jiri to everest base camp

The trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp is the most adventurous and highly praised trek in Nepal. The trek is accompanied by the audacious landscapes and awesome sight of Himalayan peaks.The scene of Everest, Lhotse, choyou and other views that trekkers look at while trekking will definitely lure them. EBC is situated at southern sideway of the Mt. Everest that is in 5,380 m (17,700 ft) height from the sea level.

The route from Jiri to the Everest Base Camp is highly famous route which was first used by the renowned figures Tenzing Norgey Sherpa & Edmund Hillary for their Mt. Everest expedition.It sets offalong withthe green crops field and enchanting rhododendron forests. Journey to the EBC provides extra excitement when native Sherpa tribes which are culturally rich. A number of stunning attractions such as close view of flowing Glacier Rivers, silver-like scenes of Himalayas, visit of Buddhist Monasteries, great respect & hospitality of Sherpas and other spectacular views make journey worthwhile and eventful.

This trek comprises the up & downhill walks with mesmerizing views of silver-like sparkling peaks that everyone can enjoy the breathtaking atmosphere. Passing through many ethnic villages such as Kyanja, Jurbesi, surke and Phakding, the track take you the Namche Bazzaar, the capital of Khumbu, which is the most appropriate place yourovernight stay. Furthermore, in order to walk to the EBC, you can also take pleasure with the flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park.

In fact, the trek is more challenging and adventurous and the best season for trekking is Spring/Autumn. While climbing up, we don't miss the Kala Pattar, which is situated at the 5545m altitude. Like other high altitude treks, the trekking must be secure and safety for the travellers. Hence, we are here for you to serve the best! 

Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu (1300m)

We will greet you at the airport and transfer you to  hotel. Later we meet and take you to our office, brief you your upcoming Everest Base camp Trek with us and introduce our trekking guide. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu to Jiri(2370)

This morning we drive by local bus to Jiri for 8-9 hours from Kathmandu via Araniko highway with a scenic countryside for our long trek to Everest. Jiri is big town and also a hill station, explore the surrounding area and overnight at the hotel. 

Day 3: Trek to Bhandar (2,190m)

Today we start our adventurous trek and this trails offers us beautiful country side scenery from each ridge top at 2,390 and we  rops down to Shivalaya at 1,760m. We pass many down hills and uphill’s till reach to a small settlement at Bhandar, it is a shrepa village with huge Tibetan Buddhist monuments situated on the meadow and terrace field. Rest of the day you can enjoy the remaining day by exploring the local villages.

Day 4: Trek to Sete (2,575m)

After breakfast we start our trek leads to a downhill at Likhu Khola, after crossing the bridge at 1580m, the winding path leads us to a small nice village at Kinja. After lunch we make a slow long uphill climb  to lamura pass with great excellent views of the surrounding landscapes and distance villages and after few hours of long haul, finally reaching at Sete, a small Sherpa village which is situated on the ridge in the middle of the rhododendron forest. 

Day 5: Trek to Lamjura pass (3,530)

Today's' walk leads to long but gradual climb to Lamjura pass at 3,530m, passing through few small scattered farm houses and teahouses through the beautiful rhododendron forest, which is the highest point between Jiri and Namche Bazaar. from the top the trail then descends to Taktor through the forest and emerges after one and half hrs. Traverse on the north side of the valley round a notch before dropping down to the Sherpa village of Junbesi for an overnight stop. 

Day 6: Acclimatization day at Junbesi,having refreshment and cultural sightseeing

Junbesi is situated at altitude of 2,700m and it is the one of the most beautiful sherpa with astonishing landscape, rich in culture and the lovely hospitable Sherpa people. Two hours' walk to the northern side of Junbesi is the village of Phugmochhe, where there is a traditional Sherpa art centre. En-route to Phugmochhe a short diversion will allow a visit to Thubten Chhuling, a huge Tibetan Buddhist monastery about one and half hour's walk from Junbesi, Junbesi falls on the Pikey- dudhkunda trail. Today we relax whole day exploring around with overnight in the Lodge. 

Day 7: Trek to Nunthala (2,330m)

Below Junbesi the trail crosses the Junbesi Khola on a wooden bridge. Just beyond the bridge there is a trail junction. The route to Khumbu follows the left-hand trail that leads uphill. This trail turns north, descending through Salung. From here, Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day towards north east. We follow the shepherds' huts and the hidden route in dense forest with several picturesque streams on wooden bridges just before reaching Nunthala (Mani dingma) at 2,320m and overnight stay here. Nunthala is a village an ideal spot for the overnight stop.

Day 8: Trek to Bupsa (2300m)

From Nunthala our path descent which continues to the Dudhkoshi River Bridge and the trail lead through terraced fields and yards of houses. Walk continues through forests then climb on the terraces to reach the Rai village of Jubing (1,667m/5467ft). From Jubing the path took us a slow climb to the village around a ridge, and continues to the village of Khari Khola to push on up the steep hill to Bupsa. 

