Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri (Without Lukla Flight)

You can enjoy the breakfast buffet in your hotel early in the morning and then proceed towards exploring the valley. With its strategic location as the meeting point of several ancient Asian civilizations, the Kathmandu Valley is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

This led to the valley becoming the location of various temples, monuments, and pilgrimage sites that are important to the Buddhist and Hindu religions. You can easily book a ride using travel apps like Pathao, and Tootle to travel across the city. The sightseeing can be carried out in the following order:

Swayambhunath Temple

Situated on a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, this historic architectural wonder is one of the most popular tourist locations in Kathmandu. It has a well-stocked library, a museum, a monastery, a large stupa, and several temples

The eyes and eyebrows of the Buddha painted on the temples are a sight to behold in and of themselves. The number 1 is painted in the local alphabet as the nose of the lord.

Patan Durbar Square

The calming tour of Swayambhunath Temple, popularly referred to as the Monkey Temple, is followed by a visit to Patan Durbar Square, which is distinguished by its exquisite architecture. This place is one of Newar’s historical treasures. From the red brick and tiled square floor, glimpses of the Newari traditional can be encountered.

There are a lot of temples in the area that assist their devotees in connecting with the almighty. One of the most well-known attractions in this region is the historic royal palace, which was once home to the Malla Kings.

Pashupatinath

Hinduism is the most common religion in Nepal. With several well-known sites, including the Pashupatinath Temple, the country has acknowledged and valued this religion. One of the most visited tourist spots in Kathmandu, the holy place is considered to be one of the most important temples on earth.

The head of this body is the Jyotirlinga in Nepal, and there are twelve in India. There are also 275 sacred Shiva abodes in the temple. You can rid yourself of all negative energy by going to this temple. The atmosphere that emanates from this hallowed building makes it feel like a stroll through heaven.

Boudhanath

Since the Stupa is thought to contain the remains of Kassapa Buddha, many traders and tourists have offered prayers to their lord there. It is without a doubt one of the best places to visit in Nepal and has a rich history.

The Boudhanath Stupa located in Kathmandu is one of the most significant sites in Buddhism and architecture. The stupa is surrounded by the aroma of incense, which gives believers a pleasant energy.

Trek Distance:

20-23km

Max Altitude:

1400m

Duration:

5-6 hours

Accommodation:

3 star category hotel

Meals:

Breakfast

You will start your journey from Kathmandu to Salleri, on day 1. You get to explore through the picturesque scenery, verdant woods, and traditional Nepalese villages. The breathtaking views of the mountains and the invigorating pure mountain air will be the highlights of the day.

You proceed via Okhaldhunga after crossing the Sunkoshi River bridge. Incredible peaks like Everest, Dudhkunda (Numpur Himal), and others are visible as you travel along the route. After that, you continue to travel upward, arriving at the Solukhumbu-Salleri district. Salleri is 2.5 km away from Phaplu.

Max Altitude:

2300m

Duration:

8-9 hours

Accommodation:

Local Hotel or Tea House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On this day, you’ll continue your day after enjoying your breakfast in Phaplu. You will then take a local jeep from Phaplu heading towards Thamdanda for approximately 5 hours. The actual trekking begins from this day onwards.

You’ll start your trek for 2 hours from Thamdanda to Paiya. Walking steadily uphill to reach Surke Village, you will find yourself in the center of the alpine forests on the Paiya, with a glimpse of Lukla in the distance.

Max Altitude:

2780 m

Duration:

7 hours

Accommodation:

Local hotel or Tea house

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The path descends to Burke Village, a small community, through a jungle filled with bamboo bushes. As you proceed, the trail meanders towards the north, revealing a large, dispersed settlement surrounded by lush fields.

This beautiful stretch takes you to Chaurikharka, the meeting point of education and spirituality. The path goes on through Chhipling and Ghat, high above the Dudh Koshi River, to the Phakding (2,610m). More trekkers will be flying to Lukla from the Chheplung, where they will be headed to EBC and returning from the Everest Base Camp trip.

There are a lot of trekkers, porters, and Yaks on the trail.

Max Altitude:

2610 m

Duration:

5-6 hours

Accommodation:

Local hotel or Tea House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We cross a tiny stream and arrive at Monjo, the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, after beginning our journey through a pine forest and climbing a short distance to avoid a steep gorge. The park’s woodlands serve as a home to numerous threatened animal species, including the Himalayan thar and the snow leopard.

Before climbing to Namche Bazaar, the trail winds through a high section with amazing vistas, including the longest Hillary Suspension bridge. The climb is initially gentle but gets steeper as you approach Namche Bazaar. Eventually, you arrive at Namche Bazaar, the Khumbu Valley’s primary trekking hub.

The vibrant town of Namche Bazaar is home to a wide range of shops, eateries, and tearooms. It’s a fantastic spot to take a break and adjust to the altitude before continuing your journey to Everest Base Camp.

