hospitality, and their timeless traditions. Sherpa are legends of mountains, and the Everest region is their home. Noticable, the decorations of tea houses, ethnic language, attires, and respect for trekker resemble their way of life.
If you plan the Everest Base Camp Trek in November, you’ll get to see and celebrate the Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery. Upon planning this trek in June, you’ll experience the Dumji Festival at Namche, Tengboche, and Thame.
12 days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary- Detailed Breakdown
Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters, 10.8 km, 7 hours)
- Leave Phakding after breakfast, around 8 a.m.
- Cross several suspension bridges and trek through lush pine forests along beautiful settlements.
- Everest Base Camp Trek Permit check at Trekker’s Check Post at Monjo.
- Stop for lunch/snack at Jorsale.
- Cross the enthralling Hillary Bridge at Larcha Dovan, 125 meters high, overrushing Dudh Koshi.
- Two-hour gradual climb from Larcha Dovan to Namche Bazaar.
- Overnight accommodation at Sherpa Village, Comfort Inn or other available tea houses.
Day 3: Rest day at Namche Bazaar. Acclimatization hike to Hotel Everest View (3,880 meters, 3 hours)
- After breakfast, Visit the Sagarmatha National Park area at the East end of Namche Bazaar.
- Hike up to Hotel Everest View via Syangboche Airport.
- Tea/snacks at Hotel Everest View, the world's highest altitude seated star-rated hotel.
- Surreal panorama of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, Khumbila, Tawoche, Kantega, and more.
- The opportunity to play the grand piano at the world's highest altitude, 3,880 meters, is in Hotel Everest View.
- Option of a further hike to Khumjung or descending to the hotel in Namche, taking a good shower, visiting coffee shops, and resting well.
- Overnight at the tea house in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Trek from Namche to Tengboche/Deboche (3,860/3,820 meters)
- Trek to Phunge Thenga from Namche Bazaar after breakfast at a tea house in Namche.
- Trek along the easy trail along the beautiful mountain, with a glimpse of Thamserku and Ama Dablam.
- Stop for lunch at Phunge Thenga before ascending to Tengboche monastery for 2 hours.
- Beautiful mountain panorama, including Mt. Everest and Lhotse from the Tengboche Monastery area.
- Settle for overnight accommodation at a tea house in Tengboche/Deboche (At Hotel Good Luck)
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche from Tengboche/Deboche via Pangboche (4,410 meters, 9.1 km, 5 hours)
- One of the easiest day treks on a much easier trekking trail along Pangboche and Somare.
- Beautiful mountain glimpse of Ama Dablam all day long.
- Cross the Imja River, climb some altitude, and stop at a tea house in Dingboche for overnight accommodation.
- A glimpse of a colorful sunset moment at Ama Dablam and Lhotse Wall.
Day 6: Acclimatization stop at Dingboche. Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 meters) or Chhukung Ri (5,546 meters)
- You'll start the hike after breakfast at the tea house.
- The option of climbing Nangkartshang Peak offers a beautiful glimpse of Mt. Ama Dablam. Or hike to Chhukung for a beautiful glimpse of Imja Tsho and Island Peak.
- Lunch at a tea house in Dingboche if hiking Nangkartshang Peak. Packed lunch if hiking to Chhukung.
- Rest and acclimatization at tea house in Dingboche. Evening strolls around Dingboche and visit coffee shops.
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche from Dingboche (4,940 meters, 6.6 km, 5 hours)
- Start the trek with an amazing breakfast at the tea house in Dingboche.
- Trek along the flat terrain above Pheriche with a beautiful panorama of Mt. Cholatse.
- Cross a river and stop for lunch at Thugla.
- Climb one hour from Thugla to Thugla Pass and stop at Everest Memorial Place.
- Trek on flat terrain to Lobuche and accommodate at a tea house.
- Evening strolls around the tea house for a beautiful glimpse of Nuptse.
Day 8: Trek to Gorak Shep from Lobuche, trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters), return to Gorak Shep (5,164 meters, 8 hours)
- Start your morning with an elegant breakfast and a fantastic glimpse of Nuptse at Lobuche.
