Jiri Via Everest Base Camp Trek
Jiri to Everest base camp trek follows the footfall of famous mountaineers, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to the Base Camp of world's highest mountain. This is the same classic trail used by these first mountaineers on their successful Everest Expedition in 1953. This subsequent mountain trail was used by every subsequent mountaineering expedition and trek leaders until flights to Lukla offered short cut. Nowadays although due to time restriction many trekkers opt to take a flight to Lukla and start the trek from there, the Everest base camp trek starting from Jiri is equally popular and regularly used by trekkers as it has its own value. The great mountain country, beautiful villages, rivers and streams, less crowded trail and most importantly the opportunity of more gradual acclimatization the route offers attracts any trekkers to this trekking itinerary. Besides the importance the Everest trek has, this route provides a chance to visit more Buddhist monasteries, more of the gorgeous Sherpa and other ethnic villages representing simple yet rich mountain lifestyles and walking on this trail proves to be quite an intense experience.
Jiri to Everest base camp trek is a great adventure trek for the travelers who are physically fit, in good health, and are determined to challenge themselves with unpredictability of mountain life. However, if you have some trekking experience and wish to make the trek to Everest Base Camp in shortest possible time, we recommend you to try our Everest Base Camp Trek-14 days. We have designed another itinerary, Everest base camp trek-19 days for novice trekkers who are in good health with normal physical fitness. Some among us might be in quest of a more challenging trek along with a desire to "get off the beaten path" and exploring Gokyo Lake and valley. And for real adventurers looking for more like a challenging trek crossing some of the most famous high passes in the world, definitely Everest Transverse Trek-20 days would be perfect.
Jiri Everest Base camp trek Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu, you are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program and preparation for trek.
Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Jiri (1300m): 7-8 hrs
Day 4: Jiri trek to Bhandar (2220m/7220ft): 8 hrs
Day 5: Bhandar to Sete (2575m/8450ft): 7-8 hrs
Day 6: Sete to Junbesi (2670m/8760ft): 7-8 hrs
Day 7: Junbesi trek to Nunthala (2220m/7280 ft): 7-8 hrs
Day 8: Nunthala to Bupsa (2360m/7,740ft): 6-7 hrs
Day 9: Bupsa to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 7-8 hrs
Day 10: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft): 5-6 hrs
Day 11: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: This is the scheduled 'acclimatization' day for this trek. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest day too instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. If we trek a few hundred vertical feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region. We also take an interesting side trip up to Khumjung. We climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. The Khumjung valley is surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the scared peak Khumbila, hosts a well known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. We also visit Hillary School which is at the same site.
Day 12: Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5 to 6 hrs
Day 13:Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 to 6 hrs
Day 14: Dingboche - Duglha (4,600 m/15,090 ft): 3 to 4 hrs
Day 15: Duglha – Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 2 - 4 hrs
Day 16: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5170 m/16,961ft) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft)- Gorak Shep: 7-8 hrs
Day 17: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545 m/18,192 ft) - Pheriche (4280 m/14,070 ft): 7-8 hrs
Day 18: Pheriche-Pangboche-Tengboche-Namche Bazzar: 5-6 hrs
Day 19: Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-8 hrs
Day 20: Fly Back Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 21: Final Departure
Cost Include
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu for three nights
- Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during trek
- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
- Kathmandu to Jiri transport in private vehicle
- Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure tax
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
Cost Include
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made trip to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make your trip shorter or longer.
TRIP EXTENSION
We’d like to suggest you the following packages are extend your vacation before or after main trip.
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari
- Trisuli River Rafting
- Mount Everest Experience Flight (Mountain flight)