Nepal Trekking from Bangladesh: BDT Prices, No Visa Needed

Booking your Nepal trek direct from Bangladesh

If you are planning Everest Base Camp, Annapurna or Langtang from Dhaka, a lot of what you find online is sold by agencies that do not run the trek themselves. They take your booking, pass it to a Nepali operator on the ground, and add their own margin on top. We are that operator. Book with The Everest Holiday and you deal with the family company that actually runs your trek in Kathmandu, with our own guides, the same trails and the same lodges, and no reseller in the middle. Nepal is your closest set of high mountains, a short flight from home, and it is easier and cheaper to trek from Bangladesh than most Bangladeshis realise.

One thing worth knowing up front: we set and charge every price in US dollars, because that is the currency our permits, flights and lodges are paid in. The taka figures on this page are converted at about BDT 123.5 to the US dollar (28 September 2026) and rounded, so treat them as a guide, not a fixed price. The rate moves with your bank, the dollar prices do not.

Everest Base Camp trek cost from Bangladesh

The short answer: our 12-day Everest Base Camp trek costs USD 1,399 on the Budget tier, USD 2,499 on Standard and USD 4,999 on Luxury, per person. That price already includes your permits, a licensed guide, the Kathmandu to Lukla flights both ways, your lodges on the trail and, on the Standard and Luxury tiers, all your meals. On top of the trek, a Bangladeshi trekker should budget for the return flight from Dhaka, travel insurance, two or three nights in a Kathmandu hotel and personal spending. Your Nepal visa is free, which is a real head start over trekkers coming from further afield.

Here is what a Standard Everest Base Camp trip adds up to from Dhaka, per person:

Budget brings that total down (you carry your own bag and buy your own meals on the trail); Luxury lifts it, with the Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter both ways instead of the fixed-wing flight. There are no hidden extras from us. What we quote is what you pay, and you pay us directly, in dollars or euros, through a bank gateway, not to an agent holding your money. See the full Everest Base Camp itinerary and book.

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek cost from Bangladesh

Our 9-day Annapurna Base Camp trek costs USD 499 on Budget, USD 799 on Standard and USD 1,400 on Luxury, per person. It is the gentler, warmer and cheaper first Himalayan trek, and a kind choice for a body that has never met real altitude or real cold. Annapurna Base Camp has no expensive Lukla flight, so the whole trip costs a good deal less than Everest.

What a Standard Annapurna Base Camp trip adds up to from Dhaka, per person:

See the full Annapurna Base Camp itinerary and book.

Our trek prices from Bangladesh

What each tier gives you

The three tiers are a real choice, not a sales trick. Budget means shared teahouse rooms and you carry your own bag; meals are not included on the trail. Standard adds private rooms, all your trail meals and a porter shared between two trekkers. Luxury gives you private deluxe rooms, all meals, a dedicated porter to yourself and the Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter both ways on Everest. Every tier includes your permits, a licensed guide, and the shared tourist transport to and from the trailhead. We also give every trekker a down jacket, a warm sleeping bag and a duffel to use free of charge, so you do not need to buy cold-weather kit in Dhaka that you will never use again. Kathmandu hotel nights are quoted separately from the trek.

As a Bangladeshi citizen you are a SAARC national, and Nepal charges SAARC trekkers lower national park and conservation area fees than it charges Western trekkers. Those fees are already included in the prices above, so this shows up as better value rather than a separate line, but it is a genuine reason the same trek costs less to run for you than for a European.

How you pay

A 10 percent deposit confirms your dates and you pay the balance in Kathmandu. It goes by card through Himalayan Bank's secure gateway; Bangladeshi Visa and Mastercard cards work once you approve the one-time password, subject to your bank's international transaction limit, which is worth checking before you try. Card payments carry a 3.5 percent processing fee; paying the balance in cash in Kathmandu, in US dollars, has no fee. We do not take Nepali rupees from foreign clients, so bring US dollars in cash or pay by card. If your plans change we will reschedule you free to any date within a year, as long as you give us at least 72 hours' notice (7 days for restricted-area treks like Manaslu). If you cancel, the deposit and the trek cost are not refunded. If we ever have to cancel a trip ourselves, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank and card charges, and anything already spent on your behalf such as permits and flights.

