Jiri To Everest Base Camp Trekking
Overview
The Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a sightseeing and preparation day in Kathmandu. The following day you start your journey to Jiri. The 8-9 hours bus drive along the Arniko Highway is made pleasant by the great views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal peaks on the north. In the early days of the trek, Himalayan views will not feature very much, but shortly after leaving Junbesi the trail rounds a spur and a sudden panorama of big mountains opens up ahead; you catch a first, though only brief sighting of Everest, Lhotse, Kusum Kangguru, Thamserku, Kangtega and Makalu. There’s promise in that teasing view, but its not until you reach Namche that the promise will be fulfilled.
At Namche Bazaar, we enjoy the Sherpa village, its culture and monasteries, the mountaineers and wild life museums on the acclimatization day. Ahead we follow the classical route to reach up the base camp of the world’s highest peak and also to the famous vantage point, Kala Patthar, where a marvelous 360-degree panorama of the Himalayas awaits us. After achieving our target of Everest Base Camp, we walk back down to Lukla for a return flight to Kathmandu.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel
Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing Tour. Overnight at hotel. B Plan
Day 03: Scenic drive to Jiri (1905m) 6-7 hrs by car/van. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 04: Trek to Bandar (1520m) 7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 05: Trek to Sete (2500m) 7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 06: Trek to Junbesi (2675m) 7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 07: Trek to Nuntala (2345m) 7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 08: Trek to Khari Khola (2194m) 6 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 09: Trek to Puiyan (2890m) 6 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 10: Trek to Phakding (2610m) 6 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m), 6 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 12: Acclimatization! Hike to Khumjung and return 5 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 13: Trek to Tengboche (3860m), 5 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 14: Trek to Dingboche (4410m), 5 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 15: Acclimatization day; hiking to Nagerjun (5100m) and return, 5 hrs. B.L.D Plan
Day 16: Trek to Lobuche (4910m), 5 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 17: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5400m), and return, 8 hrs. B.L.D Plan
Day 18: Hiking to Kalapattar (5545m) – Gorekshep – Pheriche (4210m) 7 hrs. B.L.D Plan
Day 19: Trek to Namche, 7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 20: Trek to Lukla, 7 hrs. Overnight at guesthouse. B.L.D Plan
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu (1337m) 30 – min. Overnight at hotel. B Plan
Day 22: Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B Plan
Day 23: Final departure to your onward destination. B Plan “Farewell”