Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek- 21 Days
Over View
Jiri to Everest Base Camp is one of the oldest trekking routes to the Everest Base Camp Trek. Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek formally starts after long drive from Kathmandu to Sallery. This route is used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to Climb Mount Everest in 1953. They were the first people to reach the Summit of the World's highest peak. This route also called classical routes to Everest Base Camp Trek.
Nowadays everybody takes flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Jiri to Everest Base Camp is hidden gem of Everest Region. You will feel so unique while trekking this route. We start our trekking from remote village of Solukhumbu district, Salleri. Salleri is the administrative headquarter of Solukhumbu district. The route to Jiri to Everest Base Camp rewards us view of attractive landscape, green forest, deep gorges, famous Buddhist Monasteries, waterfalls, whitewater rivers, local village and so on. We will also have an opportunity to explore different flora and fauna, Sherpa people culture, tradition and lifestyles. Visiting Sagarmatha Museum will be another wonderful experience during the trek.
Spending extra days at Namche Bazaar(3440m),the unofficial Sherpa capital of Khumbu region and the gate way to Mount Everest Base Camp will be worthful for acclimatization and exploring the town. Then our journey proceeds towards Everest Basecamp (5364m) and then Kalapatthar(5345m). The view from Kalapathhar of Himalayan Vista is just amazing. We will see world's highest mountains Mount Everest(8848m), Lhotse(8516m),Makalu(8485m),Cho Oyu(8201m),Amadablam(6812m), Thamserku(6608m) and so many mountains. Trekking to Jiri to Mount Everest Base Camp will be really lifetime memorable Himalayan journey for you.
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu Airport, A representative of Himalayan Encyclopedia will wait outside of the airport with your name signage to welcome you beautiful country Nepal. He/She will take you to the hotel. in the Evening, you can explore touristic city Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Accommodation : Hotel
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast
Maximum Altitude :2190m/7185ft
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 8-10 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Maximum Altitude :2575m/8448ft
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We start our trek to Jun Bensi(2670m) through rhododendron and pine forests and the local village of Ghaurassey. We will take break and collect energy to pass Lamjura-la Pass(3500m) and reach to Sherpa village called Toctoc. From Toctoc, We descend down to Jun Bensi for the overnight stay. Jun Bensi has a Buddhist Monastery and School made by Sir Edmund Hillary.
Maximum Altitude :2670m/8759ft
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Jun Bensi to Nunthala
Maximum Altitude :2220m/7283ft
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Maximum Altitude :2360m/7742ft
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Maximum Altitude :2290m/7513ft
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Maximum Altitude :2630m
Travel Distance:
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After having breakfast at Phakding, We will walk towards Namche Bazaar(3440m). We walk through pine forest and reach the valley of Chaurikharkha. We cross Dudh Koshi river and reach to beautiful Monjo village. After couple of minutes walking, We reach to Sagarmatha National Park Entrance gate. We will get Entrance ticket of National park and descend down to Jorsalle village. This will be last village before Namche Bazaar. We walk along side of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi river. A steep climb up from the last suspension bridge through pine forest, another 2 hours reach to the beautiful Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude :3440m/11284ft
Travel Distance: 11 km
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Acclimatization day at Namche
Today is the rest day at Namche Bazaar. Although there are several things to do in Namche Bazaar, we go morning hike to the Everest View Hotel (3880m). On the way to Everest View Hotel, We will visit Sagarmatha National Park Museum. On the way we will have magnificent view of Lhotse(8516m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many other beautiful mountains. We will have tea/coffee at Everest View hotel with the view of Everest(8848m).
If you are interested in the day hike we can walk down to Khumjung Village(3790m). We can visit Khumjung Hillary School and Khunde Hospital established by Sir Edmund Hillary. We can visit Buddhist Monastery, where Yeti's head has been kept safely. We can explore Sherpa settlement, Sherpa lifestyles, meet local people in Khumjung village. After that we can walk down to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude :3880m
Hiking: 3-4 hours(to Everest view hotel/Acclimatization hiking)
Travel Distance: 8 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Today we trek to Tengboche(3875m), a famous monastery in Khumbu region. We walk about 2 hours steady flat to Kyanjuma(3600m) and walk down to Lausasa and Phungi Thanga village. On the way we will have magnificent view of Lhotse(8516m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many other beautiful mountains. We cross the suspension bridge of Dudh Koshi river and walk steep to Tengboche Monastery. Overnight in Tengboche or Debuche .
