The distance to Salleri is 180km from Kathmandu and it takes 9 hrs drives by public bus. The road is perfect to observe the landscape of Nepal. Alternative trekking trail from Salleri to Lukla can expect wonderful scenery with panoramic Himalayan views as well as observe the typical Sherpa and Rai local communities and their culture and lifestyle. There, local people’s daily working life and culture are totally different than regular trekking routes of Everest Region.
The reason and benefit are Trekking to Everest Base Camp by Road are avoid flights delay of Lukla Airport, weather changes and landing on most dangerous airport of the world. Furthermore, there you can find tourist standard basic accommodation and local family prepared meals. Trekking to Everest Base Camp By land is flexible itinerary because every 30 minute or an hour, there are enough accommodations. It was less popular and less trekker knows and best place to start your wonderful adventure through Nunthala, Kharikhola, Paiya and Lukla from Salleri but every year increasing more trekkers due to more comfortable than Lukla Flights. It is 4 more days trekking to get Lukla and follow the regular Everest Base camp trekking trail but if you have trekking experience you can get there less than 4 days. It also helps to make your body fit in acclimatization before reached Lukla and Namche which are above 2800 m high above sea level.
That is why, this drive to Salleri and Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the best and easiest options in your important vacation in Nepal. Everest Base Camp Trek without Lukla flight can be done 18 days plan including your days in Kathmandu arrival and departure day. The following options and benefits can well explain when you will do Everest base camp Trek without Lukla Flight.
