Overview Do the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek without flying by taking a scenic overland trip. Start EBC without flying from Kathmandu (1,400m) and drive to Salleri (2,390m) or Thamdanda (2,260m), an 8–10-hour jeep ride ($25–$40 per person). Alternatively, take a local bus for a longer but lower-cost ride (10–12 hours, $15–$25). Trek from Thamdanda to Lukla (2,860m) in 3–4 hours. In dry seasons( Spring and Winter), March, April and May and Dec. Jan and Feb) One can drive from Thamdanda to Surke as well or directly from Kathmandu to Surke as well. The Everest Base Camp hike without flying is the regular EBC trek: Phakding (2,610m, 3–4 hours), Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 6–7 hours), Tengboche (3,860m, 5–6 hours), Dingboche (4,410m, 5–6 hours), Lobuche (4,910m, 5–6 hours), and Gorak Shep (5,164m, 3–4 hours). From there, hike up to EBC (5,364m, 2 hours). Optional, hike Kala Patthar (5,545m) for sunrise panoramic views. It means, the main trail of EBC Trek can be reached from