Everest Base Camp Trek Via Jiri
26 Days
$1,850
Per Person
Overview
Everest Base Camp Via Jiri
This trekking trail to the Everest region has been used in the past and is still popular today for summiting Everest which was first ascended in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. This trekking offers not only views of the mountains but you also get to explore the culture, traditions, and livelihood of the local inhabitants of Sherpa communities in this well known Everest region.
This trek takes you to the close view of the highest mountain Mount Everest (8848 m) and you also get the glimpse of other mountains like Mount Lhotse (8516 m), Mount Nuptse (7861 m), Mount Ama Dablam (6812 m), Mount Pumori (7161 m), Mount Thamserku (6623 m) and several other peaks. The way to the Everest Base Camp has two routes; One from Lukla and the other via Jiri.
Jiri Everest Base Camp trekking experience will also take you to one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region i.e. Kala Patthar (4251 m, 13940 ft), with a sight of Everest and close peaks and beneath the peaks, you get the fascinating view of the Khumbu Glacier. One more attraction to observe in this trekking is the main festival celebrated by the Sherpa people - Dumje festival, which is held in the monastery. Our main trekking point starts from Jiri (1905 m) on the trail leading towards east through the dense forest hills and crossing several streams. We will be ascending up to Lamajura La Pass (3530 m).
Alongside this route, you get the striking mountain views which make your trail more memorable. After crossing the Lamjura La pass, and following towards the Dudh Koshi River north, we will be trailing to Lukla where most of the trail to the Everest region trekking begins and ascending further we reach Namche Bazaar.
And we will be acclimatizing here at this Namche bazaar. The sights come to be even more enthralling with each step we trek to our destination as we get the splendid mountain views of like Mount Kwangde Ri (6187 m), Mount Thamserku (6623 m), Mount Nuptse (7861 m), Mount Lhotse (8516 m) and Mount Ama Dablam (6812 m). The trekking follows the Namche bazaar and heads to the Gokyo Lake and then to the Everest Base Camp.
This trekking is best attempted in the month of March until the end of May and also is suitable from September to end of December. Like we the Accent Himalaya have arranged this itinerary in such way where you get to cover up all the views of the Himalayas, exploring the Buddhists monasteries and the lifestyles of the Sherpa inhabitants, etc. If this departure does not fit your vacation schedule, please let us know so that we can arrange different departure date according to your schedule. For more information or if you have any questions for EBC via Jiri, please feel free to email or contact us.
Here we list the detailed itinerary for Everest Base trek Camp via Jiri:
Detail Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (1345 m)
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu - the representative from Accent Himalaya will be at the exit gate waiting. With welcoming heart, we pick up and drop you at your respective hotel. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Accent Himalaya with a delicious Nepalese Cuisine which brings the culture, tradition, and taste of Nepal.
- Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Welcome Dinner
Day 02 - Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley
Today we will go to visit the Kathmandu valley. We visit some historical place like Basantapur, Patan, etc and some religious place like the Pashupatinath temple, the Boudhanath Stupa, the Swayambhunath temple etc.
- Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Breakfast
Day 03 - Drive to Jiri (187 km) on a local Bus - 8 Hrs
We will be going to Jiri traveling in a tourist vehicle. We travel for the whole day with amazing vision along of Nepali land. We ride up Sun Koshi River (Golden River) which is one of the rivers of River Sapta Koshi (Nepal’s largest river) to the capital town Jiri - head of the Everest trek and our first camp.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 04 - Trek to Bhandar (2200 m) - 6 Hrs
We start our trek with a climb to the ridge-top at 2400 m and then drop down to Shivalaya. With another climb to Sangbadana, Kosaribas, and Bhanjyang - we reach Bhandaar.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05 - Trek to Sete (2645 m) - 6 Hrs
Our next trail drops down us to the Likhu Khola and Kenja. Then after we make the long climb to Lamjura Hill. Our climb is quite steep till reaching Sete and an abandoned Stupa. We continue our journey through the way inhabited by Sherpa.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06 - Trek to Junbensi (2675 m) - 6 Hrs
Our trek starts with a long but gradually climbing to the Lamjura rewarded with frost often snowfall in winter and with blooming Rhododendrons in the spring. This pass is the highest pass between Jiri and Namche Bazaar. After descending brings us to the top of Tragdobuk, then the pretty Sherpali village of Junbesi.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07 - Trek to Nunthala (2440 m) - 5 Hrs
Today we follow the trail leading to the hospital and airstrip at Phalpu crossing district headquarter and small markets at Salleri leaving Salung. We will be following the Ringbo Khola trail where we can see apple orchard. The trail from Ringbo to Namche Bazaar was built in the 1980’s. Then we reach Trakshindopass, then the trail drops down to Nuntala.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08 - Trek to Kharikhola (2020 m) - 5 Hrs
The trial following continue descending to the Dudh Koshi and some climb through the Sherpa village crossing forest bring us to Khari Khola.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09 - Trek to Puiyan (2700 m) - 6 Hrs
We start the day with a climb to Puivan through the Sherpali village and woods, passing through a narrow canyon. Then we reach Puivan.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 - Trek to Phakding (2646 m) - 5 Hrs
Today we will continue to climb from Puivan before reaching the final ridge then - we climb down to Surke, continuing to Phakding.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 m) - 5.5 Hrs
Our journey will start after breakfast following the River Dudh Khosi, ascending through the Himalayan pine forest and cedar forests, to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the historical treading point of Nepali Tibetan, exchanging salt dried meat textiles weapons etc.
