Kathmandu Salleri Namche Everest Base Camp Trek (18 Days)

Trip Highlights
  • Better acclimatized than the taking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
  • No need to take flight- an alternative route to Everest Base Camp
  • Warm weather, Green Scenery and peaceful
  • Organic food, vegetable is served in the teahouse (lower part of the trail)
  • Spectacular views of world’s highest peaks and trek up to 5545m above sea level
  • Most popular and rewarding fresh route to Everest Region
Overview

Are you planning to trek to the Everest Base Camp without flying to Lukla? We offer the Kathmandu Salleri Namche Everest Base Camp Trek (18 Days). The total number of days for this EBC trek via Salleri is from 15 to 19 days. Nowadays, this route has become very popular as an alternative trekking route to Everest Base Camp after Jiri. After 8-9 hours Jeep/Bus ride to Salleri, you will start your Kathmandu Salleri Namche Everest Base Camp Trek (18 Days). This trek remains unexplored and a perfect place to start your adventures in the Everest Region. Trekkers choose this route because it could be the best reason to trek to Everest Base Camp via road to avoid the hassle of flight delays or cancellation due to weather changes.

The daily 4WD Jeeps are available from Kathmandu to Salleri. This Kathmandu Salleri Namche Everest Base Camp Trek itself challenging at times; no altitude problems, but the steep up and down segment will leave you with burning thighs and shaking knees. This trek is also rewarding as the trail winds through rice terraces, small villages, farmland, Stupas, and monasteries.

The best aspect of this Salleri to Everest Base Camp Trek is, it makes you physically fit and keeps well acclimatized before approaching Everest Base Camp. Kathmandu Salleri Namche Everest Base Camp Trek offers fresh routes and you do not need to take flight from Kathmandu to Lukla; instead, take a Jeep ride to Salleri via Okhaldhunga (BP HWY).

Alternatively, instead of taking Jeep from Kathmandu to Salleri, you can also fly to Phaplu and start the trek, trek days remains to be the same. Although, we recommend take a Jeep ride which is more practical and reasonable.

ITINERARY
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Salleri (2364m): 7-8 hours drive
Day 02: Trek Salleri to Takshindo: 6-7 hours
Day 03: Trek Takshindo to Kharikhola (2010m) : 6-7 hours
Day 04: Trek Kharikhola to Puiyan (2730m): 6-7 hours
Day 05: Trek Puiyan to Phakding (2652m): 6-7 hours
Day 06: Trek Fakding (Phakding) to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283ft) – Trek for 5-6 hrs; 9 KM
Day 07: Rest day at Namche Bazzar: Hike around (2-3 hrs; 4 KM)
Day 08: Trek Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3860m/12661ft)- Trek for 5-6 hrs.
Day 09: Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m/14301ft) – Trek for 5-6 hrs.
Day 10: Another Rest Day at Dingboche – Hike Around or Proper Rest
Day 11: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche (4840m/16203ft) – Trek for 5-6 hrs.
Day 12: Trek Lobuche to Gorek Shep (5181m/16994m) – Everest Base Camp; EBC (5364m/17594ft) – Gorek Shep – Trek for 7-8 hrs.
Day 13: Trek Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m/18188ft); 2-3 hrs – Pheriche (4280m) – Trek for 3-4 hrs.
Day 14: Trek Pheriche to Namche – Trek for 5-6 hrs; 9.6 KM
Day 15: Trek Namche to Surke (2412m): 6-7 hours
Day16: Trek Surke to Nunthala (1823m): 6-7 hours
Day 17: Trek Nunthala to Salleri (2362m): 6-7 hours
Day 18: Drive Salleri to Kathmandu (1310m): 7-8 hours drive
WHAT’S INCLUDED
  • Airport Pick up and Drop Services
  • All necessary permits such and TIMS, National Park Fee
  • All nights’ Lodge or tea house accommodation while trekking
  • 3 times meals in a day such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Trekking Gears such as Duffle Bag, Walking sticks during trekking (needs to be returned)
  • Medical Kit First-Aid Bag WITH OXIMETER
  • English Speaking Professional license holder Local Guide
  • Kathmandu to Salleri to Kathmandu Jeep Fare (Sharing basis)
  • Staff insurance, Salary, necessary equipment, Food and accommodation
  • Rescue Arrangements but Not the bills.
OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)
  • Porter
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Porters with add on service
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu ($35-$45 Per night, 3 star hotel)
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Nepal Visa Fee
  • Any drinks such as hard or soft
  • Personal insurance, Expenses

Price Start From US $ 1499 Per Person

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No. of People Price/Person
2 - 3 US $ 1399
4 - 7 US $ 1289
8 + US $ 1185
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Start From Kathmandu - Salleri
End to Salleri-Kathmandu
Duration 18 Days
Best Season March-May & Sep to Dec