Jiri To Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Facts
Accommodation:	Standard to Deluxe Hotel's Option in Kathmandu & Tea Houses During Trek
Grade:	Challenging
Max Altitude:	5,545 m/18,190 ft
Meals:	As Mentioned in the itnerary
Transportation:	Private Vehicle/Flight
Duration :	22 Nights/23 Days
Group Size:	1 to 15 People

Highlights of The Trek

Trek to the World's Inspirational Khumbu, Everest Region and enjoy Sherpa Culture
Trek to Classical Isolated Trail from Jiri to Phakding and continue to Main EBC Trail
Trek into the Low Passes of Deurali Pass (2,705 m), Lamjura Pass (3,530 m) and Thaksindo Pass (3,071 m)
Step into Everest Base Camp (5,360 m) and Kalapatthar (5,545 m)
Witness closely World's tallest Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and neighbors from Kalapatthar
Visit Sacred Tengboche Monastery, Khumjung Monastery and Pengboche Monastery
Witness Purported Yeti Scalp in Khumjung Monastery
Visit Khumjung School and Hospital made by Sir Edmund Hillary
Enjoy being in the busting and old salt trade route, Namche Bazaar
Visit Sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
Pay Homage to living goddess, Kumari in Kathmandu Durbar Square
Enjoy Nepali Food, Hospitality and Culture

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,430 ft)

Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive to Jiri (1,905 m/6,205 ft) -7 Hours

Day 04: Trek to Bhandara (2,190 m/7,185 ft)- 6 Hours

Day 05: Trek to Sete (2,575 m/8,448 ft)-6 Hours

Day 06: Trek to Junbeshi (2,670 m/8,760 ft)-6 Hours

Day 07: Trek to Nunthala (2,220 m/7,283 ft) - 6 Hours

Day 08: Trek to Kharikhola (2,500 m/8,202 ft)-5 Hours

Day 09: Trek to Surke (2,340 m/7,677 ft) - 6 Hours

Day 10: Trek to Phakding (2,650m/8,695 ft) - 6 Hours

Day 11: Trek to Namche (3,450m/11,320 ft)-6 Hours

Day 12: Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization

Day 13: Trek to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery (3,860m/12,665 ft)-6 hours

Day 14: Trek to Pheriche (4,243m/13,920 ft)-6 Hours

Day 15: Day at Pheriche for Acclimatization

Day 16: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,110 ft)-5 hours

Day 17: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360m/17,585 ft) & return to Gorakshep (5,160 m/16,930ft)-8 Hours

Day 18: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,195 ft) & descend down to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft)- 8 Hours

Day 19: Trek back to Namche Bazaar -6 Hours

Day 20: Trek back to Lukla (2,880m/9,450 ft -7 Hours

Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu -35 Minutes

Day 22: Reserve Day in Kathmandu

Day 23: Departure from Kathmandu

Overview

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is the Classical route to reach Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Everest Region before Lukla Airport. This trek offers mountain vistas, mountain villages and culture, beautiful landscapes, famous monasteries, alpine forests, frozen rivers and many more. This trek is challenging but every step of the trek is worth. From Jiri to Phakding, the trail is quieter than main Everest Base Camp Trail.

Jiri to EBC trek starts with scenic 7 hours drive to Jiri which is a beautiful town in eastern hilly region. From Jiri, we start our trek through many beautiful villages of Bhandara, Shivalaya, Deurali, Sete, Junbesi, Khari khola, Paiya etc. Between Jiri to Phakding, we pass Deurali Pass (2,705 m), Lamjura Pass (3,530 m) and Thaksindo Pass (3,071 m) which gives the view of amazing landscapes and mountain views. Our trail connects near Phakding with main EBC Trail. Then we follow the trail to Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorekshep and to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. Kalapatthar at 5,545 m gives us the best view of Mt. Everest along with its neighbors. Then we follow the same trail back to Lukla and fly down to Kathmandu.

The best season for Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri is Autumn and Spring. The trek is challenging hence good fitness level is required. If you want standard Everest Base Camp Trek, here is the link, Everest Base Camp Trek.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival (1,350m/4,430 ft)

Once you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative from Alpine Holidays will receive you after you collect your baggage and exit the main terminal building. Then we will drive to the hotel. In the evening, our trek manager along with trek guide will brief you about the trek and check your equipment. Later on, we will take you to the Nepalese Restaurant to introduce you with Nepalese food habits and culture.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: D

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Day 02: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu

This day, our city tour guide takes you for sightseeing of Kathmandu valley to see few monuments. First, we drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square and pay homage to living Goddess, Kumari and walk around the square. Then we drive to Pashupatinath Temple which is a Hindu Temple for Lord Shiva at the bank of Holy Bagmati River. Then we end our day by visiting Boudhanath Stupa which is the biggest Stupa of Asia. In the evening, you can buy or hire equipment at Thamel if you need.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 03: Drive to Jiri (1,905 m/6,205 ft) -7 Hours

After breakfast, we drive to Jiri on Araniko Highway along the bank of Bhotekoshi River. From Khadichaur, we drive on right side and drive uphill to Munde for lunch. After lunch, we continue our drive to Jiri. In the evening, you can walk around Jiri town.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Jiri.

