Grade

Adventurous

Group Size

1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)

Destination

Kathmandu, Nepal

Max Altitude

5545m/1819ft

Meals

Full Board During Trek

Accommodation

3-star & Tea House

Trip Style

Lodge Trek

Activity

Sightseeing and Trekking

$1,475

*All Price are in USD*

Everest Base Camp trek via Salleri – Trip Overview

To touch with natural flavors of the world Salleri to Everest hiking base camp  is adventurous  trail to to explore a new path. As the line has been recently explored, few trekkers  take pride in this hike. By Salleri to Everest base camp, Himalayan Adventure Nepal offer you a first-hand experience fresh route, you do not have flight to Lukla. We will arrange a private car and will take you to Salleri, the region is also the headquarters of Solukhumbu region. Incredibly, in this unusual trail to Everest base camp, because it has its own unique aura.The road trip to Salleri are quite long but almost well organized and will not be bothered by any change of weather.

On the walking tour, Sherpa valleys, unique landscape, wildlife, landscape Himalayan flora, and maintain a good contact with you. If you do not want to be trafficked, but unique and impressive, then this is a top climbing route to the base of Mount Everest. The longest Himalayas are within walking distance of the Alpine height. You will travel through Ringmo, Kharikhola, Paiya and join the usual Phakding route. The warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere of local people make your Salleri Everest base camp unforgettable. Almost the entire experience can be accumulated from Phakding, through Namche Bazar, Tengboche and Gorakshep, and further march to Everest and Kalapattar base camp. You will admire the unique landscape of Mount Everest Himalayas. When you are in Lukla, you will fly back to Kathmandu.

Trip profile:

  • Kathmandu Sightseeing
  • Views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Islan Peak
  • Stunning Sherpa Culture
  • Namche  Bazar and Tengboche Monastery
  • Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar
  • Alpine flora and fauna

Outline Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu city & arranges trekking permit (1,350m /4,428ft)

Day 3: Drive Kathmandu – Salleri 263km (2362m / 7750ft drive 10hrs) by Jeep or bus and walk up to Phaplu (2413m 7918 ft) for an overnight stay (2,413m/7918ft)

Day 4: Trek Salleri to Taksindo [3071m10076ft] – 4 hrs

Day 5: Trek Taksindo – Kharikhola [2220m 7284ft]- 6/7 hrs

Day 6: Trek Kharikhola – Paiya [2850m 9351ft] – 6 to 7 hrs

Day   7: Trek Paiya – Phakding [2640m/8662ft] – 6/7 hrs

Day 8: Trek Phakding – Namche Bazaar [3,440m 11287ft] – 5/6hrs

Day 9: Explore and acclimatize (Climbing higher and sleep lower) (3,440m/11287ft)

Day 10: Trek Namche – Tengboche (3867m/12688ft) 5/6 hrs

Day 11: Trek Tengboche – Dingboche [4260m/13977ft] – 5/6 hrs

Day 12: Trek Dingboche – Lobuche [4930m/16176ft] – 5/ 6hrs

Day 13: Trek Lobuche – Gorakshep [5140m/16864ft] and hike Everest Base Camp [5364m/17599ft] – 8/9 hrs

Day 14: Hike to Kalapattar [5545m18193ft/] and trek down to Pheriche [4243m13921ft /]- 7/8 hrs

Day 15: Trek Pheriche – Namche Bazaar [3440m/11287ft] – 6/7hrs

Day 16: Trek back to Lukla [2860m/9884ft] – 6/7 hrs

Day 17: Fly out from Lukla – Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft) – 35 minutes

Day 18: Sight-Seeing Bhaktapur (1,350m)

Day 19: Fly back home (1,350m)

Accommodation

We have our own luxurious hotel and various sorts of room. According to your choice, we will offer a room in Hotel Apsara or Blue Horizon in Kathmandu and tea houses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. We can offer you single supplement as well but it will be charged an additional cost.

Himalayan Adventure Nepal will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, tea houses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. You can easily get the single room in Kathmandu but it is difficult to have a single room in the high elevation.

Meals

We will server with authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) during the trek. Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea house whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. The mountain people will welcome and farewell, you with the proper taste of dinner. You will have lofty opportunity to observe the lifestyle of local people with classic meals.

How can I approach this trek?

Everest Base Camp trek via Salleri is designed for passionate walkers, as it is a moderate trek. Trekker who has the ability to walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light rucksack will be suitable for this trek. Sometimes you have to for 7 to 8 hours as well. Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding this trek is demanding and challenging.  To accomplish this trek you need excellent health with average physical fitness, positive attitude and a strong determination. To enrich your strength and stability you need Exercising and jogging.

