Everest Base Camp Trek Cost 2026 — Straight Answer
An Everest Base Camp trek costs from $899 (about ₹74,999) per person for a 14-day full-board package from Kathmandu, covering permits, teahouse lodging, meals, an experienced Sherpa guide and porters. Deluxe versions with better lodges run to ₹99,999 or more. Junegiri Yatra’s Everest Base Camp Trek 13N/14D starts at $899 per person, full board.
Here is exactly what that fare covers, what sits outside it, and how to budget the whole trip end to end.
Price by Package Tier
| Tier | Lodging | Price / person (14 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Clean teahouses | ₹74,999 (~$899) |
| Deluxe | Upgraded lodges where available | ₹84,999 (~$1,020) |
| Super Deluxe | Best available lodges + extras | ₹99,999 (~$1,200) |
What the Package Includes
- All trekking permits — Sagarmatha National Park and the Khumbu (Pasang Lhamu) rural municipality permit.
- Teahouse accommodation along the full Lukla–EBC–Kala Patthar route.
- Three meals a day on trek (full board).
- Experienced English-speaking Sherpa guide and supporting porters.
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights and airport transfers, plus a pre-trek briefing.
What Costs Extra
- International flights to Kathmandu and your Nepal visa (~$50 on arrival).
- Travel and high-altitude insurance — mandatory, and it must cover helicopter evacuation above 5,000 m.
- Personal trekking gear, drinks, Wi-Fi, charging and hot showers at teahouses.
- Guide and porter tips, and any extra nights in Kathmandu.
Why the Trek Takes 14 Days
EBC sits at 5,364 m, and Kala Patthar (the classic viewpoint) at 5,545 m. The itinerary is long because acclimatisation is non-negotiable — the schedule builds in rest days at Namche Bazaar and Dingboche so your body adjusts to thin air. Rushing it is the main cause of altitude sickness and failed summits. The 14-day plan gives the safest ascent profile and the highest success rate.
Best Season to Trek
The two prime windows are pre-monsoon (March–May) and post-monsoon (late September–November), when skies are clearest and trails are stable. Post-monsoon October is the single most popular month, so lodges and Lukla flights fill early — book 3–5 months ahead. Winter is possible but cold and quiet; the monsoon brings cloud and flight delays.
How to Book
- Book a full-board package — piecing together permits, flights, guide and lodging separately usually costs more and adds risk.
- Confirm the guide is experienced and insured, and that porters carry regulated loads.
- Check the evacuation and refund policy — weather and altitude can force changes.
- Reserve early for October, the busiest window.
Junegiri Yatra runs guided Himalayan treks including the full Everest Base Camp circuit. Message us on WhatsApp for a 2026 quote in your currency, group rates, and current departure dates.