Max Altitude:

3440 m

Duration:

6 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is the designated day for acclimatization. Hiking up to Syangboche Airport (3700m), the purported highest airport in the world, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Lhotse, Amadablam, Tawache, and Everest as you ascend to the Everest View Hotel.

Acclimating is essential for your safety before heading to higher elevations. It is recommended that you keep up your level of exercise during the day. After a day of trekking through the towns of Khunde and Khumjung, where you may witness stunning views of Everest, you will return to Namche.

Max Altitude:

3700 m

Duration:

2-3 hours

Accommodation:

Tea house or guest house

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In addition to the natural life of pheasants, musk deer, and Himalayan Thar in the forests as you are brought up to the Kyangjuma, the earlier trek’s trail is generally level and simple, offering views of the highest peak, Everest, as well as other summits, like Ama Dablam, Lhotse Sar, Taboche, Kang Taiga, and others.

The Tengboche Monastery, which is situated at a height of 3860 meters, can then be reached by traveling to the right shore of the Dudh Koshi Valley. Tengboche Monastery is the biggest monastery in the region and is also considered the spiritual center of the Khumbu Region.

Known by another name, the Dawa Choling Gompa, rhododendrons provide a stunning display on the monastery’s hillside throughout the spring.

Max Altitude:

3867 m

Duration:

5 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Home Stay

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will travel to Dingboche and then ascend to Pangboche after crossing the suspension bridge across the Imja Khola. You’ll become aware of the shift in the vegetation. There will be fewer trees and sporadic plants along the route.

There will always be a sight of Amadablam on our right. At last, you shall ascend to the celestial small Sherpa community of Dingboche.

Max Altitude:

4410 m

Duration:

6-7 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Home Stay

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll set off to explore Lobuche. The trail climbs steeply up the hillside above Dingboche towards the hill’s ridge. You’ll trek up the ridge towards Nangkartshang Peak, which offers a beautiful view of Tabuche and Cholatse.

Then the trek continues uphill to the Khumbu glacier’s terminal moraine after crossing the wooden bridge at Thugla and taking in the breathtaking vista of Pumori. An arrangement of stones bearing prayer flags honors the mountaineers who lost their lives while attempting to summit Everest, and it is located atop the Chupki Lhara ridge.

Max Altitude:

4910 m

Duration:

5-6 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Homestay

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Many people have been anticipating this day—the trek to Everest Base Camp! A thrilling trek from Lobuche that gently ascends towards the Khumbu Glacier starts the day. You follow the new mountain route ahead to Everest Base Camp.

Being near the world’s tallest mountain is an exhilarating experience. After completing the tallest mountain’s circuit, you head back and spend the night at Gorak Shep.

Max Altitude:

5364 m

Duration:

5-6 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Home Stay

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Hot Soup

One of the trek’s hardest but most rewarding days will be this one. Climbing Kala Patthar takes up most of the morning. Despite the difficulty of the journey, the climber is rewarded with the most breathtaking mountain view of Mt. Everest and stands straight ahead, with giants like Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatase, and Lhotse.

You continue your climb to the rocky outcrop at the summit, where prayer flags indicate the location, for an amazing view of the Himalayas. Once the moments are captured, you make your way down to the Gorak Shep and eventually arrive in the Pheriche town.

Max Altitude:

4260 m

Duration:

7-8 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Home Stay

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Soup

As you descend, you pass through Pangboche and Tengboche Monastery and then on to Namche Bazaar, leaving the mountains behind. It’s afternoon as you return to Namche. The views of the forest and the Himalayas are breathtaking.

Max Altitude:

3440 m

Duration:

6-7 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Following breakfast, you make the long descent from Namche Bazaar, cross the bridge, and continue walking to Monju. After that, you’ll keep walking while taking in the breathtaking mountain views and the surrounding Sherpa settlements, all the way to Surke.

Max Altitude:

2290 m

Duration:

6-7 hours

Accommodation:

Tea House or Guest House

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You begin your roughly four-hour journey to Thamdanda after breakfast. You will travel to Phaplu in a local jeep from Thamdanda. On arrival at Phaplu, Salleri you’ll be resting at a tea house for the night.

Max Altitude:

2780 m

Duration:

7-9 hours

Accommodation:

Guest House or Local hotel

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Following breakfast, you will take a bus or jeep back to Kathmandu through the same picturesque route that you used to reach Salleri. The trip might take roughly seven to eight hours depending on the condition of the road.

Max Altitude:

1350 m

Duration:

8-9 hours

Accommodation:

3 star category hotel in Kathmandu

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

During the final day of your departure back to your country, the hotel staff will traditionally bid you goodbye presenting you with a “khadha” and a bouquet. The staff for the hotel will escort you to the airport and bid you a farewell wishing for your safe travel.

Trek Distance:

5-6 km

Max Altitude:

1350m

Duration:

30 minutes

Accommodation:

-

Meals:

Breakfast