Though you have the past, hiking experience, it will be good but you are not obliged to have technical skill for this trip.  Himalayan Adventure Nepal kindly request you if you have, pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases please inform us before your trek. Moreover, it is better to have consulted with your doctor.

Perfect Time to Travel

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best months for this trip. During winter, also this trek can be commenced.

Trip Start Dates and Cost

Check available trip start dates and cost for Everest Base Camp trek via Salleri. Please contact us for your customized departure date.

Additional Information

Himalayan Adventure Nepal has the core mission to make the customer happy. Your happiness is our success and progress. We are available 24 hours in our company. So please almost all the information has been given in our pages. If you need further information, please directly call in our office or personal phone.Himalayan Adventure Nepal will be your family partner to create the adventure in the lap of lukla with Sherpa guide.If you are planning trek or tour in Nepal please kindly join via HAN.

  • Location
  • Days
    19
  • Nights
    18
  • Group Size
    1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Destination
    Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Max Altitude
    5545m/1819ft
  • Meals
    Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation
    3-star & Tea House
  • Trip Style
    Lodge Trek
  • Activity
    Sightseeing and Trekking

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    • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
    • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
    • Deodorant.
    • Shampoo and conditioner
    • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
    • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
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    Day 1
    Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel (1,350m)
    Himalayan Adventure Nepal will welcome you in Kathmandu with grand celebration. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant and discuss about the trip, in Kathmandu overnight (1,300m/4265ft.). Hotel in KTM
    Day 2
    Sightseeing in Kathmandu city & arranges trekking permit (1,350m)
    Himalayan Adventure Nepal organize you guided tour of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath. Boudhanath is a great white half dome with the Eyes of Buddha painted on it and is one of the most famous cultural icons of Nepal. It is a site of very active worship and nowhere on earth will you encounter such a concentration of varied Buddhist activity.  Not far away you will visit one of the most holy and venerated of all Hindu temples, Pashupatinath. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the golden-roofed pagoda-style temple, but you can glimpse the great golden bull through the doorway. A great pilgrimage occurs here in February, attracting Hindu ascetics and devout worshippers from all areas of the Hindu world. Rhesus monkeys are everywhere around the grounds, riverside cremations are often taking place and there is always a colorful group of ascetic pilgrim visitors encamped in the general area. If time permits, you will visit the Tibetan refugee center and Patan, another of the old Kingdoms of the Kathmandu Valley. Optional Trip: Mountain Flight in the morning which start form 6:40 to till 7:40 Mountain flight will cost extra US$ 182/person will take you to show most of the Nepal's and Tibet's mountains including Mt. Everest.
    Day 3
    Drive Kathmandu - Salleri 263km (2362m / drive 10hrs ) by Jeep or bus and walk up to Phaplu (2413m) for overnight stay
    We will arrange your private trip with the luxurious mode in early morning our trip will be embarked from Kathmandu to Salleri in a private vehicle. Due to the newly constructed road, we drive in an interesting way. During the drive, we can view the panoramas of Riverside, jungle, wonderful landscape and the scattered villages. We cross the bridge at Sunkoshi River and continue through Okhaldhunga. On the way, we can see the incredible peaks as Dudhkunda (Numpur Himal), Everest and others. Then it is a continual drive up and up, which takes us to the district of Solukhumbu-Salleri.
    Day 4
    Trek Salleri to Taksindo [3071m] - 4 hrs
    The hygienic breakfast of early morning provides you comfortable hike with innovative way. The view of Numpur Himal is awesome and the local scenarios accompany it. The trekkers, who fly to Phaplu from Kathmandu for 25 minutes, have also the same route for trekking. We cross small streams and hill gorges. From Fera, we walk through the jungle of Pine till we get to Ringmo. We walk furthermore 2 hours to reach Taksindo. We enjoy the first day trek and take a rest.
    Day5
    Trek Taksindo - Kharikhola [2220m]- 6/7 hrs
    From the hill of Taksindo, the picturesque scenarios of Salleri can be explored. The monasteries of the village represent mystical touch with Tibetan Buddhism. From another ridge, the views of Lukla, Nunthala valley astound us. Then we descend through the alpine forest, pass the Nunthala village and continue trek down, cross the Dudhkoshi River and get up to Jubing. After about 2 hours ascend, we reach to Kharikhola.
    Day 6
    Trek Kharikhola - Paiya [2850m] – 6 to 7 hrs
    Kharikhola is a densely populated village of the Magar ethnic group. Their cultural lifestyles are unique and have wonderful hospitality. We start our today’s walk; pass the village, cross the stream. Then it is a continual climb up to Bupsa hill. Then it is a gentle climb up to the top. There are few teahouses. Until Paiya, we walk mostly through the flat and rocky trail.
    Day 7
    Trek Paiya - Phakding [2640m/] – 6/7 hrs
    After breakfast, we trek through the easy trail for 2 hours. Then we descend to Surke, which is all steep down. It is the base of Lukla (the gateway of Everest trekking, mostly for the trekkers who prefers to go by flight). It is now the gentle climb up by exploring the local surrounding of the Sherpa village, pass the yak grazing meadows and reach to Phakding.
