Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is classic Everest Base camp trekking route used by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa trails in the Everest region. This breathtaking trail demands a generous amount of walking experience and a good physical condition. Throughout the whole trail we will be bestowed with the panoramic view of Mt Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8152m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m) and Ama Dablam (6956m). This trail helps to explore the magical landscape of whole Khumbu region; dazzling snow capped Himalayan vista, green jungle and lush valley. Walking through the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, Khunde etc gives everyone out of this world experience.

Trekking to Everest Base Camp Jiri is one of the longest routes in whole Everest region, starting from Jiri and ending at Lukla. Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek will lead you to the heart of mountain valley in the Khumbu region from where you can see only skyrocketing Himalayas and nothing else. The lowland of Khumbu region is being settled by Brahmins, Chhetri, Magar, Tamang and in the highland there is settlement of Sherpa. Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek envelop the lowland of Jiri to the Highland of Kalapathar (5545m) and Everest Base Camp (5386m). The trail from Jiri to Namche passes through numerous interesting Sherpa villages which attract number of tourist each year.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Kathmandu drive to Jiri (1905m/5768ft) – 6 hours.
Day 02: Jiri to Shivalaya(1767m/5350ft) – 5:30 hours
Day 03: Shivalaya to Bhandar(2194m/ 6507ft) – 5:30 hours
Day 04: Bhandar to Sete(2573m/ 7791ft) – 6 hours
Day 05: Sete to Junbensi(2675m/ 8099ft) – 6 hours
Day 06: Junbensi to Taksindo(2971m/ 8996) – 5 hours
Day 07: Taksindo to Khari khola (2050m/ 6207ft) – 5:30 hours
Day 08: Khari Khola to Payu(2939m/ 8899ft) – 6 hours
Day 09: Payu to Phakding (2610mtrs/8563ft) 5 hours.
Day 10: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). We continue our trek heading towards Namche Bazaar, which is at an altitude of 3535m. 5:30 hours
Day 11: Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft).
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft)
Day 13: Tengboche to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft)
Day 14: Dingboche (4410m/14468ft) our second acclimatisation day includes a visit to the nearby Chhukung Valley where the group will be taken to Chhukung Ri (5546m).
Day 15: Dingboche to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). Today our trek climbs to 4910m. 5:30 hours
Day 16: Lobuje to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). 4 hours
Day 17: Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep.
Day 18: Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m/15453ft).
Day 19: Zongla to Thagna(4500m/14764ft) via the Chola la cross(5420m/17782ft).
Day 20: Trek to Gokyo(4790m/15715ft). Today takes the trek to our final destination, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this camp our base for 2 nights.
Day 21: Gokyo to Gokyo peak (5410m/17749ft).
Day 22: Descend to Namche Bazaar via Dole (4210m/13812ft).
Day 23: to 24: Namche Bazaar to Phakding(2610m/8563ft). Continuing our descent we overnight in Phakding. 4 hours
Day 25: Phakding to Lukla(2840m/9318ft). Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began what seems a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part.
Day 26: Lukla to Kathmandu. After Breakfast. We will walk about 5 minutes to airport to catch our return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up / drop & transfer by private car / van/ Haice. (Depend on group size).
Three night´s accommodation in Kathmandu twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Kathmandu city tours, tour guide and private car / van
Meals breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea & coffee during the trek (You may choose in Menu)
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
One highly experienced helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.
Round trip flight for Kathmandu/ Lukla / Kathmandu.
Domestic departure tax for round trip.
First aid medical kit
Sagarmatha National Park Permits fee
TIMS card Fee- Trekkers´ Information Management System
All program according to itineraries on full board.
Government taxes & office service charge.
Rescue service arrangement in emergency case (but clients need to pay from their rescue covered Travel insurance)

Cost Excludes

Nepal entry visa fee (you can obtain a visa easily up on your arrival in Nepal´s airport Kathmandu)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
International Airfare and airport taxs.
Sightseeing entry fee.
Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks (cold drinks coke/ fanta/ can juice and mineral water) (Hot drinks boiled drinking water and Hot shower)
Dessert chocolates personal shopping, laundry, phone call internet camera battery charging.
Personal trekking equipment Travel /Medical insurance and helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
Tips and gratitude (The Tipping is appreciated, but not mandatory)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price including section

