Skip the Lukla flight and earn Everest Base Camp by road and trail. This 17-day overland trek from Salleri weaves through Sherpa villages, high ridgelines and glacier valleys to reach EBC with built-in acclimatization and cultural stops.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You arrive in Kathmandu with the Himalaya looming on the horizon, but instead of flying to Lukla you head east by road and jeep to Salleri, where the trail opens into terraced hills, rushing rivers and ancient rhododendron forest.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
16–17 days
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness with prior multi-day hiking experience; able to carry a 8–12 kg daypack and walk 5–8 hours on uneven terrain.
Wildlife
History
The route passes through Sherpa villages with centuries-old trade links to Tibet; the corridor later became part of Sagarmatha National Park, established to conserve the high-altitude landscape.
Conservation
Visitors should follow carry-in/carry-out rules, support local waste-management initiatives and respect park regulations—Sagarmatha authorities enforce permits and waste fees to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the Everest Base Camp Trek from Salleri (Overland) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize deliberately
Follow the itinerary’s rest days—ascending no more than 300–500 m per day above 3,000 m lowers AMS risk.
Bring a high-quality sleeping bag
Teahouse rooms are heated minimally; a -10°C-rated sleeping bag keeps nights comfortable above 4,000 m.
Budget for porter service
Porters reduce load and allow for better pacing at altitude—tip and hire locally through your operator.
Watch afternoon weather
Afternoons bring wind and snow above 4,500 m—aim to finish long days before midday if possible.
Sturdy, broken-in mountaineering boots
Provide ankle support and insulation on rocky and icy sections.
Down jacket (warm to -15°C)
Lightweight warmth for high camps and cold mornings.
winter
3-season sleeping bag (rated to -10°C)
Keeps you comfortable in basic teahouse rooms at high altitude.
fall
Adjustable trekking poles
Reduce knee strain on descents and help maintain balance on scree and snow.