Everest Base Camp Trek without Lukla Flight

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Everest Base Camp Trek without Lukla Flight by Road 17 Days 

The Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla flight 17 Days is one of the fascinating and adventurous trekking experiences in Nepal. It is the trek to the Everest base camp without a flight experience to the lukla. It is a better experience of trekking to Everest base camp and is also safer and cheaper than the flight journey.

Hightlights

  • Scenic jeep riding from Kathmandu
  • Exploration of wildlife in the Sagarmatha National Park.
  • Breathtaking views of numerous mountains like: Mount Everest, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse,
  • Interaction with the locals and experiencing their lifestyle.
  • Explore the cultural villages, temples and monasteries.
  • Stunning beauty of khumbu glaciers and icefalls.
  • Magnificent Mountain views from the Kalapathar, highest viewpoint.

The trekking routes of Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla flight 17 Days are breathtaking. Enjoy the walk through pretty villages and explore the diversity of cultures and landscapes. Travelers will get plenty time to interact with the locals and understand their cultures traditions and lifestyle. You will get a great experience of jeep riding with fantastic scenery of villages, forests and waterfalls. You will be driving to the Tham dada and the real trekking adventures start from Tham dada. During the trek you will be surrounded by spectacular mountains and witness amazing waterfalls, monasteries and enjoy in the fresh environment. The trekking route also offers the panoramic views of numerous mountains like: Mount Everest, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, etc. While trekking, you will be exploring various wildlife in Sagarmatha national park. On the way to Everest base camp trek you will have a great experience of crossing the highest point, Kalapathar. It offers the best view of Mount Everest and sunrise view. Trekker who loves adventures must try doing the Everest base camp trek by road.

Our 17 days Everest base camp trek by road without lukla flight is a great opportunity of exploring the Everest region in a different way. We offer this package at affordable price and provide highly experiences guides and porters to make your trekking journey safe comfortable and memorable.

Everest Base Camp Trek without Lukla Flight Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel.

Max Altitude: 1,345m (4,412ft)
Duration: 1 Hour
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Day 2

Drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu by Jeep (7-8 hrs)

Max Altitude: 2,485m (8,152ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 3

Drive from Phaplu to Tham dada (3 hrs), and trek to Paiya (5-6 hrs)

Max Altitude: 3,142m (10,308ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 4

Trek from Paiya to Phakding (5-6 hrs)

Max Altitude: 2,680m (8,792ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 5

Trek from Phakding- Namche Bazzar ( 5-6 hrs)

Max Altitude: 3,438m (11,279ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 6

Acclimatization in Namche Bazar

Max Altitude: 3,870m (12,696ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 7

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (4 hours)

Max Altitude: 3,870m (12,696ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 8

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4 hours)

Max Altitude: 4,360m (14,304ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 9

Acclimatization in Dingboche

Max Altitude: 4,360m (14,304ft)
Accommodation: lodge
Day 10

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4-5 hours)

Max Altitude: 4,910m (16,108ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 11

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5 hours) and return to Gorak Shep (3 hours)

Max Altitude: 5,364m (17,598ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 12

Trek to Kala Patthar (2 hours) and trek from Gorak Shep to Pheriche (5 hours)

Max Altitude: 5,545m (18,192ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 13

Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (6 hours)

Max Altitude: 3,438m (11,279ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 14

Trek from Namche Bazaar - Surke (6 hours)

Max Altitude: 2,340m (7,677ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 15

Trek from Surke- Tham dada (3 hrs) and drive back to Phaplu (4-5 hours)

Max Altitude: 2,485m (8,152ft)
Accommodation: Lodge
Day 16

Drive back to Kathamndu (7-8 hrs)

Max Altitude: 1,400m (4,593ft)
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Day 17

Departure to your own country

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Route Map & Altitude Chart

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Cost Details

Includes

  • Airport picks up and drops arrangement
  • 2 nights accommodation in 3* category hotel Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast  
  • Everest Trekking permit and TIMS card (Local tax) 
  • A round trip transfer from Kathmandu –Phalpu - Kathmandu by Private jeep or sharing a jeep 
  • Accommodation in tea house on twin sharing during trekking   
  • Three times foods during trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)  
  • An English speaking trekking guide and supporter (2 peoples = 1 supporter) with their foods, accommodation, insurance, equipment
  • Emergency rescue management, First Aid kit
  • Duffel bag to put your stuffs and handover it to Porter
  • 1 evening dinner at authentic Nepali cultural restaurant
  • Management of emergency evacuation in case of need 
  • Government taxes and official service charge 

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner while at Kathmandu
  • Bar bills, soft drinks/ bottled drinks including drinking water
  • Hot shower, battery charges, cummunication cost and internet at local tea houses
  • Personal equipment, personal insurance, medical expenses, cost of emergency rescue in case of need
  • Extra activities mentioned than in our itinerary and cost including
  • Tipping to staffs 

Equipment List

Packing Lists for the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

The packing lists depend on the season you are going to do the trek. Here are the lists of some of the most important equipments needed for the Everest base camp trek without lukla flight:

  • Down jackets, rain coat, wind proof jacket, quick dry t shirt
  • Long sleeve shirt, trekking trousers, trekking boots, warm socks
  • Hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, under wears,
  • Face wipes, quick dry towel, sanitizer, toilet paper
  • Cell phone, cameras, torch light, power banks, water bottles
  • Medical kits, water purification tablets
  • Sunscreen cream, moisturizer, lip balm, hair brush, etc.
  • Extra money and many other necessary personal equipments and valuable accessories.

