Why choose this Salleri route?
- The trek route is less crowded & Least explored.
- Kathmandu to Salleri road is around 90% well-paved which gives a comfortable traveling experience.
- Enjoy the scenic landscapes, green hills, terraced fields, flowing rivers, beautiful villages, and snowy mountains on the way.
- The trek starts from a lower altitude which gives trekkers enough time to adjust to the surroundings and prevent altitude sickness.
- Best for budget travelers and the road fare is cheaper compared to airways.
- Basic accommodation with good fresh meals and friendly locals.
- Also, the best option for trekkers is to do a one-way Lukla/Phaplu flight and trek via Salleri (either trek via Salleri and return on a flight or vice-versa).
trip Overview
Salleri is the old route that is gaining popularity at present as an alternative route for the Everest Base Camp trek. It is a complete roadway trek. Hence, no flight is included as a means of transportation. Suitable for travelers seeking to trek to the Everest Base Camp on a budget. Also for those who have plenty of time to explore. It is a long-duration trek and takes more than 2 weeks to complete.
Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri is a new experience for travelers as this is a full roadway trek. This trek route is less crowded and trekkers can experience the natural beauty of Salleri and other villages pleasantly. The trek starts from Kathmandu on a private or shared jeep. On the way, trekkers can get picturesque views of the diverse landscapes, beautiful terraced fields, green hills, blue snowy mountains, fast-flowing rivers, and local villages, and travel on curvy roads.
Since this trek begins at a lower altitude compared to Lukla, trekkers get some extra time to adapt to the surroundings which helps to prevent altitude sickness. Overall, this new route is best for exploring unexplored beauty in its natural form, best for budget travelers, and a new experience for trekkers wanting to do EBC trek differently.
Itinerary
Our representative from Outdoor Himalayan Treks welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport, and transfers you to your hotel in Thamel or elsewhere in Kathmandu. Freshen up and rest at the hotel. In the evening, introduction with a guide, trek briefing and check the necessary trekking gear/equipment. We can continue this process the next day if you arrive in Kathmandu late in the evening. Overnight in a hotel.
3-4 Hrs Sightseeing Hotel
The first thing in the morning is to do paperwork after breakfast. We issue necessary trek permits and complete all the arrangements for the next day’s trek. The rest day is free. So, you can do Kathmandu sightseeing. We provide you with a private vehicle and an English-speaking guide (requires additional cost). A guided tour around some famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Later, in the evening visit the Thamel market and enjoy some delicious foods. Overnight in a hotel.
8-9 hours Hotel
The Salleri to EBC trek commences early in the morning from Kathmandu. It is a long-hour drive so have a proper breakfast. After checking all arrangements along with a guide, drive to Salleri in a private or shared jeep. Admire the beautiful views of the green hills, terraced fields, small villages, flowing rivers, snow-capped mountains, and diverse landscapes on the way. Expect a smooth ride and in some parts bumpy ride which is a sort of adventure and a new experience for foreign travelers. In between the drive, stop for short breaks and lunch or light snacks. Overnight in a teahouse.
4-5 hours Hotel
After breakfast, take a local jeep ride to Khari Khola and enjoy the views. After around 4 hours, reach Khari Khola and have lunch or light snacks and take a short rest. The trek to EBC begins with a walk on a descending trail from Khari Khola. Traverse the bridge and ascend to the Bupsa village. The awesome sceneries in the backdrop keep the trekking journey exciting. Walk on the flat trails and pass several villages to reach Paiya. Overnight in a teahouse.
6-7 hrs trek Tea House
Have breakfast and get ready to trek to Phakding. Walk on a descending trail and arrive at Surke. Reach the trail where the actual trek begins i.e. Lukla. Many trekkers arrive at Lukla via flight. Have lunch at Lukla and take a short rest. Head towards Phakding which takes about 4 hours. Walk on a plain trail for a few hours. Later, walk past Dudhkoshi river and walk on the trail with a few ascend and descend and arrive at Phakding. Overnight in a teahouse.
6-7 hours Tea House
The trek to the Sherpa capital ‘Namche Bazaar’ is quite interesting. A long-hour trek commences after breakfast. Halfway of the trek is smooth and the other half is slightly tougher. But, enjoying the natural beautiful scenery, trekking can be fun. Before reaching Namche, walk on a steep trail and enter the popular Sherpa town. In the evening, visit the bakery for coffee and delicious bakery items. Overnight in a teahouse.
