How much does it cost to trek to Everest Base Camp in 2024?

The cost of Everest Base Camp Trek depends on many factors like the trekking route, length of the trek, travel agency, service, and several others. The cost can vary from travel agency to agency and there is no fixed price. In general, the cost of the trek can range anywhere from US$ 1100 to US$ 4500. 

The total cost of the trek is totally dependent on the requirement and preferences of the trekker. The trekker can settle for the standard itinerary, like the 14-day Everest base camp trek. Or he can customize the itinerary and add extra services and the price is adjusted accordingly. For instance, if he wishes to stay one more night in Namche Bazaar, the price goes up.

The standard 14-day itinerary is comparatively cheaper than the one with return by helicopter. The cost can go higher if you extend your trekking days or add luxury options. Don't be surprised if you happen to see ridiculously cheaper prices for the Everest Base Camp trek. There are many travel agencies that offer the trek at low prices but compromise on services. 

It would be fair to say that some trekking agencies have their own price tag. While most of the agencies offer the trek at a similar cost, some trekking agencies charge a little more. This is because the service can vary. From the guide to porter and accommodation, everything is top-notch and hence the costly price tag.

Trekking to the base camp of Mount Everest is a dream come true for many travelers. Everyone, be it a kid or a 50-year-old man, wants to make it to the Everest base camp to catch a glimpse of the world's highest peak. Hike to Everest Base Camp is once in a lifetime adventure. One of the things to consider for the trek is the cost and in this blog, I will help you understand the total cost of the Everest Base Camp trek. 

Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

Did you know more than 30,000 trekkers trek to Everest base camp every year? You could guess that.

You probably had gone through several Google pages trying to get the cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek. But, to the point of surprise, you couldn't really find the exact figure for the trek cost. Well, that's because the trek has no fixed price; it depends, as I said earlier.

If you choose to do the low-priced trip, the cost is obviously low than in comparison to the luxury trek. Some travel agencies offer cheap treks, while some offer treks with huge price tags.

Some travel agencies try to dupe trekkers into the low-priced trek and offer low-quality services that could result in a horrific ordeal. At the same time, some travel agencies are genuine with the price. So how do you really find the Cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek? 

Let's have a quick look at the Everest Base Camp Trek cost in different styles.

Let's gain some insight into the factors that helps you estimate the total cost of the Everest base camp. But before that, just to give you an idea, trekking independently (without a guide and porter) is a lot cheaper than trekking with an international or local agency. Similarly, it will cost you extra dollars if you wish to return back from Everest Base Camp by helicopter. 

You have at least 6 options to choose from for Everest Base Camp Trek (I've mentioned them above). You can either go with a local agency or an international tour operator. Or maybe do it independently. Let me explain them all. 

Trekking Cost with International Travel Agency

Choosing an international agency is a great choice. They offer great service and usually have a plethora of fantastic reviews. One of the best things about them is that they include English-speaking local guides, assistants, and porters. The trip includes the cost of transport between destinations. However, most international agencies will not cover food expenses for the trek.

International Agency can offer you budget as well as luxury Everest Base Camp Trek. We can broadly divide the trek provided by international agencies into three categories: Budget-friendly Everest Base Camp trek, Standard Everest Base Camp Trek, and Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek.

The budget-friendly trek can cost you US$ 1350 approximately. To back this up, I must say they use guesthouse or hotel or hostels in Kathmandu that offers simple service and normal tea houses in the mountain. The price can vary depending on the agency and several other factors. 

Meanwhile, the case is different for Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek; they use luxury hotels in Kathmandu and the mountains. And the trek can cost you US$ 4500 or more. What makes the price so exorbitant is the luxury option for the trek. 

They use luxury lodges with high-end facilities. The international luxury trek/tour operator targets prospects who are willing to pay big money for luxury. In this light, it is obvious that these operators deliver high-end service and bespoke trips. With the Luxury Everest Base Camp trek, you will not only pay for the trip but unparalleled experience, personalized services, and luxurious comfort. 

Now, what you must know is that the same 14-day standard EBC trek itinerary offered by an international agency is a bit more expensive than the trek offered by a local agency. This is because international agencies (most of them) hire third-party firms in Nepal to organize your trek. You can always compare the price before booking.

Based on your budget, you can choose one of the three styles of Everest Base Camp trek offered by international agencies, namely:

• Budget EBC Trek 
• Standard EBC Trek 
• Luxury EBC Trek

You might be confused as to what differentiates them. So let me do this part.