Namche Bazaar is the central point of attraction for tourist because of the market of the traditional crafts. We will spend two days in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. We will visit and observe the views of the Namche Bazaar. On the hiking, we will capture our glimpses of Mount Everest and others.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 - Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day
Today we acclimatize at the Namche Bazaar and also hike to Syanboche Airport (3700 m), which is supposed to be the highest airport. We continue to climb to the Everest View Point Hotel. We can see the great panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Tawache, etc. On the way to back to Namche Bazaar, we will visit Sherpa culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallary.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 - Trek to Phorste Thanga (3680 m) - 5 Hrs
We follow the trail to climbs steeply out of the valley through the Rhododendron forest, Juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases making the trekking much pristine in the spring season. Our trail cross through Yak Kharkas. The magnificent views of Khumbi and Tawache are really going to be the main attractions of our journey.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 - Trek to Machherma (4470 m) - 5 Hrs
For the excellent views, we climbed a ridge both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to the river and again climbs steeply to the terminal moraine of Nyozumpz Glacier. We then arrive at Machhema at noon.
- Accommodation: Tea House of Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15 - Trek to Gokyo (4790 m) - 5.5 Hrs
Today we will trek to one of the main destinations - Gokyo. We spend 2 days by champing here.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16 - Trek to Gokyo Ri (5483 m) and back to Gokyo - 5 Hrs
Early in the morning after our breakfast, we will climb up to Gokyo Ri. We get stunning views of the super Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and incredible panoramic views of whole Khumbu Himalayas along with Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Gychhung Kang. After acclimatization, we come back to our camp.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17 - Trek to Thangna (4500 m) - 4 Hrs
Today we will trek to the Cho La pass for our night stay. Accommodation in Thangna will be very basic and dormitory style room for us.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 18 - Cross the Cho La Pass (5300 m), then trek to Dzongla (4710 m) - 7 Hrs
Early in the morning, before the sun rises, to dodge the bad weather conditions at noon - we continue our trekking journey by crossing over the altitude of 5300 m where we could be exposed by wind if we are late. We follow the regular trail and climb steeply. However, the problems may arise due to the altitude and snow. As we reach the top, we are rewarded by the magnificent views. Then after we descend to the Dzongla at noon.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 19 - Trek to Lobuche (4910 m ) - 4 Hrs
We reach to Lobuche through the easy and short way - like 4 hours of our trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 20 - Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 m) then back to Gorak Shep - 5.5 Hrs
Its very difficult to walk along to the Khumbu Glacier and closer to Mt. Everest without any mountaineering equipment. So we trek with teams motive. However, the view of the Khumbu icefall from Everest Base champ is so spectacular. We return back to Gorak Shep and stay the night there.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 21 - Hike up to Kala Patthar (5555 m) early in the morning and trek down to Periche (4200 m) - 6 Hrs
Hiking to Kalapatther is a much difficult task. From Kalapatther, we can see much better panorama views and the whole south side of Mt Everest also the highest point of the Earth (8848 m) very clearly. We can directly see ahead many other Himalayan mountains. Then after, we make a quick descent to Gorek Shep and trek down to Periche.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 22 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 m) - 5.5 Hrs
Our next trail is heading to Namche Bazaar. From Periche, we take some different route down to Orsho, then Pangboche village, where the oldest monastery in the region contains the scalp and bones of Yeti. By leaving the mountains behind us our descend take us through Tengboche Monastery.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 23 - Trek to Lukla (2804 m) - 6 Hrs
Our journey continues along the side of the Dudh Koshi River to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla, where we will be going to take our flight to Kathmandu.
- Accommodation: Tea House or Trekking Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 24 - Morning flight back to Kathmandu
We will come back to Kathmandu through flight with amazing memories of the entire journey. Our journey might be of 30 minutes.
- Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Breakfast
Day 25 - Leisure day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Spend the day in Kathmandu, to rest or to explore, as per your inclination.
- Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
- Meal: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Day 26 - Transfer for your final flight departure
Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Accent Himalaya will take you to the airport. If you have more time, you can do some shopping or sightseeing.
- Meal: Breakfast
Included/Exclude
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu including taxes and entrance fees
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Lukla to Kathmandu)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Accent Himalaya trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
