Everest Base Camp Trek by Road

Our airport representative will greet you outside the arrival terminal at Tribhuvan International Airport, holding a sign that reads Green Lotus Trekking. A private vehicle will then transfer you to your hotel. When you're ready, you can visit our office for a pre-trip briefing on the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road itinerary.

Your guide and porter will meet you at your accommodation around 5:00 AM, as outlined in the Everest Base Camp Trek without Lukla Flight itinerary. Together, you'll head to the Jeep station and begin your journey. After a five-hour drive along the BP Highway, you'll stop for lunch in the scenic town of Ghurmi. From there, the route becomes more picturesque, passing rivers, terraced fields, farmlands, and traditional villages. It takes about four hours to reach Phaplu via Salleri, followed by another three to four hours of off-road travel to Thamdanda, your destination for the day. You’ll spend the night at a tea house in Thamdanda.

Today’s road-based Everest Base Camp Trek begins in Thamdanda with a two-hour uphill hike to Paiya. The trail then descends through a rhododendron forest to Surke. After passing the ruins of a centuries-old Buddhist Chorten, you’ll follow the Dudhkoshi River to Chaurikharka, located below Lukla. A short walk brings you to Chheplung, where you join the main Everest Base Camp trail. Here, you’ll start to see more trekkers arriving from Lukla by air. After a relaxed two-hour walk through villages, forests, and over several long suspension bridges, you’ll arrive in Phakding, a Sherpa village. Overnight stay at a tea house in Phakding.

After breakfast in Phakding, begin your trek along the riverbank toward Namche Bazaar. In about three hours, you’ll pass through the village of Tok Tok and reach Manjo, the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, where your permits will be checked. From there, cross a suspension bridge and descend to the Dudhkoshi River, entering Jorsalle. You’ll continue along the river, crossing several suspension bridges—the last being the famous Tenzing Hillary Bridge.

From here, it's a steady 2–3 hour uphill hike through forest to Namche Bazaar. Along the way, you may catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest from a scenic viewpoint. Spend the afternoon exploring Namche, the heart of Sherpa culture, and enjoy the sunset from the National Park Viewpoint. Overnight at a tea house in Namche Bazaar, surrounded by stunning Himalayan views.

Namche Bazaar is an ideal place to acclimatize during the 16-day Everest Base Camp Trek without a Lukla flight. As the main hub of the Khumbu Region, it offers various amenities, including government offices, internet cafés, ATMs, restaurants, and shops.

Health experts recommend staying active on rest days, so instead of remaining idle, you can hike to nearby areas like Thamo, Khunde, or Khumjung village via the Everest View Hotel in Syangboche. Our guide will also take you to the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center, where you can learn about Sherpa culture, the first Everest climbers, and the region’s unique flora and fauna.

On day six of the Everest Base Camp Trek via road, you'll trek to Tengboche, enjoying stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. After 3–4 hours of walking and crossing the Dudh Koshi River, the trail descends through alpine forest to Phungi Tenga. Along the way, you'll pass two trail junctions—one from Gokyo Lake and another from Khumjung.

As the path climbs through the forest, keep an eye out for Himalayan Thar and Monals. Eventually, you'll reach Tengboche Monastery, a scenic hilltop with panoramic views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and more. You'll spend the night in this tranquil monastery village, with mountain views right from your window.

The EBC Trek without a Lukla flight descends from Tengboche through forested trails to Deboche, where you may spot endangered species like musk deer and the national bird, Daphne. You’ll then pass the small village of Milingo and cross the double-decked bridge over the Imja Khola.

As the trail climbs toward an ancient Buddhist Chorten, you’ll enter Pangboche through a traditional gateway with a close-up view of Ama Dablam. From there, it’s a steady three-hour walk along shrub-covered terrain to the scenic village of Somare. Another two to three hours of trekking brings you to Dingboche, with beautiful views throughout the journey.

Due to the increased risk of altitude sickness at this elevation, it’s important to check your oxygen level using the oximeter provided by your guide before continuing.