Getting to Kathmandu from Bangladesh

Dhaka to Kathmandu is one of the shortest international flights you will ever take, a little under two hours in the air, and it is served direct on most days of the week. Nepal keeps the same clock as Bangladesh, so there is no jet lag at all.

Biman Bangladesh flies it most days, several times a week, and Himalaya Airlines flies it too, so take the direct flight. Book four to six weeks ahead, and earlier still for October and November, which fill up fast. Fares move around, so check them yourself; we do not sell international tickets, only the trek. There is an overland route through India by road, but it needs an Indian transit visa and two long days of travel through Siliguri to the Kakarbhitta border, so with a direct flight this cheap it rarely makes sense. Whichever way you come, land in Kathmandu at least a full day before any onward Lukla flight, never on the same night.

Visa for Bangladeshi citizens

This is one of the real advantages of trekking from Bangladesh. As a SAARC national you get a free tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You still get a visa, but you pay no fee for it.

• Free (gratis) visa for up to 30 days, granted on arrival because Bangladesh is a SAARC member.
• The free visa applies to your first visit in the calendar year (1 January to 31 December). A second trip in the same year is charged the normal fee.
• Bring a Bangladeshi passport with at least six months' validity and one or two passport photos.
• Fill in the arrival details at the airport, or in advance on the online immigration portal to speed up the queue in the October to November peak.

The process at the airport is straightforward: fill the arrival form, show your passport, collect the free visa stamp, and you are through, usually in 15 to 30 minutes. Our Nepal visa on arrival guide walks through it step by step.

Which trek should you pick from Bangladesh?

Everest Base Camp trek, 12 days

The one most people come for. You stand at 5,364 metres below the highest mountain on earth, walking up through Sherpa villages, over suspension bridges, and sleeping in teahouses with views no photo does justice to. Budget USD 1,399, Standard USD 2,499, Luxury USD 4,999 per person. View full itinerary and book.

Annapurna Base Camp trek, 9 days

Rice terraces, bamboo forest and hot springs lead up to the amphitheatre of peaks around Annapurna I (8,091 metres). It is warmer and more varied than Everest, which makes it a kind first choice for a body used to the flatlands. Budget USD 499, Standard USD 799, Luxury USD 1,400 per person. View full itinerary and book.

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, 6 days

The best first Himalayan trek, and the one to pick if you only have a week of leave. Sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from 3,210 metres, at a modest altitude that is gentle on someone new to the mountains. Budget USD 499, Standard USD 749, Luxury USD 1,235 per person. View full itinerary and book.

Langtang Valley trek, 8 days

The closest of the big treks to Kathmandu, with strong Tamang culture, village cheese, and views of Langtang Lirung (7,227 metres). Quieter than Annapurna or Everest, and deeply rewarding for it. Budget USD 365, Standard USD 650, Luxury USD 1,000 per person. View full itinerary and book.

Manaslu Circuit trek, 12 days

The quieter alternative to the Annapurna Circuit. You cross the Larkya La at 5,160 metres through a restricted area that keeps trekker numbers low. Best for people with some trekking behind them who want solitude. Budget USD 799, Standard USD 1,599, Luxury USD 2,099 per person. View full itinerary and book.

Mardi Himal trek, 7 days

One of Nepal's newer trails and a favourite for people on short leave. Quiet ridge walking with close views of Machhapuchhre, the Fishtail. Budget USD 454, Standard USD 849, Luxury USD 1,111 per person. View full itinerary and book.

From the plains to the peaks: what to expect

Bangladesh is almost entirely flat and close to sea level, so two things matter more than fitness, and both are worth planning for rather than being surprised by.

