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Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri
Overview
Highlights of Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - 21 days
Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek provides unforgettable moments of your life by exploring stunning views of the Himalayas, including Everest (8848m/29028ft), Cho Oyu (8152m/26745ft), Lhotse (8516m/27939ft), Makalu (8463m/27765ft), and Ama Dablam (6456m/21181ft).
This trek offers a chance to explore the famous Sherpa culture, their settlements, living style, traditions, customs, rituals, and norms.
It features a budget-friendly and comprehensive trip itinerary with all-inclusive packages, including three meals daily. Enjoy impressive views of Gokyo Ri and Khumbu Icefall.
You can observe Buddhist culture, experience the diverse landscape, and enjoy the amazing view from Kalapathar, as well as the biodiversity of flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National Park, including wild habitats and beautiful rhododendron forests.
Trip Summary
Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri follows the foothills of the great Himalayas, focusing on the views of the Himalayas, Sherpa villages, monasteries, Sagarmatha National Park, and Syangboche Airstrip. Enjoy immersive views of Khumbu Icefall and many glaciers during the trek, and visit Tengboche Monastery with stunning views of Mount Everest and Kalapathar. This trip is ideal for those looking to experience the unique and extreme landscape of Eastern Nepal, observe ethnic tribes, and explore a variety of flora and fauna.
Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri is one of Nepal’s classic trekking trails that leads you to the world’s highest peak. This breathtaking trek in the Everest Region requires good walking experience and physical fitness. The trail passes through beautiful forests and villages, allowing you to experience the diverse art and cultures of the Gurung, Rai, Brahmin, Chhetri, and Magar people, and finally reach Lukla Airport, which serves as the gateway to all trekking and peak climbing trails in the Everest region.
When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa summited Mount Everest in 1953, the trek gained popularity in the Everest region. The trekking lodges offer basic amenities and a variety of Western food options. The people in this area are known for being helpful and cooperative. If you have limited time in Nepal, consider the Everest Panorama Trek.
This trek provides an exclusive panoramic view of Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8152m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), and Ama Dablam (6456m). You will also cross through the famous Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Khunde, and Khumjung, as well as visit various Buddhist monasteries.
What‘s Included
What‘s Excluded
Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu, our airport representatives will receive you there and transfer you to the hotel for the further briefing of the journey ahead.
After breakfast, we go for full day sightseeing and visit World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley which includes Swayambhunath Stupa / Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple.
From Kathmandu, we take the drive to Jiri. You can enjoy the river Koshi and some of the majestic Himalayan views of mountains like Ganesh Himal, Langtang lieu, and Dorje Lakpa. This is also the starting point of our journey for trekking. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today we start our trekking from Jiri. Following the deep forest some streams then pass along some villages of Dokarpa & Baranda, we reach to Sete after crossing a valley and climbing small settlement of village Kenja. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Sete we trek to Junbensi, it is 6 hours of walk offering panoramic views of green mountains, also we pass through Lamjura La Pass the highest point on the way to Jiri & Namche Bazar. In Junbesi we spend the day & overnight stay. You can visit the village & know little about the people in here. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Junbesi we trek to Nunthala taking approximately 6 hours. This tour is very mesmerizing with views of mountains including, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Thamseruku, Mera Peak & many other high mountains. After crossing some of the villages, rhododendrons forests, terraced fields, we will finally arrive Nunthala for our overight stay. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Nunthalam, we trek around 5 hours before reaching Khari Khola, our destination for today's overnight stay. On the way we descend to Dudh Koshi, cross suspension bridge & overnight stay is at one of the densely packed areas with Rais & Sherpas. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Khari Khola, we are ready to trek to Surkhe enjoying the Khari La Pass of Gyachung Kang & Khumbila mountains among other mountains. Then, finally, after some ups & downs, we reach to Surkhe for the overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Khari Khola, we walk for approximately 5 hours before reaching to Phakding, our destination for today. This is one of the most interesting & popular places, here we can camp by the river. Overnight stay in Phakding. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Phakding we trek to Namche Bazaar which is the famous touristic area in this region. The trek is mesmerizing with blue sky above and stunning boulders with great landscapes. Overnight is at Namche Bazaar. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Instead of sitting all day in Namche all day, the acclimatization is best done with the hike that is by hiking up to to the valley of Bhote Koshi River (“River from Tibet”). Today we will hike in the daytime and sightsee around Bazaar in the evening. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
The trek from Namche to Tengboche is unbelievably stunning, Far below is the Dudh Koshi and Thamserku, Kantenga, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest rises in front. Woods, Rhododendron Forest, Mani Walls, Chorten (Stupas), and suspension bridges across the rivers make this a lovely walk. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Through Tyangbocke we trek to Dingboche, in Dingboche we can enjoy the scenic views of Ama Dablam. Dingboche is the only place in the region where barley is produced. Tame pheasants are regularly seen in this area. Overnight stay in here. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
The ascent towards Everest Base Camp continues through Alpine meadows and summer yak pastures towards the end of the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. At the moraine, there are stone monuments to six sherpas who died in the avalanche, as well as monuments to other climbers. From here, it is a steep, tough climb towards the village of Gorak Shep. Continue on towards Lobuche, where the view is straight towards Nuptse and the sunset is truly magnificent. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
The higher altitude makes this day's trekking quite challenging. The Changri Glacier looms ahead as the trek heads for Gorakshep, a small, usually frozen, lake, by lunchtime. Relax and get adjusted to the altitude before the attempt to reach Everest Base Camp. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Try to see a different view of Everest today, with a trek up to Kala Pattar. Known to have the best views of Everest, this is a challenging trek, but worth it on a clear day. Begin the descent from Kala Pattar, heading for Pheriche. This is not the most challenging of hikes, but the altitude can make the many uphill sections below Gorakshep seem tough. Stop to look around; the views are quite spectacular. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today we trek from Pheriche to Phortse, enjoying the stunning views of mountains finally reaching remote village Phortse. Our overnight stay is alt Phortse. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Again, we are back to Namche Bazaar this time you can buy special souvenirs in this area and may be taken al piece of memory back your home for your memory. Our overnight stay is at Namche. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Namche, we trek back to Lukla. It is around 7 hours of trek, surrounded by Mountains and great landscapes, we arrive Lukla for our overnight stay. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally overnight stay in trekking lodge.
We take the flight back to Kathmandu, enjoying the beautiful sceneries we conclude today's journey with cultural dinner program in the evening. Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner and finally overnight stay in hotel.
Today we shop around Kathmandu in Thamel. Maybe buy some souvenirs for friends and family at home or take rest and go to a spa.
FAQs about
the trip
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Everest region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against a blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February. Jiri to Everest base camp trekking can be done even during the monsoon season but not recommended. There a few avalanches prone area in this trekking route which makes it dangerous for trekking in the winter season.
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