Everest Base Camp via Jiri (22 Days)

    Everest Base Camp via Jiri

    Basic Info ( Everest Base Camp via Jiri 22 Days ) $ 1650 per person

    Duration 22
    Group Size 2 - 20
    TransportaionPickup/Droop & Sightseeing by Private vehicle, Kathmandu - Jiri by bus, Lukla - Kathmandu by flight
    Altitude 5545 m/18,192 ft
    Accomodations 3 - star hotel in Kathmandu, tea house/lodge during trek
    Best Seasons Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)
    Activities Trekking, Hiking
    Meals Welcome & Farewell dinner at Kathmandu, All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

    Basic Intro

    The classical trek to Everest Base Camp via Jiri avoids the busier standard route and provides the best opportunity to observe the authentic lifestyle of mountain people. This Jiri itinerary has been designed in consultation with trekkers and mountaineers ensuring adequate time for proper acclimatization. This short super scenic trek offers a mesmerizing view of the world's highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and many other lofty mountains.
    This challenging trek starts after a great drive to Jiri. We will then trek for more than ten days to reach the biggest market hub of the entire Everest Region. This is a very good place for acclimatization. We then trek another two days to Dingboche, 4,260 meters (13,980 ft) before resting for another day for further acclimatization. Another day will takes us to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep, the flat field below Kala Patthar 5,545 meters (18,192 ft), and Mt. Pumori. We will arrange our path through Lobuche, Tyanboche, and finally to Namche Bazaar. The trail offers the pleasure adventurous psyche with a more marvelous view of the lofty High Himalayas exploring the Nepalese culture and tradition of the Khumbu Region.

    Day 01: Arrival, transfer to Hotel

    Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

    Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Jiri

    Day 04: Jiri to Bhandar (2,190m/7,183ft), 5-6 hrs walk

    Day 05: Bhandar to Sete (2,575m/8,446ft), 4-5 hrs walk

    Day 06: Sete to Junbesi (2670 m/8760 ft): 6/7 hrs

    Day 07: Junbesi to Nunthala (2220m/7280 ft): 6 hrs

    Day 08: Nunthala to Bupsa (2360 m/7,740 ft): 5/6 hrs 

    Day 09: Bupsa to Surke (2290m/7282ft): 5/6 hrs 

    Day 10: Surke to Phakding(2,652m/8,700ft): 4/5 hrs

    Day 11: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk 

    Day 12: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar 

    Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft):  5 - 6 hrs 

    Day 14: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft):5- 6 hrs 

    Day 15: Dingboche - Dzongla (4,600 m/15,090 ft): 3-4 hrs 

    Day 16: Dzongla - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 3-4 hrs 

    Day 17: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) -Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs 

    Day 18: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) - Pheriche (4,730m/15,518ft): 8-9 hrs 

    Day 19: Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12684ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,570m/11,710ft): 6-7 hrs 

    Day 20: Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-8 hrs

    Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593 ft) 35 min

    Day 22: Departure from Kathmandu

    Includes

    • Airport pickup/drop.
    • Welcome and farewell dinner.
    • A full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley including a tour guide
    • Three-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
    • Kathmandu - Jiri Local bus.
    • Lukla - Kathmandu flight with airport taxes.
    • All accommodation and meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
    • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.
    • Four seasonal sleeping bags and trekking map (sleeping bags are to be returned after trip completion).
    • A comprehensive medical kit.
    • All necessary paperwork and permits (National Park permit, TIMS).

     

    Not Includes

    • Nepal Visa fee.
    • International and airfare.
    • Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
    • Private vehicle (Kathmandu-Jiri one way $230 up to 5 People).
    • Excess baggage charges.
    • Extra night accommodation/s in Kathmandu and during the trek.
    • Lunch and Dinner at Kathmandu.
    • Travel and rescue insurance.
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc).
    • Tips for guides and porters.