Maximum Altitude : 3875m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 10 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13 : Tengboche to Dingboche
After having breakfast we start our trip to Dingboche through lush trees, birch, conifers and rhododendron forest. Within 30 minutes we will reach to Debuche village (3820m). We walk flat to imja river, cross suspension bridge. The trail rewards us pristine view of Lhotse(8516m),Nuptse(7861m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m) and mountains. We further move and gently uphill takes us another beautiful village Pangboche(3950m). Next one hour from Pangboche, we will close to Somare(4040m). We further move to imja valley where two rivers meets. After crossing small bridge, we climb uphill to Dingboche village. Dingboche is an amazing village with 360 view of mountains. Overnight in Dingboche.
Maximum Altitude :4410m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 9 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Dingboche-Acclimatization
Today is reserved day for acclimatization. After having breakfast we go morning hike to Nangkartshang Peak(5121m) or Chukkung (4730m). Our hiking today rewards us 360 view of dozens of gorgeous mountains such as Lhotse(8516m), Makalu(8463m),Lobuche East (6119m),Island Peak(6160m),Peak 38(7590m),Baruntse(7162m), Amadablam(6812m),Khantega(6761m),Thamserku(6612m),Taboche(6495m),Cholatse(644om) and many other mountains. We try to reach 200-300m higher elevation than Dingboche which helps us for tomorrow. We come down to Dingboche for the rest.
Dingboche is the popular stop for the trekkers and climbers headed to Mount Everest, Makalu, Island Peak, Baruntse. We can spend our day time going around the Dingboche village. In Dingboche, We can find ATM, Bakery, Coffee shop, Clothes Shop, Grocery, Pharmacy etc. Overnight in Dingboche.
Maximum Altitude :4700m
Hiking: 3-4 hours
Travel Distance: 3 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
Day 15: Dingboche to Lobuche
After having breakfast, We start our trek with a gradual climb towards Thukla(4620m) where we normally stop for the lunch. We will have wonderful view of Mt. Cholatse(6440m),Taboche(6495m) on the left. Further walking we will see Pheriche(4200m) where there is small hospital for mountain sickness. We will have beautiful view of cone shaped mountain Pumori(7161m) before reaching Thukla.
After having lunch at Thukla we climb to Thukla Pass(4830m). Upon reaching the top, We will see the memorable park who perished on a mission to climb the Everest, among those Scott Fisher-American Mountaineer and Babu Chiri Sherpa-10 times Everest submitter. From here the trail is easy to Lobuche(5030m),we continue our journey to the Khumbu moraine and have a great view of Lobuche East, Changri, Lingrentse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lhola, and so on. When we reach to Lobuche, Nuptse(7161m) mountain will be just in front of us. Overnight in Lobuche.
Maximum Altitude :5030m
Hiking: 5-6 hours
Travel Distance: 7 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16: Lobuche to Gorakshep,and The Everest Basecamp
Today is the most important and most awaited day of our trekking because we are reaching to the Everest Base Camp today. For you this will be the most nearest point of Everest you could ever been to Mt Everest without being the climber. Early morning, We will have the breakfast and start our trek to Gorakshep. Gorakshep is the highest human settlement place and last stop to the Everest Base Camp Trek . During the trek to Lobuche, We will rewards with the glorious view of Changri, Pumori, Lingrentse, Khumbutse,Nuptse and so many other mountains. When we reach to Khumbu Glacier, the trail will be half to Gorakshep. The view of Khumbu Glacier from the top is breathtaking.
After reaching Gorakshep, We will have quick break and continue our trip to the Everest Base Camp. We pass through rocky dunes, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. The walk is strenuous due to thin air in the atmosphere. When we reach to the Everest Base Camp, We take photos and videos for the life time memory. We get back to the same trail to the Gorakshep. Overnight in Gorakshep.
Maximum Altitude : 5364m/17599ft
Hiking: 6-7 hours
Travel Distance: 13 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17 : Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar then pheriche
Our day today starts early morning hiking to the Kalapatthar as we have chances of sun rising over Mount Everest and surrounding mountains. We might face cold temperature(-10 to -15) and chilled winds while walking. Upon reaching kalapatthar(5545m), We get 360 view of mountains and beautiful view of Mount Everest. We take pictures and return back to Gorakshep to have breakfast.