Essential Information

Best Time for the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road Without Lukla Flight 17 days

The spring and autumn are the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek by road without lukla flight. The spring (March-May) is a beautiful season that welcomes pleasant weather, warm temperature and blooming of new colorful flowers. The sky is clear and the trekkers will be able to explore beautiful nature and mesmerizing views in this season. The perfect weather in spring makes the trekking easy and comfortable. The autumn (Sept-Nov) is also a great trekking season with the average temperature, clear skies and stunning views of the Himalayas. The days are warm and the nights are chilly. It would be great to explore the natural and cultural beauty in autumn season. The winter and monsoon seasons are not much recommended due to the poor weather conditions which may bring obstacles in the trekking trip.

ccommodations for the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

The trekkers will be staying at the local guest house/ teahouses while doing the trek. The teahouses at the lower altitudes have good facilities like wifi, hot showers, electricity, etc. But, the teahouses at higher altitudes provide basic facilities. The rooms are cozy and provide comfortable bed, warm blankets, and soft pillows.

Foods and Meals for the Everest Base Camp Trek by road without Lukla Flight

You can have varieties of delicious foods and meals on the trek at the teahouses/lodges. The most popular food is authentic Nepalese food Dal bhat. Beside that you can have other varieties of food like: noodles, pasta, thukpa, momos, pancake, etc. You will also get varieties of hot and cold drinks like: ginger tea, milk tea, black tea, etc. You can pick anything from menu according to your taste and preferences. However we don’t recommend intake of any alcoholic drinks.

Drinking Water During the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

The safe drinking water is available on the way at the teahouses, lodges and shops. You can buy the bottled water or boiled water on the teahouses. You can also fill the tap water in your bottle and drink it only after purification. The boiled water and mineral water bottle is the safest option in the trek. The price of water gets very expensive at the higher altitudes.

Wifi and Electricity Facilities Furing the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

There is availability of wifi and electricity at some teahouses on the trekking trail of Everest base camp trek. The lower sections are powered by hydro electricity while the higher sections electricity is solar powered. You can charge the electronic devices and use the wifi service with additional charges. The internet is not much reliable at the higher altitudes.

Travel Insurance for the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

We recommend our clients to have good travel insurance while doing Everest base camp trek by road. Sometimes unexpected incidents might happen during the trek which may affect your health and lead to injuries. The travel insurance should cover the medical services and emergency helicopter rescues during the trek. It will make you feel safe and secured.

Guides and Porters During the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

Welcome Nepal Treks provide responsible, caring, knowledgeable and professional guides to the trekkers for the Everest base camp trek by road. The guide will help and show you the best routes and provide information about the local cultures and traditions. We also provide porter if you can’t carry your luggage. Porters will help you by carrying your heavy bags on the trek. Your trek will be much easier, safer and comfortable with the professional guides and porters.

Tipping in the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

Tipping is not compulsory for the Everest base camp trek by road. The tips are the way of thanking the service provider for their great works and amazing services. While doing the trek, if you like the services of the trekking guides and porters you can give them small amount of tips. The guides and porters will expect the tips as they will do their best to meet your needs and make sure that you are safe throughout the trek. So if you give them small amount of tips then it will make them happy and motivate them to work even better. However it is completely your choice.

Why to Do the 17 Days Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight

The 17 days Everest Base Camp Trek by road is the best package for the people who are seeking for different, thrilling and adventurous trek in Nepal. It is the trekking journey to the Everest base camp without the lukla flight. The trekking routes of Everest base camp by road are breathtaking. You will be amazed by the diversity of the culture and the views from the scenic jeep riding. The trek passes through breathtaking landscapes, snow-capped mountains, icefalls, glaciers, Buddhist monasteries, traditional Sherpa villages, flora and fauna. This trek offers a lifetime experience. The 17 days Everest base camp trek by road without lukla flight is a great opportunity of exploring the Everest region in a different way.

Why Welcome Nepal Treks for the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road without Lukla Flight 17 Days

Welcome Nepal Treks has a very exciting trekking package ‘Everest Base Camp Trek by road without lukla flight 17 days’ at a very reasonable price. Our team is well trained, experienced and professional. We have good English speaking and professional guides and porters. We also customize the itinerary as per the customer request. Our client’s safety and happiness is our utmost priority. We will make sure to fulfill our customer’s needs and requests and ensure their safety and make their trip memorable with the top class services. Welcome Nepal treks warmly welcome you to join us for this fascinating package and get the best trekking experience in Nepal.

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