Duration | 22 | |
Group Size | 2 - 20 | |
Transportaion | Pickup/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) |
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
Sun hat or scarf
Lower Body:
Feet
Upper Body:
Hands:
Accessories:
Toiletries (it’s up to your comfort label):
Personal Hygiene (it’s up to your comfort label):
Extras/Luxuries (it’s up to your comfort label)
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.