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Planning an EBC trek in 2026? Here's the complete cost breakdown — permits, flights, teahouses, guides, gear — so you know exactly what to budget…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · Mar 15, 2026
The single most common question our office in Pokhara receives is simple: "How much does the Everest Base Camp trek actually cost?" It is a fair question, and the internet is full of vague ranges that leave you none the wiser. After guiding trekkers to the…
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Before the line items, here is an at-a-glance overview for three common trekking styles: Our guided package often comes in below the mid-range solo cost because we handle permits, logistics, flights and accommodation in bulk — savings we pass directly to you.
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This is the line item where most online guides are now out of date. The EBC trek requires only two permits in 2026 — the TIMS card is no longer needed in the Khumbu. It was replaced by the local Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee. Together the two…
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Most trekkers fly into Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) rather than walking from Jiri — a multi-day approach that adds cost and time. Fixed-wing flights cost $180–$255 each way depending on season and route, so budget $360–$510 return . During the busiest…
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Here is how the day-to-day spending breaks down between Lukla and Gorak Shep (5,164m). Prices rise with altitude because everything is carried up by porter or yak. $8–$15/night low down, $18–$25 above Dingboche. A 14-day itinerary runs $150–$300 . Rooms are…
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These are the line items that catch first-time trekkers off guard: Hot showers: $3–$5 each above Namche WiFi: $5–$10/day above Namche (Everest Link cards) Device charging: $2–$3 per device per charge above Dingboche Tips: customary for guides ($10–$15/day)…
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Our 14-day Everest Base Camp guided trek starts at $1,650 per person and includes: All permits (Sagarmatha National Park + Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality) Lukla domestic flights (Kathmandu/Ramechhap → Lukla → return) All teahouse accommodation (twin…
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A budget solo trek runs about $1,200–$1,800; a mid-range solo trek $2,500–$3,500. Our all-inclusive guided package starts at $1,650 per person, which usually undercuts the mid-range solo figure because we buy permits, flights and accommodation in bulk. No. As…
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