Acclimatization is very necessary to adapt to the surroundings and prevent altitude sickness. Namche is our first acclimatization rest spot. In the morning, take a short visit to Syangboche and visit around Hotel Everest View. The sight of Everest and other peaks is fascinating. After exploring, back to Namche for lunch. Spend some time at Namche and explore the bazaar (market). In the afternoon, a short trip to the nearby Khumjung village for interested trekkers. Interact with the locals and also visit the Hillary school. After a short exploration, back to Namche for an overnight stay.
6-7 hrs Lodge/Tea House
Adoring the magnificent mountain views on the trail trek towards Tengboche. Pass several beautiful villages and walk on trails with a few descend and descend and a flat trail. Arrive at Tengboche where you witness the best views of Everest, Thamserku, and other Himalayan peaks. Visit the largest Tengboche monastery in the Everest region. Overnight in a teahouse.
5-6 hrs Tea House/Lodge
The trek to Dingboche might be a little difficult due to the rise in altitude. So, we walk slowly adoring the picturesque beauty of the region. Walk through the forested trail filled with rhododendron, juniper, birch, and juniper trees. Traverse Imja Khola and ascend to Pangboche. From here, get an awesome view of Mt. Ama Dablam. Keep on walking on an ascending trail and arrive at Dingboche for an overnight stay.
The second acclimatization rest spot of the trek. Altitude is high here so the day is spent sightseeing or exploring nearby places. A short trip to Chhukung valley where you get the wonderful views of Chhukung Ri (5550m), Nangkar Tshang Ri (5616m), and other peaks. The landscape is beautiful and locals are friendly to interact with. Spend some time at the valley and back to Dingboche. Overnight in a teahouse.
5-6 hrs Lodge/Tea House
After breakfast, the trek begins to Lobuche via Pheriche. A pleasant walk on the trail with some beautiful scenery on the trail. Get views of Mt. Pumori, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other peaks. The trail is well-blended with ascending, descending, and flat trails. After walking for about 5-6 hours reach Lobuche. Overnight in a teahouse.
5-6 hrs Tea Hosue/Lodge
After breakfast, trek to Gorakshep for about 3 hours. Have lunch and take some rest. Then, proceed to trek to the dream destination of many mountain lovers i.e. Everest Base Camp. The highlight of this trek is the sight of the massive Khumjung Glacier on the way. The icefall and glacier look attractive. Upon reaching the base camp, get the close-up mountain vistas of Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, etc. Also, witness the amazing sunset views over these mountains which is fabulous. Take some videos or photos for memory and back to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.
5-6 hrs Lodge/Tea House
Wake up early in the morning and hike for about 2 hours to the Kalapatthar viewpoint. A dream come true moment for travelers/trekkers to get a close-up Mount Everest view including Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Ama Dablam, and Cho-Oyu adjacent to it. When the sunrays fall over Everest and other peaks, that moment is very wonderful and a memory to cherish forever. Don’t forget to capture these moments and spend some time adoring the beauty of the Himalayan ranges. Descend to Gorakshep for lunch. Trek back to Pheriche for an overnight stay.
5-6 hrs Lodge/Tea House
The elevation is declining and makes walking on the trail easier compared to previous days. Walk on the descending trail and a short ascend to Pangboche. From there, cross a bridge and a steep ascend walk to reach Tengboche. Overnight in a teahouse.
6-7 hrs Lodge/Tea House
Walk on the trail mixed with a flat and steep trail towards Monjo. Trek in the vicinity of the Sagarmatha National Park and get some sights of diverse flora and if lucky some animals as well. The surrounding mountain views add beauty while walking in the natural greenery trail of the national park. Walk for about 6-7 hours and reach Monjo for an overnight stay.
2-3 hrs Tea House/Lodge
The short trek begins toward Lukla after breakfast. Mostly walk on the descending trail and a short ascend before reaching Lukla. It takes about 2-3 hours to reach Lukla. Just enjoy the scenery with a background of towering mountains while trekking. Spend the rest of the day taking a rest and exploring the surrounding places. Overnight in a teahouse.
4-5 hrs Teahouse
A pleasant trek continues walking mostly on the descending trails and a few ascend to reach Khari Khola. The natural greenery in the surroundings is mesmerizing. Overnight in a teahouse.
4-5 hrs Tea House
This is our all in all drive trek from Salleri to EBC and back to Salleri. The trek duration is long but a unique experience for all travelers taking a new route to trek to EBC. From Khari Khola, drive back to Salleri which takes about 4-5 hours. Enjoy a jeep ride viewing the natural scenery on the way. Overnight in a teahouse.
8-9 hrs Hotel
A long hour’s drive awaits us. After breakfast, head towards Kathmandu which takes about 8-9 hours in a private jeep. After a long trek, enjoy a comfortable ride and adore the scenic views on the way back. Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel for much-needed rest. In the evening, join us for a farewell dinner with a live cultural show and meals of your preference. Overnight in a hotel.
