Everest Base Camp Budget Trek -13 Days - 13 Days

Everest Base Camp Budget Trek

The Everest Base Camp budget trek offers an affordable and quick way to experience your Everest journey. Trekkers can enjoy a short Everest Base Camp trek that saves both time and money. This allows travellers to make the most of their limited budget while still enjoying the best experience. The incredible Everest Base Camp trek is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for mountaineers worldwide. It features the majestic Mt. Everest, the highest peak on Earth, often called the roof of the world. Climbing Everest can also be a way to achieve a world record. The Everest Base Camp budget trek offers stunning views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, along with the experience of local cultures, ancient monasteries, beautiful landscapes, and diverse flora and fauna.

Additionally, trekkers pass through Sagarmatha National Park, explore Khumbu Glacier, visit Tengboche Monastery, and other historic sites. The breathtaking view of Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Pumori, and other Himalayan peaks will give you a lifetime of memories. Enjoy a thrilling mountain flight to Lukla, providing panoramic views of the Himalayas. Trekkers will also have a memorable stay in Namche Bazaar and explore the Everest View Hotel, the world's highest-altitude hotel. You will be immersing yourself in the unique local cultures and traditions. Indeed, the Everest base camp budget trek gives you spiritual peace, physical strength, and rewards at a reasonable cost.

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Budget Trek

Serene Himalayas flight to Lukla over the Himalayas in the Everest region
Strap your foot on the roof of the world’s Everest base camp at a reasonable budget cost.
Explore the majestic Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Pumori, and other beautiful Himalayas.
Best Everest adventure with short-duration trekking, which saves your time and money.
Immerse yourself in unique local culture and traditions, explore the beautiful, diverse, and traditional villages.
Experience the Buddhist culture and ancient monasteries during the Everest Base Camp budget trek.
You will experience the Khumbu Icefall, Sagarmatha National Park, alpine meadows, and beautiful terrain.
You will be ascending Kala Patthar peak (5,545 m.) and Everest Base Camp (5,364 m.), which will allow you to explore the panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Explore the diverse flora and fauna, including endangered vegetation, rhododendron flowers, and chances to encounter endangered wild animals.
You will be exploring the beautiful Namche Bazaar and the Everest View Hotel during the trek.

Overviews of Everest Base Camp Budget Trek

The Everest Base Camp budget trek journey starts on arrival at Kathmandu airport. You will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu, and the next day the Everest budget trek will begin with a mountain flight to Lukla. You will have a scenic mountain flight over the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. Explore the panoramic views of the gorgeous Himalayas. You will start trekking from Lukla to Phakding, which is an amazing journey. The next day we will be trekking to Namche Bazaar; you can have unlimited Everest Base Camp trek photos during the trek. The Namche Bazaar is the perfect place for acclimatization. Also, the Namche Bazaar is a beautiful gateway to the Everest region trek. Trekkers will continue to trek to Tengboche, Dingboche, Duglha, Lobuche, and Everest Base Camp. You will get back to Gorak Shep and the next day ascend to the Kala Patthar.

Hence, from Kala Patthar you will have amazing panoramic views of the Himalayas, beautiful exploration of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and many other Himalayan views. The Everest base camp expedition cost can be managed within your budget. Trekkers can carry needy stuff, a short-duration itinerary, and a stay at a budget hotel, and other stuff can make your Everest base camp trek within your budget. The Everest base camp Trek lifetime journey that everyone is eager to go on. Mt. Everest, known as the roof of the world, is gorgeous to look at. You will be immersed in unique local culture and tradition. Moreover, the spectacular and thrilling Himalayas give you spiritual peace. You can take various Everest base camp trek photos, which will be lifelong memories.

Trekking to Everest and the Himalayas might change your thought process and give you inner peace, which makes your mind more productive. Hence, the Everest Base Camp budget trek is beautiful for your vacation.