This second rest day, as outlined in the Everest Base Camp Trek by Jeep itinerary, is for acclimatization. After breakfast, you can hike up the hill north of the village for stunning views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse along the trail to Island Peak. This short ascent makes for a relaxed afternoon trek.

Alternatively, you can hike to Chhukung Ri for panoramic views of Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Tawoche, and more. Another option is Nagarjuna, offering sweeping vistas of the Chhukung Valley and surrounding peaks like Kangtega, Taboche, and Lobuche East.

Today's trek from Dingboche to Lobuche takes about five to six hours, passing above the village of Pheriche. The trail climbs past meadows and a few abandoned buildings before reaching Thokla, a scenic village at the edge of the Khumbu Glacier, after approximately three hours of walking with stunning mountain views.

From Thokla, a steep 45-minute ascent leads to Thokla Pass, where you'll see memorials honoring climbers who lost their lives on Everest. A short 20-minute walk brings you to the Italian Pyramid Hotel. From there, continue for about two more hours along the glacier to reach Lobuche, where you’ll stay overnight.

Today is the highlight of your Everest Base Camp Trek by Road, as you’ll finally reach Everest Base Camp. The day begins with a three-hour hike from Lobuche across the Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. After checking into your guesthouse and dropping off your belongings, you’ll continue with a 2–3 hour trek to Everest Base Camp.

Be sure to carry enough water, wear warm clothing, bring a flashlight, and pack essential gear. During spring, the Base Camp is busy with expedition groups. While you can't see Mount Everest directly from the camp, the views of surrounding peaks and the Khumbu Icefall are truly spectacular.

After exploring, return to Gorakshep for the night.

Early this morning, your EBC Trek without the dangerous flight will take you to Kala Patthar for a breathtaking sunrise view of Mount Everest (8,848.86m), Pumari (7,145m), Lingtren (6,695m), Khumbutse (6,623m), Changtse (7,550m), and Nuptse (7,879m). The ascent to Kala Patthar is challenging, requiring about two hours of hard climbing. Once at the summit, you’ll enjoy one of the best views of Mount Everest. After spending some time there, return to Gorakshep for breakfast before descending to Pheriche, a 4–5 hour journey, where you’ll overnight.

After breakfast, your road-based Everest Base Camp trek will begin with a descent from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. The 7–8 hour journey will allow you to retrace your steps and enjoy familiar sights. Along the way, you'll pass streams, dense forests, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. After about four hours, you’ll stop for lunch at Phungi Thanga, then continue for another three hours to Namche Bazaar, where you’ll spend the night at a teahouse.

The trek from Namche Bazaar to Chaurikharka will take 6 to 7 hours. This long journey primarily descends alongside the Dudhkoshi River, passing through tropical forests and Sherpa villages. On the return, you'll see familiar landscapes and mountain views from a different perspective. You'll pass through picturesque towns like Larja Dobjan, Monjo, Bengkar, Ghat, and Chheplung before reaching Chaurikharka. After settling into the teahouse, you can take a 20-minute trip to Lukla to visit the world’s most dangerous airport, if you're interested.

Today marks your final day of hiking according to the Everest Base Camp Trek by Road schedule. After breakfast in Chaurikharka, you'll trek to Surke, which takes about 45 minutes to an hour. From there, you'll ascend through the forest to Paiya (Chutok), then descend to Thamdanda for the next hour. The trail continues relatively flat to Khari La. After reaching the tea house in Thamdanda, our guide will finalize the jeep journey to Kathmandu for tomorrow. In the evening, enjoy a celebratory dinner with the crew to mark the completion of your trek.

Today, you'll depart early and take a four-wheel-drive jeep to Kathmandu. The journey from Thamdanda to Salleri, passing through Kahrikhola, Jubing, and Andheri, is challenging and takes 4 to 5 hours. From Salleri, you'll switch to another jeep for the 8 to 9-hour drive to Kathmandu. Enjoy the scenic views along the way. Arrive in Kathmandu in the evening and spend the night before heading to your next destination.

Today, you’ll depart Kathmandu and continue your journey to your next destination. We’ll drop you off at the airport three hours before your flight. Thank you for joining us—we hope you had a memorable experience and wish you a safe trip ahead.