Budget Trek Cost

The international agency uses guest houses in town and basic tea houses in the mountains under this style of the trek. As the name suggests, the services are normal or budget-friendly. If you want to make sure that the trek matches your budget, go for this trek. 

Some trekkers are okay with basic tea houses in the mountains, a Bed-and-breakfast plan, and a guide and porter. While in Kathmandu, they don’t prefer star-rated hotels for accommodations. And (this) cheap Everest base camp trek (budget EBC trek) is perfect for them. The price range for this trek is US$ 1350-US$ 1999. 

Standard Trek Cost

While in Kathmandu, the international travel agency uses a 3-star hotel and in the mountain, the trekkers will be accommodated in standard or best available tea houses. The standard Everest Base Camp Trek operated by international agencies features a star hotel in town and the best available tea houses in the mountains

For this trek, you will be assigned a guide and porter with a full board meal. The agency will arrange the permit and Lukla flight. The price for this trek is a bit costlier than the Budget type Everest trek. The price tends to be US$ 2000-US$ 3299 approximately.

Luxury Trek Cost

If you prefer Luxury style trek internal travel agency, this one is for you. The final price can be somewhere from US$ 3200 to US$ 4500. For this trek, they use a 4-5 star hotel in Kathmandu and a luxury hotel (resort) in the mountain like Yeti Mountain Home. Along the trail, you will be accommodated in the best available tea houses with luxury options.

They will assign you a guide and porter, with a full board meal. Everything will be arranged on your behalf. This style of the trek is suitable for those who wish to Travel to Everest Base Camp in luxury style.

Trekking with Local Travel Agency

Trekking with a local agency is arguably the best choice for Everest Base Camp Trek and for two reasons: first, they are local, and second, they have local guides and porters. If you Google Everest base camp trek and look for the price offered by local operators, you can find the cost ranging from US$ 1100 to US$ 3600.

The travel companies based in Nepal are the local operator. There are hundreds of trekking companies in Nepal offering a standard Everest Base Camp Trek 14-day itinerary. 

Local operators are government-registered locally owned travel companies based in Kathmandu or other parts of Nepal. They own full-time local guides, have a main office in Nepal (mostly in Kathmandu), and operate all the treks in Nepal. Whatever they do, they do it themselves and don't sub-contract. 

Now you may say, "you just said international tour agencies also hire local guides and porters." Yes, they do, but with a local agency, everyone on the team is local. And that is something different.

That means you will be spending and adventuring with local people, contributing to the local community. Imagine trekking to Inca Trail with a Nepali guide or, say, a Nepali travel agency. Yes, you can do it, but the taste would be bland in comparison to traveling with a local travel agency from Peru.

One of the perks of trekking with a local operator is they assign you experienced local guides who know the nitty-gritty of the trek. On the other hand, you will be indirectly helping the local economy. What else? The local guide will enrich your travel experience.

No doubt, the local operators offer a budget-friendly Everest Base Camp  trek. In fact, the cost is comparatively lower than the price offered by International agencies.

Local operators do offer the luxury option for Trek. And it is clear that luxury treks are costlier than normal treks. So if you are looking for a luxury trek, you necessarily do not have to go with an international agency because a local tour operator like Third Rock Adventures can organize it for you.

Local Tour Operator also offers 3 styles of trekking:

• Budget Trek Cost with Local Agency 
• Standard Trek Cost with Local Agency
• Luxury Trek Cost with Local Agency

Budget Trek Cost with Local Agency

Local Operator like Third Rock Adventures offers all three styles of the trek. Budget trek bestows a budget-friendly Everest Base Camp trek package. Under this trek, the trekkers will be accommodated in guest houses in town and basic tea houses in the mountains. 

The price range is anywhere from US$ 1100-US$ 1699. Please be informed the services are normal and include a bed-and-breakfast plan, with a guide and porter. If you are budget-constraint, I recommend you opt for this option.

Standard Trek Cost with Local Agency

If you want to skip the Budget-friendly option, you can choose from standard and luxury Everest Base Camp trek by local operators. For the standard option, they use a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and the best available tea houses in the mountain.

For this trek, you will be assigned a guide and porter with a full board meal. The agency will arrange the permit and Lukla flight. The price for this trek is a bit costlier than the Budget trek. For the price range of US$ 1700-US$ 2599, you will be offered a standard pack, as the name suggests. The majority of trekkers prefer standard over budget Everest Base Camp trek. I am saying it from the data offered by Third Rock Adventures. 