After having breakfast, We walk down to Pheriche. Descending down we will feel better. Pheriche is a small village popular to climber. There is a small mountain sickness hospital which treats the high altitude sickness patient. Overnight in Pheriche.
Maximum Altitude :5545m/18193ft
Hiking: 7-8 hours
Travel Distance: 16 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 18: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Today we will trek all the way to Namche Bazaar(3440m). Today's trek is easier but longest. We walk on the bank of Dudh Koshi river through the rhododendron and juniper trees. We may have chances to see colorful Pheasant and mountain goats. We reach to Tengboche from Debuche and walk downhill all the way to Phungithanka. We climb uphill to reach Kyanjuma(3600m) and steady downhill flat to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Maximum Altitude :3440m/11284 ft
Hiking: 7-8 hours
Travel Distance: 20km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 19 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The trail is descends steeply downwards until we reach to Jorsalle. We need to walk carefully while walking downhill as the rocky terrain. The trail becomes easier after passing Monjo. We will walk up and down of Cheplung and Benkhar village to reach Phakding. From Phakding we walk uphill to Cheplung village. Another an hour from Cheplung, We will reach to Lukla. After reaching Lukla, We can recall the memory of last 2 weeks trip. We can enjoy, take rest, and go around to Lukla Bazaar. Overnight in Lukla
Maximum Altitude :2860m
Hiking: 7-8 hours
Travel Distance:19 km
Accommodation : Tea House
Meals :Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner
Day 20 : Fly to Kathmandu
Your adventure journey come to end today. We catch early morning flight to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, We can take rest or go for shopping. If we have time, We can explore historical Kathmandu city. In the evening, you can go for shopping and enjoy. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Maximum Altitude :1350m/4429ft
Flight: 40 minutes
Accommodation : Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Day 21: Final Departure
Cost Includes
- Fight to Kathmandu- Lukla
- All ground transportation in a private vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation in 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan.
- Accommodation for local Tea Houses(on a twin sharing basis) during the trek.
- Daily meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
- National Park Permit
- Rural Municipality Permit
- A Government Licensed, English speaking Trekking Guide.
- Porters to carry your baggage(1 porter for 2 clients)
- All the cost for food, accommodation, salary, accidental insurance for Guide and Porter.
- Duffel Bag, Sleeping bag and Down Jacket during the trek.
- Everest Base Camp Trekking Route Map
- First Aid Kit.
- Jeep to Kathmandu to Salleri
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Visa Cost
- Travel Insurance
- All soft drinks including water
- Snacks and all types of refreshment items.
- Laundry, Telephone expenses, Electricity charges, Wi Fi, Hot Shower
- Personal trekking gears
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early or late departure to the trek or early return from the trek.
- Additional cost incurred due to cause beyond our control such as landslides, weather condition, illness, strikes, changes of government policies etc.
- Tips to the Guide and Porter
1.How high is Everest Base Camp ?
The starting point of Everest Base Camp Trek Lukla is 2860m/9383ft and Everest Base Camp is-5364m/17598ft
2.How fit do I need to be to go trekking to base camp of Everest?
Everest Base Camp is not an easy trek. An average fitness is required to complete this trek.
3.Where am I sleeping at night ?
You will sleep at the Tea houses having basic facilities.
4.Which is the best season to Trekking in Everest Base camp ?
March-May
September-December
- How easy or difficult Everest Basecamp Trek ?
Everest Base Camp Trek is moderate to strenuous trek.
6.Is drinking water easily available during the trek ? Is it safe ?
We can find mineral water in the Tea Houses which is 100% safe to drink. If you are using tap water for Drinking, You can use water purification tablets.
7.How do we Travel from Kathmandu to Lukla?
If you are flying from Kathmandu, We have to go Tribhuvan International Airport, domestic terminal which takes about 20 minutes from Thamel. If you are flying from Ramechhap, We have to drive about 4 hours to Manthali.
8.What food do we get in mountain?
We normally get local hygienic and fresh foods. Although there will be different varieties of Chinese, Continental, Indian foods. Your Guide will help you to choose the foods.
9.What happens if I get sick in the mountain?
Having minor health issue is normal in mountains. You may have common cold, minor headache which is common in mountain. But if you have serious high altitude sickness, we have to come back. In worst case helicopter evacuation will be done.
10. what kind of accommodation we can get during the trek ?
The Tea House in the mountain will be basic. Although we can find room having attach bathroom, in some areas. you have to inform in an advance if you want more facilities room.