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 :Kathmandu drive to Jiri (1905m/5768ft) – 6 hours.
Day 02 :Jiri to Shivalaya(1767m/5350ft) – 5:30 hours
Day 03 :Shivalaya to Bhandar(2194m/ 6507ft) – 5:30 hours
Day 04 :Bhandar to Sete(2573m/ 7791ft) – 6 hours
Day 05 :Sete to Junbensi(2675m/ 8099ft) – 6 hours
Day 06 :Junbensi to Taksindo(2971m/ 8996) – 5 hours
Day 07 :Taksindo to Khari khola (2050m/ 6207ft) – 5:30 hours
Day 08 :Khari Khola to Payu(2939m/ 8899ft) – 6 hours
Day 09 :Payu to Phakding (2610mtrs/8563ft) 5 hours.
Day 10 :Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). We continue our trek heading towards Namche Bazaar, which is at an altitude of 3535m. 5:30 hours
Day 11 :Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft). Known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’ we will spend today here in order to acclimatise and adjust to the thinning air. As well as a short trek there is a museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people to visit. More importantly, from here you will get the first proper glimpse of Everest and the surrounding mountains, the day allows time to observe and reflect the journey ahead. 5 hours.
Day 12 :Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft) We trek to an altitude of 3850m today. On reaching Tengboche your guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. The group will be taken to observe the prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the day’s trekking went. 5:30 hours
Day 13 :Tengboche to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft) Our trek continues to climb as we head to the altitude of 4310m taking our time so not to be affected by the thinning air. 5:30 hours
Day 14 :Dingboche (4410m/14468ft) our second acclimatisation day includes a visit to the nearby Chhukung Valley where the group will be taken to Chhukung Ri (5546m). This point offers fantastic views of the fifth highest mountain Makalu. After appreciating the surrounding scenery we trek back to our camp in Dingboche, relaxing in the evening. 5 hours
Day 15 :Dingboche to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). Today our trek climbs to 4910m. 5:30 hours
Day 16 :Lobuje to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). 4 hours
Day 17 :Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep. Leaving camp early we trek up to the Base Camp where many explorers have begun their attempts at scaling the world’s highest mountain. After absorbing the achievement of reaching this point and taking photographic evidence we descend back to Gorak Shep where we overnight. 5 hours
Day 18 :Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Zongla (4710m/15453ft). From our base at Gorak Shep we continue to climb this time hiking up Kalapathar. Leaving as early as possible to take advantage of the morning light, the panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding mountains, as we reach our destination of the Kalapathar viewpoint. Following this we descend to Zongla (4710m). 6 hours
Day 19 :Zongla to Thagna(4500m/14764ft) via the Chola la cross(5420m/17782ft). We begin the day by climbing to Chola la (5483m) crossing over and descending once more to Thagna (4500m). 5:30 hours
Day 20 :Trek to Gokyo(4790m/15715ft). Today takes the trek to our final destination, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this camp our base for 2 nights.
Day 21 :Gokyo to Gokyo peak (5410m/17749ft). Our day begins with a steep climb to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m). Despite the early start all those who attempt this will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular views. Overlooking the Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and taking in the panoramic views of the whole Khumbu Himalayas. See the giants Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m). Take time to enjoy the views or for the more adventurous explore the glacier and Gokyo peak before returning to the camp early afternoon. 4 hours
Day 22 :Descend to Namche Bazaar via Dole (4210m/13812ft). Leaving the mountains behind us our descent takes us through Dole (4200m) before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar (3440m). We arrive back into Namche Bazaar early afternoon allowing time to explore and reflect on the trek just completed. 9 hours
Day 23 :to 24: Namche Bazaar to Phakding(2610m/8563ft). Continuing our descent we overnight in Phakding. 4 hours
Day 25 :Phakding to Lukla(2840m/9318ft). Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began what seems a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part.
Day 26 :Lukla to Kathmandu. After Breakfast. We will walk about 5 minutes to airport to catch our return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.