Luxury Trek Cost with Local Agency

When we think of luxury treks, most of us think that local operators do not offer luxury trek packages, which is totally wrong. Third Rock Adventures has and can manage/customize many luxury treks under the preference of trekkers. 

The local operator charges as much as US$ 2600-US$ 3600 for a Luxury trek. For the standard itinerary, they use 4-5 star hotels in Kathmandu and luxury hotels (resorts) in the mountain like Yeti Mountain Home. 

Everything from guide and porter to permits and flights will be arranged beforehand for you. This style of the trek is for those who prefer to trek in the comfort of luxury lodges in the mountains.

Guide And Porter Service

Guide and Porter Service with Local Agency

You will hire a guide and porter in Kathmandu through a local agency. If you hire one from Kathmandu, you'll have to pay for the guide's flight as well. So, many trekkers often manage to meet guides and porters in Lukla. For this, the local agency will organize the guide and porter for you.

This is an affordable way of trekking to Everest Base Camp. You can also share a guide with a group of trekkers. In the same way, you can also share a porter with another trekker (2 trekkers with a porter).

You can look for any local travel agencies scattered in Kathmandu and hire a guide and porter via them for your EBC trek. The approximate cost should be US$ 880-US$ 1150. The guide will recommend the tea house along the route. You do not have to pay for their food and accommodation. Local guides are extremely knowledgeable but make sure they are registered guides and speak good English. 

If you book a guide in Kathmandu through a local travel agency, the tentative cost would be US$ 100 (flight) + 13 days x US$ 35 = US$ 555. The average price of a guide per day is US$ 30-US$ 40. Similarly, the cost of booking a guide in Lukla would be 13 days x US$ 35 = US$ 455. The advantage of booking a guide in Lukla is that you do not have to pay for the flight cost.

The cost of hiring a porter would be 13 days x US$ 25= US$ 325. A porter will charge US$ 25-US$ 30 per day for carrying luggage weighing up to 25kg and might ask for heavier luggage. Most of the time, you need not hire a porter because you can carry your own stuff. But in the case of heavier bags, and a comfortable trekking experience, hiring a porter is a must. 

Guide service with Local Agency

This topic is obvious and crystal clear. Trek with a guide and without a porter is another style of trekking to Everest Base Camp. If you feel like you can carry your own stuff, you obviously won't need a porter. And this cut down the expense to some extent. As mentioned earlier, it costs you US$ 555 to hire a guide for 13 days. It includes the cost of accommodation, food, and flight. Please note that the tip for the guide is not included in the cost. You can offer a tip at the end of the trek.

There are many travel agencies in Thamel that can arrange a guide for you. You can contact them anytime and hire a guide for 13-14 days. You can cut down flight costs by hiring a guide to meet in Lukla. Most trekkers do this to save some money for the trek.                                                        

Porter service with Local Agency

Just like above, a trek with a porter is a clear topic. You will trek without a guide but a porter. This is an even more affordable style of trekking, as hiring a porter for a trek is cheaper than hiring a guide. It costs you US$ 325 to hire a porter for 13 days, given the fact that a porter charges US$ 25 for a day. 

The cost includes the cost of accommodations and food for the porter. You can pay the tip at the end of the trek as showing gratitude for his service. Although it is not compulsory to offer a tip, tipping is the best way to show your appreciation more their loyal service and memorable experience.

Writer’s note: The price/wage of hiring a guide and porter may change and the cost mentioned above is the cost at the time of writing this article)

Trek cost for Independent Trekkers

Now the final style of trekking is trekking on your own, without a guide and a hardworking porter. You will manage everything yourself, carrying your own bags, booking a room, and navigating the trail on your own. How does that sound to you? Daunting right? Well, if you Google it, you will find a lot of independent trekkers who did the trek on their own. The good news is that you can cut down the price drastically by doing the trek independently.

You can complete an independent trek to Everest Base Camp for US$ 1000 to US$ 1600. This doesn’t have to be the same for you. Based on your route, trekking gear, packing list, Lukla flight cost at the time of your trek, and several other factors, the price for the trek can vary. If you are unsure about the adventure, you can always contact the local agencies in Kathmandu and hire a guide for the trek.

Cost Before Everest Base Camp Trek Start

Let me tell you that International flight cost, Nepali visa cost, and Travel insurance cost are the three costs that you need to figure out before the trek. This means that the trek cost does not include these expenses. Or we may conclude that these costs are extra costs for the trek. 