- Trek along the rugged trail to Gorak Shep via the Khumbu glacier moraine.
- A three-hour trek from Lobuche takes you to Gorak Shep, where you'll stop for lunch.
- Trek another three hours from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp.
- Two-hour stay at Everest Base Camp, taking photos and videos.
- Hike to Kala Patthar during the evening for a beautiful sunset glimpse over Mt. Everest, Lhotse summit, and Nuptse.
- Return to Gorak Shep, where you'll stop overnight.
Day 9: Trek to Kala Patthar Viewpoint (5,644 meters, 3 hours), return to Gorak Shep, trek down to Pheriche (4,371 meters, hours)
- Trek to Kala Patthar in the early morning, around 4 a.m., to view the sunrise if you missed the evening hike.
- Return to Gorak Shep, grab breakfast, and prepare for a return to Pheriche.
- Lunch at Lobuche.
- Descend to Thugla and Pheriche, where you'll stop for overnight accommodation.
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters, 14.2 km, 7 hours)
- You'll start the return trek in the early morning after breakfast at Pheriche.
- Lunch stop at Somare/Pangboche.
- Rest at Tengboche before descending to Dudh Koshi and climbing to Sansa.
- Trek celebration at the pub in Namche with a few beers and chilled drinks.
- Overnight at a tea house in Namche Bazaar.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,860 meters, 27.5 km, 8 hours)
- Start the trek early after breakfast at Namche, around 8 a.m.
- Descend to Larcha Dovan and trek to Jorsale.
- Stop at TokTok for lunch.
- Overnight accommodation at a tea house in Lukla. Trek success celebrations with a few drinks at the pub.
Day 12: Lukla to Kathmandu/Ramechhap flight (40/25 minutes)
- Early morning flight from Lukla to Ramechhap (If you're on Everest Base Camp Trek in October-December).
- Direct Lukla to Kathmandu flight in September and several other months.
- Our representative will pick you up from Ramechhap Airport and drive to Kathmandu. Or if you land in Kathmandu, you'll get a hotel transfer.
Additional Trek Info
Accommodations on Everest Base Camp Trek
Almost every tea house on the EBC Trek route offers modern amenities. Thus, you’ll never run out of comfortable accommodation on the trek.
For 12 days, you’ll get a twin-sharing room for overnight accommodation. At most places, you’ll get attached bathrooms. But at Lobuche and Gorak Shep, you’ll be accommodated in a twin-sharing room with a shared bathroom. If you wish for private rooms, you’ll get one. But you have to pay for personal preferences other than those mentioned.
You’ll get a tidy room with a clean bed, bedsheet, blankets, and pillow. However, we request you bring a sleeping bag for additional warmth.
Other amenities like hot water shower, internet, and battery recharge cost NRs 300-400 at all places.
You’ll get a complimentary one-night accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu. However, we don’t cover your lunch, dinner, and other personal expenses for your Kathmandu stay.
Meals during the trek
During your 12-day trek, you’ll get 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 12 dinners. The last-day dinner in Kathmandu will be complimentary from our side.
Expansive meal choices on the menu keep your belly happy throughout the trek.
You can order porridge, apple pies, muesli, oats, pancakes, mashed potatoes, Tibetan bread, toast, omelet, and more for breakfast. Milk, tea, coffee, ginger lemon with honey, and lukewarm water are standard hot drinks for breakfast.
Lunch and dinner meals are almost similar, but you’ll have the option to choose different items. The recommended meal, once a day, is Dal Bhat, a boiled rice, cooked vegetables, lentil soup, and pickles. You can also try this meal with meat soup, but we recommend you remain vegetarian throughout the trek. Other popular item includes noodles, spaghetti, pasta with cheese, tenduk, Tibetan bread, pizza, burgers and fries, and more.
Kathmandu Lukla Flight and ground transport
You’ll start EBC Trek with a flight from Kathmandu or Manthali airport to Lukla. If you fly from Kathmandu (in March and September), you’ll get a hotel-to-airport transfer. However, if you fly from Manthali Airport, we’ll offer you a private vehicle ride from Kathmandu to Manthali.