     

    Arrival, transfer to Hotel

    Day 1 : Arrival, transfer to Hotel

    According to your flight details, you will be greeted by our representative at the International Airport with a paper card where your name and 'Himalayan Club Tours and Travel' written on it. Then, we will assist you to transfer into the hotel where you will be welcomed with tea/coffee. In the evening we have a welcome dinner organized by our team to get to know each other. Lastly, we will spend overnight at Kathmandu.
    Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

    Day 2 : Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

    After a short introduction with our tour guide, today we are having a tour around Kathmandu, "A UNESCO World Heritage Site" with our tour guide which includes "Pashupatinath Temple' (Nepal's biggest Hindu temple), which is the place also known as, for the body crimination of Hindu religion. Then we will drive to 'Bouddhanath Stupa' which is nearby Pashupatinath temple. Bouddhanath is "Asia's biggest Stupa". It was damaged by an earthquake in 2015 AD. However, it has been completely repaired recently. Then we will drive to 'Swayambhunath Stupa', popularly known as “Monkey Temple”. This stupa is on a small hill from which we can view and enjoy the beauty of Kathmandu Valley. At last, we will drive to 'Patan Durbar Square', “Ancient Royal Palace”. Inside the square, you will be able to explore different Hindu temples which are Bhimsen Temple, Vishwonath Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, and Krishna Temple which are the most popular temples among them. Besides that, you can study the Newari architecture, arts and their culture where our tour guide will help you to explore new places with his description of its history. In the evening we will have a meeting with our trekking guide so that we can prepare our trek. And check our equipment for trekking. Overnight at Kathmandu.
    Drive Kathmandu to Jiri

    Day 3 : Drive Kathmandu to Jiri

    Early morning after breakfast we will drive to Jiri from Kathmandu in local bus which will take around 8 hours. We start our driving journey quite early in the morning and drive via the Araniko highway to Lamosangu, whilst passing the old Newar towns of Banepa and Dhulikhel, you will get excellent panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas, including Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung and Dorjee Lakpa. The road descends to Panchkhal, then climbs over a ridge behind Dolalghat and follows the Sunkoshi north to Lamasangu, after passing several villages you will reach Jiri.
    Jiri to Bhandar (2,190m/7,183ft), 5-6 hrs walk

    Day 4 : Jiri to Bhandar (2,190m/7,183ft), 5-6 hrs walk

    After breakfast we start our first day of trek by walking from Jiri to Bhandar which will be our first point of trek for overnight. It will take around 5-6 hours to reach Bhandar and overnight.
    Bhandar to Sete (2,575m/8,446ft), 4-5 hrs walk

    Day 5 : Bhandar to Sete (2,575m/8,446ft), 4-5 hrs walk

    After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and today, our trail drops down to the Linkhu Khola, cross the river at 1490m, and then follow it to Kenja at 1570m and another steep ascent to Chimbu and continuing further we finally reach Sete.
    Sete to Junbesi (2670 m/8760 ft): 6/7 hrs

    Day 6 : Sete to Junbesi (2670 m/8760 ft): 6/7 hrs

    After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trail passes gradually up through Lamjura Pass (3530m), which is the highest point between Jiri and Namche Bazaar; it then descends through fir and rhododendron forest and emerges after one and half hrs at Taktor, still continue on the north side of the valley before dropping down to the Sherpa village of Junbesi. Overnight in Junbesi.
    Junbesi to Nunthala (2220m/7280 ft): 6 hrs

    Day 7 : Junbesi to Nunthala (2220m/7280 ft): 6 hrs

    After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and Below Junbesi the trail crosses the Junbesi Khola on a wooden bridge, just beyond the bridge there is a trail junction, the route to Khumbu follows the left-hand trail that leads uphill then the trail turns north, descending through Salung. From the Dudh Koshi River {river of milk}, the trail ascends to Ringmo and the Tak-Shindo Pass, there are a few shepherds' huts beside the trail, but the route is mostly hidden in dense forest, the trail crosses several picturesque streams on wooden bridges just before reaching Nunthala (Manidingma).
    Nunthala to Bupsa (2360 m/7,740 ft): 5/6 hrs