Altitude is the main challenge. Dhaka sits near sea level; Everest Base Camp is 5,364 metres. Your body needs time to adjust, and being fit does not, on its own, stop altitude sickness. Our itineraries build in proper acclimatisation days and follow the simple rule of walking high and sleeping low. Our guides carry a pulse oximeter and check your oxygen twice a day above 3,000 metres, and if serious symptoms show, we descend at once, no debate.

The cold is a bigger shock than the altitude for most Bangladeshi trekkers. You are going from steady warmth and humidity to nights that can drop below minus 15 at high altitude. The answer is layering, not toughness: a moisture-wicking base, an insulating mid-layer and a waterproof shell. You do not need to buy the heavy cold-weather items, though, because we give you a down jacket, a warm sleeping bag and a duffel to use free of charge.

Best months to trek from Bangladesh

• October and November: the most reliable weather of the year, clear skies and stable temperatures. This is peak season, so book two to three months ahead. Ideal for Everest and Annapurna.
• March to May: spring, with rhododendrons in bloom and warmer days. Great for Langtang, Poon Hill and Mardi Himal.
• December to February: cold but clear at lower elevations, with quiet trails. A short trek like Poon Hill or Mardi Himal pairs well with a winter break.
• June to early September: the monsoon, the same rains you know at home, and best avoided for most treks, though Upper Mustang and Dolpo sit in the rain shadow and stay dry.

One honest note on timing for Everest specifically: from late September to the end of November, the Lukla flight leaves from Manthali airstrip, four to five hours by road from Kathmandu, with a very early pickup. We tell every client this before they book. Two recent autumns have also seen the tail of a Bay of Bengal cyclone, the same weather system that reaches Bangladesh, clip the last week of October, so if your dates are flexible, the first half of November is my honest recommendation.

What Bangladeshi trekkers ask about

Halal food

Kathmandu has halal restaurants and eats well. On the trail there is no certified halal meat above Lukla, but most trail food is naturally free of pork and alcohol, and Muslim clients go vegetarian from the first day and eat well: dal bhat, vegetable curry, egg dishes, noodle soups, momos and Tibetan bread are on every menu. Tell us at booking and the guide handles it lodge by lodge. Our halal-friendly Nepal trekking guide covers it in full.

Money on the trail

Nepal uses the Nepali rupee. Change taka or dollars at the airport or in Kathmandu, and carry cash for the trail, as there are no ATMs above Namche Bazaar on the Everest side or Chame in the Annapurna region. On a Standard or Luxury package with meals included, plan on roughly USD 8 to 12 a day for hot showers, wifi, charging and snacks; on a Budget package, where you buy your own meals, plan on more.

Phone and internet

Your Grameenphone or Robi SIM works on Nepal roaming but is poor value. Buy an Ncell or Nepal Telecom SIM at the airport for a few hundred taka; it works to Namche and patchily above. Teahouses sell wifi by the session, but do not count on a reliable connection above 4,000 metres.

Language

English is widely spoken in Kathmandu, on the trails and by all our guides, so you will have no trouble being understood. Nepali and Bengali also share a good deal of vocabulary through Sanskrit, and many Bangladeshis find they pick up the everyday words quickly.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance that covers trekking to high altitude and helicopter evacuation is required for every trekker, and we ask to see the wording before you leave. A helicopter rescue is billed in the thousands of dollars. Buy a policy that names trekking to 6,000 metres in the wording, higher than Kala Patthar at 5,545 metres, because a rescue helicopter flies above you to reach you. Send us the wording and we will tell you honestly if it has a hole in it. One firm rule: do not buy Nepal-issued insurance, as the helicopter operators and hospitals here do not accept it.

Permits

Every permit you need is included in the price and arranged by us. On Everest that means the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality permit and a TIMS card; other regions use their own national park or conservation area permit and, where it applies, a restricted-area permit for Manaslu or Upper Mustang. As a SAARC national your park and conservation fees are lower than a Western trekker's, and we pay them on your behalf. You fill in no paperwork.

Do I need a guide, and can I trek on my own?