The flight time from Kathmandu to Lukla is 25 minutes, and from Manthali is just 20 minutes.

Everest Base Camp Trek The Cost you pay to us includes flight tickets to Lukla. Also, the trek cost comes with all ground transport on private vehicles.
Due to a change in the airline’s policy, the Kathmandu Lukla Flight ticket price has increased. Thus, you may expect some changes in overall trek cost.
Note: The Lukla weather changes on any given day. Thus, you may expect flight delays and possibly cancellations. Hence, we request you to plan this trek with one to two buffer days to cope with such a flight delay if it happens. Also, if the flight gets canceled, you can take a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla.
Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla
If the weather changes at Lukla and hinders the regular flight, you can still fly on a helicopter to Lukla. With a helicopter, you’ll have a higher probability of landing at Lukla airport during poor weather conditions.
You’ll have to pay for the helicopter flight if you want to fly by helicopter. However, we’ll refund you the airline flight ticket price that you can use to pay the Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Cost.
Note: If you take a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla, you must pay the helicopter fare for your trek guide.
Everest Base Camp Trek permits
You should have two trekking permits for Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days. One is for Sagarmatha National Park, and another is for the Khumbu rural municipality. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit and Sagarmatha National Park permit are the two must-have permits for this trek.
We’ll prepare these permits for you upon planning this trek with us. Also, the Everest Base Camp Trek cost you pay to us includes all the permit costs.
Learn about these permits, types, and more on this blog.
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty
Is the Everest Base Camp Trek difficult? Not really!
Before deciding whether this trek is best for you, here are a few things you must know.
Altitude-wise, at 5,346 meters, the base camp of Mt. Everest is the highest base camp of any mountain. With ample physical fitness, trek preparations, and the best trek agency like us, reaching this altitude is possible.
Most sections on this trek are straightforward and moderate. You’ll start this trek from Lukla and trek to Namche, Tengboche, and Dingboche. These sections of this trek are manageable to moderate grade difficulty.
However, the section from Dingboche to Lobuche and Gorak Shep is demanding.
Your trek from Dingboche to Lobuche is moderately complex while climbing Thugla Pass. Further, as you trek past Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp, you’ll hike on the Khumbu Glacier moraine. To trek to the base camp, you’ll trek for three hours over the Khumbu glacier. Due to thin oxygen and arduous trail section, it’ll be challenging.
Moreover, you’ll get two days of rest, one at Namche Bazaar and another at Dingboche. These rests prevent you from getting altitude sickness and also ease fatigue.
Altitude sickness, symptoms, and prevention
The highest elevation you’ll reach on Everest Base Camp Trek 12 days is 5,644 meters at Kala Patthar. Reaching this altitude without proper acclimatization causes altitude sickness. Some trekkers even experience altitude sickness at lower altitudes like Dingboche and Lobuche. And few even get altitude sickness at Namche Bazaar.
Symptoms of Altitude Sickness
- headache
- loss of appetite
- lack of mood, discomfort
- rapid exhaustion
- dizziness, nausea, and vomiting
- difficulty on sleeping
Prevention
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Acclimatization
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Frequent Rehydration of 100 ml water every 30 minutes
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Eat adequate meals each day
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Avoid alcohols, smoking, and caffeinated drinks
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Trek preparations and physical fitness
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Diamox (upon consultation with your doctor)
Travel Insurance
While trekking to Everest Base Camp, you must bring your travel insurance. If you fail to provide proof of your travel insurance, we may exclude you from the departure group.
The purpose of travel insurance on a trek is to get an on-time helicopter rescue during unforeseen situations. For example, you’ll need a helicopter for evacuation whenever you get altitude sickness. With travel insurance, you’ll get a helicopter on time, and your insurance covers the entire cost. However, you may not get the helicopter for evacuation on time without bearing travel insurance. Plus, you’ll have to pay $4000 for a helicopter rescue.
Moreover, having travel insurance on a trek gives you tons of advantages. Your medication bills lost or damaged trek gear and gadgets, and other minor issues get covered by your insurance.
