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Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek takes you on a classic trekking route to the laps of the world’s highest mountains. Located in the northeast part of the country the region is famous for its high snow-white mountain ranges, raw and lush woodlands, raging river networks, and a variety of biodiversity. Also this Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek is different from all the other treks out there, this trek will take you along the route traversed by the first summiteers of Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, and Tenzing Norgay. Follow the footsteps of the pioneers on this exciting trek.
Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek takes you across a region covered with sub-tropical woodlands, high mountain pasture lands, sheer cliffs and ridges, high vantage points, mountain passes, glaciers, icefalls, and finally the foothills of the world’s highest mountains. The 21-day trek is the perfect way to witness the authentic culture and lifestyle of the people living in the isolated region and scattered hilltops all along the trail. Visit various monasteries and learn about the ancient culture of the mountain people. Attend to monks chanting sacred texts and start conversations getting insight about the way of life high up the mountains.
A drive from Kathmandu to Jiri takes you to the ‘Gateway to Everest’. Bhandar is the starting point of your trek, from here you will be traversing the lower Solukhumbu region. Following this trail passing several settlements and lush woodlands, and crossing a high mountain pass you will finally reach the Everest trail at Phakding. From here, the route takes you across villages and ancient monasteries toward the Everest Base Camp. Next head towards the high vantage point of Kala Patthar and witness the grand views of Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse and endless other peaks. After enjoying the amazing views of eight-thousand peaks head towards Lukla and head back towards Kathmandu on a delightful flight.
The Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek is a moderate to difficult hike and suitable for physically fit people. Minimum trekking hours are 4-5 hours and maximum 7-8 hours. Be a part of this thrilling trek with Overland Trek Nepal.
The following Permits are required for your Everest Base Camp Trek
You can get a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or the park’s entrance gate in Monjo whose fee is NRS 3000 for foreign countries citizens and NRS 1500 for citizens of SAARC countries.
You must fill out an application for permission and show your passport or a copy of your passport. To obtain the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit, you must be in Lukla. The permit costs NRS 2000 and can be obtained at the rural municipality counter on the settlement’s outskirts.
You won’t have to wait for permits because the company or our guides will handle everything.
Travel insurance is required for all clients participating in any activity. We strongly advise you to obtain a complete insurance plan from a reputable insurance company to cover personal injury, death, hospital expenses, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other disease covered by the insurance plan.
The Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu must issue each client with a valid visa with a six-month validity from the date of return.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (mid-September to November) are the best times to trek to Everest Base Camp. In spring, the foothills are ablaze with wildflowers, rhododendron blossoms, and orchids hanging from branches, the weather is dry and clear during this season, making it ideal for trekking and exploring the breathtaking scenery of the mountains. In autumn after the end of the heavy monsoon season, with a clear atmosphere and the days are warm though the evenings are quite chilly trekking to Everest Base Camp is extremely popular.
The trails, however, become crowded and busy during these peak seasons. During the climbing season, the Base Camp is transformed into a tented city, with climbers and Sherpa guides.
If you travel during the month of October, you’ll be able to attend Mani Rimdu, the Everest region’s most important festival, which brings together pilgrimage from Tengboche, Chiwong, and Thame monasteries.
In popular trekking regions such as Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu, there is a menu system with various ethnic cuisines foods as well as western meals, but some locations provide you with typical Nepali meals which are different from international meals, and these meals are prepared by the local supplement, every tourist lodge and tea house has a well-trained cook who focuses on clean, hygienic, fresh, and delicious foods, and every lodge has safe drinking water or mineral water.
If you buy a water purification tablet in Kathmandu, you can take water tap water and purify it yourself, saving money and reducing plastic pollution.