A licensed guide is required in most trekking areas under the Nepal Tourism Board rule from April 2023, and the listed restricted routes such as Manaslu, Tsum, Upper Mustang and Nar Phu also need an agency-issued TIMS card. The Everest (Khumbu) region does not enforce it locally, but we always trek with a licensed guide. Ours are government-trained and licensed, and carry a first-aid kit and a pulse oximeter. As for going alone or in a group, both are on offer and it is your choice. We run a departure for even one trekker, privately, so it is just you, your guide and your porter. If you would rather share the trail and the cost, you can opt into one of our fixed group departures. What we never do is quietly merge two separate private bookings into one. Solo trekkers, couples, families and groups are all welcome, from 1 person up to 20, and the discount comes from group size alone, so ten colleagues from the same office get the same deal as ten members of one family.

About The Everest Holiday

We are a family trekking company from Kathmandu, registered in 2016, with three generations of family guides behind us. Shreejan Simkhada and Shamjhana Basukala run it today with a team of 80-plus guides and staff.

• TAAN Member #1586, Nepal's trekking agency association.
• Government travel trade licence 2838/072.
• Over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot.
• A 10 percent deposit confirms your trek through our secure Himalayan Bank payment page, with the balance paid in Kathmandu.

Our charity, the Nagarjun Learning Center

A part of every booking supports the Nagarjun Learning Center, which our family started. It provides free education and hot meals to 70 children, and has helped build seven learning centres in rural Nepal that it still supports today. The centre is verified and listed on the UN Partner Portal. Your trek does a little good beyond your own memories of it.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost from Bangladesh?

Our 12-day Everest Base Camp trek is USD 1,399 on Budget, USD 2,499 on Standard and USD 4,999 on Luxury per person, including permits, a licensed guide, the Lukla flights and, on Standard and Luxury, all meals. Adding your return flight from Dhaka, insurance, a couple of Kathmandu hotel nights and personal spending, a Standard trip comes to roughly USD 3,000 to 3,400 all in. Your Nepal visa is free.

How much does the Annapurna Base Camp trek cost from Bangladesh?

The 9-day Annapurna Base Camp trek is USD 499 Budget, USD 799 Standard and USD 1,400 Luxury per person. With flights, insurance, hotels and spending, a Standard trip comes to roughly USD 1,250 to 1,600 all in. It is the cheaper, warmer, gentler trek, with no Lukla flight to pay for.

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Nepal?

You get a free visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport, for up to 30 days, because Bangladesh is a SAARC member. You still receive a visa, but you pay no fee for your first visit of the calendar year. Bring a passport with six months' validity and a passport photo.

How do I get from Bangladesh to Kathmandu?

Direct from Dhaka on Biman Bangladesh Airlines or Himalaya Airlines, a little under two hours in the air, on most days of the week. Nepal keeps the same clock as Bangladesh, so there is no jet lag.

Can I handle high altitude coming from the flatlands?

Most people can, with the right pace. The risk is not fitness, it is going up too fast. Our itineraries build in acclimatisation days, our guides check your oxygen twice a day above 3,000 metres, and we descend at once if serious symptoms show. Coming from sea level is not a barrier; going up carefully is the whole trick.

How fit do I need to be?

You should be able to walk 5 to 7 hours a day on hilly ground. Bangladesh has no altitude to train on, so train on stairs and long walks with a loaded pack, and on a stepper in the gym. No mountaineering skills are needed for the standard treks.

What is included in the price?

All permits, a licensed guide, a porter (one per two trekkers on Standard), accommodation on the trek, meals on the Standard and Luxury tiers, the shared tourist transport to and from the trailhead, and airport transfers. Your international flights, travel insurance, Kathmandu hotel nights and personal spending are not included. Your Nepal visa is free.

Plan your Nepal trek

Whether this is your first trek beyond the flatlands or you have walked in the region before, we will make Nepal personal, safe and worth remembering. The dates, the pace, the tier and the route are all your choice, and we keep the same clock as you, so you get real answers the same day.

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