Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride
Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride is the best alternative to escape Lukla flight from Kathmandu. Lukla flight has long been troubling the trekkers who are undertaking their Everest Base Camp Trek. The cancellation and postponement of Lukla flight due to poor visibility is one of the biggest problems among the trekkers that make the entire Everest Base Camp Trek nasty.
Everest Base Camp Trek is every trekker’s dream. They try their best and ready to lose any cost to step their footsteps at Everest Base Camp, the highest base camp of the world. But everybody’s dream of stepping their footsteps at Everest Base Camp cannot be fulfilled easily. There three ways of getting Everest Base Camp. The first one is fly to Lukla and trek to Everest Base Camp via Namche, Tengboche and Lobuche. Secondly, Kathmandu Phaplu-Nunthala Jeep Ride and Trek to Phakding- Namche- Tengboche , Lobuche and Everest Base Camp and the third or the last one is Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. Even Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour doesn’t let us to step at Everest Base Camp; it only takes us to Kalapatthar.
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Quick contact for booking Trekking and Tour in Nepal:
Nepal Mobile : +9779851082990 ( 24 hours available on Whatsapp, Viber and We chat) Contact Person: Lila Bista / 977-9841718385- Krishna thapa - Call us Direct
email: enepaltour2020@gmail.com
Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride is one of the examples of extension of rural roads in rural parts of Nepal. Previously, the road only would take us to Phaplu, Jiri or Shivalaya. But now, recently, the road has been extended to Nunthala from Phaplu. Actually, the jeep ride from Kathmandu directly doesn’t take us to Nunthala. We first drive to Phaplu from Kathmandu and change another for Nunthala. From Nunthala, it is two days trek to Phakding then to Namche Bazar. If you really like to avoid Lukla flight, Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride will be the best option for you.
How long is Kathmandu Nunthala-Phaplu Jeep Ride?
We begin Kathmandu Nunthala-Phaplu Jeep Ride early in the morning from Kathmandu. The local travel companies will get the jeep for us. If you want a private jeep, it is also possible. The distance we cover today from Kathmandu to Nunthala is 242.6 km. To travel this distance, it takes more than 8 hours for us. But the total distance we cover form Kathmandu to Phaplu is 269.5km via Madhya Pahadi Highway.
How much is for Kathmandu Nunthala-Phaplu Jeep Ride?
The cost depends on what kind of service you want. It means if you book for private jeep for Nunthala- Phaplu from Kathmandu, it cost USD 200. Optionally, if you go with sharing jeep, it costs USD 15. You need to adjust with 7-8 people on sharing jeep. If you are travelling with your family and friends, then, we recommend you take private jeep which will be much convenient than sharing jeep ride to Phaplu.
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Which one is cheaper? Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride or Lukla flight?
Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride is much than Lukla flight from Kathmandu. The one-way Lukla Flight costs USD 190 whereas Kathmandu Phaplu- Nunthala Jeep Ride costs USD 15 on sharing. Even, if you take private jeep to Phaplu/ Nunthala, it only costs USD 200 which is divisible among 8 people. Now, the actual cost for an individual is around USD 13. If you are thinking of avoiding unpredictable Lukla Flight, this jeep drive will be the best option for you.
How far are Lukla and Namche Bazar from Phaplu?
The distance from Phaplu to Lukla is 23.7 km. This distance can be covered maximum in 2 days or some people like to do in a single day too. But, the distance from Phaplu to Namche is 34.9 km which takes minimum 2 days. So, those who love walk via lush forest and winding rivers will really love this hiking from Phaplu to Namche or Lukla.
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary from Namche to Everest Base Camp
Day 01 - Namche to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft) (Walking Distance: 10-11 KM) Duration: 5 Hours
Day 02 :- Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft) (Walking Distance: 11-12 KM) Duration: 5 Hours
Day 03 - Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft) (Walking Distance. 11-12 KM) Duration: 5 Hours
Day 04 - Lobuche - Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft) - Gorekshep (Distance: 14-15 KM) 8 Hours
Day 05 - Gorakshep - Kala Pathar (5545m/18188ft) - Pheriche (4210m) (Distance: 13-14 KM) 7 Hours
Day 06 - Pheriche to Namche (3440m/11283ft) (Walking Distance: 14-15 KM) Duration: 7 Hours
Quick contact for booking Trekking and Tour in Nepal:
Nepal Mobile : +9779851082990 ( 24 hours available on Whatsapp, Viber and We chat) Contact Person: Lila Bista / 977-9841718385- Krishna thapa - Call us Direct
email: enepaltour2020@gmail.com