Budget Hacks for Your Expedition
The Mount Everest expedition is expensive, but trekking to Base Camp doesn't have to break the bank. Here are smart ways to cut costs without compromising safety.
Chocolate costs 3x the price in Namche. Bring 2kg of snacks from home. It saves money and ensures you have food you actually like during the Everest trekking days.
Bottled water adds up to $500 over a trek. Using chlorine tablets costs $5 total. It’s the single biggest money saver on the trail to the Everest summit view.
Don't buy a $400 sleeping bag you'll use once. Rent it in Kathmandu for $50. Same for down jackets. This makes the Everest expedition accessible to budget travelers.
Save on water and gear so you can afford the flight to Lukla and a good guide.