Budget Everest Trek vs Standard Everest Trek
The budget Everest base camp trek will offer you the best short-duration itinerary, limited staffing, budget hotel stays, and limited activities in Kathmandu. So, limited activities in Kathmandu, a short-duration itinerary, and a budget hotel stay will make the trip budget-friendly. However, trekkers will have majestic hospitality, safety and security, professional trekking staffs, and quality food. Whereas the standard Everest base camp trek will offer the best Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, a 3-star category hotel stay in Kathmandu, enough staffing, the best available hotel on the trek, and perfect itinerary days. Moreover, you will have majestic services, proper acclimatization, and additional activities in Kathmandu. Hence, the standard Everest base camp trek will offer an easy Everest adventure and will be a more comfortable journey. You will have acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche in the standard Everest trek, which makes your Everest adventure easy.

However, you can have a luxury Everest base camp trek with a helicopter return, which will offer you a helicopter return after the Everest base camp climbing. Trekkers will trek by foot to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, and can have a helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Lukla or even Kathmandu. The luxury Everest trek will offer you premium-quality hotel stays and food. The itinerary will be proper according to the acclimatization so that you will have perfect body adjustment with the climate. Thus, the Everest budget trek, standard Everest base camp trek, and luxury Everest trek all have their uniqueness and benefits.

Exploring Himalayas During Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekkers will be exploring beautiful Himalayan landscapes, alpine meadows, rocky terrain, and amazing mountains during the Everest base camp trek. However, the trekking is for exploration of Mt. Everest and its base camp. So, the benefits of going on the Everest Base Camp trek are that you will be exploring the varieties of Himalayan mountains, flora and fauna, diverse indigenous people, and their unique local cultures. As you know, out of the 14 eight-thousander mountains in the world, Nepal alone has 8 of the highest mountains. Hence, during the Everest base camp trek, you will be exploring Mt. Everest itself, Lhotse, Nuptse, Mount Makalu, Ama Dablam, Pumori, and many others. Moreover, you will be exploring Sagarmatha National Park, Khumbu Icefall, Namche Bazaar, Sherpa Village, Tengboche Monastery, etc. Thus, the mountains explored during Everest camp trek and their elevation are below.

Mount Everest, 8,848.86 m.
Lhotse Himal, 8,516 m.
Nuptse Mountain, 7,861 m.
Ama Dablam, 6,812 m.
Mount Makalu, 8,485 m.
Pumori Himal, 7,165 m.
Mera Peak, 6,476 m.
Thamserku mountain, 6,623 m.
Khumbu Icefall, 4,900 m to 7,600 m.
Sagarmatha National Park, 2,845 m to 8,848.86 m.

Best Everest Base Camp Trekking Company

There are many Everest trekking companies in Kathmandu, Nepal, but it is crucial to find the best Everest base camp trekking company. Those companies that charge high costs and also those companies that charge the cheapest Everest base camp trek costs may not be the best companies. Everest base camp trek tour package is a journey to the Himalayas and its high-altitude trekking in Nepal. So, the Everest base camp trek guides and porters must be well experienced and professional. However, the best trekking company will be providing majestic hospitality, reasonable cost, top safety priority, and good communication during the Everest trek. Hence, Touch Planet Treks is one of the best Everest base camp trekking companies in Nepal. The best trekking agency has good customer feedback and responsible services, and the safety procedures must be top priority. So, companies like Touch Planet Treks are the best trekking and tour companies in Nepal.

Benefits of Boking Everest Base Camp with Touch Planet Treks
Benefits of booking the Everest Base Camp trek with Touch Planet Treks include professional, hassle-free travel and trekking experiences. We are a reputed and well-recognized trekking company in Nepal. Majestic hospitality, well-managed trips, reasonable costs, and a responsible trekking company in Nepal. Touch Planet Treks will always be offering the personalized service while following the safety and security rules. You are our majestic guest; we believe that you will have lots of enjoyment through the travel. The traveller’s happiness is our goal, which always comes with safety first. Moreover, Touch Planet Treks is eco-friendly and promotes sustainable tourism activities. We provide two percent of our total sales to the local community by supporting their education and healthcare. We also value the travellers time and money by offering reasonable package costs. Hence, the benefits of booking the Everest Base Camp budget trek with Touch Planet Treks are below.

