Highlights:
- Private Jeep Drive to Thamdanda and back to Kathmandu through scenic countryside.
- Immerse yourself in the cultural diversity of Rai and Sherpa communities.
- Trek through the classic and traditional EBC Trek route via Salleri.
- Mesmerizing sunrise views over Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and many other peaks.
- Encounter with the breathtaking Khumbu Ice Fall, Rivers, Valleys, and stunning landscapes.
Overview:
Everest Base Camp Trek without flight is an excellent way to explore the Khumbu region following the route of legend Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary. Thousands of trekkers visit Nepal annually and follow the regular Everest Base Camp Trek for 12 days. However, Everest Base Camp Trek without flight allows you to explore the unspoiled region of Lower Everest. It is the best option for adventure seekers who want to experience a different trip than a typical Lukla Flight.
The best part of this trek is visiting the remote areas of the lower Khumbu Region. Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight takes you closer to the untouched beauty of this region. Avoiding the Lukla flight allows your body to strengthen against the Altitude sickness. Therefore, even a novice trekker with excellent physical fitness can complete this trek.
Your EBC Trek by Jeep begins from Kathmandu driving to Thamdanda via Salleri. The initial walk starts from Thamdanda to Phakding and connects with the regular EBC Trek Route. Likewise, passing Phakding, Monjo and Jhorsale villages takes you to Namche Bazaar. The bustling town of Namche Bazaar is the gateway to Mt. Everest. Spending a day at Namche for acclimatization, the trek takes you to EBC via Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. After reaching EBC and Kalapathhar, the trail returns retracing the same route back to Thamdanda.
Why choose Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight?
Trekking to EBC is a surreal experience standing tall at the foot of the tallest peak in the world. Of course, taking a Lukla flight is a daring thing to do. However, many things can be seen during the trek without a flight. It is all about exploring the untouched villages and cultural settlements of the Everest Trek. Moreover, another reason to choose this trek is to avoid the frequent Lukla flight delays and cancellations.
What to expect during the Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight?
- You will get to see excellent natural scenery, Dudhkoshi River, Rhododendron Forests, Farmlands, Stupas, and Monasteries.
- Similarly, trekking through the small villages of the Lower Everest Region such as Salleri, Phaplu, Takshinu, and Bupsa.
- Mountains above 8000 meters including Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Makalu, etc. are visible during the trek.
- Likewise, admire the cultural beauty of the Sherpa Community. The Everest region is the home of the Sherpa People. Get close to the local Sherpas, enjoy their lifestyle, and communicate with them closely.
- As the trek goes higher, expect it to be challenging. The trail at higher altitudes goes through a sloppy path, a rocky trail, many ascending and descending. However, no technical gear is necessary to walk through the challenging trail.
- In addition, expect the oxygen level to get thinner as you go past 3500 meters altitude. Some symptoms of Altitude sickness can be expected as well. Hence, do not panic at all and inform it to your fellow guide.
- Moreover, expect the trail to be crowded during the peak trekking season.
Cost of the Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight
The cost of this trek depends upon the number of group members, days, type of packages, etc. Moreover, the costs vary if you are trekking privately or joining the group. The Everest Base Camp Trek without a fight by group joining starts from $1699 per person. It covers the whole package including accommodation, meals, permits, transportation, and an expert trekking guide. However, for those who want more private trekking experience, please contact us for more information. Overland Trek Nepal is dedicated to making your trekking experience like never before.
How to Book the Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight online?
Overland Trek Nepal is a government-registered tourism license-holder company. Moreover, we have a collab with many other traveling firms around the world. Hence, if you are interested in doing an EBC Trek, you can easily proceed with the booking with us. However, for the confirmation and guarantee of your booking, you have to deposit 10% of the total amount in advance. Please feel free to contact us or WhatsApp us for the payment process. You can make the rest of the payment after your arrival.
Cost Includes:
- International Airport pick-up and drop service in a private vehicle.
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit Card.
- Khumbu Region Municipality Entry Permit Card.
- Kathmandu-Thamdanda-Kathmandu in a Private Jeep.
- Government-licensed Guide with Good English and leadership quality.
- Guide expenses for the trek including his salary, meals, accommodation, and insurance.
- Meals during the trek. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Accommodation during the trek on a sharing basis.
