Everest, Nepal
Location
22 Days
Duration
Moderate
Trip Grade
Autumn, Spring
Best Time
Min: 2, Max: 10+
Group Size

Everest Base Camp via Jiri is a classic route for Everest Trek explored since 1953 first by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri is the ultimate adventure experiences in the Himalaya. Enjoying life in extremes and exploring some of the finest natural and cultural wonder of Nepal. It begins from Jiri, a small town located in the Eastern Hilly region of Nepal. The varying altitude during the trek leads one from the lower hills to the high Himalaya. While trekking through the Solu area, visiting charismatic villages of Junbesi, Ringmo and over the great Lamjura can be an unforgettable experience.

EBC via Jiri tends to be longer than any other routes leading to Everest, and we highly recommended it for those looking to experience the unique and extreme landscape of Eastern Nepal including Himalaya, observe and mingle with ethnic tribes and explore varieties of flora and fauna.

In addition, the best alternative of Classic trek to EBC via Jiri is Everest Base Camp Trek via Phaplu drive. You could also electrify the route to base camp by combining Everest 3 Passes Trekking-19 Days or more scenic route to Gokyo Valley & Everest Base camp Trek-18 Days. Even, you can shorten the trek by taking Rapid Everest Base Camp Trek. If you want to add day/s climbing experience while trekking, you may join our Island Peak.

If you are not satisfied with this itinerary or if you want to customize this package in your timeline or budget, then you could contact us, or email to info@hikingnepal.com

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01:    Arrival day in Kathmandu,(Altitude: 1350/4428 ft.) Transfer to Hotel. (Meal: Dinner)
Day 02:   Trek preparation/Option for Guided Sightseeing Tour (1350/4428 ft.) (Meal: Breakfast)
Day 03:   Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya (2,370m/7,774ft.) Drive: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 04:   Trek to Bandar (2,190m/7,183ft.) Trek: 5-6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 05:   Trek to Sete (2,575m/8,446ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 06:   Trek to Junbesi(2,680m/8,790ft) via Lamjura-la pass (3,530 m/11,578 ft.)  Trek: 6/7 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 07:   Trek to Nuntala ( 2,330m/7,642ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)
Day 08:   Trek to Bupsa (2300m/7,544ft) Trek: 4/5 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 09:   Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,561ft) Trek: 6/7 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 10:    Trek to Namche (3440 m/11352 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 11:     Rest day in Namche (3440 m/11352 ft) (Meal: BLD)
Day 12:    Trek to Tengboche (3860 m/ 12738 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 13:    Trek to Dingboche (4410 m/14553 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 14:    Rest day for acclimatization (4410 m/14553 ft) (Meal: BLD)
Day 15:    Trek to Lobuche (4910 m/16203 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 16:    Trek to Gorekshep ( 5140 m/16960 ft) and continue to Everest Base Camp (5357m/17678 ft), back to Gorekshep  Trek: 6/7 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 17:     Early morning hike up to Kalapatthar,(5550 m/18315 ft.) back to Pheriche ( 4371 m/14340 ft.) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 18:    Trek to Khumjung (Altitude: 3970 m/13100 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 19:    Trek to Monjo (Altitude: 2850m/9405 ft) Trek: 4/5 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 20:   Trek to Lukla (Altitude: 2840 m/9372 ft) Trek: 4/5 hrs. (Meal: BLD)
Day 21:    Fly to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft) Flight: 30 minutes (Meal: B/D)
Day 22:   Final departure (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft) (Meal: B)

 

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: Dinner)+

On your arrival in Kathmandu International Airport, one of our representative will pick up you and escort you to the hotel as well as help you to check-in at hotel. After your refreshment, you will be briefed about the next day trip. In the evening, we, the Hiking Nepal will offer you a welcome dinner introducing Nepalese cuisine and culture.

Day 2: Trek preparation/Option for Guided Sightseeing Tour (1350/4428 ft.) (Meal: Breakfast)+

Day 02 is kept as free to give you ample time for trek preparation. You can use the time for shopping the things you may need or even visit the heritage site of Kathmandu- a cultural city of Nepal. In case of sightseeing tour, you will be introduced with the guide after breakfast. Our  driver will takes you to UNESCO Heritages sites of the valley where you will observe living heritage of Medieval Nepal

Witness the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal, Pashupatinath. Capture the sacred moments of Hindu death ritual at Aryaghat in Pashupatinath. Stroll the lively streets of Kathmandu Old Market Asan to Kathmandu Durbar Square and visit the home of The Living Goddess Kumari, Nepalese style of Architecture as well as astonishing wooden carving. A short drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square will take you to a hill top stupa called as “Swyambhu” meaning “self -emerge” and belief that the hill emerged impulsively from the great lake that once covered Kathmandu valley.

