How to know if I'm fit enough to trek?

Trekking requires good physical fitness. It means you should be able to walk 5-7 hours a day. If you have adverse health, it is not suitable for the altitude trek, so choose lower altitude trekking. To ensure that you can go to the high altitude, visit your doctor and get pieces of advice.

How can we get acclimatized in high altitude?

Well, there are several ways that you can follow. Nepal Kameleon Holidays applies some of the easiest ways for acclimatization. Trek high sleep low is our method of trekking. Another way is to take a rest and acclimatization day and you can walk around that habituates your acclimatization level. It is the most important part. Eating foods with soup and drinking warm soups keep you warm and energized.

What if I get altitude sickness or any injuries during trekking?

High altitude sickness if often asked question. And it is in fact really necessary to know about this matter. Our guide applies first aid treatment, and if it is an emergency and do not have another way out of the medical access, helicopter evacuation is the ultimate way. But, you need to know that it is an emergency. Otherwise, trekking down or taking a rest day can be effective.

Are solo female travelers safe on Himalayan excursion?

We would like to let you know that Nepal is safe for female travelers and it is some of the Himalayan trekking. Our field staff is experienced in how to let solo female travelers feel safe and trek with confidence.

What should I pack for the trekking?

Packings depend on the trekking you are going to do. If you are going alpine trekking, you need warm clothes, a windproof down jacket, and other things. If you are doing lower-altitude trekking, less equipment is required. Please, see our equipment checklist.

What foot wears are recommended?

Comfortable boots with thick soles and warm woolen socks are necessary for trekking. If it is alpine altitude, bring more spare socks. It is easy for you to bring slippers and change at the lodge.

How much a porter carry?

Generally, porters carry 15-20 kg of baggage in the trekking. It can be more in altitude trekking. Avoid unnecessary equipment and put them in the hotel's storage or the locker.

Should I tip my guide and porter?

Tipping is not mandatory, but it is expected. It makes the lives of guides and porters easy.

What communication options can be found on the trekking route?

Mobile phone connections are available in many parts of Nepal nowadays. Besides this, internet wifi connections are spreading throughout the country. So, communication service is easily accessible on most trekking routes.

Phaplu Salleri to EBC Trekking 2025-2026

Phaplu Salleri to Everest Base Camp Trekking is an alternative trek to the Jiri to Everest base camp trekking. The trek also avoids the worry of the flight to Lukla, rather you drive from Kathmandu to Salleri of Solu and begin the journey. Also, the flight is available to Phaplu and the journey goes through the ethnic communities of Magar and Sherpa. It is a journey that marks a world-class adventure along with Sherpa cultural exploration.

Trekking from Phaplu/Salleri to EBC is exciting to explore the lower altitude Sherpa valleys. The countryside greenery and less trafficked trails are incredible to see the picturesque surroundings. Walking through the undulating trail, leads you to the Khumbu region, connecting the trail from Lukla. The Khumbu region is extremely fabulous and entices you wonderfully. The majestic peaks of Mt. Everest (8848 meters), Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Makalu, and the surrounding white peaks can be explored during the trek to Everest base camp. Based on this itinerary, you explore the Everest base camp and Kalapatthar retrace all the way down to Lukla, and fly back to Kathmandu. Nepal Kameleon Holidays arranges Salleri to Everest base camp trekking with a professional guide, Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, TIMS, and fixed departures. Please, feel free to contact us for more details.

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Why Salleri to EBC Trek?

Salleri to EBC Trekking is for those who don't want to experience the Himalayan flight both ways. Sometimes, there is a probability of flight cancellation on the Lukla route, so, the road

Best Time for the Trek

Except for Monsoon, we organize Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri. Some of our trips are also in monsoon. However, there are some special occasions/times to do EBC trekking via Salleri.

Spring (March, April, and May) is one of the perfect seasons to enjoy EBC trekking as spring offers amazing weather, Himalayan views, and colorful landscapes.

Autumn (September, October, and November): Autumn is a wow season for trekking in Nepal Himalayas and so is the case for Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri. Autumn is a festival season in Nepal, which adds more attractions to trekking. October offers the best days with warm days (around 20-22 degrees Celsius temperature and comparatively less cold nights, which can reach up to -15 degrees at the alpine level.

December and January have comparatively colder days, but they are magnificent for trekking on the isolated route. But, definitely, you need to pack more warm stuff like down jackets, warm woolen socks,

Guide for Salleri to EBC Trekking -

Our guides are well-trained, and government-licensed and have decades of experience in leading people in the Nepal Himalayas. Basically, they are familiar with the ups and downs in the Himalayas, have good connections with hotels, and offer good treatment to trekkers. They are friendly and share their stories about their journeys in the Himalayas, which can be interesting to you.

Transportation

Kathmandu to Salleri by car, jeep, bus (as per group size)

Luka to Kathmandu (by flight). However, the return trek can be extended to Salleri and drive back to Kathmandu.

Permits for EBC Trekking

Everest Base Camp Trekking requires various permits to be obtained. They are as follows:

- Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fees

- Local Government Fee

- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card

Phaplu Salleri to EBC Trekking - 17 days

Trip Overview

Trip Highlights

Why Salleri to EBC Trek?

Best Time for the Trek

Guide for Salleri to EBC Trekking -

Transportation

Permits for EBC Trekking

Itinerary

Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu City.

Drive from Kathmandu to Salleri 9-10 hours drive.

Trek from Salleri to Taksindo. 5-6 hours.

Taksindo to Kharikhola. 5-6 hours.

Kharikhola to Paiya. 5-6 hours.

Paiya to Phakding. 5-6 hours.

Phakding to Namche Bazaar. 5-6 hours.

Namche Bazaar to Tengbuche (3870m). 5 - 6 hours.

Tengboche to Dingbuche (4350m). 5 - 6 hours.

Dingboche to Lobuche (4950m). 4-5 hours

Lobuche to Gorakshep and hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m). 8-9 hours

Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche (4200m). 6-7 hours

Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. 5 - 6 hours.

Namche Bazaar to Lukla. 5-6 hours.

Fly back to Kathmandu.

Final departure.

If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.

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FAQS

Q1. How to know if I'm fit enough to trek?

Q2. How can we get acclimatized in high altitude?

Q3. What if I get altitude sickness or any injuries during trekking?

Q4. Are solo female travelers safe on Himalayan excursion?

Q5. What should I pack for the trekking?

Q6. What foot wears are recommended?

Q7. How much a porter carry?

Q8. Should I tip my guide and porter?

Q9. What communication options can be found on the trekking route?

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Phaplu Salleri to EBC Trekking - Itinerary

Day01 Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day02 Sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu City.

Day03 Drive from Kathmandu to Salleri 9-10 hours drive.

Day04 Trek from Salleri to Taksindo. 5-6 hours.

Day05 Taksindo to Kharikhola. 5-6 hours.

Day06 Kharikhola to Paiya. 5-6 hours.

Day07 Paiya to Phakding. 5-6 hours.

Day08 Phakding to Namche Bazaar. 5-6 hours.

Day09 Namche Bazaar to Tengbuche (3870m). 5 - 6 hours.

Day10 Tengboche to Dingbuche (4350m). 5 - 6 hours.

Day11 Dingboche to Lobuche (4950m). 4-5 hours

Day12 Lobuche to Gorakshep and hike to Everest Base Camp (5364m). 8-9 hours

Day13 Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m) and trek down to Pheriche (4200m). 6-7 hours

Day14 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar. 5 - 6 hours.

Day15 Namche Bazaar to Lukla. 5-6 hours.

Day16 Fly back to Kathmandu.

Day17 Final departure.

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