How much does it Cost to Hike to Everest Base Camp 2022/23/24 -Tips to Reduce Cost [Updated]

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most loved adventure in Nepal. Trekkers need to know the Everest Base Camp Trek Cost to hike to EBC Trek before carving the thrilling trails in pursuit of heavenly Himalayas. The cost of the trek ranges depending on the length on trek, type of lodge/hotel you stay, porter and guide fees. Some popular Everest Base Camp Trek Packages are listed below with their cost as follows:

1. Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek- 10 Days- $1065
2. Short Everest Base Camp Trek- 11 Days-$1125
3. Classical Short Everest Base Camp Trek- 12 Days-$1180
4. Classical Everest Base Camp Trek-  15 Days - $1400
5. Gokyo La-Cho La pass- Everest Base Camp Trek-18 Days-$1570
6. Everest  View  Trek -8 Days- $930

How to reduce Everest Base Camp Trek Cost?

And here are few tricks and trips to reduce some dollars on expense:

• Chose shorter treks

Do  you  acquire strong physical condition? Or are you  an adult regular trekker ? If yes, we have a good  recommendation to reduce  trek cost. You do always have options  to chose the rapid  trek package of 10 days or even shorter but thrilling 8 days Everest trek.  The short  treks  undeniably reduces  the cost of accommodation  and  expenses of  few  days.

• Stay in moderate tourist lodge

The cost of trek directly depends on type of hotel or lodge you stay overnight.  Staying in a cheap or moderate tourist lodge is best way to save some dollars. Numerous cozy  lodges are available on the route wherever you trek in Nepal.

• Hire Porter cum Guide

Well, you can also hire a porter cum guide. There are abundant English speaking porter  who have been carving trails for years and are capable to show you the paths. For sure your expense for one server will be lesser than for many. This trick can help to deduce some  extra  expenses.

• Hire guide only

If you are in a good health condition, then why not carry own backpacks? Hiring a good guide and carrying own stuffs does save porter fees.

• Carry snacks ,Tea bags/Coffee

 As you trail higher, the price of food and drinks gets more expensive. It is always good for you and your wallet if you have some cookies, chocolates, some tea bags or coffee in your bag. You can greatly sip a cup or many cups of tea under the shadow of mountain peacefully.

• Be self sufficient

The another way  to do trek under tight budget  is to be a  self sufficient.  But it is not applicable in every trek  since the trails  can be challenging. We never know what future hold . Do have a company of someone when you travel  strange  land.  Do not take this as a threat but sometime it can be life saving tip.