- 3-night accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Government tax and local taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Travel insurance, medical bills, helicopter rescue, and visa fare.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Porter expenses. (If needed Overland Trek Nepal can arrange it)
- Tips for guide and porter at the end of the trek.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel
A staff from Overland Trek Nepal will be at the airport to greet you and pick you up in a private vehicle. If the arrival is early in the day, then trek preparation and briefing will be done on the same day. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Salleri (2300 meters, 8-9 hours)
This trek is also known as Everest Base Camp Trek by Road. Hence, today, the day begins with a scenic road drive to Salleri via Dhulikhel, Ghurmi, and many other villages.
Day 03: Drive to Thamdanda (2344 meters, 3-5 hours)
After driving for 8 hours the other day, your drive continues to Thamdanda for another 3-5 hours today. Your overnight stay will be at Thamdanda today.
Day 04: Thamdanda to Phakding (2650 meters, 5-6 hours)
Today, the trail meets the regular EBC trek section to Phakding. It is an easy trekking trail from Thamdanda to Surke. Then, walking gradually uphill through Chaurikharka, Chhepung, and Nurning, you will arrive at Phakding. The highlight of the day is the impressive Kusum Kangaru and Buddhist villages. Overnight stay at Phakding.
Day 05: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters, 6-7 hours)
After having breakfast at Phakding, you will start the trek to Namche Bazaar. You will begin the hike by passing the suspension bridge. Then, you will continue walking uphill alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Wonderful villages like Benkar, Monjo, and Jhorsale will be on your way. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.
Day 06: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
You will stroll around the biggest town in the Everest Region today. However, there are options to Hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village. Likewise, visit local museums, schools, and monasteries to learn more about Namche. Overnight stay at Namche.
Day 07: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860 meters, 5-6 hours)
Your walk begins with an easy path with impressive views of mountains until Phunki Thanga. Then, the trail starts to go gently uphill. As the trail continues, you will face some major ascending before reaching Tengboche. The village of Tengboche is popular for its Tengboche Monastery. Visit this Monastery in the evening to witness the chanting of Lamas. Overnight stay at Tenboche.
Day 08: Tengboche to Dingboche (4400 meters, 5-6 hours)
After having breakfast, the first part of the trail reaches Deboche village. You will walk mostly through rhododendron forests to reach Deboche. Likewise, after Deboche, another popular Sherpa Settlement Pangboche village arrives. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of Lhotse and Ama Dablam throughout the trek. Another small ascends will take us to the village of Dingboche for an overnight stay.
Day 09: Acclimatization at Dingboche
Adapting your body to the altitude before embarking on EBC and Kala Pathhar is always better. However, you will stay proactive today as well. Hiking around the Dingboche village to witness the magical 8000-meter mountains is surreal. After having a short hike around the valley, overnight stay at Dingboche.
Day 10: Dingboche to Lobuche (4900 meters, 4-5 hours)
Trek to Lobuche is a short trek today but a little challenging at a high altitude. Walking for 3 hours straight from Dingboche takes you to Dughla. There will be some tough uphill climbing today. It is because of the thin air and high altitude. Overnight stay at Lobuche.
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5100 meters, 5-6 hours) and Hike to EBC (5364 meters, 2-3 hours)
This day is going to be the historic day of your life. You will reach the base camp of the highest peak in the world. The trek starts early after breakfast and moves towards Gorakshep at first. Then, leaving your luggage at Gorakshep, the trek continues to the Base Camp. Walking on the glacial and rocky trail with ups and downs is difficult. Capture some memorable photos at the iconic Everest Base Camp. After cherishing the quality time there, the trek returns to the Gorakshep for an overnight stay.
Day 12: Hike to Kalapathhar (5555 meters, 2-3 hours) and Trek down to Pheriche (4200 meters, 6-7 hours)
Prepare yourselves for any adventurous, challenging, and exciting day. Carry a small backpack with some light snacks and hot drinking water. You will start early in the morning to hike to Kala Pathhar. The sunrise view on the top of the mountains is the major highlight of this day. Similarly, enjoy the mesmerizing panoramic views of 8000-meter mountains from Kala Pathhar. Likewise, take some decent photos as memories from this vantage point. Next, you will hike down to Gorakshep to have breakfast and continue trekking to Pheriche.
Day 13: Pheriche to Namche (3440 meters, 6-7 hours)
Now, the trail is almost down with some gentle uphill. Reaching Phunki Thanga, you will have your lunch. Similarly, after lunch, the trek continues from here going downhill to Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay at Namche.