Offering reasonable package costs with the top level of hospitality and comfortable facilities and services.
We value your precious time and money for your vacation in Nepal by offering the right package and price cost according to your needs.
Customize your itinerary and trip packages as per your availability and interest.
Offering well-experienced and professional trekking guides and porters, who will always take care of you.
Touch Planet Treks has community CSR programs, for which we provide 2 percent of our sales for the local community for their healthcare and child education.
You can have an installment payment program for the trip to Nepal, book your package, and pay in monthly installments.
Travelers will have 24/7 online support and communication after booking the trip.
Luggage storage facility during Everest base camp trek in Touch Planet treks
Welcome and farewell dinner by Touch Planet Treks on arrival and farewell.
Offering the complementary seasonal fruit dessert after the dinner during the trek
We offer you the beautiful T-shirt and duffel bag for the Everest Base Camp Trek.
We offer you a certificate of achievement for the Everest Base Camp trek by Touch Planet Treks.

Budget Everest Base Camp Trek Cost

The budget for the Everest base camp trek depends on the group size, itinerary days, required services, and quality of food and hotel stay. The premium quality of hotel stays, food, and Everest Base Camp trek insurance cost will determine the Everest Base Camp trek cost. However, the travel insurance is excluded from the package cost, which you will opt into at your convenience. Hence, Touch Planet Treks will be offering the best 3-star category hotel stay in Kathmandu, the best available twin-sharing lodge or teahouse on the trek, quality food, a professional trekking team, and personalized services while following the safety procedures. So, the budget Everest Base Camp trek cost will be USD 1190 without porter services.

However, for the solo trekkers, we can offer you a porter guide, who will help you carry your luggage and guide you on the path. Trekkers who require porter services in the budgetEBC trek can hire a porter at USD 320 for a porter. Hence, the budget Everest base camp trek group cost is below.

The solo trekker's Everest Base Camp budget trek cost USD 1190.
For 2 to 7 trekkers of the budget Everest base camp trek, the cost is USD 1095.
For a group of 8 to 14 trekkers, the budget for Everest Base Camp costs USD 1030.
The cost of a 15- to 20-person Everest Base Camp budget trek is USD 975.

Everest Base Camp Budget Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m.)

On arrival in Kathmandu, Touch Planet Treks will welcome you in the Kathmandu airport and transfer you to the hotel. You will have tea, coffee, or juice as a welcome drink and then have some rest. Travelers will have a leisurely walk around the local market and can buy the Everest trekking gear and accessories. You will have the evening dinner, an overnight stay at the hotel, and unwind from the long journey.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860 m.) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m.)

You will start the journey to Lukla from Kathmandu, wake up early in the morning, get refreshed, and take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. You might have a flight from Ramechap to Lukla depending on the weather condition and other conditions of the Kathmandu airport. Kathmandu to Lukla will take around 25 minutes by flight, where you will have a scenic mountain flight and explore the amazing Himalayas. Lukla airport is at about 2,860 meters, and you will start your trek from Lukla to Phakding. Phakding is about 2,610 meters, and the distance from Lukla is around 8 kilometers. The trekking duration from Lukla to Phakding will take 3 to 4 hours depending on the trekkers pace. You will be exploring the beautiful subtropical lush forest, unique landscapes, the beautiful suspension bridge over the Dudhkoshi River, and the beautiful local village.
Once you arrive in Phakding, you will be having a rest with drinking hot tea or coffee. Explore the amazing surroundings and unique landscapes. You will have a delicious evening dinner and overnight stay at a teahouse or lodge in Phakding.

Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m.)

Wake up in the morning, and you will have your breakfast and get ready for the trek to Namche Bazaar. You will trek downhill and uphill along the beautiful Dudhkoshi River and cross the suspension bridge, including the famous Hillary Bridge. You will pass by beautiful Manjo village, amazing Sagarmatha National Park, and beautiful landscapes. The trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding is about 10 to 12 kilometers, and it will take 5 to 6 hours. The altitude of Namche Bazaar is 3,440 meters. The beautiful Namche Bazaar is the gateway of the Everest region trekking. Once you arrive at Namche Bazaar, you will have some rest in the lodge or hotel with hot tea or coffee. Explore the beautiful surroundings, local market, and cozy coffee shops. You will have the evening dinner and overnight stay in a hotel at Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: Acclimatization day and hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 m.)