International Flight Cost

If you have finally decided to trek to Everest Base Camp, I recommend booking the flight in advance. The international flight cost totally depends upon where you are departing from. The price is subject to change and depends on your country and when you are traveling as well. The flights from Europe are cheaper than from North America. 

After you have taken care of the flight cost, you got to buy Nepali Visa. Please remember the international flight cost is not included in the price tag offered by International and local tour operators for any trek. 

Cost of Nepali Visa

Every trekker who want to visit Nepal needs a visa, except Indian nationals. It's an easy process. You can get the visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport in Kathmandu. To obtain your visa-on-arrival, fill in "Arrival Card" and "Online Tourist Visa" forms using Kiosk machines.

Print out the completed form and pay for your visa and get the receipt. The immigration officer-after receiving the online form, payment receipts, and your passport (valid for at least six months)-will issue the visa to you. Since the standard Everest base camp trek itinerary entails 14 days, it is recommended to buy a 1-month visa. This cost (as well) is not included in the trek cost offered by tour operators. You will have to manage it on your own.

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points

• 15 Days Nepal Tourist Visa – 30 US$
• 30 Days Nepal Tourist Visa – 50 US$
• 90 Days Nepal Tourist Visa – 125 US$

Cost of Travel Insurance

Trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal poses real risks, especially altitude sickness. And there are common ailments like hypothermia, skin infections, and tummy troubles.

Since the Everest base camp trek takes you to an altitude above 5000m, it is advisable to have travel insurance for Everest Base Camp Trek. That's a great practice while trekking in Nepal.

You never know what happens, and you may face problems like trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and emergency evacuation. So, you better purchase travel insurance to safeguard your travel. Make sure the insurance covers altitude up to 6000m. For 30-day travel insurance, it will cost around US$ 150.

But again, the cost of travel insurance depends on factors like age, number of travelers, trip length, trip cost, among others. Anyone booking trek with Third Rock Adventures must buy travel insurance from recommended travel companies before entering Nepal. Our clients have a few recommendations for travel insurance. 

Cost After Everest Base Camp Trek Start

Now let me break down each factor that sums up the total cost of Everest Base Camp Trek. 

Cost in Kathmandu

The trek starts in Kathmandu, right after arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Just before you fly to Lukla, you will spend a day or so two in Kathmandu preparing for the trek. You will stay at one of the hotels in Kathmandu, most probably in the Thamel area.  

Thamel, dubbed "trekker's paradise," is the most popular tourist hub in Nepal. You can buy literally everything required for your adventure to the Himalayas. Note here; you can rent trekking gear as well. Most tourists prefer to say at the hotels in Thamel.

Your expense in Kathmandu includes hotel, food (buying gear and equipment if necessary), and sightseeing UNESCO world heritage sites in the valley. Yes, it is always better to explore the area.

If you want to cut down the expense, you can always go for 10US$ economy hotel rather than some expensive hotel. Some star-rated hotels in Kathmandu charge US$ 50 to US$ 100 per night. You can always dodge them to save money.

Note: Except for personal expenses, the trek price includes the cost of your stay and food in Kathmandu and the mountains. Basically, that means once you step into the airport, the travel agency will look for all your expenses from Kathmandu and back to Kathmandu, except for your extra expenses. 

Lukla Flight Cost

Your Everest Base Camp trek officially starts with a thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Many trekkers exclaim that flying in a tiny twin-engine aircraft to Lukla is a unique-and-thrilling experience. This 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla can cost you approximately US$ 350 dollars.

But again, it depends on the time of the year you fly. Please be informed that the price may vary from what I have just stated. Make sure to book the flight in advance, especially if your trek is scheduled during the trekking season.

If you have extra days, you can opt for a jeep or bus ride to Jiri or Salleri from Kathmandu and walk through the classic trail to the base camp. A bus ride from Kathmandu to Jiri will cost around US$ 10. This option definitely lowers your EBC trek cost. But the downside is it adds extra 5-6 days.

The ride is about 8 hours from Kathmandu to Salleri, and you can walk for 2 to 3 days to reach Lukla from Salleri. Arguably, it is a long and uncomfortable journey, but it is the best option when your flight to Lukla gets canceled for days for any reason.

