Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek

Jiri lies at an altitude of 1,905 metres (6,250 feet) and is the eastern-most terminus of the highway coming from Kathmandu. Bus service is available from Kathmandu but the 184 km ride takes 6 to 8 hours due to now,arr winding roads and checkpoints along the high-way. A company of the Nepal Army is stationed in town and visitors' equipment and backpacks might be searched. There are number of lodges available along either side of the main road mainly in Jiri Bazaar. This is the shortest distance from Kathmandu for Everest Base Camp trekking. Also another important feature is that it is the traditional and historical route to the Everest Base Camp, used by Hillary and Tznging making their way up to Everest summit.

Jiri is a small village with beautiful scenario views but being the difficult and long route trail most of the trekkers (around 95%) choose to fly into the small airstrip at Lukla. Only few of the trekkers enjoy passing through this trail specifically those who are adventures. The wide range of altitudes, diversity in floras and faunas, local cultures as well as different indigenous lifestyles is some of the important part of the trek. As already mentioned wide range of altitudes, it takes trekkers starting from midland hills to Himalaya. Spring is the best season to advance for trail as it provides impressive landscapes along with bloomed rhododendron forest. The majority of trail passes through amazing rollercoaster of mountain terrain and number of idyllic village where you get to explore and observe the local tribe to know about their way of living and culture. The trail not only goes upward but also has multiple downward sections which are probably the greatest advantage of the trek.

Day 01: Arrival Day in Kathmandu

Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive to Kathmandu to Jiri and trek to Shivalaya

Day 04: Trek from Shivalya to Bhandar (2,200m)

Day 05: Trek from Bhandar to Sete (2,575m)

Day 06: Trek from Sete to Junbesi (2,700m)

Day 07: Trek from Junbesi to Nhuntala (2,220m)

Day 08: Trek from Nhuntala to Kharikhola (2,050)

Day 09: Trek from Kharikhola to Surkhe  (2,610m)

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

Day 11: Trek from Phakding to Namchebazzar (3,440m)

Day 12: Rest and acclimatization day in Namchebazzar

Day 13: Trek from Namchebazzar to Tengboche monastery (3,867m)

Day 14: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,560m)

Day 15: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m)

Day 16: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360m) and back to Gorakh Shep

Day 17: Trek from Gorakhshep to Kalapatthar (5,530m) and trek down to Pheriche

Day 18: Trek from Pheriche to Namchebazzar

Day 19: Trek back to Lukla via Namchebazzar

Day 20: Flight back to Kathmandu

Day 21: Transfer to airport for final departure

Cost Includes

• Airport pickups and drops facility
• 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and teahouse during the trek
• All meals
• All national flights and ground transportation as per itinerary
• Guide and Porter
• All entrance fee and permits fee
• All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes

• Nepal entry visa fee
• International flights
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal nature expenses like alcoholic beverage, shopping, laundry, phone bills etc
• Tips for driver, guide and porter