It’s time to finally bid adieu and our representative transfers you to the airport at the right time for your scheduled flight. We hope to see you again. Safe travels.
Why book with us?
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What's included
- Accommodation: Basic teahouse accommodation during the trek (Toilet and bathroom will be outside of the room for most of the night); Deluxe accommodation for 3 nights in Kathmandu, on twin sharing basis with Breakfast.
- Meals: 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which you can choose from the menu) during the trek; breakfast in Kathmandu
- Transportation: Kathmandu-Salleri-Kathmandu private or shared jeep. Airport - hotel - airport transfers by Private Transportation.
- Documentation: Trekking permit (Sagarmatha National Park), and Khumbu village entry permit.
- Equipment/Accessories: Down jacket, sleeping bags, first-aid kit, water purifying solution (iodine-based) if required.
- Human resource: A professional and experienced trekking guide (English-speaking); a porter per two trekkers (carrying up to 25 kg); all the expenses for the guide and porter(s) are covered (wages, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, etc.)
- Tax/Service Charge: All applicable taxes, service charges, or fees. We hereby guarantee you no 'hidden charges' afterward.
- Complimentary: Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (authentic Nepalese cuisines with live cultural show or meals of your preference)
- Emergency Rescue Service: Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. However, you must be already insured for such emergencies, and your insurance policy must cover helicopter evacuation. Moreover, you should provide your policy details and authorize us to deal directly with your insurance company on your behalf. Please make sure that your insurance will cover helicopter evacuation up to 5700 meters
What's not included
- Beverage (Cold/Alcoholic drinks, Bottled Mineral Water, boiled water, tea/coffee, etc.)
- Any other expenses of a personal nature (extra meals/Snacks/Dessert, WIFI, battery charging fees, photography charges, Hot Shower, etc.)
- Tips for Guide and Porters (Expected) and any Donations.
- Your travel insurance
- Nepal Visa
- International Air Fares.
- Excess baggage charges on the Domestic flight (The airlines allow 15 kg per person if the luggage is more than 15 kilos, approx. USD 1 per kilo will be charged additionally).
- Activities (Sightseeing/tours) in Kathmandu.
Trip Reviews
2023
Julian
Germany
Everest Base Camp with Outdoor Himalayan treks
We got to know Outdoor Himalayan Treks by staying at Hotel Mums Home, where we got to talk to Rammani, who is the Manager for Outdoor Himalayan Treks.
He is very forecoming and connected, which means he gave us great tips on food locations, outdoor shops to rent gear and more.
Without a problem he arranged our full 20-day EBC trek with guide, shared jeep to Phaplu, flight back from Lukla and private Jeep from Rameshap to Kathmandu one day before we wanted to leave.
All this at a reasonable price, which you probably cant get anywhere when booking online.
We were so lucky to have Mr. Arjun Rai as our Guide, who made the whole experience SO much more memorable. I think he is among THE best guides out there. Not only his knowledge and connection to the mountains, buddism, culture of the sherpas and rais, but also his funny, forecoming and always-friendly attitude. It really was like trekking with a third friend.
Thanks to Outdoor Himalayan Treks and Arjun. You made this trip a 10/10 experience.
Guidelines
Accommodation
Teahouses or lodges with basic facilities are the means of accommodation during the Salleri to EBC trek. These teahouses are comfortable but must pay additional costs for facilities like Wi-Fi, laundry, hot bucket water, and charging devices. It is a good idea to book ahead during peak season for your convenience. In the higher regions, it is most likely to share rooms. Washrooms are also outside the teahouse or lodge.
Meals
3-course full board meals are served during the Everest Base Camp via Salleri trek which are healthy and hygienic. Breakfast and dinner are served from the teahouses and lunch is served at the stopovers during the trek. Trekkers can munch on bakery items, continental foods, and coffee in Namche. Read More
Drinking water
Drinking water during the Everest Base Camp via the Salleri trek is easily available. Trekkers can buy Mineral Water, fill tap water, or boiled water at teahouses as their preference. Read More
Transport
The means of transport for Salleri to the EBC trek is a private vehicle. The trek journey starts from Kathmandu to Salleri in a private or shared jeep. Then, ride on a local jeep to Khari Khola. From Khari Khola, the trek begins. We follow the same route to return and drive back to Kathmandu in a private vehicle.
