Introduction

You must be aware that the sort of trek you are considering, the route you decide to take, the amount of time spent on the trail, and the season you want to make the journey will all affect the cost of your Everest Base Camp Trek 2022. We have conducted numerous treks that have taken visitors to every region of Nepal, including the Everest Base Camp Trek 2022. In this post, we'll tell you about the Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for Nepali in 2022 including further details about the trek.

In comparison to climbing Mount Everest, reaching the base camp of the tallest mountain in the world is much less expensive. Also, the fact that the price of the Everest Base Camp Trek 2022 varies greatly depending on the season is true. The approximate cost of the trip ranges from USD 1500 to USD 4500, depending on the route and services you select. The cost of the luxury Everest trekking packages with helicopter transfers will be slightly more than the cost of the ordinary programs. If you had intended to stay in Everest Base Camp for two nights, the cost might be exorbitant. Trekking during the busiest seasons, such as autumn and spring, might be more expensive than trekking during the monsoon and winter.

Everest Base Camp Trek can trek from multiple routes and places. With Nepal Vision Treks & Expedition you can choose between four of the main routes: Everest Base Camp Trek- 14 days, Everest Base Camp - 20 days, Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Valley, Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri. As the services and routes differ, it is ultimately certain that the cost for Everest Base Camp Trek differs. Among these four of these, Everest Base Camp via Jiri is the most expensive one ranging at around USD 2100. The cost for other treks ranges from USD 1500 - USD 2000 which may slightly differ depending on the services on the trek.

The journey to the Everest Base Camp can be detail presented as:

Day 01: You will arrive at Kathmandu where you will refresh yourself and rest before the trip.

Day 02: On the second day, you will take a flight to Lukla and then start your trek to Phakding for 3-4 hours only 

Day 03: The third day is a 5-6 hours trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar situated at 3440m in height.

Day 04: This day is an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. Namche is a very beautiful valley.

Day 05: After an acclimatization day, you will trek to Tyangboche taking a 5-6-hour walk from Namche Bazar. Tyangboche is situated at a height of 3867m.

Day 06: Consequently, you will again walk for 5-6 hours for another day to reach Dingboche at 4358m.

Day 07: After the long and continuous height, you will again get a day for acclimatization at Dingboche.

Day 08: Then, you will be trekking to Lobuche at 4928m after walking for 6 hours at a minimum. 

Day 09: The most important day in the trek is the ninth day where you will trek to Gorak Shep at first and then hike to Everest Base Camp at 5320m after 5-6 hours of hike. You have reached your destination. 

Day 10: From the Everest Base Camp at 5320m you will now hike to Kala Pathar at 5550m to enjoy the beautiful scenery. This is the highest elevation on the trek. On the same day, you will return to Pheriche after 6-7 hours of walk

Day 11: After Pheriche, you will get down to 3500m at Kyanjuma by a 5-6 hours walk

Day 12: You will get down from Khumjung to Monju by a 6-7 hours walk

Day 13: Final walk of 4-5hours will be done to reach Lukla(2800m) from Monju 

Day 14: The near end of the trek comes when you fly back to Kathmandu

Why should you do Everest Base Camp Trek?

Everest Base Camp Trek is the most climbed trek in Nepal. You can check out some major reasons to choose Everest Base Camp Trek:

1. You get a unique opportunity to witness the spectacular views of many mountains, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam, during the trek to Everest Base Camp.
2. In comparison to Mount Everest Expedition Climbing, the trek to Everest Base Camp is substantially simpler. So, this expedition serves as training for climbing Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
3. The alpine flight from Lukla to the Everest Base Camp is the first step. As a result, you may enjoy the exhilarating mountain flight and the breathtaking airport landing, which is the best experience in terms of view and scenery.
4. ​​Among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is the Everest Base Camp. You can also appreciate the polar wildlife, yaks, flora, fauna, and other natural beauty at this time.
5. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is highly revered in both culture and religion. The Everest Base Camp Tour is a cultural trek that honors the mountain's spiritual significance as a result.
6. The adventure allows you the opportunity to hike to Cho La Pass, Gokyo Ri hamlet, and three passes in addition to the trek to Everest base camp. These places are included in the category of wonderful and difficult places. For these locations, many people trek specifically.
7. The highest destination you will be taken to during the trek is Kala Patthar which is situated at 5550m. Hence one of the reasons to trek to the Everest Base Camp is the highest altitude, Kala Patthar.