Packing list for Everest Base Camp Trek
For treks like the Everest Base Camp, backpacking has to be on point. However, most trekkers miss bringing the most essential gear because they lack backpacking ideas.
Instead of writing the gears and stuff here, we have a complete blog that addresses the backpacking topic. Please read our Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek Blog for in-depth information and ideas.
12 days Everest Base Camp Trek- FAQs
Arrivals and Visa
Will any of NepTrek's representatives be present at the airport?
Yes. To welcome you to our beautiful country, our representative will be at the international arrivals. Our representative greets you with garland and bokeh. You'll also see your name card for easy identification.
After welcoming you, our representative picks you up in a private vehicle and transfers you to the hotel. At the hotel, you'll meet with our manager.
During the evening, you'll get an Everest Base Camp Trek briefing session.
Will I be meeting with my trekking guide at the hotel?
Yes. The trek guide will brief you after an interaction session.
Additionally, if you have any trekking gear shopping to do, feel free to request it from your trek guide. Your trekking guides will take you to Thamel's best trekking gear store.
Who can trek?
Do I need a previous high-altitude trekking experience?
Not necessarily.
However, it'd be best if you had completed a few high-altitude treks in Nepal, like the Langtang Valley Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. These treks are ideal for novice trekkers who aim for the Everest Base Camp Trek as their ultimate adventure in the Himalayas.
Are there age restrictions for this trekking?
No. There isn't any policy that sets the age limit for Everest region trekking, including the base camp of Mount Everest. However, we don't recommend this trek if you're:
- Over age 80 years
- Planning to bring children below the age of 5 years
There have been times when trekkers over 80 years have completed this trek. Also, in recent years, there's been a trend for bringing kids below the age of 5 years to the base camp for attention-seeking. We don't endorse such as we don't think extreme high-altitude regions like Everest region are suitable for these age categories.
Note: We don't accept bookings for kids below the age of 5 years and seniors over 80 years.
I'm a female trekker. Is the Everest Base Camp Trek appropriate for female hikers?
Yes. Everest Base Camp Trekking is open to anyone who can walk. Equal to the men are the women every season in the Everest region.
Moreover, Nepal is safe to travel for all genders. We value and encourage women to go on adventures. Plus, our culture welcomes tourists as guests.
The tea houses are women-friendly and often prioritize the women's comfort and overall experience. Additionally, the trekking guides are true professionals who ensure safety and prioritise the best trek experience.
In recent times, there has been a rise in the number of female trek guides. Hence, female trekkers can now get professional female trek guides.
Physical fitness
How can I prepare for physical fitness?
Cardio exercises are best for high-altitude trekking, such as the Everest Base Camp Trek. With proper cardio training, you'll be able to breathe efficiently even while getting tired.
Here are some physical fitness-building exercises we usually recommend for our clients:
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Hiking (at least 10 km each)
We recommend you start training for a few months before joining the trek. It keeps you in your best shape.
You can also join a gym for a few months before the trek for endurance training.
If you fail to maintain decent fitness, you may not be able to complete the trek. Additionally, inadequate physical fitness puts you at risk for altitude sickness.
I'm physically unfit for trekking, but I still want to see Everest. How can I?
If you're physically unfit for various reasons and still want to see Mt. Everest up close, don't stress out. A one-day Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour from Kathmandu awaits you.
This four-hour, long-day tour is for:
- Physically unfit for trekking.
- Mobility issues
- Time limitations
The Everest Helicopter Tour is an alternative to the Everest Base Camp Trek. It's luxurious, comfortable, and best for those who can't trek.
Trek Preparations and packing
Where can I get a complete packing list for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
We have a separate blog that details a complete packing list for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Please feel free to check out the link.
How can I buy travel insurance?
If you already have insurance, ask your insurance provider if the plan covers international travel or not. Also, ask them if it has a helicopter evacuation from high-altitude terrain over 5,600 metres.
You can also purchase travel insurance separately. There are numerous online insurance companies that provide travel insurance. And before flying to Nepal, you can even check out the insurance providers in your country.