After check-in at hotel, get refreshed and relaxed. Then, check your trekking gears and if anything missing, you can move for shopping nearby your hotel or even ask your tour officer to take you at authentic shop. Enjoy the evening at your own and stay overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya (2,370m/7,774ft.) Drive: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Early morning, after delightful breakfast, our guide and driver will receive you at hotel and takes you for a long drive to Nepal countryside city-Jiri. It is a center for all the governmental activities

and shopping. The route follows the Sun Koshi River with view of hill settlements. Your overnight stay will be at lodge.

Day 4: Trek to Bandar (2,190m/7,183ft.) Trek: 5-6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Today will be the beginning of trek that starts with a climb to the ridge top at an altitude 2390 m and descend to the Shivalaya (1767 m). From here, you pass Deurali after climbing Sangba Danda; viewing the hospitable villager working on the field. You will walk downhill trail littile bit ups and down on the way to Bhander- a beautiful hamlet of Sherpa where you found beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monuments placed en-routes. You will spend your overnight at local lodge.

Day 5: Trek to Sete (2,575m/8,446ft. Trek: 5-6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

You will walk downhill to the deep forest crossing few streams and small settlements of Dokarpa. You will walk in a zigzag trails all the way till Kinja through the forest crossing bridge at Likhu River.  After lunch, you will slowly ascend your climb passing several farm houses and terrace field catching the brilliant views of the landscapes and distance villages. You will spend overnight at Sete, a small Sherpa village settles in the middle of the rhododendron forest.

Day 6: Trek to Junbesi (2,680m/8,790ft) via Lamjura-la pass (3,530 m/11,578 ft.) Trek: 6/7 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Start walking uphill towards Lamjura- La, which is the highest point in between Jiri and Namche. It offers a serene view of the surrounding green mountains. The trail is covered by the beautiful forest of rhododendron, maple, birch and pine; passing few scattered farm houses and tea houses. Just descending through the forest, you will pass Tragdobuk village and reach at Junbesi. It is a small village settled by the Sherpas and has monastery where Dumje festival is celebrated. You will stay overnight at local lodge.

Day 7: Trek to Nuntala (Altitude: 2,330m/7,642ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)+

Today, your trek will be a bit longer and interesting leaving the lower Everest and starts elevation. The treks will just starts after breakfast toward the Kharte. From here, you will climb uphill Everest is seen including Lhotse, Nupte, Makalu, Thamseruku, Mera Peak and many. You will the shepherds’ huts and the hidden route in dense forest with several picturesque streams on wooden bridges just before reaching Nunthala (2,320m). It is a village and an ideal spot for the overnight stop.

Day 8: Trek to Bupsa (2300m/7,544ft) Trek: 4/5 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

You will descend down the trail following the Dudh Koshi River. Just Climbing upwards to Khumbu, you will cross a bridge then starts uphill trail till Jubing- a traditional indigenous Rai village. Then, it will be a slow climb to the village around the ridge and continues to the village of Khari Khola. Then, a slight descend trail takes you to a steep climb after crossing a suspension bridge. Here comes Bupsa, where you will rest for today.

Day 9: Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,561ft) Trek: 6/7 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Today, your trek will be a bit longer and interesting leaving the lower Everest and starts elevation. The treks will just starts after breakfast toward the Kharte. From here, you will climb uphill passing Khari-la pass. It will allow you to grasp the magnificent views of Mt. Gyachung Kang, Mt. Khumbila and others. Following the ups/down trails, you will reach at Surke. Then onwards you will gradually move up towards Phakding crossing several small hamlets. Spend your overnight at local lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Namche (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)+

The trek chases the northern trial up the Dudh Kosi valley to Monjo. At Monjo the trek officially enters Sagarmatha National Park where you have to issue Sagarmatha National Park Permit Card. Continuing the trial along the steep uphill climb while savoring the first glimpse of Everest, you will arrive at the hub of Sherpa- Namche Bazaar.

Day 11: Rest day in Namche (Altitude; 3440 m/11352 ft. Meal: BLD)+

It is a day to acclimatize you with higher elevation. On this day, you can go for a short hike to Khumjung, a beautiful settlement of Hospitable Sherpas. OR, you can roam around the Namche that offers Internet Cafes, restaurants, ATMs, and colorful markets. Even, you can enjoy the traditional living of mountain dwellers that is getting complimentary by the awe-inspiring surrounding and high altitude flora/fauna. With delightful breakfast in Namche, you will walk on the side of the valley above the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 12: Trek to Tengboche (3860 m/ 12738 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga; you can see water driven prayer wheel. Also, it is an ideal stopover for lunch where you will take rest for a while before making the steep climb to Tangboche. Along the trail, you can enjoy the beautiful rhododendron bushes, birds and superb mountains that let you forget about the tiring zigzag trail. You will get first view of spectacular mountains including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Tawache, Kangtega, Thamserkhu, Nuptse. Once you reach at Tengbocbe, you can explore the Khumbu largest monastery- the Tengboche Monastery.

