Trekking in Nepal on Budget

The majestic mountain ranges of the Everest Himalayas. You can see these beautiful sites in the country of Nepal. Through sublimetrails.com, you can find affordable pricing to fit your needs to various locations around the mountains. When shopping around for a good deal to reach these peaks, there's a few tips and tricks you can do to help you get the best value for your hard-earned money.

Your budget should first consider accommodation and food, which is an expense that goes hand in hand. Most guesthouse rooms aren't very much, but the most money that you will pay for is the food that accompanies the lodging. Prices for room go from free to up to $5 a night. It's per room, so if you bring a friend, you can certainly save money that way. Those types of rooms aren't typical. The average price per night is $2-3/night.

For your food prices, those will be cheapest when you are at a low elevation or near a road. You wouldn't expect your porter (the ones who carry your belongings, equipment, and food) to charge you a small amount for carrying your food for a long period of time up whichever peak you are on. If you intend to eat candy, soda, and alcoholic beverages, those can really mess up your limited budget, as they are more expensive than local food. Local food will definitely be cheaper.

Camping can be a bit expensive to prepare for, with all the logistics and equipment necessary to enjoy that particular part of the trekking experience. If you want to save a bit of money, you can just explore the guesthouse treks. Be sure to use whatever gear you already have, like shoes and a backpack, rather than buying new items. If you did want to prepare after you get there, there are gear shops in Kathmandu. If you want to get items like down jackets and sleeping bags, you can rent these types of items rather than buying them outright. You want to prepare for cold and rainy weather, because there's some of both of those. I'd recommend bringing a sturdy pair of hiking shoes, because you don't want to have to replace them while you are trekking, as that can get quite expensive.

Make sure you have a way to get to your trekking locations. The cheapest option is the buses in Nepal. If you want to get there faster though, Jeeps are better because they don't have multiple stops.

If you don't want to be lost, be sure to hire a guide who knows the area. Be sure to ask for the credentials, because the guides in Nepal have to go to a guide school to get qualified. You certainly want a guide who has trekked in the same place several times over, so they can get you safely to and from your destination. The standard rate to hire a guide is around $30/day. If you go off the tourist track, that price goes up. Porters will charge around $10/day. Remember, it is customary to tip your guides and porters at the end of the trek. If you're a good hiker, you could save some money by not having a porter or guide.