Meals: B L D

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Day 04: Trek to Bhandara (2,190 m/7,185 ft)- 6 Hours

This is our first day of trek. We leave Jiri and pass many beautiful villages and rice fields. At Shivalaya, our permits will be checked. We cross Deurali Pass through forest walking uphill and descend down to Bhandara.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Bhandara.

Meals: B L D

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Day 05: Trek to Sete (2,575 m/8,448 ft)-6 Hours

We walk down hill along the river to Kinja village. From Kinja, the trail mostly goes uphill to Sete. Sete is a small Sherpa village in the ridge at the middle of Rhododendron forest.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Sete.

Meals: B L D

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Day 06: Trek to Junbeshi (2,670 m/8,760 ft)-6 Hours

Our trail goes challenging and climbs uphill through the forest. It passes few villages before crossing Lamjura Pass to Lamjura. After spending few times at pass, we descend down through Rhododendron forest on ridge and arrive at Junbesi. Evening, we visit to monasteries at Junbeshi.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Sete.

Meals: B L D

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Day 07: Trek to Nunthala (2,220 m/7,283 ft) - 6 Hours

We cross Mani walls, bridge and climb on stone steps to reach Ringmu village which gives us stunning view of Numbur Himal and other peaks. We walk on steep trail with thick forest and cross Taksindo-la Pass to get to Nunthala.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Nunthala.

Meals: B L D

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Day 08: Trek to Kharikhola (2,500 m/8,202 ft)-5 Hours

The trail descends to Dudh Koshi River and follows the river up to Jubing Village. Again trail slowly goes uphill to Kharikhola. In the evening, we visit the monastery situated at the top of the hill.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Kharikhola.

Meals: B L D

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Day 09: Trek to Surke (2,340 m/7,677 ft) - 6 Hours

After breakfast, we cross the suspension bridge over river and continue uphill climb until we reach at Bupsa. We walk on forest and pass Khari-La Pass (3,145 m) and reach Paiya. From Paiya, we descend down to Surke.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Surke.

Meals: B L D

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Day 10: Trek to Phakding (2,650m/8,695 ft) - 6 Hours

We cross Surke Khola and continue alongside of Dudh Koshi River. On the way, we cross mani walls and cheplun khola to reach Cheplun village and other Sherpa villages. Walking on beautiful trail with prayers wheels and mani walls takes us to Phakding.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Phakding.

Meals: B L D

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Day 11: Trek to Namche (3,450m/11,320 ft)-6 Hours

We follow the level path along the bank of river and climb towards the Dudh Koshi valley. We will pass villages of Benkar, Monjo and Jorsele. There is a beautiful waterfall at Benkar. We trek though so many ups and downs, forests and passing by the view of Mt. Thamserku. After a short climb we will have lunch at Jorsele. Soon, we will be at V shaped valley where Dudh Koshi(On left) and Bhote Koshi(On right) meet. After crossing the high suspension bridge over Bhote Koshi, we make a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. This is the biggest town in this area. You can walk around to the town.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 12: Day at Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization

This day, you will be staying at Namche Bazaar to get acclimatize and have an excursion to Everest View Lodge (3,800m) at Syangboche. If possible, visit Khumjung Village (3,790m) to see Khumjung School and hospital founded by Sir Edmund Hillary. Evening, you can walk around to the Namche Bazaar.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/ Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 13: Trek to Debuche via Tengboche Monastery (3,860m/12,665 ft)-6 hours

After we leave Namche and climb to the top of the ridge, we get to a level mountain path which offers an excellent view of Thamserku, Kangtega and Kusum Kang. We continue our trail via Thasingo to Phunki Tenga. Enroute, we see the magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Lotse, Nuptse and Tawetse. We descent to the river bank at Phunki for lunch. After rest, we continue steep ascent until the half way and gradually ascent until the stone gate appears build by the Lamas. We are here at Tengboche where a famous Tengboche Monastery is. The view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Amadablam during the sunset time is magnificent. From Tengboche, Debuche is 30 minutes descend through rhododendron forest and long Mani wall.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/ Lodge in Debuche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 14: Trek to Pheriche (4,243m/13,920 ft)-6 Hours

After breakfast, we cross Imja Khola(River) and after a short climb, we get to Pangboche (3,885m). After lunch, we may go to the Old monastery where we see Yeti Scalp. Later on, we make our way further to Pheiche via Alpine landscape.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pheriche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 15: Day at Pheriche for Acclimatization