Well, you can also hop on a helicopter to Lukla, but it is way too costly. You can estimate about US$ 2500 (chartered) or more for the Helicopter to Lukla from Kathmandu. You can share a Helicopter with a group of 5 travelers and divide the cost. Unless you are left with no option, a Heli ride is not recommended.

Note: If you are traveling with a local or international agency, the Lukla flight cost is included in the trek price.  

Trekking Permits Cost

You need two permits to complete the Everest Base Camp Trek:

• Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
• Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit

Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit fee is approximately US$ 30 per person and US$ 20 per person for Municipality Entrance Permit. You can obtain the municipality permit in Lukla or Monjo, while the national park permit can be bought from the Nepal Tourism Board's Office in Kathmandu or at the park's entrance gate in Monjo.

And in case if you travel via bus or jeep to Jiri, you need to buy one more permit: Gaurishanker Conservation Area Project Entry Permit that costs around US$ 30 per person. You need to arrange this permit from the Nepal Tourism Board's office in Kathmandu. If you organize the trek from a local travel company, they will arrange the permits for you. 

Note: Previously, trekkers were requested and required to buy the popular TIMS card (Tourist Information Management System), but in 2020, a new regulation was brought into practice, and since then, trekkers need to buy Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. 

Food and drinking water cost

How much money should you bring for food during the Everest base camp trek? To come to a conclusion, an average budget for food per day (at the time of writing this article) in the Everest region would be around US$ 25-US$ 35 (or it could be more). Bring extra money if you don't want to run out of cash.

The price of food and water in the Everest region varies from place to place; the price is arguably low at the lower altitude, and it costs more at higher altitudes. Dal Bhat, will cost you around US$ 4 in the teahouse at lower altitudes, while the teahouse at higher altitudes may charge you around US$ 7 for Dal Bhat. 

The reason for this difference is that the supplies at higher elevations are carried by porters or flown by helicopter. You may also see herds of Yak carrying food and huge duffel bags along the route. This is because they are the only means of transportation in the Himalayas.

The teahouse in the Everest region offers a wide variety of food menus, including but not limited to Dal Bhat, eggs, noodles, soup, chapatti and pancake, momo, pizza, and spaghetti, spring rolls, and steaks.

Normal milk tea can cost you around US$ 1 in Lukla and US$ 1.5 approximately in Lobuche. There are several bakeries, restaurants, and pizza places in major resting grounds like Namche Bazaar, Lukla, Dingboche, Tengboche, and Pheriche.

If you are a vegetarian, you can enjoy vegetarian foods there. There are hotels and restaurants offering many options for travelers. You can enjoy fried potato, chapatti, Dal Bhat, veg momo, veg pasta, Tibetan bread, potato pancake, to name a few. Besides, you can carry your own food from Kathmandu or Lukla as well.

One thing to keep in mind is that you should never eat meat during the trek. Sherpa cultures do not practice the slaughtering of animals in the Everest region. This means the meat has to be flown from Kathmandu to Lukla and transported by mules or porters to the upper section of the region. 

In the case of drinking water, you are suggested to drink boiled or filtered water. You are not allowed to bring plastic bottles; plastic bottle has been banned since 2020 in the Everest region. It is also advised to buy purification tablets. For a cup of warm boiled water, they may charge you around Rs.50 or Rs.100 (that is US$ 1 equivalent).

Accommodation Cost

Throughout the trek, you will stay in local tea houses owned by local people, which are inexpensive. While staying in a teahouse, you have to comply with a general rule that you must have breakfast and dinner at the teahouse you stay in. While it's up to you, I recommend you not to stay at a luxurious teahouse. 

A basic teahouse in the Everest region can cost you anywhere from US$ 3 to US$ 10. Remember, the price increases with an increase in altitude. In that sense, it is clear that a teahouse at Gorakshep is more expensive than in Phakding. 

A room in a teahouse is basic, with twin beds, a pillow, and a blanket. Toilets are usually outside, and squat toilets are ubiquitous. But don't worry, many teahouses have sit-down toilets as well. I highly recommend you bring a roll of toilet paper with you. You never know when you have to run off in the wilderness in search of a toilet. 

There's a common room for dinner, heated by a wood-burning stove. Everyone eats and relaxes in the communal room. Teahouse trekking is a wonderful way of immersing in the local lifestyle. 

For a hot shower, you'll have to pay an extra US$ 5 to US$ 10. Similarly, charging your electronic gadget will incur additional expenses. Generally, they charge you around US$ 5 for electricity consumption.

