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Trip Summary
| Label | Detail |
|---|---|
| Geography | Forests, Hills, Himalayas |
| Location | Solukhumbu |
| Level Of Difficulty | Challenging |
| Duration | 18 Days |
| Max Aaltitude | 5545m |
| Religion | Buddhist |
| Ethnic People | Sherpa |
| Accommodation | Hotel/Lodge/Teahouse |
| Transportation | Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus/Flight |
| Minimum Pax | 02 |
Detail Information
Trip Highlights
- Everest base camp and Kalapatthar
- Economic trek to everest region
- Well acclimatization which decreases the chance of altitude sickness
- Experience of local foods and lifestyle
- Beautiful scenery of mountains and hills
- Amazing glacier including the largest glacier of Nepal
- Beautiful forest and landscape
- Friendly and helpful people
- Exciting drive to the everest region
- Exit the everest region from the flight from Lukla
Trip Overview
Salleri Everest Base Camp is an alternative access to the Everest region with the same route. Salleri lies in the eastern Nepal which is also the administrative centre for the Everest region. The direct drive from Kathmandu to Salleri takes about 10 to 11 hours. And the trek starts from Salleri and ends at the Lukla. This trek offers the opportunity to explore the famous villages of Solukhumbu. This trek also combined the Phaplu Everest Base Camp trek which is popular for the less tourist traffic and high stunning views of Everest region.
This trek provides more acclimatization period than Lukla to EBC which helps to minimize the chance of altitude sickness. Similarly the drive from Kathmandu to Selleri offers the amazing landscape of mountains and hills.the long drive from Kathmandu to Selleri is done through the newly constructed highway that is BP highway that adjoins the road across the Sunkoshi river. During the trek you will have incredible views of the lush forests, stunning Sunkoshi river valleys, gorges and the terraced field.
You can also have a chance to explore the villages you pass through during the trek. The families of these villages grow their livestock, vegetables and run the teahouses which help to be independent from the outside world. The route of this trek is less crowded so the trail is quiet and peaceful and you get full opportunity to admire the beauty of the trail. The trek from Salleri to Everest Base Camp offers the new and fresh route to be explored. The trek will lead you to the woods of pine and oak and beautiful settlement.
Salleri To Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty
Salleri to EBC trek is considered as the physically challenging trek due to AMS, however trek from Salleri will acclimatize the body gradually. Though trekking above 5000m is comparatively more difficult than low altitude treks. The difficulty of trek also depends upon the various factors like weather, temperature, fitness level, season of trekking, walking hours per day and many more. The trail will take you through a challenging bus drive. The route of the trek is well developed and well facilitated which helps to avoid the level of risk. Though the trail section between Nunthala and Chheplung is a bit rough and not maintained which could cause some stress on your knees. The ultimate achievement of the trek always helps to forget any difficulty and pain during the trek.
Food and Accomodation during trek
During our trek we will be going to stay at the tea houses/ local lodge/ homestays which are well maintained. On your stay you will feel close and connected with the friendly people of the lodge who are mostly local Sherpas. The smiley face and the hardworks of the people helps you to understand lifestay. On the stay you can get the great facilities and warm hospitality. Talking about the facilities you will get a hot shower, WiFi and well maintained toilet.in this trek all accommodation are on twin sharing basis but you can also get single rooms by paying a single supplement. Similarly, you will get a delicious and hygienic food. Mostly you get a Nepali foods but you can also get international cuisine like Tibetan, Indian and Continental. However in Kathmandu you can have anything you want. You can easily get the room in another season however during the peak season that is October, you need to book the lodging in advance so that you won’t have any problems.