This day, you will be staying at Pheriche for the proper acclimatization. You can excursion to Nagarjuna (5,100m) with pack lunch.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Pheriche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 16: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m/ 16,110 ft)-5 hours

After breakfast, continue trek up to the valley to the tiny settlement of Dungla on the adventurous moraine of the great Khumbu glacier, and then climb steeply up and on to Lobuche. Evening, enjoy Sunset at Nuptse peak.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea/House in Lobuche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 17: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,360m/17,585 ft) & return to Gorakshep (5,160 m/16,930ft)-8 Hours

This will be the most difficult yet rewarding day of the trek. To go to the Everest beyond Lobuche, the trail follows through besides the Khumbu Glacier. From a high point here, the rubble-covered hill of Kalapatthar in the front of Mt. Mount Everest can be seen at its pass a lake of often frozen. And continue to witness the Everest Base Camp of world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8,848m). You can enjoy being on the base camp return back to Gorakshep.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Gorekshep.

Meals: B L D

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Day 18: Trek to Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,195 ft) & descend down to Dingboche (4,410 m/14,470 ft)- 8 Hours

Early morning, steep ascent to Kalapatthar or Black Hill. This might be the most challenging but the trekkers get the most magnificent panoramic views of the mountains. Mt. Everest(8,848m), the highest point in the earth towers directly ahead and all the sides loom the giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chantse, Lhotse and countless other peaks. Afterward, descend to Dingboche, a nearby village to Pheriche.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Dingboche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 19: Trek back to Namche Bazaar -6 Hours

From Dingboche, we trek down to Pangboche. We ascent and cross a bridge over Imja Khola. As soon as we reach Debuche, we make ascent for an hour to get to Tengboche. We may spend some time at the monastery and descend down to the river at Phunki for lunch. After lunch and rest, we ascend up for around 2 and half hours passing by small villages to another side of the valley. We continue along the side of mountain to get to the Namche Bazaar. This is the day we get the last view of Everest, Lhotse and Tengboche before we descend down from Army camp at hill near Namche.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Namche.

Meals: B L D

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Day 20: Trek back to Lukla (2,880m/9,450 ft -7 Hours

After we leave Namche Bazaar, we steeply descent until the bridge and cross Bhote Koshi River. Our way follows ups and downs, forest and rocky trails. We will have our lunch at Benkar or Phakding. After lunch, we continue gradual trail to Lukla. This is the final/last day of our trek. Farewell and thanks to the crew member in the evening.

Accomodation: Overnight at Tea House/Lodge in Lukla.

Meals: B L D

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Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu -35 Minutes

Early breakfast and fly back to Kathmandu. Whole day is free on your own or rest. In the evening, we will host dinner to mark your success of the trek with trek crew.

Accomodation: Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B D

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Day 22: Reserve Day in Kathmandu

Lukla flight highly depends on weather. So, we keep one day extra if in case flight to/from Lukla get cancelled because of weather. If the flight happens as planned, we may do some extra sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Accomodation: Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

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Day 23: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, our representative from Alpine Holidays will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your flight time.

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Meals: B

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Cost Info

Cost Includes:

Garland welcome, arrival and departure transfers in Kathmandu with office representative.
4 nights in Kathmandu with breakfast inclusive of taxes and service charges.
18 Nights/19 Day All inclusive Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek in Everest Region with breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee each time in meals in local tea houses/lodges.
Lukla/Kathmandu or Lukla/Ramechhap flight with necessary transfers.
Meals as indicated in the Itinerary.
English Speaking Trek Guide with a reliable team of porters (2:1 Ratio) and additional Sherpa as per the group size.
Insurance for Guide, porters and Sherpa with their meals, accommodation and daily allowances.
First Aid Kit and Duffel Bag.
Kathmandu full day sightseeing with English Speaking Tour Guide with all applicable entrance fees.
Welcome and Farewell dinners in Kathmandu.
Everest National Park Permits and Trekkers Information Management System, TIMS Fees.
Village Municipality charges to enter Khumbu Region.
Bottle Drinking water in vehicle for sightseeing drives and transfers.
All drives, sightseeing and transfers by Deluxe Vehicle as per the group size.
24/7 hours Assistance.

Cost Excludes:

International Airfare to/from Kathmandu.
Nepal Visa fees on Arrival at airport (USD 50/- for 30 Days).
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu except welcome and farewell dinners.
Bottle drinking water, hot beverages, charges for hot shower, mobile/camera charges during the trek.
Personal nature of expenses like tips, bar bills, laundry and personal expenses.
Cost may arise of natural calamities, flight cancellation, illness, hospitalization, tour cancellation, blockade etc.
Cost for Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Charges in case of emergency.
Other than in our include section.