We Offer Group Discount
1 Pax: USD 1800 Per Person
2 Pax: USD 1760 Per Person
3 Pax: USD 1700 Per Person
4-6 Pax: USD 1640 Per Person
7-12 Pax: USD 1560 Per Person
13-25 Pax: USD 1460 Per Person
Trip Information:
Per Person: USD 1800
Destination: Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar
Trekking Days: 20 Days 19 Nights
Best Season: March-May and Sep-Nov
Accommodation: Lodge and Tea House
Meals: Full Board
Maximum Altitude: 5550m
Days | Destination | Altitude | Duration |
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Day 1 | Kathmandu | 1400m | |
Day 2 | Sightseeing and preparation | 1400m | |
Day 3 | Drive Kathmandu to Bhandar via Jiri | 2190m | 7-8 hours |
Day 4 | Trek Bhandar to Sete | 2575m | 6-7 hours |
Day 5 | Trek Sete to Junbesi | 2670m | 6-7 hours |
Day 6 | Trek Junbesi to Nunthala via Trakshindu La Pass | 3071m | 6-7 hours |
Day 7 | Trek Nunthala to Bupsa | 2070m | 6-7 hours |
Day 8 | Trek Bupsa to Surke | 2290m | 6-7 hours |
Day 9 | Trek Surke to Phakding | 2610m | 6-7 hours |
Day 10 | Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | 6-7 hours |
Day 11 | Acclimatization day | 3440m | Rest day |
Day 12 | Trek Namche Bazaar to Tengboche | 3860m | 5-6 hours |
Day 13 | Trek Tengboche to Dingboche | 4410m | 5-6 hours |
Day 14 | Acclimatization day | 4410m | Rest day |
Day 15 | Trek Dingboche to Lobuche via Thukla Pass | 4910m | 5-6 hours |
Day 16 | Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (Hike EBC) | 5364m | 7-8 hours |
Day 17 | Hike Kala Patthar, Trek to Pheriche | 5550m | 6-7 hours |
Day 18 | Trek Pheriche to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | 6-7 hours |
Day 19 | Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2840m | 6-7 hours |
Day 20 | Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu | 1400m | 35 minutes flight |
Day 21 | Final Departure |
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Kathmandu Valley
The flight into Kathmandu with a panoramic view of the valley below and Himalayan ranges towering above the clouds is stunning. Once you land and check out from the Tribhuvan International Airport our agent will greet and welcome you and drive you to your hotel.
Tour the world heritage sites of Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhanath Stupa. The Durbar Square provides insight into the perceptions of ancient royals. For all Hindus, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites. The Monkey Temple is also known as Swayambhunath, and the Boudhanath Stupa is one of the world’s biggest stupas.
Later in the evening meet up with your trekking guide and prepare for your trek.
Bhandar
Today head on a long drive towards the northeast part of the country towards the settlement of Bhandar. Following the rapids of the mighty Bhote Koshi River. Along the way, you will pass across various settlements along the lush hills of central Nepal. As you progress on the route you will be following the rapids of Sun Koshi river, passing settlements of Mude, and Charikot, and eventually crossing the Tama Koshi River.
Following the rapids of Tama Koshi, you will reach Jiri. Known as the ‘Switzerland of Nepal’ and the ancient ‘Gateway to Everest’. From Jiri after a short drive, you will reach Bhandar. Once you reach Bhandar head towards your accommodation and later head out to explore the region.
After breakfast head towards the trail. Traversing across hills with dense woodlands, lush agriculture belts, and crossing suspension bridges you will reach the settlement of Kenja. Kenja is located beneath the ridge of Lamjura and Pikey Peak, from here witness views of Numbur Peak.
From Kenja, after a brief ascend you will reach Sete village. Upon reaching the village head out to explore the region.
16th Century Junbesi Monastery
Today’s first section of the trail is covered with woodlands of pines and rhododendrons. As you cross this section of woodland you will reach the settlement of Ghurasey with a few houses in the heart of lush woodland. From Ghurasey head towards the Lamjura La Pass, the pass is non-technical, and the summit is easy. Upon reaching the summit you will notice colorful prayer flags and stacked stones. After a brief rest head downwards towards Toctoc, a yaks grazing field in the region. After a brief descent, you will reach the settlement of Junbesi.
Upon reaching Junbesi, head out to visit the 16th-century monasteries, Junbesi Monastery.
Start early after breakfast, descending towards Junbesi Khola, and eventually crossing it. After a steep ascent, you will come across pasture lands, following the trail you will reach a ridge section. Traversing along the ridge, with views of Everest you will reach Phurtyang.
From Phurtyang, head towards Salung, traversing along with picturesque hillside settlements and crossing a suspension bridge over Dudhkunda Khola. From here head to Ringmo. At Ringmo visit the apple, apricot, and peach orchards. Next head on a long and steep descent towards Trakshindu La pass. Along the way witness grand views of the Himalayas. From the summit of the passing witness Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, and Kantega at their best. After a brief stop at the summit descent to Nunthala village.
