Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking follows the classical trail to Everest Base Camp first traversed by the historic 1953 Everest expedition of Hillary and Tenzing. Nowadays, it is occasionally used by trekkers who would like to take a longer route to Everest Base Camp. This route avoids the busier standard route through Lukla and allows trekkers to explore places that are less traveled by visitors.
The route passes through the lower parts of Everest region/Solu that are remote and less developed as compared to the villages around Namche Bazaar. Trekkers get to experience the authentic tradition and culture of a host of ethnic groups such as Sherpa, Tamang, Jirel, Rai, Brahmin, and Chhetri. If you are planning a trek to Everest Base camp from Jiri which is through lower Solu passes Bhandar, Junbensi, Nunthala, and Kharikhola and reach Phakding and follow the Classical Everest Trekking route.
Take a long overland journey to Bhandar by bus or jeep and start the trekking. The road is not well paved but still, it is doable. If you take a bus to Bhandar via Jiri then you can cut a few days to reach Everest Base Camp. The total duration of the trekking will be 18 days with two acclimatizing days at Namche (3440 m) and Dingboche (4400 m).
Since the ascent is gradual, acclimatization is much easier and allows trekkers to adapt to the change in altitude as they reach the highland Khumbu region. Hike to Kalapathar (5,545 m.) and Everest Base Camp (5380m), is the culmination point of this trek from where the southwest face of Everest is visible. Kala Pathar offers mind-blowing views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Ama Dablam, and Khumbu glacier. The return trek follows a different route and leads you to Lukla visiting the iconic Thyangboche Monastery and the bustling Namche Bazaar on the way. The cheapest option to go trekking in Nepal is also possible with us. The cheapest option is- we sell only Guide services trek as well and you can pay for your food and accommodation along the trek on your own.