Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek (26 Days

Trip Overview

Country:Nepal
Duration : 26 Days
Trip Route: Jiri - Junbeshi - Puiyan - Namche Bazaar - Phortse - Thanga - Gokyo Ri - Cho La Pass - Everest Base Camp - Kala Patthar - Namche Bazaar - Lukla
Max Altitude:5555m/ 18,225 ft
Trip Level: Very strenuous

Trip Highlights

Sightseeing in the world Heritage Sites
Following the footsteps of Tenzing's and Hillary
Climbing Gokyo Ri at the elevation of 5,483 m
Impressive Views of the Khumbu Icefall and the Ngozumpa Glacier
The world's highest Mt. Everest.
Visiting the Tengboche Monastry
Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Trip Information

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is an adventure trek for those people who want to go for long trekking. This trek is favorable for those people who are physically fit, in good health, enough holidays and are determined to challenge themselves with the unpredictability of mountain life. Mainly there are two routes to Everest Base Camp one that begins from Lukla and another that begins from Jiri. Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar is a highly praised trekking route of the Everest region.It takes around eight hours to reach the Jiri from Kathmandu from where our trek starts. At the beginning of the trekking we will go through some under developing parts of Nepal. The variation of the socio-culture and economic conditions leads trekkers to experience the different lifestyles of the people living there. These 26 days trails pass through lots of ethnic groups which include Tamang, Jirel, Rai, Brahmin, Chhetri as well as a sherpa. With the facilitated homestay the route is made easier for the trekkers despite being one of the longest treks in Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01 – Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,345 m).
Day 02 – Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03 – Drive to Jiri (187 km) by local Bus – 8 hrs.
Day 04 – Trek to Bhandar (2,200 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 05 – Trek to Sete (2,645 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 06 – Trek to Junbensi (2,675 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 07 – Trek to Nunthala (2,440 m) – 5 hrs.
Day 08 – Trek to Kharikhola (2,020 m) -5 hrs.
Day 09 – Trek to Puiyan (2,700 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 10 – Trek to Phakding (2,646 m) – 5 hrs
Day 11 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5.5 hrs.
Day 12 – Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.
Day 13 – Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680 m) – 5 hrs.
Day 14 – Trek to Machherma (4,470 m)
Day-15 Trek to Gokyo(4790m)-5.5 hrs.
Day 16 – Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m) and back to Gokyo – 5 hrs.
Day 17 – Trek to Thangna (4,500 m) – 4 hrs.
Day 18 – Cross the Cho La Pass (5,300 m), then trek to Dzongla (4,710 m) – 7 hrs.
Day 19 – Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m ) – 4 hrs.
Day 20 – Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) then back to Gorak Shep – 5.5 hrs.
Day 21 – Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) early in the morning and trek down to Pheriche (4,200 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 22 – Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5.5 hrs.
Day 23 – Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hrs.
Day 24 – Morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 25 – Leisure day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Day 26 – Transfer for your final flight departure

Detailed Itinerary

You will be welcomed by our airport crew at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. They will be displaying the signboard of Backpackers Adventures Trek outside the airport terminal. And then you will be transported to your hotel as you had preferred by our private vehicle. Note: Guest arriving in the early evening after 4:00 pm will be explained about the sightseeing activities by our airport guide for the next day and the pre-trip meeting would be held the day after. In case of arrival before 4:00 pm you would be transported to your hotel or office by our guide for the pre-meeting on that same day as you preferred. At the time of our meeting we would explain all the terms and conditions on your travels/trek. If needed please do not hesitate for any inquiry. The person in charge/guide will be introduced at the meeting and supply like Duffel Bag, T-shirt and a Cap will be provided by us. As well do not forget to bring your passport, three copies of passport size photos, and a readable copy of travel insurance policy. Within the meantime please be sure to clear your dues. In case of any sign of legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability is unaccepted.

Included Meals: Meals are not included for overnight on Hotel

After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below: Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world. Boudhanath: Boudhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows. The rest of our time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area near your hotel.

Included Meals:Overnight at Hotel. Breakfast Included

A difficult but scenic full-day public bus ride up the Sun-Koshi river valley to the town of Jiri, the trail-head of the Everest trek and our first camp.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

We take the walk with a climb to the ridge-top at 2,400 m after which the trail drops down to Shivalaya (1,800 m). After reaching Shivalaya, we make another climb to Sangbadanda (2,150 m), Kosaribas (2,500 m), then to Bhanjyang, a pass at Bhandar (2,200m). We can take a detour between Sangbadanda and Bhandar to visit Thodung at 3,090 m.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

The trail drops down to the Likhu Khola and crosses the river at 1,580 m, and onto Kenja. Now we make the long climb to Lamjura hill. The first part of the climb is quite steep, whence it traverses to Sete and an abandoned stupa at 2,575 m. We continue through the villages inhabited by Sherpas and have both Nepali and Sherpa names.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

Trek begins with a long but gradual climb to the Lamjura pass at 3,530m. There you are rewarded with frost and often snow along the trail in winter or with blooming rhododendrons in the spring. The pass is the highest point between Jiri and Namche Bazaar, there you have a good lunch stop. From the top you descend to Tragdobuk (2,860 m), then to the pretty Sherpa village of Junbesi (2,675 m).

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

We climb to a ridge at 3,080 m from where Everest slowly begins to appear before your eyes. From Junbesi the trail leads to the hospital and the airstrip at Phaplu as well as the district headquarter and a small market at Salleri. Leaving Salung, we make our way descending to the Ringmo Khola at 2,650 m followed by a small climb to Ringmo. We see an apple orchard at this spot; the Apple House offers apple juice, pie and rakshi (rice spirit). The trail from Ringmo to Namche Bazaar was built in the 1980s and avoids many of the steep descents and ascents of the older route. Then we reach Trakshindo pass (3,071 m), then the trail drops down pass the monastery of the same name, on to Nuntala at 2,440 m.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

The trail continues descending to the Dudh Koshi where the trail then climbs through several Sherpa villages, terraced fields and forests to Khari Khola (2,020 m).

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

We begin a day with a climb towards Puiyan through Sherpa villages and woods, passing through a narrow canyon before arriving at Puiyan.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

This day we continue a climb from Puiyan to a ridge at 2,800 m before a gradual ascent to the final ridge, where we climb down to Surke following the trail towards Phakding.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar, known as the Gateway to Everest, is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange, Internet cafes, and a bakery. Namche is the largest village along the entire Everest trail.

Included Meals:Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

We spend a day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We also hike up the Syangboche Airport near the Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks