Everest Base Camp Budget Trek - 13 Days

Everest Base Camp Budget Bed and Breakfast Trek 13 Days Itinerary

Everest Base Camp Budget Trek is accomplished in 13 days overall, including your arrival and departure days to and from Nepal, where you will be trekking for 10 days. The trek starts with a short flight to Lukla. Following the old EBC trail, the hike begins. You receive a one-night rest in Namche Bazaar to adjust to the altitude and acclimate. Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep are all on the way to Everest Base Camp. You trek to Everest base camp from Gorakshep before returning to Gorakshep for your final night in the mountains.

You trek to Kala Patthar viewpoint the next morning. The sunrise over Mount Everest and the surrounding mountain peaks is just breathtaking! For a catered supper, you return to Gorakshep. Then you'll make your way down to Pheriche and then Namche Bazaar. The trek concludes in Lukla, from where you will fly to Kathmandu.

Everest Base Camp Budget Bed and Breakfast Trek Cost for 2024

An Everest Base Camp Budget Trek package for a group of 7 to 10 people costs roughly US$ 950 on average. Likewise, for a group of five to eight people, it goes to be around US$ 950. Similarly, for a party of two to four people, the package costs US$ 1050. It may be a little more expensive if you are a solo trekker, you can accomplish your journey with a total cost of US$ 1200. The cost of the package can be customized to meet your specific requirements. However, the whole package price may grow or decrease depending on your schedule adjustments!

Our 13 days budget trip to Everest base camp follows a strict itinerary. However, if you prefer to join us as a solo trekker or as part of a private group, we can accommodate you. Your acclimatization and leisure days can also be extended. On the other hand, the cost varies correspondingly. We tried to keep the cost of the trip as low as possible, hence there are no porters! However, for US$ 20 a day plus tips, you can hire a porter!

These are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions regarding the budget trek to the Everest Base Camp!

What is the difficulty level of Everest Base Camp Budget Trek ?

The trek to the base camp is considered moderately difficult. But don't worry; you'll be fine. To begin, no prior climbing experience is required, and the Everest Base Camp route does not include any strenuous hiking stages. You should be willing to accomplish the course with determination and a basic level of fitness. People of all ages, sizes and shapes have completed the route without a lot of hassles!

Is there any possibility of catching Altitude Sickness (AMS) during the trek to the Everest Base Camp?

When you are trekking in high altitude places, there is always a chance that you may get altitude sickness. Thus, you must have a flexible itinerary for yourself and add in plenty of acclimatization especially if it’s your first time!

How to avoid getting altitude sickness during trekking in the Everest Region?

To avoid altitude sickness, it's critical to plan a trek to Everest Base Camp in advance. The best precaution you can take is to add as many acclimatization days as possible to your itinerary. This will help you adapt to the increasing altitude. You can Avoid Altitude Sickness at Everest Base Camp Budget Trek by taking safety precautions such as hydrating yourself regularly and having a properly balanced diet regularly.

What kind of food and accommodation will you get during your Everest budget trek?

We provide hygienic food and comfortable lodging in our Everest Base Camp Budget Trek 13 days. Throughout the trek, we supervise the meal schedule and provide you with local, sanitary cuisine. We recommend that you have as many local foods as possible. Dal Bhat is a traditional Nepali cuisine which provides you with a complete balanced diet of all the nutrition. Likewise, a Sherpa cuisine known as Syakpa is a stew that helps you prevent altitude sickness with all the local ingredients. Likewise, items such as noodles, and a bakery are also available!

In terms of lodging, Outfitter Nepal books the lodges for the scheduled day before the trek begins, so you won't have to waste time looking for rooms during the journey. Most lodges offer comfortable accommodations and modern amenities, however, in the end, in settlements such as Lobuche and Gorakshep, where lodges and tea houses are scarce, it is better to stay on sharing basis.

When is the best time to go on an EBC trek when you are on a Budget?

The EBC trek can be accomplished any time of the year! When planning your trek to Everest Base Camp, keep the weather in mind (EBC). Even though people journey to Everest Base Camp all year, some seasons are better than others.

Most trekkers visit EBC in the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is pleasant, the skies are bright, and the temperature is just ideal. Clear skies allow you to take in spectacular vistas while avoiding wet and slick walkways in the summer and snow in the winter. Here's a quick rundown of the weather in the high trek areas.

The coldest months are early January and early February. In many locations, there is a lot of snow, and the temperatures are very cold. Even if the daytime is warm and beautiful with bright skies, midnight is bitterly chilly. Some trekkers, on the other hand, like hard winter treks. Hence, Outfitter Nepal also offers winter Everest Base Camp expeditions.