Permits for trek for Salleri to EBC
You don’t have to worry about the permits if you are trekking through the help of travel agencies as they will arrange all the permits for you but if you are trekking by yourself you need to arrange the permits. In the Everest region, you don’t have to take a Trekker’s Information Management System card after 1st October 2018. The permits that you need to obtain for Salleri to Everest Base Camp are mentioned below:
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit
This is the new permit which was brought after a big controversy and dispute. This permit cannot be obtained from Kathmandu.to do this trek, you can obtain this permit from Monjo. For any foreigner, the permit costs Rs 2000 which is collected by the Local government of Khumbu
Sagarmatha National Park permit
Salleri to EBC takes you from Sagarmatha National Park which is listed as a world heritage by UNESCO, so you need to take a permit to trek from the National park. This permit costs Rs 3000 per person. You can also get this permit from Monjo.
Required documents
For both Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance permit and Sagarmatha National Park permit you will need details of your passport only. You can only pay the permit fees from local currency.
What to pack for trek?
The well packing of clothing, equipment and gears help to make the trek more easier. Similarly unnecessary packing of things could put you in trouble. Therefore for the good packing you need to include the following thins:
For head
- Winter hats
- Sun Hat or scarf
- Warm fleece headgear
- Sunglasses to protect from UV ray
- Sun Cream and lip guard
For upper body
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Down jacket
- Light and expedition weight thermal
- Both half and full t shirt
- Fleece jacket
For hand
- Light and heavy gloves
- Waterproof gloves
- Sun cream or lotion
For lower body
- Hiking shorts
- Light cotton long pants
- Light and expedition thermal bottoms
- waterproof shell pants
- Undergarments
For feets
- Inner socks
- Hiking sock
- Hiking shoe
- Sandals
- Gaiter
Itinerary Summary
Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
You will be greeted at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transferred to a hotel in Thamel, where you will enjoy your delicious welcome dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Drive to Salleri (2390m)
Guide and porter arrive in your hotel and we will drive to Salleri by local bus or private vehicle. It takes around 8/9 hours.
Day 03: Salleri to Nunthala (2,330m)
This is the day you start to hike. After morning breakfast at Salleri, we start our journey to Nunthala. During the journey, we have a chance to watch beautiful mountains scenery and monastery.
Day 04: Nunthala to Bupsadanda (2300m)
After having breakfast at Nunthala we start trek to Bupsadanta. This is one of the amazing journeys because of we walk through the Dudhkoshi River Bridge and forests.
Day 05: Bupsadanda to Surkhe (2,290m)
Our trek starts from Bupsadanda and leads to Bhumsing village and reach Surkhe.
Day 06: Surkhe to Phakding (2,610m)
On the way to Phakding, you will witness various animals like mules and yaks along with the breath-taking view of the Khumbu Himalayas. You will also pass by some beautiful buildings, streams, hills, monasteries and prayer stones as you climb to Phakding. After reaching Phakding village, you can go for a short hike to Thaktul Monastery. Overnight in Phakding.
Day 07: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,430m)
After the early morning breakfast, you will start the trek to Namche Bazaar alongside Dudh Koshi River. On the way, you will come across numerous suspension bridges and Himalayan forests filled with rhododendrons, pines, and magnolias to officially enter Sagarmatha National Park premises. After reaching Namche Bazaar, you will see mesmerizing views of the mighty Everest (8848m) along with other mountains like Lhotse (8516m) and Thamserku (6623m).
Day 08: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3790m)
There is no trek today for altitude acclimatization. Instead, you will explore the beautiful town of Namche Bazaar situated amid various breath-taking mountains and mostly dominated by the Sherpa locals. You will also visit the museums, stupas, and monasteries in and around Namche Bazaar and explore the lifestyle and culture of Sherpa people. Alternatively, you can hike up to Everest View Hotel (3880m), one of the highest hotels in the world, for a grandiose view of Mt Everest (8848m). Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 09: Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3,867m)
The trek starts with a pleasant walk through the forest with majestic views of mountains until Khyangjuma. The trail then goes downhill towards Phunki Thank and later climbs uphill to reach Tengboche. The Imja River keeps us company for most parts as we cross numerous streams and rivers to reach Tengboche. Here, you can visit the Tengboche monastery which is the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight in Tengboche.
