| Group size: | Minimum 2 pax | Max-Altitude: | 5550 m/18315 ft. |
| Destination: | Nepal | ||
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meals: | All meals during trek | ||
| Accommodation: | Hotel/Mountain lodge | ||
| Fitness level: | Moderate | ||
Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri - 22 Days 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.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Spare Day
Meal: B
Day 03: Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya
Altitude: 2,370m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek to Bandar
Altitude:2,190m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek to Sete
Altitude:2,575m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek to Junbesi(2,680m) via Lamjura-la pass
Altitude: 3,530 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Trek to Nuntala
Altitude: 2,330m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek to Bupsa
Altitude: 2300m | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek to Phakding
Altitude: 2,610m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek to Namche
Altitude: 3440 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Rest day in Namche
Altitude: 3440 m | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek to Tengboche
Altitude: 3860 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Trek to Dingboche
Altitude: 4410 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Rest day for acclimatization
Altitude: 4410 m | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Trek to Lobuche
Altitude: 4910 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 16: Trek to Everest Base Camp(5357m), back to Gorekshep
Altitude: 5140 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 17: Trek to Kalapatthar(5550 m), back to Pheriche
Altitude: 4371 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 18: Trek to Khumjung
Altitude: 3970 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 19: Trek to Monjo
2850m | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 20: Trek to Lukla
Altitude: 2840 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu
Meal: B
Day 22: Departure
Meal: B
Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Meals included: Dinner
Our airport representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon your arrival. He/she will escort you to the respective hotel in a private vehicle. Your prior trip meeting will be scheduled on the very day at the hotel before dinner. However, our airport representative will give you a brief idea about the second day’s schedule on your way to the hotel. During this meeting, we will introduce you to your leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we host a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs. And the night you will be spending at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: If you happen to arrive after 4 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
Day 02 - Spare Day
The spare time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Day 03 - Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya (2,370m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early morning, after a delightful breakfast, our guide and driver will receive you at a 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 the view of hill settlements. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Day 04 - Trek to Bandar (2,190m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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 little bit ups and down on the way to Bhander- a beautiful hamlet of Sherpa where you found beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monuments placed en-route. You will spend your overnight at the local lodge.
Day 05 - Trek to Sete (2,575m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
You will walk downhill to the deep forest crossing a few streams and small settlements of Dokarpa. You will walk in a zigzag trail all the way till Kinja through the forest crossing bridge at Likhu River. After lunch, you will slowly ascend your climb passing several farmhouses and terrace field catching the brilliant views of the landscapes and distant villages. You will spend overnight at Sete, a small Sherpa village settles in the middle of the rhododendron forest.
Day 06 - Trek to Junbesi(2,680m) via Lamjura-la pass (3,530 m)
Total duration: 6/7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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 farmhouses and tea houses. Just descending through the forest, you will pass Tragdobuk village and reach Junbesi. It is a small village settled by the Sherpas and has monastery where Dumje festival is celebrated. You will stay overnight at the local lodge.
Day 07 - Trek to Nuntala (2,330m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Crossing a wooden suspension bridge of Junbesi Khola starts trek for the Khumbu following the uphill trail. After an hour walk, you will reach at Solung; from where the first sight of Everest is seen including Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Thamserku, 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 08 - Trek to Bupsa (2300m)
Total duration: 4/5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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, the path takes 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 09 - Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Total duration: 6/7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, your trek will be a bit longer and interesting. As you will leave the lower Everest and gain altitude. You will start your trek just after breakfast, to 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 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 (3440 m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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 trail 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 (3440 m)
Total duration: 6/7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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 a delightful breakfast in Namche, you will walk on the side of the valley above the Dudh Koshi River. 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 Tengboche. 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 the first view of spectacular mountains including Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Tawache, Kangtega, Thamserku, Nuptse. Once you reach Tengboche, you can explore the Khumbu largest monastery- the Tengboche Monastery.
Day 12 - Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)
Total duration: 6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Leaving the mountains behind you, our descent takes you through various towns of Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare, and Lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River to ascend gradually through Debuche and then to Tengboche.
Day 13 - Trek to Dingboche (4410 m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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)
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today, the 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 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 Everest Base Camp (5357m), back to Gorekshep (5357m)
Total duration: 6/7 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It is the most interesting and challenging day of this trip as the day starts with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Today, you will hike up to the Everest base camp at an altitude of 5364 m. 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 the 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 all the tiresome walk on the steep route. The trail will last for approximately 3 hours from Gorekshep. Once you reach base camp, you can actually see the deadliest route to the Everest that makes the journey 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 - Trek to Kalapatthar (5550 m), back to Pheriche (4371 m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Next, to Everest Base camp, this day is too exciting and adventurous hiking to Kalapatthar. You will get an early morning call from our guide to get ready 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 ray during sunrise. Every second becomes an exciting moment of a 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 (3970 m)
Total duration: 5/6 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Visiting The Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post at Pheriche, you will start walking towards the Khumjung Valley. Here, you can visit a monastery where Yeti scalp is placed and even explore the beautiful Sherpa village as well as Khumjung School made by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust. Take rest and get facilitated with internet facility at the lodge where you will spend your overnight.
Day 19 - Trek to Monjo (2850m)
Total duration: 4/5 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
It will be the steep down following the River, crossing the 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 Thamserku. Overnight will be refreshing at Monjo. 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 serve some local’s beer called “CHANG” and enjoy party learning some dance step from traditional Sherpas.
Day 20 - Trek to Lukla (2,804 m)
Total duration: 6 hrs
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
This is your last day of trekking as you return to Lukla where the trek began. You’ll enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates.
Day 21 - Fly to Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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 shopping, message, or rest at the Hotel. Evening time, we invite you for a farewell dinner at an 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 - Departure
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.
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Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self confidence and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the Everest Base camp trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.
Trekking in the Himalayan region goes through unexpected complication like natural and health challenges resulting changes in the itinerary for your own security reason, If such incident happens during the trek our professional Guide, Porters and leader take you to final point safely for evacuation so, please be friendly with your guide for more achievements and protections. Flights in the Himalayan region often get cancelled even in the best season due to bad weather so we request our travelers to carry luggage for extra days.
Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip but if you want, we can still customize the itinerary according to your wish and preferable time for visit. Feel free to write to us or you can even give us a call if you would like to discuss any aspect regarding the trip.
During the trip weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered, if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.