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Jiri to Everest base camp Trek

Duration
22 days
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Trip Highlights

The Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek offers a less crowded and more authentic experience, as it follows the traditional route taken by early Everest expeditions. You’ll pass through charming villages, terraced farmland, and lush forests, immersing yourself in the local culture and natural beauty.

The trek showcases diverse landscapes, from lowland forests to high alpine regions. You’ll encounter picturesque valleys, raging rivers, and breathtaking mountain vistas. The varied terrain adds excitement and visual appeal, providing a glimpse of Nepal’s stunning natural diversity.

The Jiri route allows for gradual acclimatization, helping trekkers adapt to the increasing altitude before reaching Everest Base Camp. This reduces the risk of altitude sickness and enhances overall trekking enjoyment and safety. The extra time spent on the trail increases your chances of a successful and rewarding journey.

Region Everest
Max Elevation 5545m
Mode of trek Teahouse
Difficulty
Meals
Full Board
Best Season
September to June
Activities
Trekking
Price
$1975
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    Overview

    Regarded as the classical Everest Base Camp Trek route, Jiri to Everest Base Camp is strenuous and equally challenging trekking trial to reach Everest. This trek in Nepal is challenging but rewards you with adventure and some lifetime memories. Start your trip with a drive to Jiri and end it with a roller coaster mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu which will provide you the beautiful scenery of towering peaks, green hills and valleys. This trek is blended by adventure, culture and nature as the trekkers trek past forests, rivers and inspiring mountain vistas in backdrop. This trek is very popular among individuals looking for extended stay in Himalayan countryside and a greater exposure to the real life workings of Sherpa people and their culture. Enjoy your trek to Everest Base Camp where you’ll be joined by Sherpa, learning about their culture along the way.

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    Itinerary Outline

    Day 01 – Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). Overnight at hotel.

    Day 02 – Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel.

    Day 03 – Drive Kathmandu to Jiri (187 km) by bus. 8 hours Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 04 – Trek Jiri to Bhandar (2200 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 05 – Trek to Sete (2645 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 06 – Trek to Junbensi (2675meters) 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse

    Day 07 – Trek to Nunthala (2440meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 08 – Trek to Kharikhola (2020meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 09 – Trek to Puiyan (2700meters) 6 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 10 – Trek to Phakding (2646meters) 5 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 11 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 12 – Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. Overnight at guesthouse.

    Day 13 – Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 14 – Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 15 – Trek to Lobuche (4920 meters) 5 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 16 – Trek to Everest Base Camp (5300 meters) then back to Gorak Shep. 8 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse. Day17- Hike up to Kalapattar (5555 meters) early in the morning then trek down to Periche (4200 meters). 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 17 – Hike up to Kalapattar (5555 meters) early in the morning then trek down to Periche (4200 meters). 7 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 18 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3480 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 19 – Trek to Lukla (2795 meters) 6 hours. Overnight at Guesthouse.

    Day 20 – Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning. Overnight at hotel.

    Day 21 – Leisure day in Kathmandu Overnight at hotel.

    Day 22 – Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.

    Price Includes
    • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
    • Standard twin sharing accommodation in two/three star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included (4 nights) .
    • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus.
    • Stander meal Lunch , Dinner, and Breakfast and Tea house accommodation during the trek.
    • A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, required number of porters (1 porter between 2pax), their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and a general first aid kit.
    • Shagarmatha National park permit, TIMS card and all necessary permits.
    • Flight fare from Lukla – Kathmandu including airport departure taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.
    • Surface Transfer from Kathmandu to Jiri.
    • We provide Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag(which needs to be returned after the trek.)
    • All our government taxes.
    • Tourist service charge, vat.
    • Official expense :
    Price Excludes
    • Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
    • Your travel insurance (compulsory).
    • Nepal entry visa fee
    • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, hot and cold drinks, laundry and hot shower.
    • Personal trekking Equipments.
    • Tips for trekking staff and driver.
    • Personal trekking Equipment.
    • Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
    • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
    Why you’ll love this trip?
    • Witness not only mountains but also the alpine lakes and glacial plains to frothy rivers and valleys covered in pink blossoms, depending on the season.
    • Start your trek with road transport to Jiri and end it with a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu which offers you the thrilling glimpses of Himalayan Range, Green rolling hills and valleys.
    • You’ll be accompanied by an experienced guide who not only give you support but also will provide you the knowledge about the places and villages.
    • Visit the Sherpa villages and learn about their culture, traditions and their lifestyle.
    Is this trip right for you?
    • This is a strenuous trek and involves 6-8 hours of hiking per day. So, it requires an excellent fitness and mentality.
    • The lodges that we stay in during the trek may cost extra charges for electricity for the camera and mobile battery recharge purposes and hot water may not be available all the time.
    • There is a genuine risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) as this trip includes one or more overnight stays over 4500meters.
    • All the travelers under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
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