Jiri To Everest Base Camp Trek

Welcome to the Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.

After time to get refreshed, evening you’ll meet and transfer for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu and a briefing about your trip.

After breakfast the day will start with our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa and visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple.

After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with a temple, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess). Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.

This morning we leave Kathmandu for our long trek to Everest. Drive-by local bus to Jiri through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Jiri is big town and also a hill station, explore the surrounding area and overnight at the hotel.

Today we start our adventurous trek and this trails offers us beautiful country side scenery from each ridge top and we passing through friendly villagers and farm fields. We pass many down hills and uphills till reach to a small settlement at Bhandar. You can enjoy the remaining day exploring the local villages.

After breakfast we start our trek leads downhill at Likhu Khola, after crossing the bridge, the winding path leads us to a small nice village at Kinja.

After lunch a slow long uphill climb continues passing through numerous farmhouses and terrace fields with great excellent views of the surrounding landscapes and distance villages and after a few hours of long haul, finally reaching Sete, a small Sherpa village situated on the ridge in the middle of the rhododendron forest.

Today’s’ walk leads to a gradual climb passing through a few small scattered farm houses and teahouses through the beautiful rhododendron forest, reaching Lamjura Pass, which is the highest point between Jiri and Namche Bazaar.

The trail then descends through the forest and emerges after one and a half hrs at Taktor. Traverse on the north side of the valley round a notch before dropping down to the Sherpa village of Junbesi for an overnight stop.

The region around Junbesi is well worth exploring and a day spent here can offer a variety of alternatives. Two hours’ walk to the north of Junbesi is the village of Phugmochhe, where there is a traditional Sherpa art center.

En route to Phugmochhe, a short diversion will allow a visit to Thubten Chhuling, a huge Tibetan Buddhist monastery about one and half hour’s walk from Junbesi, or relax whole day exploring around with.

Below Junbesi the trail crosses the Junbesi Khola on a wooden bridge. Just beyond the bridge, there is a trail junction. The route to Khumbu follows the left-hand trail that leads uphill.

This trail turns north, descending through Salung. From here, Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day towards the northeast. We follow the shepherds’ huts and the hidden route in dense forest with several picturesque streams on wooden bridges just before reaching Nunthala (Mani dingma) at 2,320m and overnight stay here. Nunthala is a village an ideal spot for the overnight stop.

From Nunthala our path descent continues to the Dudhkoshi River Bridge and the trail lead through terraced fields and yards of houses. The walk continues through forests then climbs on the terraces to reach the Rai village of Jubing (1,667m/5467ft).

From Jubing the path took us a slow climb to the village around a ridge and continues to the village of Khari Khola to push on up the steep hill to Bupsa.

Today our trail ascends from Bupsa and heads on to Bhumsing village (2,300m/7544ft) and the trail continues to the north side of the valley to reach Puiyan village (2,796m/9170ft).

After Puiyan trail leads us on the long winding trail with few small ups and downs to Surkhe.

After breakfast, we start to climb north to Chaurikharka(2,713m/8898ft) a large scattered village with the monastery and high school. Chaurikharka is also the breadbasket for the Khumbu area because the land is very fertile for barley, wheat, and enough green vegetables.

Today our trail joins from Lukla towards Phakding, making the path quite busy with more trekkers, porters, and pack animals and a few hours of good scenic walk brings you to Phakding for the overnight.

After breakfast we will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park.

When entering the National park boundary we descend and a gradual walk brings us to the suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region.

We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the altitude of (3,440m/11,283ft).

You have full day leisure or visit Everest View Point hotel for a wonderful panoramic view or stroll around the market if Saturday can be seen many people in Saturday market for shopping fulfill their daily needs and only one shopping market in the surrounding areas.

Also, you can visit Sherpa Museum as well a great place to learn Sherpa culture and the history of mountaineering, and stroll back to the hotel overnight.

Today after breakfast we start our trek with pleasant walk through the forest with a magnificent view of mountains. The great view of the mighty peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde peak with a view of the eastern snow-capped mountains.

The trail leads uphill through the forested path and hardly walks to get to Tyangboche. One of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas and the first thing that comes to your eye is the big Monastery, then the large field with campsites and teahouses, lodges beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak Ama Dablam.

The trail descends down from Tengboche, winding through the rhododendron forest to Deboche and crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khol River. Hug the valley wall, and then traverse the plains to Dingboche, the start of the Imja Tse Valley.

Dingboche is also the gateway to Chukung and farther beyond for the most challenging traverses towards the Makalu area and Hinko Valley via Sherpani col 6,100m/20008ft and Amphu Laptsa pass 5,780m/18958ft.

On this day you will rest before the last leg of the journey. You may have a full day's rest or there are some places where you can go for a day walk like a trek to Chhukung (4,730m) is worthwhile which takes approx.

3-4 hours from Dingboche, towards east within the Imjatse Valley, although the trek is gradual, however, you can feel the thin air as the altitude gains slowly coming towards Chhukung.

At Chhukung, there are a few teahouses overlooking superb views of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers After enjoying a stroll back to Dingboche overnight.

Tackle the steep incline to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier, continuing along the rugged route to your resort at Loboje. Above the huts looms the famous Lhotse Ridge.

After breakfast, we continue our trek in a windy and rocky path with a wonderful view of Mt. Pumori, Mt. Nuptse, and other magnificent peaks.

After check-in at the hotel at Gorekshep, we continue to climb to the top of Kalapatthar (the famous viewpoint).

This small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, and Ama Dablam you can get without climbing. Stroll back to Gorekshep overnight.

After breakfast, our adventure continues towards Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall. The trail passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams, till you reach the base camp.

In Everest Base Camp the climbers gather for summiting Everest during the high expedition season. We are continuing the trek for return back to Gorakshep and continuous back to Pheriche for overnight.

Heading down now, the going is easier and the pace faster. Take back great memories with you and walk downhill towards the Phungithanka vis Tangboche and after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river trek onwards to the Kyanjuma the junction of the trinity ways to Gokyo Valley, Khumjung village, and Namche Bazar.

Great view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache, and Lhotse as well as dense wildlife of some species of Pheasants, Himalayan Griffons, Musk deer, and wild goat can be found insides the rhododendron forest, evening explore the small surrounding area with magnificent scenery.

Today after breakfast short climb to hidden valley called Khumjung village, probably the biggest village of the areas and visit Hillary school established by Sir Admund Hillary and visit to Khunde village where a place of famous climber and big hospital running by charity, after a great moments take back to Namche Bazzar for lunch via Syangboche airstrip which is the world highest airstrip. We walk back to the downhill for overnight at Monju.

After breakfast, we trek back enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village. And finally today the trail leads you back to Lukla. After your arrival in Lukla, you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek.

After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, our guide transfer you to your hotel. You may have time to relax after a long journey takes back your breath and rest at your hotel by ending your Himalayan trip with us.

It’s also a spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. This pleasant day you may have a full day at leisure at your own or can extend your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner.

Today is free or last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts to your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us.

If departing, you’ll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.