Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek

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Trip Facts

Duration

17 Days

Maximum Altitude

5,550 m./18,205

Group Size

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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.

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning views of Himalayan panorama including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Thamserku etc.
Hike to Everest Base Camp and Kalapthar
Follow the footsteps of legendary Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary.
War hospitality and culture of Sherpa, Tamang, Brahmin, Chetri and Rai people
Trekking through Sagarmatha National Park, a world heritage site

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary Outline

Day 01: KTM -Jiri- Bhandara, 1,790 m/5,875 ft./9 hours
Day 02: Bhandara trek to Sete 2,440 m./8003 ft/6 hours
Day 03: Sete trek to Lamjura top ( 3,800 m./12,465 ft.) trek down to Junbesi 2,675 m./8,775 ft./ 7 hrs
Day 04: Junbesi trek to Nunthala 2,194 m./7,196 ft./5 hours
Day 05: Nunthala trek to Khari Khola 3,145 m/10,315 ft./5 hours
Day 06: Khari Khola Trek to Puyan 2,800 m./9,186 ft./4 hrs.
Day 07: Puyan trek to Phakding 2,610 m/8,560 ft./6 hours
Day 08: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m./11,285 ft./6 hrs.
Day 09: Rest day in Namche for acclimatization
Day 10: Namche-Trek to Tengboche 3,680 m/12,070 ft./5 hours
Day 11: Tengboche- Trek to Dingboche 4,400 m./14,435 ft./5 hrs.
Day 12: Dingboche trek to Lobuche 4,900 m./16,072 ft./4 hrs.
Day 13: Lobuche trek to Gorakshep 5,100 m./16,730 ft./3 hrs. Optional hike to Everest base Camp
Day 14: Gorakshep trek to Pheriche 4,110 m./13,480 ft./6 hrs.
Day 15: Pheriche trek to Namche Bazar 3,440 m./11,285 ft./6 hrs.
Day 16: Namche Bazar - Lukla 2,860 m./9,380 ft./6 hrs.
Day 17: Lukla-Morning fly back to Kathmandu. Aerial distance 138 km./85 miles/30 min flight

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek is a classical Everest Base Camp Trek path. There are some other options to reduce the trekking days by taking a flight or jeep to Phaplu, Please kindly write us back for an option.

After having breakfast we begin our bus journey to Bhandar. It is a 9-hour Journey but pleasant. Along the way we will stop at Charikot and Jiri for view point as well as for Lunch and keep continue drive to Bhandar.