Day 14: Namche to Surke (2500 meters, 5-6 hours)
You will follow the same trail till Monjo and Phakding. Then from Phakding, the trail splits towards Surke. Now, you are chasing the driving route that we used during the start of the trek. Moreover, there will be rare trekking fellows from this route. Overnight stay at Surke.
Day 15: Surke to Thamdanda and Drive to Salleri (2300 meters, 6-7 hours)
Today you will have an easy trek up to Thamdanda for 4 hours and then drive to Salleri by Local Jeep. It will be a mix of trekking and driving for a total of 8-10 hours. Overnight stay at Salleri.
Day 16: Drive Back to Kathmandu (1350 meters, 7-8 hours)
You will take the same off-road drive from Salleri to Kathmandu. It takes around 7-8 hours with several stops along the way. After reaching Kathmandu, you will check in at the Hotel and spend overnight.
Day 17: Rest Day
Today, you will have an extra day as a rest or shopping day after long days of trekking. However, if you still have some energy left in you, visit UNESCO World Heritage sites. It allows you to experience mountain and city life with historical values on the same trip.
Day 18: Departure
We will drop you off at the international airport according to your flight schedule. With so many experiences and memories, we wish to see you again.
Things to Know
Meals Availability During the Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight
The meals during this trek are similar to the regular Everest Base Camp Trek. However, you can just take a look at the meals you will expect on this trip.
Breakfast: You will get, porridge, eggs, toast, Muesli, Local Bread, cornflakes, Pancakes, etc. in the Menu. Likewise, for hot drinks, milk tea, black tea, ginger honey tea, lemon tea, and normal coffee are available.
Lunch and Dinner: During the whole trip, you will stop by Lunch places in the middle of the day. In every teahouse, they offer Lunch from the menu set by them. You can choose dishes like Pasta, Momos, Spaghetti, Daal Bhat, Plain Rice, Fried Rice, etc. In addition, the dinner is almost similar to the Lunch Menu. You can choose soups like tomato, mushroom, garlic, vegetable soup, etc. for dinner.
Accommodation Facilities during the Trek
In Kathmandu, you will stay in a 3-star hotel on a sharing basis depending on the number of pax. Likewise, along the trek, accommodation will be in a basic teahouse. It is made up of a small dining hall, bedrooms, and a basic toilet. Generally, teahouses provide basic beds with blankets and pillows. It is better to have your sleeping bag with you.
Safety Measures to Know before the Everest Base Camp Trek without flight
Apart from altitude, there are a few challenges you may face during the trek. We make sure the safety of our trekkers during the whole trek. The Overland Trek Nepal suggests and follows the safety measures such as:
- Our trekking leaders and guides ensure your security and comfort during the trek. They have years of experience in them.
- Moreover, we provide a basic first aid kit to our guides.
- Inspiring, motivating, and leading trekking members.
- Hygienic meals and comfortable hotels (teahouses) throughout the trek.
- We suggest to drink plenty of water during the trek to stay hydrated.
- Likewise, take care of your valuable belongings throughout the trek.
FAQs
How safe is EBC Trek without a flight?
We always focus on the safety of our clients whether it is about driving or trekking up to EBC. We provide a general health first aid kit with our guide. Similarly, the trail is safe to trek. Although the drive to Thamdanda is off-road we make sure the Jeep is in good condition with experienced drivers.
Do I Need Travel insurance for the Everest Base Camp Trek without a flight?
Yes, travel insurance is very essential for this trip. Before the start of the trek, you need to give us a copy of your insurance which covers your medical bills including Helicopter Rescue.
How should I book the Jeep to Thamdanda?
Overland Trek Nepal will book the Jeep according to the number of people. When you book this trek with us, we arrange the Jeep drive to and from Thamdanda.
How many permit cards do I need for the EBC Trek by Road?
You will need two permit cards for this trek. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and Khumbu Region Municipality Permit are a must. Overland Trek Nepal helps you in arranging these permits with all the proper documents.
Is there internet access during the trek to EBC without a flight?
Yes, there is internet access during the trek to EBC. However, teahouses may charge you extra cost for using the Wi-Fi. The cost ranges between 2-3 USD, depending upon the tea houses. Likewise, it is not as reliable as in Kathmandu.