You will wake up early in the morning and hike to the Everest View Hotel, which is around 3,880 meters. Trekkers will have the morning breakfast and start hiking to Syangboche Airport and Everest View Hotel. You will have beautiful views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku, and other beautiful Himalayan ranges. Hiking to the Everest View Hotel will take 4 to 5 hours for a round trip. After spending some time in the Everest View Hotel, you will get back to Namche and have lunch and rest sometime. In the evening you will have an exploration of the local market and savour the Himalayas coffee and delicious cheesecake. You will get back to the hotel and have your delicious evening dinner, then relax for the overnight stay.

Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 m.)

You will have your morning breakfast in the hotel and start the trek to Tengboche. The most scenic and spiritually peaceful trekking to Tengboche is beautiful and rewarding. You will have uphill and some downhill trekking trails with amazing views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The altitude of Tengboche is about 3,870 meters, and the distance from Namche is about 10 kilometers. Trekking to Tengboche from Namche Bazaar will take 5 to 6 hours to reach. On the arrival of Tengboche, you will be having rest sometime in the teahouse, and you will explore the beautiful sacred and spiritual site of Tengboche Monastery. In the evening you will be having your delicious dinner and overnight stay in the cozy teahouse.

Day 6: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410 m.)

Trekkers will wake up in the morning and enjoy the beautiful vibes of a Himalayan morning. You will have breakfast and get ready to trek for Dingboche. Ascending to Dingboche is a beautiful Everest journey, which offers you the beautiful Island Peak, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse views. There will be chances to encounter the wild animals like the Himalayan Thar, snow leopard, and varieties of birds. Tengboche to Dingboche is around 11 kilometers, and it will take approximately 5 to 6 hours to trek. The elevation of Dingboche is about 4,410 meters. The beautiful chortens, mani walls, and stone-built local village make you peaceful and spiritual. On arrival in Dingboche, you will have a rest in the cozy teahouse with the savor of Himalayan butter tea. Explore the beautiful surroundings, and in the evening have a dinner and unwind overnight from the long trek.

Day 7: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,940 m.)

Trekkers will be ascending to higher altitudes in the Himalayas; there will be beautiful alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky terrain. You will trek through the gradual uphill and alpine valley. You will have beautiful views of Lobuche Peak, Nuptse, Pumori, and other Himalayas. Beautiful alpine terrain and varieties of vegetation make you more enthusiastic about the Everest region. You will be exploring the Khumbu glacier, and there will be icy wind from the Himalayas. The altitude of Lobuche is about 4,940 meters, and it is about 9 kilometers from Dingboche. The trek to Lobuche from Dingboche will take around 6 to 7 hours depending on the trekkers pace. Once you arrive in Lobuche, you will be having a rest in the cozy and comfortable teahouse. Relax with hot tea or coffee and explore the surroundings. In the evening have your healthy dinner and overnight stay in the teahouse.

Day 8: Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m.) and Back to Gorak Shep (5,164 m.)

Today you will wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast, then get ready for the most demanding trekking Everest base camp submission. Trekkers will trek to Everest base camp via Gorak Shep and trek back to Gorak Shep. You will follow the Khumbu glacier along the rocky path and cross the beautiful ridges. You will be exploring beautiful Pumori, Ama Dablam, Khumbutse, Everest, and other gorgeous Himalayas. Lobuche to Everest Base Camp is about 12 kilometers, and it will take around 6 to 8 hours. The Everest base camp is approximately 5,364 meters above sea level. You will take beautiful pictures that will last the memories for a lifelong period. Spend some time in Everest base camp and get back to the Gorak Shep.
You will have rest with having hot tea or coffee at Gorak Shep in the beautiful teahouse. Explore the beautiful surroundings and overnight stay in the tea house after having your dinner.