    Day 8 : Nunthala to Bupsa (2360 m/7,740 ft): 5/6 hrs

    After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and from Nunthala the descent continues to the Dudh Koshi River at 1480m and crosses it to follow the other bank, most of the trail is well defined, although it sometimes meanders through terraced fields and yards of houses, it then descends steeply through forests to a Chautara (resting place) overlooking the river. Follow the river for a while through forests then climb through terraces to reach the Rai village of Jubing (1667m), climb through the village around a ridge and aim for the prominent notch in front of you, from this notch continue to the village of Khari Khola (2004m) and onwards up the steep hill to Bupsa danda.
    Bupsa to Surke (2290m/7282ft): 5/6 hrs

    Day 9 : Bupsa to Surke (2290m/7282ft): 5/6 hrs

    After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trail ascends from Bupsa and on to Bhumsing, (2300m) then it continues to climb through a tributary valley filled with prickly leaned oak and rhododendron forest, where languor monkeys may occasionally be seen, descend and cross the next tributary after one hour, continue on the north side of the valley to reach Puiyan. Then after few hours of walk we finally reach Surke.
    Surke to Phakding(2,652m/8,700ft): 4/5 hrs

    Day 10 : Surke to Phakding(2,652m/8,700ft): 4/5 hrs

    After breakfast in the lodge the journey to the Everest Base Camp continues as now the trail leaves this tributary valley and heads more directly north towards Chaurikharka, another dispersed village, before ascending to Chaurikharka (2713m) the main trail crosses a spectacular deep gorge with a high waterfall. Overnight in Phadking.
    Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk

    Day 11 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft), 5-6 hrs walk

    Next day of our trekking start with hot tea/coffee and some breakfast at Tea house, we began our trekking at around 8 in the morning. Trial passes through Dhud koshi River and Rhododendron forest and Sagarmatha national park entry gate. After crossing the up and down hill and some suspension bridge we reach to Namche bazaar. Located between Bhotekoshi and Dhud Koshi River, one of the developed city of Khumbu region. Overnight at Namche bazaar.
    Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

    Day 12 : Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

    Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar makes your body familiar with high altitude. So, today you have full time to do sightseeing on Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the community village of Sherpa people. And also have facility of health post, post office, restaurant, book shop, internet cyber café and etc. On the day you can also hike to Hotel Everest view for sunrise, visit Khumbu valley, village school, health post.
    Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5 - 6 hrs

    Day 13 : Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5 - 6 hrs

    Trail leads through the bank of Panchoche River and decent rhododendron forest, with the view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After crossing the suspension bridge of Phungi Thanga and walk around one hour uphill we reach Tengboche. Tengboche village have large Buddhist monastery “Tengboche Monastery”, which is largest gompa in the Khumbu region and also listed in UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight at Tengboche.
    Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft):5- 6 hrs

    Day 14 : Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300ft):5- 6 hrs

    We start our trek after having breakfast at hotel. We walk downhill through Deboche and cross suspension bridge then, walk uphill with the view of rhododendron forest, birds and very closer view of Mt. Ama Dablam and Island peak. We stay overnight at Dingboche.
    Dingboche - Dzongla (4,600 m/15,090 ft): 3-4 hrs

    Day 15 : Dingboche - Dzongla (4,600 m/15,090 ft): 3-4 hrs

    After the breakfast we will trek to Dzongla from Dingboche which will only take around 3 hours and 30 minutes. It isn't a long journey so we will go a bit slow with enjoying the scenetic beauty of Everest region. Overnight in Dzongla.
    Dzongla - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 3-4 hrs

    Day 16 : Dzongla - Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 3-4 hrs

    This is another small trek day starting from Dzongla to Lobuche. the trail gets gentle as we look down to Pheriche village below, today's walk offers views of the Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m) Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse, after two hours of walking.
    Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) -Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs

    Day 17 : Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft) -Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,594ft) - Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs

