19 Days Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri

  • Duration 19
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Adventurous
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3-star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 5545m/1819ft
  • Activity Sightseeing and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

19 Days Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri Overview

Discover a unique and adventurous path to the world’s highest peak with our 19-day Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri. This recently explored route offers a pristine and less-trafficked journey, providing a first-hand experience of the Everest region’s natural flavors away from the usual crowds. Instead of a flight to Lukla, this trek begins with a scenic overland journey to Salleri, the headquarters of the Solukhumbu region, offering a distinct and immersive introduction to the Himalayas.

Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri Overview: A Fresh Perspective on Everest

Choosing the Everest Base Camp trekking through Salleri offers a unique and immersive experience into the heart of Nepal’s rural beauty. This longer approach allows for gradual acclimatization and a profound appreciation of the region’s diverse ecological and environmental zones, from subtropical mountains to cold alpine environments. The road trip to Salleri, while extensive, is well-organized and stable, less prone to weather-related flight disruptions often encountered on other routes. This unique trail boasts its own captivating aura, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.

As you trek, you’ll traverse charming Sherpa valleys, marvel at unique landscapes, encounter diverse wildlife, and observe the fascinating Himalayan flora. If you prefer an impressive and unique journey over crowded trails, then this is a top Everest climbing route to the base of Mount Everest. The longest Himalayan vistas unfold within walking distance of the Alpine heights. You will journey through Ringmo, Kharikhola, and Paiya, eventually joining the more conventional Phakding route. The warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere of local people make your Salleri Everest Base Camp trek truly unforgettable.

Almost the entire iconic Everest experience can be accumulated from Phakding onwards, leading you through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Gorakshep, with further treks to Everest Base Camp (5,364m / 17,594ft) and Kala Patthar (5,545m / 18,192ft). You will admire the unparalleled landscape of the Mount Everest Himalayas. Upon completing your trek, you’ll enjoy a scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla.

It is a beautiful journey that lets you experience new areas of Everest that are otherwise unexplored. At each turn of the trekking trail, you will get amazing views of the mountain peaks. Furthermore, combined with the ethnic Sherpa culture of the small villages situated at the crevasses of the river valleys, you will get an unforgettable experience! Explore the Takshindo Gompa and walk along narrow canyons while crossing gushing white rivers of the region. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the pastures and the terrace farms located underneath the shadowing mountain peaks. It truly is a gorgeous trekking experience and a great alternate option to the standard Everest base camp!

Moreover, the Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri also includes many amazing highlights and features of the Khumbu. In addition to the initial alternate overland route via Phaplu (near Salleri), the trekking journey finally converges with the regular trail at Phakding, where you enter the Sagarmatha National Park, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trekking journey is brilliantly ornamented with the Sherpa spirit, as the route is adorned with small chortens and Mani stone walls carved with Buddhist blessings and prayer flags. Blended together with the verdant trans-Himalayan landscape of the Khumbu, the trekking journey presents a peaceful setting where cultural villages and settlements are laid out picturesquely against the backdrop of the Sagarmatha Himalayas.

Similarly, the Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri includes major aspects of Khumbu, such as visiting the vantage point of Kala Patthar, from where you can see the entire panorama of the Everest massif spectacularly! Likewise, the trekking trail also includes visiting famous Himalayan towns and villages like Namche Bazaar and Tengboche, from where the views and sights of the majestic peaks are quite indelible. Pay a visit to the Everest View Hotel—the highest located hotel in the world—and enjoy the dramatic scenery of the cerulean Himalayas from the balcony as you savor delicious butter tea. Relax at the dainty tea houses at Dingboche and enjoy the heavenly trekking journey as you make your way through destinations like Pheriche and Ringmo.

Trip Profile:

  • Kathmandu Sightseeing: Explore the cultural heritage sites of Nepal’s capital.
  • Views of Iconic Peaks: Witness Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Island Peak.
  • Stunning Sherpa Culture: Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and warm hospitality of the Sherpa people.
  • Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery: Visit key cultural and spiritual centers of the Khumbu.
  • Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar: Reach the foot of the world’s highest mountain and gain the ultimate panoramic view.
  • Alpine Flora and Fauna: Discover the unique biodiversity of the high Himalayas.

Accommodation: Comfort on Your Himalayan Journey

We offer accommodation in luxurious 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (you can choose between Hotel Apsara or Blue Horizon, based on availability) and comfortable tea houses during the trek. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. A single supplement is available upon request for an additional cost. Himalayan Adventure Nepal will arrange rooms with attached washrooms where possible; however, tea houses at higher elevations often have shared washing and toilet facilities. While single rooms are easily available in Kathmandu and at lower trekking elevations, they may be difficult to find at higher altitudes.

Meals: Authentic Tastes of the Himalayas

During your trek, we will serve authentic Nepalese cuisine along with more common international dishes (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served at your tea house, while lunch will be served en route to your next destination. The mountain people will provide a warm welcome and farewell dinner, offering you a lofty opportunity to observe their lifestyle with classic local meals. In Kathmandu, only breakfast is included (excluding Welcome & Farewell Dinners).

How Can I Approach This Trek? Fitness & Preparation

The Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri is designed for passionate walkers and is classified as a challenging trek. Trekkers who can comfortably walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light rucksack will find this trek suitable, though some days may require 7 to 8 hours of walking. Trekking at higher altitudes is more physically demanding, making this trek both demanding and challenging. To successfully accomplish this trek, you need excellent health with average physical fitness, a positive attitude, and strong determination. To enhance your strength and stability, regular exercising and jogging are highly recommended.

While past hiking experience is beneficial, you are not obligated to have technical climbing skills for this trip. Himalayan Adventure Nepal kindly requests that if you have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, or blood diseases, you inform us before your trek. Moreover, it is always better to have consulted with your doctor prior to booking.

Perfect Time to Travel

Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for this trip, offering ideal weather conditions and clear mountain views. This trek can also be commenced during winter, though temperatures will be much colder.

Trip Start Dates and Cost

Please contact us to check available trip start dates and costs for the Everest Base Camp trek via Salleri. We are happy to arrange customized departure dates to suit your schedule.

Day to Day Itinerary
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We 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • 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 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 Excludes
  • 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.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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  • The Salleri route offers a less crowded alternative to the traditional Lukla flight. It provides a scenic drive to Salleri and a gradual ascent, allowing better acclimatization and an opportunity to explore remote villages.

  • The trek is considered challenging due to its long duration, high altitude, and varying terrain. It requires good physical fitness and mental endurance.

  • The best times are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is stable, and the skies are clear, offering stunning mountain views.

  • You will walk 6–8 hours daily, depending on the terrain and altitude. Some days may be shorter to allow acclimatization.

  • Prior trekking experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Beginners with good fitness and determination can complete the trek.

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