Following the forested track and lush agriculture belts, cross a suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River. As you progress on the trail you will pass various settlements towards the Kharikhola settlement after a hard climb.
Following the trail, you will reach Bupsa Danda nestled on the hilltop, from the settlement witness amazing views of snow-capped mountains and distant hills. Upon reaching the settlement head out to explore the region and visit the monasteries around.
Head towards the trail after an early breakfast. Following a descending trail towards Kari La Pass situated on the foot of Mera peak to Everest trail. As you progress on the trail cross a wooden bridge over the Paiya Khola towards Puiyan village. From here following a steep section dotted by mani walls and covered with prayer flags head towards Chutok La Pass. From the pass witness grand views of Gyachung Kang and Khumbila peaks. After a brief rest continue toward Surke, a small village located on a riverbank below the hill. The village is the last settlement along the Jiri trail before continuing on the Everest trekking trail.
Following the ridge section trail and crossing a suspension bridge, you will reach the village of Chaurikharka. The settlement is nestled on wide pasture lands decorated with colorful praying flags and dotted mani walls. As you progress on the trail you will come across a deep gorge and a waterfall, following the trail you will reach Cheplung village and a downhill trek to Tado Koshi.
Next, after crossing a suspension bridge, you will reach Ghat and Chhuthawa. After a brief descent, you will finally reach the settlement of Phakding. Upon reaching Phakding head out to explore the region and visit the Rimishung Monastery.
Following the trail covered with pine, woodlands head towards Benkar, traversing along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River. As, you progress on the trail witness views of Thamserku peak and Khumbila peak, passing various settlements you will reach Monjo village.
Monjo is the entry point to the Sagarmatha National Park. After your permits are checked here, descend towards the river, and after crossing the river head towards Jorsale. Next, head towards Tope Danda, along the way witness the confluence of Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers. From Tope Danda after a short walk, you will reach the settlement of Namche Bazaar.
This is your first day of acclimatization as you climb higher, your body will need to adapt to the higher altitudes due to thin air there are several vantage points in the village where you can go for an acclimatization hike. Everest Region’s finest bakeries, cafés, restaurants, shops, and the only ATM in this region can be found here.
Interact with the friendly locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for stunning views of the Himalayas, before sunrise to witness Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse are all illuminated by the sun’s rays, during the day explore the Sherpa Culture Museum Learn about Sherpa culture and customs at the.
An upward hike from Syangboche Airport to Everest View Hotel is a great way to acclimate while seeing Mount Everest, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam up close, hike to the Khumjung and Kunde settlements, or visit Sir Edmund Hillary’s school in Khumjung, the first school in the Everest Region and visit 400 years old Khumjung Monastery where The skull of Yeti, the abominable snowman, is said to be kept.
The trail today provides amazing sights of the Himalayan ranges. Himalayan giants Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde can be seen from the trail, passing through Oak, Juniper, Confers, and Rhododendron forests.
Tengboche is the destination for today’s trek, close-up view of Ama Dablam, widely regarded as one of the world’s most picturesque peaks can be seen from here. The Khumbu region’s oldest Buddhist monastery Tengboche Monastery emerges over the settlement, explores the monastery, and attends to the monks’ trance-inducing hum and chanting.
Additionally, the golden rays of the sun brushing over the snowy mountains at dawn and dusk, are not to be missed.
On your way to Dingboche, you will pass through the plains and meadows to the Imja Khola (River) views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam are breathtaking, the settlement of Pangboche is home to the region’s largest permanent Sherpa settlement where you’ll experience a unique Sherpa ambiance, lifestyle and delicious local cuisine. From Pangboche proceed to Dingboche in the afternoon.
This is your second day for acclimatization, trekkers and climbers have plenty to do here, an acclimatization hike to Nangkatshang or Nagarjun hill (5,100 m), named after a Buddhist monk who lived on the hilltop, is one of the Khumbu region’s most beautiful viewpoints, there are no difficult aspects to this uphill trek expect of some loose rocks be careful. However, no technical climbing is required, and there is nothing to be concerned about other than the altitude.