Day 10: Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,300m)
You start today’s trek by climbing down to Debuche and pass the villages of Pangboche and Somare to reach Dingboche. The trail takes with through lush green hills and you arrive at Dingboche crossing a suspension bridge. In a clear sky, you can observe the views of Imja Tse (6189m), Lhotse (8,414m), Ama Dablam (6,856 m), Dingboche Ri (5075m), and other peaks from Dingboche.
Day 11: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m)
The trek starts with an uphill climb and then the trail follows a gentle track pass shrines and small monasteries to Thukla. You can see many peaks from Thukla like Lobuche (6119m), Pumo Ri (7165m), Taboche (6367m), and Ama Dablam (6856m). After lunch at Thukla, you head along with the memorial for climbers who have lost their lives in the Himalayas. Shortly after, a climb to the top of Thukla Pass (4830m) offers mesmerizing views of the surrounding landscapes. A short walk from the pass will take you to Lobuche.
Day 12: Lobuche to Kalapatthar (5,545m) – Gorakshep (5,140m)
The day begins early as we make our way towards Kalapatthar. The views of the Himalayas from Kalapatthar is the highlight of the trip and not one to be missed. Gradually ascending through the rocky Himalayan landscape, the journey takes us through a dry lake before beginning the ascent to the viewpoint. The mesmerizing Himalayan panorama accommodating some of the world's tallest Himalayas are put on display and safe to say it doesn’t disappoint. The views of sunset are something else altogether as the light slowly fades out until just the summit of Mt. Everest (8,848m) is colored golden. Overnight in Gorakshep.
Day 13: Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) – Lobuche (4,920m)
Today, we head over to Everest Base Camp another one of the major events of our entire trip. Trekking on the glacial moraines, the trail steadily climbs towards the base camp. After a couple of hours of climbing, the trail finally leaves us at the foot of the world's tallest mountain. Here, we explore the base cap and marvel at the views of the Khumbu Glacier, Icefall, and numerous mountains neighboring the Mt. Everest (8848m). After enjoying the thrill and adventure the Himalayas bring we make our way back to Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 14: Lobuche to Pangboche (3,860m)
Today we head down towards Pangboche. By crossing the bridge at Dughla, the journey heads through the Khumbu valley. Crossing the vibrant hamlet of Pheriche after a brief rest of the trail the journey comes to its closing steps reaching Pangboche.
Day 15: Pangboche to Monjo (2,835m)
We cross the river before beginning our uphill climb through the lush green forests and takes us back to the hamlet of Tengboche before descending back heading towards Namche. we descend through the lovely Sagarmatha National Park to reach Monjo.
Day 16: Monjo toLukla (2,840m)
Today we head back towards Lukla. The trek will easy because we walk descending through hilly ridges surrounded by lush green forests. Crossing the hamlets of Bengkar, Phakding, and Chhuthawa in quick succession, we reach our final ascend leading to Lukla.
Day 17: Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m)
The weather in Lukla can be unpredictable at times so you take the first flight in the morning and fly back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you will have plenty of spare time so you can head out and explore the city or get some massages if your joints are still aching. Souvenir shopping and sightseeing are also other possible options.
Day 18: Departure
The 18days long trip comes to an end. A ]representative from the company will look to your call as you prepare to head out of the country on a scheduled flight. Thank you for traveling with us. We hope to see you soon for another adventure.
Costs Includes and Excludes
Cost includes
- Airport picks up and drops by private Car.
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu).
- Airport taxes.
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
- Meals during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) and Tea or Coffee.
- Guest House (Lodge) during the trek.
- 2 nights in Kathmandu and provide breakfast.
- License holder Guide.
- Porter service during the trek (one porter for two Guest).
- All Government and Local Taxes.
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS).
- Guide and porter salary.
- Guide & Porter insurance during the trekking.
- Farewell dinner with Typical Nepali culture.
Cost Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Lunch & dinner at Kathmandu.
- Trekking gear.
- International flights.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- personal expenses such as all Bar Bills Alcoholic or non Alcoholic Beverage drinks, phone and Laundry.
- Hot Shower.
- Tips for guide and porters.
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