How hard is it to Trek to base camp? 

One thing immediately comes to mind when you hear or see the phrase "Everest Base Camp" is the gigantic Everest, isn’t it? The best trek in the world, leading to the base of Mount Everest, is to Everest Base Camp. Every trekker has long had this trek on their list of must-do adventures. 

To see the world's highest mountain and earn the satisfaction of finishing one of the most well-known treks in the world, thousands of trekkers travel to the Everest region of Nepal, traveling to Lukla and hiking for at least a week.Trekking to Everest Base Camp is a challenging difficult journey. You can do this hike easily if you are in good health, can climb stairs, and can walk for a few hours without getting tired. 

The highest daily walking time is 7 to 8 hours, with 3 to 4 hours being the least. The greatest elevation you will encounter on the trek is Kala Patthar, which is 5,550m, which may make the trek difficult for some of us due to the altitude. The path is easygoing, however, there are occasional uphill climbs and downward descents. On an unpaved gravel path, you stroll. There are no complex movements required; merely easy walking.

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for Nepali

The Everest Base Camp Trek is not as pricey as it sounds to go trekking in the Everest region. The local government has established a nominal, uniform accommodation rate for all locations. In addition, several variables make this journey more affordable for Nepalese people. Everest Base Camp Trek Cost for Nepali ranges from NPR 70,000 on average. The major areas for your expenses during the trek, if you are a Nepali, are listed and summarized below.

Flights:

Although it can be challenging to plan a flight, Nepalis pay less than half as much for a ticket as foreigners do. It drastically lowers the expense of your travel (the cost is mentioned below).

Permits:

Nepalese need the "Sagarmatha National Park" permit to trek in the Everest region. All routes, including the Gokyo and Three Passes Trek, are covered by this permit. Nepalese spend merely NPR 100 + 13.3% VAT whereas foreigners pay NPR 5,000 for permits.

Note: As explained earlier, Everest Base Camp is climbed through multiple paths. The Gaurishankar National Park Permit may cost an additional $100 if you are traveling via Jiri. 

Food and Drinks: 

Although the prices are set on the menu, hotels, and neighborhood restaurants give Nepalese residents a discount on the menu price.

Other amenities:

Hotels in lower-class neighborhoods like Lukla, Phakding, and Monjo provide discounted hot water and battery charging services. Utilizing the Ncell data pack (works up to Pangboche) and NTC will also help you save money when accessing the Internet (works fine in Gorakshep).

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Besides the long walk to the top of the world, you can also take the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour to enjoy the magical Heli ride with the most beautiful and mesmerizing scenes. An amazing adventure, the Himalayas helicopter tour offers breathtaking vistas and towering peaks. 

Amazing views of the Himalayas are seen from above. Helicopter tours in Nepal offer a variety of destinations, making them an excellent option for anyone wishing to experience something new with friends or loved ones. Here are a few unforgettable flights that Fishtail Air has planned especially for you.

You are transported to the World's historic place using a wonderful airborne experience. Now anyone may go to Kalapatthar and see Mount Everest up close, including nature lovers, tourists, and thrill seekers. Including a landing at the renowned Mountain View Hotel for breakfast with a view of Mount Everest and the surrounding area.

One of the best opportunities to see the Dudh Kosi valley, Sherpa settlement, Namche Bazaar, snow-capped mountains, Tangbouche monastery, Everest base camp, Khumbu glaciers, Gorekhshep, and Kalapatthar, a historic cabinet meeting point with a unique Mount Everest vista viewpoint, are presented by this trip.

Conclusion:

We sincerely hope that this post has been very helpful in assisting you with the cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek. Take care about considering the multiple important details before trekking to Everest. Contact Nepal Vision Treks & Expedition for further details and information regarding the trek or any other special packages available.