The average price of a 7-day trip to Lukla is $1,779 for a solo traveler, $3,195 for a couple, and $5,990 for a family of 4. Lukla hotels range from $39 to $179 per night with an average of $56, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Baghdogra Airport (IXB) are between $1,215 and $1,985 per person for economy flights and $3,813 to $6,229 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $31 to $57 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Lukla, NP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IXB and stay in a Lukla hotel:
- January 22nd to February 11th
- March 19th to July 22nd (except the weeks of April 2nd, April 30th and July 2nd)
- August 20th to October 14th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lukla is usually late May.
Average Lukla Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lukla for a week is $1,036-$2,688($148-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $31 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $645 to $1,767 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lukla for a week is $3,038-$5,290($434-$756 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $62 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,290 to $3,534 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $29 to $35 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lukla for a week is $3,724-$9,708($532-$1,387 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $124 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,580 to $7,068 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $46 to $53 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lukla
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lukla? The cheapest trip to Lukla is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 23% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $35.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Lukla for a week is $870-$2,277($124-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $645 to $1,767 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lukla for a week is $1,620-$4,254($231-$608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,290 to $3,534 for economy
Lodging: $35 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lukla for a week is $3,180-$8,376($454-$1,197 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,580 to $7,068 for economy
Lodging: $70 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Lukla cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lukla Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lukla.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lukla for a week is $2,345-$7,971($335-$1,139 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,335 to $3,675 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lukla for a week is $4,156-$12,486($594-$1,784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,670 to $7,350 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $576 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lukla for a week is $8,312-$23,244($1,187-$3,321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $272 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,340 to $14,700 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $358 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $448 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lukla Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lukla is lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Lukla due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lukla Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Lukla hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Lukla.
Flight Costs to Lukla
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,985 average in mid December to a low of $1,215 in late May. Median flight price is $430. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lukla our data includes 26 originating airports, and 47 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lukla from an airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (the United States) for an average $6,812 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) in Kolkata (India) at an average of just $75.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lukla, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $770, so you can easily save about 63% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Lukla can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $445 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.