Makalu, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, Thamserku, and other peaks can be seen in a 360-degree panorama. Ama Dablam’s entire mountain can be seen from here, you can also get a good look at the Imja glacier from the top. Relax or go for a walk once you head back to the village.
Today wake up early and continue to Lobuche, a tiny village with spectacular views of Lobuche, Pumori, and Nuptse, through steep mountain terrain, because of the high altitude, walking may be difficult, so take frequent breaks and stop for lunch along the way in Thukla (4,600 m).
At Thukla Pass, you will pass by memorial stupas built in honor of mountaineers who died while attempting to climb Mount Everest; notable among the stone tributes are those honoring alpinists Scott Fischer, Rob Hall, and late climbing record-holder Babu Chiri Sherpa.
From the trail, you can see the border Himalayan peaks that separate Nepal and Tibet. Lobuche is a small settlement made up of a few local homes and teahouses that offer basic services.
Today’s hike will take you to Everest Base Camp, your dream of reaching the base of the world’s highest peak the place you’ve wanted to visit since the start of your journey. Although today’s trek is one of the most memorable of your entire adventure, it is challenging, and you may become physically weaker as the elevation rises and the oxygen level drops. So, take it slowly and steadily, as directed by your guide.
Gorak Shep is only a few hours away from Lobuche, climb up to Everest Base Camp after taking a break and leaving your heavy belongings at the teahouse.
The Everest Base Camp is, at an elevation of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) Mountain climbers use the base camps, which are basic campsites while climbing Everest.
Hike to Kala Patthar, the most popular overlook in the Everest Region, after breakfast. At 5,550 meters, Kala Patthar is the highest point on your trek as the summit of Mount Everest is not visible from Everest Base Camp, hikers flock to Kala Patthar to get a closer look at the world’s highest mountains, Mount Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, and Lhotse, which form a snowy ring around Kala Patthar.
Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of these Himalayan vistas and witness the sun’s flaming rays illuminate Mount Everest’s snowy peak from the top of Kala Patthar.
From Pheriche to Tengboche, the hike is quite straightforward downhill retracing your steps through the Sub tropical forest of Oaks, Confers, Rhododendron, and Pine, by late mid-day you will arrive at Tengboche. From here head towards Namche Bazar crossing sections of lush woodlands and various settlements.
After an early morning breakfast head to the Hillary Suspension Bridge, then towards Lukla via various small settlements. Once you reach Lukla celebrate your achievement as well as your last night in the mountains.
The scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is always a delight, flying parallel to the world’s highest peaks and once you arrive at Kathmandu, you will be driven to your accommodation. Take a break or go souvenir shopping.
In the evening, a special cultural program and a farewell dinner will be served to commemorate the end of your journey.
Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you will bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal.
During the trek, both national and international foods and cuisines like Tibetan, Continental, Italian, and Indian can be enjoyed. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the same hotel/tea-house where you will be spending nights. Welcome, and Farewell will be served in Kathmandu in full Nepali style.
Unforgettable Trip
My husband and I used the services of Overland Trek Nepal in October/November 2019 and I would recommend them for guidance in the Everest Base Camp region. Our guide was Ramkrishan and our porter was Ram. Both were very personable. Ramkrishna has great English skills and is extremely knowledgeable about the mountains, religions, cultures and was clearly a regular guide on this route — the lodge owners knew him and we would run into other guides & porters along the way who also knew him. We were happy with the tea houses & rooms that he arranged for us. He also helped us navigate things like money exchanging. He is definitely enriched our first experience in Nepal. The trek itself was fantastic and epic. We started in Jiri, which I’d recommend if you can manage the extra time. It is a challenging hike when you take into account the number of ascent/descents, cold temperatures up high, and altitude, but absolutely worth the effort! Just a couple of things to suggest as you plan your trip. First, plan some extra money into your budget to cover additional your dally expenses which are not covering from the trip package. I highly recommend bringing along all the energy bars/trail snacks you need from home — healthy snacks like Clif bars, GU, Gatorade, and fruit-nut trail mix are not available at all along the trail. All you can buy for snacks is candy bars and potato chips. Company Booked a room for us at the Alpine Hotel and Apartment which is in heart of Thamel and it was a really nice treat at the end of our epic journey to see Mount Everest! Last but not least, we upgraded from the public bus from Kathmandu to Jiri to a private car, and, based on conversations with others who took the bus, I think we made the right decision!