If you want us to recommend you a travel insurance company, we'll recommend our trusted partners.
Note: The Everest Base Camp Trek cost you pay us doesn't include insurance.
Do I have to bring a sleeping bag and down jacket myself or can I rent them in Kathmandu?
If you have a sleeping bag and a down jacket, you can bring them for the trek. Rentals are available if you don't want to buy them.
We provide a down jacket and sleeping bag on rent for USD 35 each. You'll get a decent-quality down jacket and sleeping bag, adequate for withstanding the temperature at Everest Base Camp.
Note: You'll get a freshly washed sleeping bag and down jacket if renting.
Do I need to bring a duffle bag?
No, you don't need to bring a duffle bag. We'll provide you with a 70-litre duffle bag throughout the trek.
Your trek porter carries the backpack throughout the journey, ensuring a comfortable walk. Also, the trek porter ensures the utmost safety of your trek gear and stuff.
Do I need to bring a backpack?
Yes. A daypack is essential for the trek.
Even when your trek porter carries most of your stuff in the duffle bag, you'll still need a lightweight daypack. You'll need drinking water, gadgets, snacks, a passport, and other essentials accessible all the time.
You can bring a 20–30-litre daypack to carry handy stuff.
What are the weight limitations for trek porters and airlines?
We'll assign one trek porter for two trekkers. With this, you can only assign a 10-kg-weighing backpack to the porter. However, if your baggage weight exceeds the limit, you must pay additional fees to the trek porter.
Airlines allow trekkers to carry a 15 kg weighing backpack, 10 kg of luggage, and 5 kg of hand luggage. For every additional weight, you must pay the cargo fare specified by the airline.
Thus, we recommend that you bring only things appropriate for the trek.
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost
Do I need to carry additional money on the trek, and if yes, how much?
Yes. You must carry extra money to pay your personal expenses during the trek. You can carry Rs. 10,000 as additional money for the trek.
Based on our previous experiences, here is where our clients spend their money, mostly during the trek.
- Firewood pizza and coffee at Namche Bazaar
- Breakfast at the Hotel Everest View
- Tengboche monastery visit
- Dingboche's coffee and handcraft shops
- Coffee and bakery items at the world's highest-altitude seated bakery in Lobuche
- Beers at the Irish Pub in Namche Bazaar after returning from the trek
- A few drinks and a thank-you dinner for trekking guides and porters at Lukla
Other than these, the most common personal expenses are also listed below:
- Hot shower
- Hot drinking water
- Wi-Fi
- Electricity recharge
Can I use a credit card or is Nepali currency a must?
You can pay your expenses using a credit card in Kathmandu. You can also pay with a credit card at the tea houses on the trek. These days, most tea houses in Lukla, Namche, and Dingboche accept credit card payments.
Sometimes, digital payments using a credit card can fail due to a lack of internet and other factors. Hence, we recommend you carry Nepalese currency to pay your expenses on the trek. Also, the tea houses happily accept Nepalese currency instead of credit cards or dollars.
Can I pay the EBC Trek booking fee now and pay the remainder in Nepal?
Yes. A minimum booking fee is a must to confirm your spot for our fixed-departure Everest Base Camp Trek in 2024. For the remainder, you can pay at the hotel upon arrival in Nepal. If you wish to pay in USD bills, make sure that the dollar is no older than 2009 A.D.
We accept Mastercard, Credit Card, Visa, and American Express payment gateways.
Note: While making payments in Nepal, you'll have to pay a 4% transaction fee.
Trek cancelation and refund policy
Will I get a refund after cancelling the trek?
The refund after trek cancellation depends on how and when you cancel the trek.
If you cancel the trek before a month after booking it, you'll get a refund of USD 50 less per person. As we start planning for the trek, including the permits and flight tickets, we take USD 50 as an administrative fee. The same applies if you cancel this trek 24 hours before departure.
If you cancel the trek midway through Everest Base Camp, you won't get any refund. For instance, if you get injured, suffer altitude sickness, or have personal reasons to abort the trek, there'll be no refund.