Day 9: Trek to Surkhe (2,290 m)

Today our trail ascends from Bupsa and head on to Bhumsing village (2,300m/7544ft) and the trail continues to the north side of the valley to reach Puiyan village (2,796m/9170ft). After Puiyan trail leads us on the long winding trail with few small ups and downs to Surkhe. 

Day 10: Trek to Phakding(2,610m)

After breakfast we start to climb to north to Chaurikharka(2,713m/8898ft) a large scattered village with monastery and high school. Chaurikharka is also the bread basket for the Khumbu area because the land is very fertile for barley, wheat and enough green vegetables. Today our trail joins from Lukla towards Phakding, making the path quite busy with more trekkers, porters and pack animals and few hours of good scenic walk brings you at Phakding for the overnight.

Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar(3,440m)

After breakfast we will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. When enter the National park boundary we descend and a gradual walk brings us to the suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region. 

Day 12: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of (3,440m/11,283ft). You have full day leisure or visit Everest View Point hotel for wonderful panoramic view or stroll around the market, if Saturday can be seen many people in Saturday market for shopping to fulfill their daily needs and only one shopping market in the surrounding areas. Also you can visit Sherpa Museum as well a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and stroll back to hotel for overnight. 

Day 13: Trek to Tyangboche(3,867m)

Today after breakfast we start our trek with pleasant walk through the forest with magnificent view of mountains. The great view of the mighty peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peak with view of the eastern snow capped mountains. The trail leads uphill through the forested path and the hardly walk to get to Tyangboche. One of the most beautiful place in the Himalaya and the first thing that comes to your eye is the big Monastery, then the large field with campsites and teahouses, lodges beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam. 

Day 14: Tyangboche to Dingboche(4,358m)

The trail descends down from Tengboche, winding through the rhododendron forest to Deboche and crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. Hug the valley wall, and then traverse the plains to Dingboche, the start of the Imja Tse Valley. Dingboche is also the gateway to Chukung and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col 6,100m/20008ft and Amphu Laptsa pass 5,780m/18958ft. 

Day 15: Acclimatization day at Dingboche

this day you will rest before the last leg of the journey. You may have full day rest or there are some places where you can go for a day walk like trek to Chhukung (4,730m) is worth while which takes approx. 3-4 hours from Dingboche, towards east with in the Imjatse Valley, although the trek is gradual, however you can feel the thin air as the altitude gains slowly coming towards Chhukung. At Chhukung, there are few teahouses overlooking superb view of the snow capped peaks and glaciers After enjoy stroll back to Dingboche for overnight. 

Day 16: Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m)

Tackle the steep incline to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier, continuing along the rugged route to your resort at Loboje. Above the huts looms the famous Lhotse Ridge. 

Day 17: Trek to Gorakshep & Everest base camp(5,316m)

After breakfast we continue our trek in a windy and rocky path with the wonderful view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse and other magnificent peaks. After check in the hotel at Gorekshep we continue climb to the top of Kalapatthar (the famous view point). This small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam you can get without climbing. Stroll back to Gorekshep for overnight. 

Day 18: Kalapathar hike and stroll back to Pheriche(5550)

After breakfast our adventure continues towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall. The trail passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams, till you reach the base camp. In Everest Base Camp the climbers gather for summiting Everest during the high expedition season. We are continuing the trek for return back to Gorakshep and continuous back to Pheriche for overnight.

Day 19: Pheriche to Kyanjuma (3,500m)

Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace faster. Take back great memories with you and walk down hill towards the Phungithanka vis Tangboche and after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river trek onwards to the Kyanjuma the junction of the trinity ways to Gokyo Valley, Khumjung village and Namche Bazzar. Great view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache and Lhotse as well as dense wildlife of some species of Pheasants, Himalayan Griffons, Musk deer and wild goat can be found insides the rhododendron forest, evening explore small surrounding area with magnificent scenery. 

Day 20: Kyanjuma to Khumjung to Monju (2,850m)

Today after breakfast short climb to hidden valley called Khumjung village, probably the biggest village of the areas and visit Hillary school established by Sir Admund Hillary and visit to Khunde village where a place of famous climber and big hospital running by charity, after a great moments take back to Namche Bazzar for lunch via Syangboche airstrip which is the world highest airstrip. We walk back to the downhill for overnight at Monju.

Day 21: Monju to Lukla (2,800m)

After breakfast we trek back with enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. And finally today the trail leads you back to Lukla. After your arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek. 

Day 22: Fly back to Kathmandu (1350m)

After an early morning flight to Kathmandu our guide transfer you to your hotel. You may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel with ending your Himalayan trip with us.

Day 23: Departure from Kathmand(1,350m)

Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.