Day 13: Trek to Dingboche (4410 m/14553 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Starts your trail passing through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. On the trail, you can have mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. You can slowly steep down to Deboche, then cross the Imja River to Pangboche. Ascend toward the upper Pangboche; you will visit one of the oldest monasteries of Khumbu- the Pangboche Monastery. You will continue your hike to the Imja valley and Lobuche River on the way to Dingboche. It is an attractive village that is beautified with the field of barley, potatoes and buckwheat along with grazing animals.

Day 14: Rest day for acclimatization (4410 m/14553 ft) (Meal: BLD)+

It is a day to acclimatize you in the high altitude. Today, considering your physical fitness, you will be taken to Chhukung valley following the Imja River. From here, you can view the stunning mountains and Glacier lakes including Island Peak (6189m), Amphulapche (5663m), Lhotse Shar (8382m) and Lhotse (8516m). The main aim of today is to acclimatize you properly for more challenging days onwards.

Day 15: Trek to Lobuche (4910 m/16203 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Today, trek will continue up the village from where, you can enjoy the mountains including Mt. Makalu. You will take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier and reach at Dugla. You will rest for a while after taking lunch at local lodges. Then, you will walk on the trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier’s terminal moraine. At the top of this climb there are many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche. It is situated in the beneath of Lhotse ridge.

Day 16: Trek to Gorekshep (5140 m/16960 ft) and continue to Everest Base Camp (5357m/17678 ft), back to Gorekshep Trek: 6/7 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Today is the most interesting and challenging as we called it a day with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. You will hike up to the base camp of the Mt. Everest, 5364 m from where actual expedition starts. You will head through the horizontal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way to Gorekshep, you will witness the north ridge of Mt. Everest, Mt. pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Nuptse and many more. Further climbing through the Changri Glacier, you can have first glimpse of Kalapatthar. You will stop at Gorekshep for a lunch; then continue to walk for your ultimate destination- the Everest Base Camp. The splendid views of the mountains and scenarios make the journey livelier, even snubbing the entire tiresome walk in the steep route. The trail will last for approximately 3 hours from Gorekshep. Once you reach at base camp, you can actually see the deadliest route to the Everest that makes the journey even more adventurous. You will get to spend quality time exploring the base camp and surrounding areas and return to Gorak Shep to spend the night.

Day 17: Early morning hike up to Kalapatthar,(5550 m/18315 ft.) back to Pheriche ( 4371 m/14340 ft.) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Another exciting part of Everest Base Camp Trek is hiking to Kalapatthar at an altitude 5550m. You will need to get up early in the morning to hike first at Kalapatthar. The reason is to catch the sparkling yellowish snowcapped over the mountains especially Mt. Everest by the strike of every rays during sunrise. Every second become an exciting moments of lifetime; well, don’t forget to capture in camera. Then, you will return back to Gorekshep with refreshing mood and descend back towards Pheriche where you spend your overnight.

Day 18: Trek to Khumjung (Altitude: 3970 m/13100 ft) Trek: 5/6 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Visiting The Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post at Pheriche, you will starts walking towards the Khumjung Valley. Here, you can visit a monastery where Yeti scalp is placed and even explore the beautiful Sherpa village along with Khumjung School made by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust. Take a rest and get facilitated with internet facility at lodge where you will spend your overnight.

Day 19: Trek to Monjo (Altitude: 2850m/9405 ft) Trek: 4/5 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

It will be the steep down following the River, crossing bridge and enjoying the route decorated with birch and rhododendron forest. Your sight will even keep on catching few Himalayan giants including Everest, Kwangde, Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserkhu. Overnight will be refreshing at Monjo.

Day 20: Trek to Lukla (Altitude: 2840 m/9372 ft) Trek: 4/5 hrs. (Meal: BLD)+

Today is the final day of the trip. You will walk following Dudh Koshi River down to Lukla. You will have a celebration with the involvement of the Guide, Sherpa and Porters as well. They will serves some local’s beer called “CHANG” and enjoy party learning some dance step from traditional Sherpas.

Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft) Flight: 30 minutes (Meal: B/D)+

You will board a plane back to Kathmandu. Arriving at Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and rest of the day will be your leisure time. You can go for shopping, message, or rest at Hotel. Evening time, we invite you for farewell dinner at authentic restaurant. You can share your experience, feedback us and give us a chance to make your evening a wonderful time. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 22: Final departure (Altitude: 1350/4428 ft) (Meal: B)+

Today, you will depart Kathmandu carrying lots of adventurous memories of the Everest Base Camp trek. Our office representative will help you to check-out from hotel and escort you to the International Airport to catch your flight. Additionally, if you are staying more days and willing to do tour or adventure activities, please let us know, we shall arrange it for you.

What is included?

Airport transfer by Hiking Nepal office representative in a private vehicle

3 nights’ accommodation at Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis

18 nights’ accommodation  at well and comfortable Mountain Lodge available en-route during trek (Few nights’ at during trek with attached bathroom/toilets)

English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1)

All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance

Kathmandu to Jiri drive in a public sharing vehicle

Domestic Airfare for the sector Lukla/Kathmandu

Sagarmatha  National Park entry fees

Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt,  Adventure Certificate

Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek- need to return back after trek

All government and local taxes as applicable

What is not included?

Nepal Visa – (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days)

Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu (Except welcome/farewell dinner)

Travel insurance

Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc.

The cost incurred during emergencies, evacuations

Tips for Guide/porter/driver …

Group Size: 
For group, we normally run with minimum 2 person to maximum 10 in our published group departure program. However, there is no barrier for a private trip. We can run a trip for single person and even more than 10 in a group. Normally for a group, we provide 1 main guide, 1 assistance guide along with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers. Moreover, for every additional 2 trekkers, 1 more assistance and a porter will be provided making a team combination as follows:

Minimum to 2 PAX: 1 Guide and 1 porter
4-6 PAX: 1 guide, 1 assistance guide and 3 porter
7-10 PAX: 1 guide, 2 assistance guide and 4/5 Porter

Guide and Trip Safety
Once, you confirm your trip, it is our responsibility to make your trip wonderful without creating any difficulties. Hence, we have prepared our itinerary in such a way that it will properly acclimatize you. Also, we request you in advance to have regular exercises and make habits to walk in a daily basis. Similarly, during trek, you will be fully guided by our professional trekking guides and supporting team. They are properly trained in regards to safety and first aid. Even, we have every set up in case of emergency such as high altitude medicine and Gammow Bag (High altitude Chamber bag). Please note High altitude Chamber Bag is used to provide heat in your body and it is available on certain cost. Moreover, to let you familiar with altitude, you are suggested to walk slow and steady and ensure for proper acclimatization.

For trekking, we provide local experienced guide speaking fluent English and familiar with the local routes, landscape, flora, fauna as well as culture, and tradition of certain areas and let you feel comfortable. We do not encourage for child labor, hence, our porter will be above 16 years that are living in the Himalayas of Nepal; as well as carries only 20-22 kg weight per porter. Normally, the guide and support teams are selected with proper analyzing of their experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude. Our guides are well familiar with different societies of all caste and customs along the trail and share the insight culture with you that are not even noted in guide book.

To make our staffs more fluent and experienced, we consistently provide trainings. They have been participating in special training programs like Trekking guide training, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Intensive Wilderness first Aid and many more that has been certified and approved by Nepal Government.

Travel Insurance
While travelling to Nepal, you are requested to have a travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and required to issue from your home land and we do not arrange or sell insurance.

Travelling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. Your insurer should be well familiar with our itinerary that you have booked and must have agreed to cover all activities being undertaken during trip. Meantime, it is not compulsory that our all the assigned trip are facilities with Heli-rescue. You will not require heli rescue insurance for Tibet Tour as it is not possible to provide such facility.

Vaccination
It is better to follow the precaution given by World Health Organization and other international health related institutions that recommend having vaccines before travelling Nepal to prevent from certain fatal illness. If possible, we suggest you to bring your medical certificate however, it is not required to show but for safety. The recommended vaccines are polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he might recommend you properly. You can also take suggestion of local travelers who have travelled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

High Altitude Sickness 
At the higher altitude, you will feel a decrease in availability of oxygen. If a person walk in the high altitude particularly climbs up too quickly, he might suffer from High altitude sickness. Hence, proper rest is required at that altitude. You can cure at right time knowing certain symptoms of Altitude Sickness. Common symptoms are headache, loss of appetite, tiredness and nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty in sleeping. The best remedies that local belief and take is taking garlic, or ginger in mouth. Eat dry food and take liquid as much as possible. We recommend Diamox if there is no any options.

Also, we provide experienced guide and staffs in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and will assist with basic first aid treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk.

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