Best Time to Trek
The ideal seasons for the Everest Base Camp via Salleri Trek are Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov) as the weather and temperature are stable and offer incredible vistas. Read More
Trekking Permits
Everest Base Camp via Salleri Trek requires compulsory two permits i.e. Sagarmatha National Park (SNP), and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality. Read More
Travel Insurance
If you're planning a trip to the Everest region of Nepal, it's a good idea to purchase travel insurance to protect yourself against unexpected events or emergencies that may occur during your trip.
When looking for travel insurance for the Everest region, it's important to find a policy that covers high-altitude trekking and mountaineering activities. Specifically, look for a policy that does cover all essential activities. Consider the following things while purchasing travel insurance for the Everest region:
- Coverage for medical emergencies
- Coverage for trip cancellations or interruptions due to an unforeseen event
- Coverage for lost or stolen belongings
- Coverage for high-altitude trekking and mountaineering activities
- Coverage for emergency evacuations
Salleri to EBC Trek Difficulty
Salleri to EBC trek is moderately difficult. The long trek durations, trails with many ascend and descend, unpredictable weather, and high elevations make the trek difficult for the trekkers. But, the trek is possible to complete so no need to worry. Trekkers must be physically and mentally fit. So, we recommend you participate in short hikes at high altitudes before starting the trek. Take necessary health check-ups and eat a healthy diet. Do some physical training exercises and yoga or meditation for sound mental health. Having said this all, our support is always there throughout your journey from the start to the end.
Porter Luggage limitation
The luggage limitation is a maximum of 15 kg per trekker. One porter carries the luggage of two trekkers. The luggage limitation is planned considering the health of the porters.
Acclimatization Rest
Acclimatization rest is very essential to prevent altitude sickness and adapt to the surrounding environment. The highest elevation of the Salleri to EBC trek is Kalapatthar which is at 5644.5m. During this trek, Namche (3440m) and Dingboche (4410m) are our acclimatization rest spots. So, take proper rest and spend the day exploring nearby places.
Altitude Sickness & its Symptoms
Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a common condition that can occur when you travel to high altitudes, typically above 2,400 meters (8,000 feet). It is caused by reduced air pressure and lowered oxygen levels at high altitudes, which can affect the way your body functions. Altitude sickness is natural in the Himalayan regions.
Symptoms of altitude sickness can vary from person to person, but common symptoms include:
- Headache
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fatigue or weakness
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Loss of appetite or nausea
- Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
- Swelling of the hands, feet, and face
Preventive Guidelines
There are several preventive guidelines you can follow to reduce the risk of developing altitude sickness when trekking at high altitudes:
- Acclimatize gradually to adjust to the surroundings
- Stretch the body and do some warm-ups before the trek
- Ascend slowly to give the body time to acclimatize
- Drink plenty of fluids to prevent Dehydration and urinate frequently to help the body function properly
- Avoid alcohol caffeine, and salty foods
- Avoid strenuous activity
- Get plenty of rest to allow the body time to recover and adjust to the lower oxygen levels
- Make sure to get plenty of sleep and take regular breaks to rest
- Use an oxygen cylinder if necessary in case of difficulty
- Immediately consult with a guide and seek medical attention if necessary
Equipment checklist
Food: Light snacks, Energy bars, and drink mix
Shoes: Camp shoes, Pair of hiking boots, Rubber sandals
Clothes: Windcheater jacket, Thermals, Insulating Down Jacket, Fleece, Long sleeve shirts, Gloves, Towels, Inner garments, Trekking pants, Trousers, Shorts, Socks, Raincoat, Balaclava, Bandana, Gaiters
Accessories: Sunglasses, Hats/Caps, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Water bottles, Pocket Knife, Solar chargers, Batteries, Head Lamps, Torch, Umbrella, Sewing kit, Water Purifying solution kits, reusable bags to deposit waste, separate clean/dirty clothes
Equipment: Warm Sleeping bags, Map, Trekking poles, Duffel bag
Note: Customize the equipment checklist as necessary. Buy or rent in Kathmandu option is also there.
Documents required
- Scanned copies of passport-sized photos and passports of each participant
- Travel Insurance
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
- TIMS
CANCELLATION
- Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure
- 30% of the total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled between 60 to 30 days prior to departure date
- 60% of total cost of the trip will be charged if cancelled in between 30 to 14 days prior to departure date.
- No refund will be provided if cancelled within 14 days prior of departure date.
- No refunded will be provided if the guest will not show up.
- Regrettably, in case where the trek/tour can not be completed due to customer's own problem or sickness or unfavourable weather there will be no refund.
- If the trekking/tour is extended more than given itinerary extra charge will be applied accordingly
- If the agreed trip can not be organised due to bad weather or any unforeseen events, similar trip will be organised (in the mutual understanding with the travellers)