Best Everest Trek by Road Without Flying to Lukla Airport

Best Everest Trek by Road Without Flying to Lukla Airport

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I came to Nepal with my girlfriend for Nepal trekking, and Everest Base Camp was right at the top of our bucket list. She was a bit skeptical about whether she could handle the trek all the way to Everest Base Camp, including Kalapatthar, without flying to Lukla airport and with an off-road drive for 2 days to Lukla.

We meet Aparr from Trekking Trail Nepal and discuss all our questions, including Mr. Lok (trekking guide) from Trekking Trail Nepal. We come with a fixed itinerary for the best Everest trek by road without the Lukla flight. Honestly, I did not even know it was possible before we met the Trekking Trail Nepal Team! Travelling overland through the hidden lower Khumbu region and reaching the Everest Base Camp area without flying was something truly amazing.

We set off with Mr. Lok leading the way, and he was absolutely brilliant, full of local information, road updates, knowledge, a proper laugh, and always making sure we were comfortable even on our off-road drive in the local jeep. The first 2 days of the drive between Kathmandu to Lukla were not easy but included the real experience of Nepal. What we experienced during the journey was more unique than the experiences of the thousands of trekkers of Everest Base Camp. With the toughest morning hike, we reached Kala Patthar at 5550 m for the views of the sunrise at Mt. Everest and Nuptse, and this became the best moment of my life. The whole experience was seamless, from local transportation to the selection of tea houses, drinks, and meals; everything was excellent.

I have to say, Trekking Trail Nepal is not a massive corporate company, but that’s exactly why they are the best trekking company in Nepal. Small diamonds shine with services and local information. Their service, attention to every detail, local information including the road condition, and bona fide care for the guest put them miles ahead of the big operators.

If you want to experience the best Everest trek by road, without flying to Lukla Airport, and have it done right, I can’t recommend Trekking Trail Nepal and Mr. Lok enough. This was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that I will never forget. I will definitely be back to tackle the full Everest Base Camp Three High Pass trek with them one day.