Makalu Base Camp β€” Expenses

Estimated trekking costs

Complete Expense Breakdown

Costs vary by season, comfort level, and weather.

🎟️ Permits
  • Makalu Barun National Park Permit: NPR 3,000
  • TIMS Card (Green): NPR 2,000
  • TIMS Card (Blue): NPR 1,000
βœˆοΈπŸš™ Transport
  • Flights (round trip): NPR 9,000–12,000
  • Jeep (Tumlingtar–Num round trip): NPR 4,000–6,000
πŸ§‘β€πŸ¦― Guide & Porter
  • Licensed trekking guide: NPR 3,500–5,500 / day
  • Porter: NPR 2,500–3,500 / day
  • Porter-guide: NPR 4,500–5,500 / day
πŸ› Food & Accommodation
  • Teahouse accommodation: NPR 500–1,500 / night
  • Meals: NPR 1,500–3,000 / day
🧾 Miscellaneous
  • Tea / Coffee: NPR 150–400
  • Hot shower: NPR 300–700
  • Charging devices: NPR 200–500
  • Drinking water: NPR 100–300

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