If you want to cancel the trip due to bad weather, you'll only get 50% of the total trek cost as a refund. However, if you don't want the refund, you can use the payment as credit for other detours with us.
Flight to Lukla and ground transportation
Do we have to take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla?
Practically yes. However, on most occasions, trekkers now drive to Manthali airport to fly to Lukla.
Before April 2022, all flights to Lukla were operated from Kathmandu Airport. However, increasing traffic congestion in Kathmandu and frequent weather changes at Lukla airport led to the relocation of all flights to Lukla to Manthali airport.
The flight time from Manthali to Lukla is 20 minutes. On a clear day, 40–50 flights to Lukla depart from this airport.
However, if you're planning Everest Base Camp in September, you'll fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. This is because there are fewer trekkers flying to Lukla in September. However, due to the influx of trekkers in October, November, March, and May, all flights depart from Manthali.
Does NepTrek provide ground transport from Kathmandu to Manthali airport?
Yes. We'll provide a private vehicle transfer from Kathmandu to Manthali airport. The type of vehicle will vary depending on the size of the group. Private vehicle transfers include a coaster, tourist bus, jeep, van, and minibus.
Normally, you'll take a drive around 1 a.m. from Kathmandu. You'll drive for 5 hours to Manthali and catch the flight to Lukla.
Also, after returning from the trek, you'll get a private vehicle transfer from Manthali airport to Kathmandu.
What are the possibilities of flight delays and cancellations?
The Lukla airport is situated at 2,860 meters, an altitude that experiences sudden weather changes. This often results in the cancellation and delay of flights to Lukla.
Heavy rainfall and poor weather in September 2023 and early March affected all flights to Lukla. Even the helicopters were struggling to fly.
Hence, there's always a chance of flight delays and cancellations, usually during the start of the season.
What do I do during flight delays and cancellations?
As we stated, the flights to Lukla heavily depend on the weather. Hence, to deal with the possible flight cancellations and delays, we suggest you plan this trek with at least two buffer days.
If the flight experiences a cancellation or delay, your only option is to wait. However, while waiting, you can plan other tours with us, such as the Kathmandu City Tour. You can make the most of the buffer days with a tour instead of just waiting for better weather conditions.
Can I take a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla instead of the flight?
Yes. A helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla is the best choice to avoid the flight delays, cancellations, and the hectic drive to Manthali airport. Moreover, you'll have a swift landing at the world's scariest airport.
The cost of a helicopter flight to Lukla is highly affordable. Also, you can fly on a group-joining flight and split the entire flight cost per head. Or if you're in a group of five, you can charter an entire helicopter to Lukla from Kathmandu.
Please let us know if you'd like to take a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla or a flight from Manthali to Lukla for the 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek.
Can I take a jeep from Kathmandu to Salleri to start the Everest Base Camp Trek?
If you're interested in the Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri, it's an exciting journey. The jeep ride from Kathmandu to Salleri and Salleri to Ramailo Danda gives you a taste of the lower Everest region. The Sherpa village, hillsides, cascading rivers, waterfalls, and crowd-free trail make the trek the best. Also, starting the trek at low altitude is a great way to get acclimated.
Note: It takes three days to reach Lukla if you take a Jeep drive and start the trek from Bupsa.
During the trek
How will you manage the group size for the trek?
We're a small group trek operator, so our maximum group size is 10 people. In our small group, every trekker gets equal attention and care from the trek guide. Also, everyone in small groups can have a better trekking experience.
Can I trek privately?
Yes. If you don't want to join the groups for the trek, you can book a private Everest Base Camp trek with us. Private trekking, however, is slightly more expensive than group trekking.
While trekking individually, you'll get a trek guide and porter throughout the trek.
Can I extend my itinerary during the trek?
Extending the Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary increases the cost. Also, if you're trekking privately, you'll be able to extend the trip. However, when group members join, extending the trek itinerary for each individual isn't possible.
If you want to extend the itinerary for more rest and acclimatisation, consult with your trek guide first. Once we confirm extending the trek itinerary, we'll give you the additional trek cost you've got to pay.
Traveler reviews
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