EBC Trekking Cost 2025/26 : Ultimate Budget Guide via Jiri

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, we offer you pick up facility from the airport and manage your stay at the most comfortable hotel in the city. You get to meet the team of trekkers and together we prepare for the trek.

Today would be the most exhilarating day where you will be introduced to the most pious Hindu and Buddhist religious place that is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath stupa.

From Kathmandu, we will take a long drive of about 8-9 hours by bus. You can enjoy some of the majestic Himalayan views of mountains like Langtang view, Ganesh Himal, and Dorje Lakpa. Jiri is the starting point of our trekking journey. Overnight stay in the trekking lodge.

We will wake uphill to Deurali which is at a good height from where beautiful scenic beauty can be observed. We will drop down to Shivalaya and pass via unseen roads to reach a small settlement at Bhandara. It is a Sherpa Village with huge Tibetan monuments resting on the terrace and meadow field. Overnight stay at Bhandara.

We will walk through farm villages to reach Kenja village at 1,634m. It is a nice village with a warm climate beneath the high hills of Pikey and Lamjura dada with views of Number Peaks. Overnight stay at Sete.

The most rewarding part of trekking to Junbesi is walking through the rhododendron, magnolia forests, birch which cover the Solu-Khumbu region. The track mounts up to Lamjura Pass at (3,500m), where you will get a chance to see Mount Everest for the first time. Junbesi is a nice large Sherpa village with an interesting high school built by Sir Edmund Hillary's trust and an old monastery. Overnight at Junbesi.

You will trail crosses the Junbesi Khola over the wooden bridge. From here, we could see views of peaks including Thamserku (6,623m), Mera Peak (6,650m), Kantega (6,780m), Kusum Kangaru (6,370m), and more. We can also see Buddhist prayer flags along the way. The houses are beautifully built with white-colored sloped roofs. Overnight at Nunthala.

Today we enter the agricultural land of the Sherpa and Rai community. We will walk beside the Dudh Koshi River and from Dudh Koshi River, our track reaches to Kharikhola (2,050m). We will make a gradual climb and reach the Rai village of Jubing, then we arrive at Bupsa where you can go around Buddhist Monastery and explore the village. Overnight at a guest house.

After Bupsa we will reach Khari La Pass (2,880m). Walking through oak forests and rhododendrons as well as a tea house and a small Sherpa community. You can sight a super view of peaks such as Cho-Oyo (8,201m), Gyangchung Kang (7,922m), and Numbu (6,960m). Overnight stay at the guest house.

Today we will begin our trek from Puiyan and pass Surke village. On the way, we could enter the villages such as Mushe (2,650m) and Chhipung (2,700m). On this trek, the view of Kusum Kanguru is truly breathtaking. Overnight at Phakding.

Today we will be heading towards the major Sherpa settlement Namche Bazaar, also known as the gateway to Mt Everest. This village has modern facilities including luxurious hotels, restaurants, bakery cafes, etc. We will also pass through different beautiful settlements including Monjo, Benkar, Jorsole, and Chimoa. We will enter into Sagarmatha National Park permit checkpoint. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Today we will spend resting or hike uphill to the village of Khunde and Khumjung. You will find government offices, Internet cafes, shops, and a colorful market. Visit a monastery and Hillary school. Visit the Everest National Park for some of the best glimpses of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Kongde, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, etc. Namche Bazaar is the largest settlement of Sherpa People. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

On this day, we will climb alongside Dudh Koshi River until Phuke Tenga and then follow the trails up to Tengboche. You will pass through pine forests and cross many suspension bridges. After reaching Tengboche, where you can visit the Tengboche monastery. Overnight stay at Tengboche.

On this trek, the mountain range gets closer as you walk further. This journey results in us with tremendous views of Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse. The trek moves ahead towards the Lobuche River, Imja Valley, and ultimately begins climbing up to Dingboche. Overnight at Dingboche.

(Day trip to Chhukung) Dingboche is a famous stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt Everest, Imja Tse, or Ama Dablam. Explore Sherpa people and lifestyles. Visit Dingboche Monastery or take a short hike to Nagarjuna hill, Ama Dablam base camp, or Chukhung Ri. Overnight at Dingboche.

On this trek, we will walk along the highland and plain terrace to get to Lobuche. You can see the memorial cairn built in the memories of departed Sherpa and other trekkers. Enjoy the view of Mt Pumori, Khumbuste, and Lingtren. Overnight at Lobuche.

Today we will head towards the settlement of Gorak Shep. On this trek, we will have a great view of Mt Everest, Mt Pumori, and Mt Nuptse, and other surrounding peaks. After some hours of walk, we will reach the base camp of the world’s highest peak. Enjoy the magnificent view of Khumbu glacier. Overnight at Gorakshep.

Early in the morning, we can see the sunrise view over the Mountains. Approximately 3 hours of hike, we will reach the summit of Kala Patthar (5,555m). The 360-degree views from Kala Patthar are truly breathtaking. Overnight at Pheriche.

Trek down through the hillside coated by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer-flag-covered bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge moving downwards swiftly through pine forests. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Descend to Lukla, preparing for the flight back to Kathmandu. Visit local sites including the hospital and school established by Sir Edmund Hillary. Overnight at Lukla.

Take a 40-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoy a farewell dinner (Nepali Food) to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Your adventure in Nepal concludes today. A representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.