Wi-Fi service is readily available in the lower section of the trail. However, above Namche, you cannot be sure of the Wi-Fi facility. Up to Namche, trekkers can use Wi-Fi paying around US$ 5 per stay. Again, the price is subject to change.

Cost for Trekking Gear and Equipment 

Now comes the question of buying or renting trekking gear and equipment for the EBC trek. If you have required-and-right gear and equipment with you, that's absolutely great! If not, you got to buy, right? Or maybe rent in Kathmandu. Now that I have talked with some of the trekking guides, I can reckon the cost of a proper set of trekking equipment for you; it can cost you around US$ 300.

If you want to cut down the cost, you can rent trekking equipment in Thamel, Kathmandu. You can always rent missing gear or equipment in Thamel just before you fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. You can rent a sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking boots for as low as US$ 1 from any of the rental shops in Thamel.

Cost for Guide and Porter

It is always a good idea to hire a local guide and porter for your trek to the base camp of Everest. But some prefer to do it independently and that's good as well. The trail of Everest base camp is well-maintained, and there are plenty of tea houses along the route. Some trekkers love to take on the trek without a guide and porter, carrying their bags themselves and finding their own way to the base camp.

This cuts the cost drastically. But on the other side, hiring a local guide seems beneficial. The local guide will help you with everything, from booking tea houses to navigating the trail and overcoming hurdles throughout the trek. Their expertise and knowledge will enrich your trekking experience.

A porter will carry your heavy bags for you, leaving you with your light backpack. This means you will enjoy a pleasant trekking experience. This also means you help the local economy by offering jobs to the local people.

A guide will work on a day-pay basis; you will have to pay him US$ 30-40 approximately for a day. Hiring a porter for a day will cost you around US$ 25-30 a day. Some guide and porter may charge you less or more. You can pay them at the end of the trek. Regarding tipping, it's all on you, but tipping is expected; it's a sign of showing appreciation.

Tipping Cost?

Your guide and porter may expect a certain amount of money as a tip from you at the end of the trek. Although there is no fixed tipping rate for a guide and a porter, trekkers offer tip happily as a way of expressing their gratitude and satisfaction.

The general rule of the tip is 10% to15% of the salary. That means about US$ 5 per day for the guide and US$ 3 per day for the porter. But it is not necessary for you to offer this amount. You can give them as much as you like or think is suitable.

Cost for Personal Expenses

Personal expenses like soft drinks, the cost of snacks, and other miscellaneous expenses must be borne by you. En route, there may come a time when you need to buy something, and all these expenses should fall under miscellaneous expenses. For this very reason, always carry extra cash ( Nepali rupees if possible). You can withdraw money from ATMs in Kathmandu, or Namche Bazaar. I couldn't exactly put down the cost of miscellaneous expenses for many reasons.

• Scheduling your trek during the off-season (winter and monsoon season) can unbelievably save some money. The cost of everything from flight to accommodations and food is negotiable during the off-season.
• You can rent some trekking equipment from rental shops in Thamel.
• Avoid drinking alcohol not only for saving money but also for health; it can escalate altitude sickness in your body.
• You can buy and carry some snacks instead of buying lunch on the trail. 
• If you have enough time, you can drive to Salleri or Jiri instead of flying to Lukla.
• Bring extra batteries and a power bank to charge your electronic gadgets.
• Carrying water purification tablets and water bottles can save some money. You don't have to buy bottled water every now and then.
• Sticking to vegetarian meals can save some money.
• Use Nepali currencies instead of foreign currencies. You can exchange currencies in Kathmandu.
• Stay at cheap lodges in the mountains instead of luxury lodges. 
• Don't shower every day. You can shower at the end of the trek. Use baby wipes instead.
• Instead of eating pizza, pasta, or spring rolls, eat Nepali Dal Bhat, momo, or noodle. They are a lot cheaper. 
• If possible, trek independently, without a guide and porter.
• If you love tea, you can bring your travel thermos and teabags.

Final Say

The final words I have (to say) is that you must do the Everest Base Camp Trek at least once in your lifetime. And maybe twice if you wish to! The cost of EBCTrek can range from as low as US$500 to US$4500. The normal or Budget-Friendly Trek has an affordable price tag, while the luxury trek is a lot expensive. But that comes with luxury options. If you are an independent traveler, you can do an independent hie to Everest Base Camp. Or you can hire a guide and porter for convenience. You can organize a trek from a local or international tour operator as well. But make sure that you go with local guides with decades of experience, just like the guides from Third Rock Adventures.