Do you need travel insurance even when on a Everest Base Camp Budget Bed and Breakfast Trek?

The journey to the base camp requires travel insurance. Before beginning the trek, all trekkers must submit a copy of their comprehensive travel insurance policy certificate to Outfitter Nepal.

Based on the experiences of our former clients, we can recommend insurance firms to you. We do not, however, sell insurance coverage. Within a week of booking the trek, we ask that all trek participants provide us with their comprehensive insurance information. In an emergency, we'll prepare a speedy, successful rescue using your insurance policy and other documentation you provided us.

How to make your Everest Base Camp Journey Safe?

You must realize you are trekking in the Himalayas. You must plan How to make your trek to Everest Base Camp safe. Make sure you have the proper gear and you are prepared physically as well as mentally! It is best to add as many acclimatization days as possible and most importantly, have fun!

At Outfitter Nepal, your safety is our utmost priority! We'll be carrying all of the required gear, equipment, and first-aid kits to guarantee a safe trek. We'll go on a journey together. Our guides and leaders have undergone extensive first-aid training. The trek leader has the authority to continue the trek or to descend quickly if a trekker becomes altitude ill. A rescue helicopter will transport you to safety in an emergency. We'll go on a journey together.

How convenient is Lukla for a safe Flight?

Lukla airport is a high altitude Himalayan airport. At higher altitudes, the air density is comparatively low. As a result, the planes must land at a faster rate. The weather in this area is continuously changing, and cloud cover can be dense, resulting in turbulence that, while not dangerous, can be uncomfortable for passengers.

Lukla is the country's busiest airport and the entry and exit point for trekkers attempting to summit Everest. Outfitter Nepal will make every effort to make your flight as pleasant as possible.

What to do in case your flight to and from Lukla is delayed or Canceled?

To accommodate for the possibility of adverse weather, we recommend adding an extra two or three days to your journey. Flights from Lukla to Kathmandu and vice versa are canceled when the weather is bad. The flight is immediately rescheduled for the following available day in such instances.

If you're on a tight schedule, you can hire a helicopter to get you to your destination on time, whether it's for the expedition or your return flight. However, you will be responsible for the cost of the helicopter. Additionally, if visibility is less than 1,500 meters, a helicopter cannot be operated, and Outfitter Nepal will reschedule the flight.

Do you require any permits for the EBC Budget Trek?

Yes, permits are required to trek in the Everest region! You'll need two permits if you want to start your trek in Lukla. Foreigners are charged NRP 3,000 per person for a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, while SAARC members pay NRP 1,500. Nepalese citizens are subject to a levy of NRP 100 per person. Per trekker, the Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit is NRP 2,000. A Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit is required for all trekkers, regardless of nationality.

Is clean water available to drink in the Everest Base Camp Region?

Bottled water is inexpensive and readily available. However, plastic bottles are not permitted in the Everest zone. Thus, it is advisable to bring a thermos filled with boiled and filtered water. You may need to utilize water purification drops or tablets, which you can bring from home or buy in Kathmandu.

How do you prepare for trekking in the Himalayas?

The most effective approach to prepare for your trek to base camp is to go hiking. Find some nearby trails, stroll through town, or simply go for a walk. Get in the habit of going for long walks. Determine where your body has difficulty and how far you can push it. Once you've become used to pushing past the first wave of agony, you'll be astonished at how far you can go.

Walking, jogging, swimming, and cycling are examples of cardio workouts that help your body learn to perform better with less oxygen. This will allow you to keep your breath and concentrate when trekking at a high altitude, allowing you to enjoy the journey much more. Remember why you're doing it and progressively increase the difficulty and time of your workouts when you're weary and want to quit.

Is there network and internet coverage in the Everest trekking Region?

You can get WI-FI services in bigger towns such as Namche and Lukla, where you have to pay a certain fee. It is advisable to buy an Everest Link Prepaid Internet Card which is readily available in the guesthouses! We also recommend you buy a SIM card from Kathmandu. You can buy Ncell and NTC SIM cards in Thamel. Be aware that at higher altitudes, you do not have mobile network coverage everywhere. But, they do serve you until a certain point.

Is there electricity to charge the electronic devices during the EBC Budget Trek?

There are charging outlets in teahouses. The majority of these plugs are solar-powered and thus unusable on cloudy days. It will cost you money to charge your electronic gadgets, especially at higher elevations. Bring extra batteries for your camera with you. In Nepal, there is considerable inconsistency in the provision of electricity. During load shedding, you may not always be able to charge your gadgets.