Choose your trek
Pick a route to load its permit requirements, typical duration and trail transport costs.
Selected route
Everest Base Camp Trek
Follow the classic Khumbu trail through Namche Bazaar to the foot of the world's highest mountain.
Best season
Mar–May & Sep–Nov
Max elevation
5,364 m
Duration range
12–20 days
Permit cost
$37 / person
Pick your travel style
Your style changes lodging, food and staffing rates. Permits and transport stay the same.
Shared twin rooms, dal bhat and noodle menus, and basic hot-shower facilities. The classic backpacker approach.
Duration
Add rest and acclimatization days for a safer, more realistic budget.
Extra days add food, lodging and staff costs, but not one-off permits such as ACAP or the Khumbu fee.
Group size
Guide and transport costs are shared, so larger groups pay less per person.
Guides
1
Porters
1
We add one guide per six trekkers and one porter per two trekkers. Shared costs drop quickly as the group grows.
Add-ons & buffer
Fine-tune the estimate with porter support, insurance and an emergency buffer.
Contingency buffer
Covers weather delays, extra nights and price changes along the trail.
Your itemized budget
Every line is calculated from your route, duration, group size and style. Amounts show the group total, with a per-person figure below.
Estimated total
$2,936
Route
Everest Base Camp
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Group
2 trekkers
Style
Budget Teahouse
Permits & fees
$74
$37 / person
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
NPR 3,000 — checked at Monjo.
$44
$22 / person
Khumbu Pasanglhamu Municipality Fee
Local entry fee, replaces TIMS in Khumbu.
$30
$15 / person
Guide & porter
$886
$443 / person
Licensed trekking guide
$32 per guide per day
$451
$225 / person
Porter support × 1
$25 per porter per day · 1 porter per 2 trekkers
$354
$177 / person
Tips & gratuities
10% of guide and porter fees
$81
$40 / person
Food & daily essentials
$741
$370 / person
Meals & hot drinks
$23 per person per day
$644
$322 / person
Hot showers, charging & Wi-Fi
$3 per person per day
$97
$48 / person
Accommodation
$209
$105 / person
Teahouse rooms
$8 per person per night × 13 nights
$209
$105 / person
Gear & equipment
$160
$80 / person
Rental & personal equipment
Sleeping bag, down jacket, trekking poles, headlamp and high-altitude extras
$160
$80 / person
Transport & logistics
$600
$300 / person
Trailhead transfers
Kathmandu–Lukla round-trip flights, shared airport transfers and local jeep transfers.
$600
$300 / person
Contingency buffer
$267
$133 / person
10% emergency buffer
Weather delays, altitude changes, extra nights and price fluctuations
$267
$133 / person
Estimated total for 2 trekkers
14 days · 13 nights · 1 guide · 1 porter · 10% buffer
$2,936
$1,468 per person · $105 per person/day
Ways to keep the budget down
Small decisions before you leave can save hundreds of dollars without compromising safety.
Share the fixed costs
Groups of two to four split the guide, transport and permit handling fees without paying for empty beds.
Trek in the shoulder season
Late September and early December often bring stable weather, quieter lodges and softer room rates.
Rent gear in Kathmandu
Quality sleeping bags, down jackets and trekking poles rent for a fraction of their purchase price.
Build in acclimatization days
One extra rest day is far cheaper than a forced turnaround or an emergency helicopter evacuation.
Carry cash in small notes
ATMs are scarce and unreliable above Namche, and most teahouses still prefer cash over cards.
Book with a local agency
Nepali-owned operators often offer better value than overseas resellers while still providing licensed guides.
Trek budget questions
Quick answers about permits, guides, tipping and what the estimate includes.
How much does it cost to trek in Nepal?
Most teahouse treks cost roughly USD 50–100 per person per day once permits, guides, food and lodging are included. Remote or restricted routes such as Upper Mustang and Manaslu cost more because of permit fees, flights and higher trail prices.
What is included in the trek budget estimate?
The calculator itemizes permits, guide and porter fees, food, accommodation, gear, transport and an optional contingency buffer. International flights, Nepal visa fees, alcohol, souvenirs and personal shopping are not included.
Do I need a guide to trek in Nepal?
A licensed guide is mandatory on restricted-area routes such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang. On other popular trails a guide is strongly recommended for safety, navigation, altitude monitoring and local language support.
Should I tip guides and porters?
Yes. Tipping is customary in Nepal and is an important part of trekking staff income. A common guideline is around 10% of guide and porter fees, which this calculator includes automatically.
Why does the estimate include a contingency buffer?
Mountain travel is unpredictable. A 10% buffer covers weather delays, extra acclimatization nights, cancelled flights, altitude changes and small price fluctuations along the trail.
When is the cheapest time to trek in Nepal?
Winter and the monsoon shoulder months usually bring lower lodge rates and fewer crowds, but high passes may be closed. Autumn (September–November) and spring (March–May) are the most popular and most expensive trekking windows.
Estimate type
Group & per person
Difficulty
Challenging
Buffer included
10% contingency
Insurance
Not included