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Everest Base Camp trek cost in 2026: the full breakdown (USD, INR, EUR)

What does the Everest Base Camp trek actually cost in 2026? Here's an honest, line-by-line breakdown of permits, Lukla flights, guides and daily…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 15, 2026

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"How much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost?" is the single most-asked question we get, and the honest answer is: it depends on how you do it. But the building blocks are knowable, and most of them are fixed. Here is a transparent, 2026 breakdown of what…

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The permits

Everest is cheaper to permit than most people expect. The TIMS card has been discontinued in the Khumbu region; instead you pay the Sagarmatha National Park entry fee (about NPR 3,000 for foreigners) and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry fee…

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The real cost drivers

The big numbers are the Lukla flight, your guide and porter, and daily food and lodging on the trail. Here is how a typical guided trek breaks down (indicative 2026 figures, per person): Currency conversions are approximate (USD 1 ≈ NPR 133 ≈ INR 85.5 ≈ EUR…

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What changes the price most

Three choices move the needle. First, season: peak autumn and spring cost more and book out earlier. Second, group size: shared guide and porter costs fall fast with two or more trekkers. Third, comfort level: a budget teahouse trek, a standard guided package…

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