    Day8
    Trek Phakding - Namche Bazaar [3,440m] - 5/6hrs
    Crossing the suspension bridge, the walking continues to ascend to Jorsalle, the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. It is a gradual ascent to Namche Bazaar, exploring the first sights of the Everest panoramas.
    Day 9
    Explore and acclimatize (Climbing higher and sleep lower
    We hike to the local area as Syangboche and Hotel Everest View. The views of Ama Dablam and other stunning range as Lhotse are seen clearly. We also have an opportunity to explore the traditional customs of the Sherpa people.
    Day 10
    Trek Namche - Tengboche (3867m) 5/6 hrs
    After breakfast, the trip commences through the wonderful hills and glacial river Dudh Koshi. The views of blue pine forest attract us and we reach Tengboche via Phunki Tenga and Soso Kharka. The Tengboche Monastery is located at 3870 meters altitude with its rich decoration.
    Day 11
    Trek Tengboche - Dingboche [4260m] - 5/6 hrs
    In the morning, our trek continues to and we get the wonderful views of mountains, wilderness of flora and fauna as Musk Deer, Blue Sheep and others. Crossing Syomare, Orsho and heading through the Imja Khola, we reach Dingboche.
    Day 12
    Trek Dingboche - Lobuche [4930m] - 5/ 6hrs
    After breakfast, we head by making the destination of Lobuche. Following the trail via Dusa and crossing the Dugla Pass, we reach to Lobuche with the tough walk through the Khumbu glacier. On the way, we can see the stone memorials for climbers, who have passed away on the nearby mountains.
    Day 13
    Trek Lobuche - Gorakshep [5140m] and hike Everest Base Camp [5364m] - 8/9 hrs
    Heading through the rugged trail gives you the adventure experience. It goes by another side of the Khumbu glacier. After about an hour, then we walk steep up to get the top and continue through the rough rocky trail. We reach Gorakshep through the Italian Research Center and Lobuche Pass. After a rest, we hike further to the Everest Base Camp through the new moraine route. On the way, we can see Pumori, Nuptse and other mountains on the background. Everest view is available only before reaching to Everest Base Camp. It is not that much difficult to walk because of trail, but the higher altitude makes it tough. Then, we descend back to Gorakshep.
    Day 14
    Hike to Kalapattar [5545m] and trek down to Pheriche [4243m]- 7/8 hrs
    In the early morning, we hike to Kalapattar, which is also a good viewpoint of the Everest range. The views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse face, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Taboche, Cholatse, Lobuche East and Pumori on the background, which is just behind the Kalapattar. The golden mountains during the sunrise period are fabulous, including the top of the world. Then we descend to Gorakshep, have breakfast and trek down all the way to Pheriche.
    Day 15
    Trek Pheriche - Namche Bazaar [3440m] - 6/7hrs
    After breakfast, we start to trek down to Namche Bazaar via Taboche, Pangboche and Phunki Tenga. The views of the Himalayas and forest are wonderful.
    Day 16
    Trek back to Lukla [2860m] - 6/7 hrs
    From Namche bazaar, we continue to trek down to Lukla, the last trekking day of the trip. With the view of the waterfall and Sherpa villages, we cross the Phakding, Nurning and reach to Lukla.
    Day 17
    Fly out from Lukla - Kathmandu (1350m) - 35 minutes
    Fly early morning to Pokhara and go for boating in Fewa lake and Temple in the middle of Fewa lake. If you have time spend few more days in Pokhara cause its really nice and clean city in Nepal.
    Day 18
    Sight Seeing Bhaktapur (1,350m)
    Day 19
    Fly back home (1,350m)
    We will have the final time for shopping or exploring Kathmandu. The excited moment will make you something is not enough with you. You will realize that you need some more time in Nepal. You might have some specific request, which is not included in itinerary. In this situation, you can directly ask us to add extra days to this itinerary to meet your needs. According to your convincing time, we will organize your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
    Cost Included
    • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
    • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (14 nights).
    • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
    • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
    • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
    • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
    • Free HAN T shirt, bag and Hat.
    • Official expenses.
    • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
    • Day guided city tour
    • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
    • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
    • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
    • All government and local taxes
     
     
    Cost Not Included
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
    • International airfare and airport departure tax
    • Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
    • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
    • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
    • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
    • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
    • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
    • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
    • World heritage entrance Fees.
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      • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
      • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
      • Deodorant.
      • Shampoo and conditioner
      • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
      • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
      • If under any medication, enough stock ... View All

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