Reviving the Classic Overland Route to Everest

Before the airport in Lukla was built, early pioneers like Sir Edmund Hillary walked into the Everest region from the lower valleys. Choosing an overland driving route to the trailhead allows you to skip the unpredictable flights to Lukla entirely, while giving your body extra days to acclimatize naturally as you walk through lower-elevation farming villages. To experience a traditional, slow-travel approach to the mountains, look into the unique Everest Base Camp Trek via Salleri.