Day 9: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 m.) and trek back to Pheriche (4,371 m.)

Today, you will trek to Kala Patthar, which is the highest point of the Everest Base Camp trek. From Kala Patthar you will have panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and others. You will be ascending to the Kala Patthar, which will take around 1.5 hours to 2 hours to submit to the Kala Patthar peak. The Kala Patthar is elevated at 5,545 meters. You will have an amazing sunrise view from Kalapatthar; gorgeous Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, and other beautiful mountains will give you amazing rewards. Explore Kala Patthar sometime, take pictures for lifelong memories, and get back to Gorak Shep. You will have your breakfast in Gorak Shep and trek to Pheriche. The altitude of Pheriche is approximately 4,371 meters.

Today's whole-day trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and back to Pheriche is about 13 to 14 kilometers, and it will take 7 to 8 hours to trek. Once you arrive in Pheriche, you will have hot butter tea or coffee and relax sometime in the teahouse. You will be exploring the beautiful Pheriche and celebrating the achievement of successfully climbing Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp. You will have your evening dinner and overnight stay at Pheriche.

Day 10: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m.)

Trekkers will wake up in the morning and have their breakfast in the hotel. You will get ready to trek back to Namche Bazaar, which is a long descent. You will trek back from Pheriche at 4,371 m to 3,440 meters all the way down. The trek to Namche Bazaar is to be downhill, so be careful and relax while moving your feet. You could have muscle ’pain and knee problems, yet you need to relax and be careful. Pheriche to Namche is about 16 to 18 kilometers, and it will take around 7 to 8 hours to trek. Once you arrive in Namche Bazaar, you will be transferred to a comfortable hotel where you will relax from the long trek. Have a rest sometime and explore the Namche bazaar and its beautiful surroundings. Overnight stay in the hotel after having your dinner.

Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860 m.)

After breakfast you will trek to Lukla from Namche Bazaar. The trek from Namche to Lukla is about 17 to 18 kilometers, and it will take 6 to 7 hours to trek. Trekkers will be descending to Lukla. However, the trekking trail is downhill and uphill; you will be crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudhkosi River and the Hillary suspension bridge. You will exit the Sagarmatha National Park and Manjo cheaply. You will be exploring the beautiful terrain, lush forest, and wonderful landscapes. Once you arrive in Lukla, you will be having a rest in the lodge. You can explore around the beautiful Lukla airport, which is the highest-altitude airport in the world. In the evening you will have your delicious dinner and unwind in the hotel.

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Kathmandu and Valley Sightseeing (1,400 m.)

Finally, today it will be ending your Everest base camp guided trek; you will be flying to Kathmandu early in the morning. Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast, then get ready to fly to Kathmandu. Usually, the flight in Lukla will be early in the morning due to weather conditions. The Lukla to Kathmandu flight will be around 25 minutes. During the flight to Kathmandu from Lukla, you will be exploring the beautiful Himalayas views, including Everest. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel and have some time to rest. Travelers will be exploring Kathmandu on a sightseeing tour.
You will start the Kathmandu sightseeing tour from Boudha Nath stupa. You will be visiting the Pashupathi Nath temple, Swayambhu Nath stupa, and beautiful Kathmandu Durbar Square. Once you finish the valley sightseeing, you will be transferring to the hotel. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner and celebration program. You will get back to the hotel and unwind from the long Everest base camp journey.

Day 13: Departure Home

You will get up according to your flight schedule and have your delicious breakfast in the hotel. Today is your last day of the Nepal trip, so make sure you keep all the beautiful memories to have lifelong remembrance. Hence, after the breakfast you will get ready to depart for the airport. A Touch Planet Treks representative will be there in the hotel to escort you to the Tribhuvan International Airport. The travelling time to the airport will be around 30 minutes. We will drop you at the airport by a comfortable private vehicle with our representative. We will do a final farewell in the airport and wish you a safe and happy journey. Make sure you bring all your belongings and lots of memories of Nepal trips. See you on the next trip to Nepal; have a beautiful day ahead. Thank you and Namaste.