    Today is the most important and one of the most difficult day of the trekking . So, we should make our body warm and build physically and mentally prepared. We start our trekking early in the morning after having yummy breakfast at the hotel. Trial is long and uphill so, we walk slowly with some break on the way. However in every step of walking we saw closer and panoramic view of the Mt. Everest. We will check in at the lodge on Gorakshep and put our bag at the Lodge. We stay some hour at the lodge for lunch and rest. After that we walk to Everest base camp which takes around 2-3 hour uphill walk. From the base camp we can see the stunning view of Mt. Everest with its full ranges and other popular mountain peaks. After soaking the beauty we walk back to Gorakshep where we stay overnight.
    Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) - Pheriche (4,730m/15,518ft): 8-9 hrs

    Day 18 : Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545m/18,192ft) - Pheriche (4,730m/15,518ft): 8-9 hrs

    Kala Patthar is the last point of trekking (5545m). We continue walk to Kala Patthar in early morning for sun rise, which take around two and half hour hiking. We view sunrise form world highest Mountain Mt. Everest with hot tea/coffee. We enjoy the amazing view of Everest and several Himalayan peaks. We spend some hour for watching Everest with taking some Photo/video. Then we walk back to Gorakshep for breakfast. After breakfast at lodge we walk back downhill to Pheriche by the same trekking root. Overnight at Pheriche.
    Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12684ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,570m/11,710ft): 6-7 hrs

    Day 19 : Trek to Tengboche (3,867m/12684ft) to Namche Bazaar (3,570m/11,710ft): 6-7 hrs

    We walk down by following the same walking trial by following the rhododendron and pine forest and crossing the suspension bridge. While walking down we can see different kind of wild birds, mountain goat, yak and some of the mountain rare animals. On the way we walk by sansa from where we can see the great view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku etc. We walk through the forest and some step. Finally we reach Namche Bazaar where we stay overnight.
    Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-8 hrs

    Day 20 : Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft): 6-8 hrs

    Last day of trekking, our trek begin with walk slowly on the step and rocks crossing some of the popular bridge, following the Dhud koshi river and walk through pine and rhododendron forest and pass several Sherpa village and different Buddhist monastery we reach Lukla. Overnight at Lukla.
    Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593 ft) 35 min

    Day 21 : Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593 ft) 35 min

    This is the last day on the Everest region. We fly back to Kathmandu on our first flight (40min) to Domestic airport, Kathmandu where our office staff will be waiting for you at airport. In evening we have farewell dinner with our office team leader where you can share your experience about the Everest trek. Overnight at Kathmandu.
    Departure from Kathmandu

    Day 22 : Departure from Kathmandu

    Last day in Nepal our office staff will drop you at airport before 2 hours of your actual flight, with some good memory about us and unforgettable memories about trekking.

    Equipment List

    Sun hat or scarf 

    • Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
    • Sunglasses with UV protection

    Lower Body: 

    •  Lightweight cotton long pants/ Hiking shorts 
    • Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) 
    •  Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

    Feet  

    • Thin, lightweight inner socks 
    • Thick, warm wool hiking socks 
    • Hiking boots with spare laces 
    •  Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

    Upper Body: 

    • T-shirts 
    • Fleece jacket or pullover 
    • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket 
    • Down vest and/or jacket 

    Hands: 

    • Lightweight gloves

    Accessories: 

    • Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
    •  Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
    •  Trekking Bags/Duffel bag 
    • Basic First Aid Kit 
    •  Large plastic bags or keeping items dry inside the trekking bag
    • Trekking Poles 
    • Water bottles 
    • Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet paper, etc)

    Toiletries (it’s up to your comfort label): 

    • 1 medium-sized quick-drying towel 
    • Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable) 
    •  Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable) 
    •  Deodorants 
    •  Nail clippers 
    • Face and body moisturizer 
    • Feminine hygiene products 
    • Small mirror

    Personal Hygiene (it’s up to your comfort label):

    • Wet wipes (baby wipes) 
    • Tissue /toilet roll 
    • Anti-bacterial hand wash 
    • Diamox (Drugs for altitude sickness in case) 
    • Water purified pills

    Extras/Luxuries (it’s up to your comfort label)

    • Binoculars (optional) 
    • Reading book 
    • Journal & Pen
    •  Pencils and small notebooks 
    • Travel games i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

    Useful Information

    Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could also be an option. However, the temperature during winter could be harsh for most guests. Trekking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug.) will be affected by rain but the summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.