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Jiri- Everest Base Camp Trekking
About Trip
This is the trail of history as the men who made the first ascension of Mt. Everest in 1953 walked this very same route. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary walked this trail on the way to what is now Everest Base.
This trek starts with a bus ride to the village of Jiri where the trek to Base Camp begins. The trail rises as it passes through forests of rhododendron flowers as it climbs upwards along river gorges and past waterfalls. All along the trail, you will have views of some of the highest peaks in the world until you finally come to your first view of Mt. Everest as its peak pierces the indigo blue sky of the Himalayas.
This trip incorporates times to acclimatize to the high elevations of the region. Explore Sherpa villages, visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and stand in awe of the breathtaking vistas that you will encounter.
The Jiri/Everest Base Camp trek is a piece of living history. You will follow the footsteps of the great climbers of the worlds tallest peak. In addition, you will be immersed in ancient cultures of a people who live as they have for thousands of years. The Jiri/Everest Base Camp trek is more than just a trek it is a total experience of body, mind and soul. Let your representative at Budget Adventure Treks Expeditions put together the ultimate Himalayan experience for you.
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is the classical trekking route to the heart of Everest region which was used by the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary in their Mt. Everest expedition in 1953. It is one of the popular trekking trails in the world which offers the combination of natural and cultural beauty. This trekking provides the opportunity to the trekkers to explore the landscape of the whole Khumbu/ Everest region, green forest with rare wild animals and birds, lush valleys with the spectacular view of the giant world tallest mountains. In this trekking you can enjoy the fantastic vistas of the mountains like Mt. Everest (8848m.) the tallest mountain of the world, Mt. Lhotse , Mt. Nuptse , Mt. Amadablam , Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserku etc. as well as the culture and tradition of the ethnic Sherpa community.
Jiri Eeverest Base Trek begins with a road journey from Kathmandu to Jiri. And Staying at Lodge Jiri or Shivalaya up to our program. This trekking trail passes through the Solu+ khumbu and Gokyo Valley following the path of the medieval trans - Himalaya trade route. Everest Base Camp is 175 kilometer from Jiri via Namche bazaar. The trekking route is filled with one of the most magnificent mountain scenery, famous Buddhist monasteries, lush valleys rivers flowing effortless from the mountain ridges feed by the mother glaciers you the Essence of heaven on the mother earth. As the trekking begins from the comparatively low lands then other treks in the region it provides you a good chance of acclimatization and exploration through the villages and glaciers in Khumbu region.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in KTM, transport to Hotel
Day 02:Drive Kathmandu – Jiri, Duration: 8 hrs drive
Day 03:Trek Jiri to Shivalaya, Duration: 5 hrs walk
Day 04:Trek Shivalaya to Bhandar, Duration: 6 hrs walk
Day 05:Trek Bhandar to Sete, Duration: 7 hrs walk
Day 06:Trek Sete to Junbesi, Duration: 6 hrs walk
Day 07:Trek Junbesi to Nuntala, Durtaion: 6 hrs
Day 08:Trek Nuntala to Bupsa, Duration:7 hrs walk
Day 09:Trek Bupsa to Ghat, Duration: 6 hrs walk
Day 10:Trek Ghat to Namche, Duration: 5-6 hrs walk
Day 11:Rest day at Namche for acclimatization. Duration: Whole Day
Day 12:Trek Namche to Tengboche, Duration: 5 hrs)
Day 13:Trek Tengboche to Pheriche, Duration 5-6 hrs
Day 14:Trek Pheriche to Lobuche, Duration: 4-5 hrs
Day 15:Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep, Duration: 4 hrs
Day 16:Hike up to Kalapatthar
Day 17:Continue Trek to Dingboche, Duration 5 hrs
Day 18:Trek Dingboche to Khumjung, Duration:8 hrs
Day 19:Trek to Khumjung, Thame & Khunde, Duration: 6 hrs
Day 20:Trek Khunde to Lukla: Duration: 8 hrs
Day 21:Flight from Lukla to KTM, Duration: 40 min flight
Day 22:Free day and farewell dinner
Cost Include
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Three night Budget hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Farewell dinner in Nepal’s finest Traditional Restaurant
- All meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during trek
- KTM to Jiri by bus
- Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure taxes
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) and a Sherpa porters to carry luggage including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- Budget Adventure Trekking duffel bag
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
Cost Doesn't Include
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Detail Itinerary
Day 02Drive Kathmandu – Jiri, Duration: 8 hrs drive Height: 1905m Meal include: All
Day 03Trek Jiri to Shivalaya, Duration: 5 hrs walk Height: 1767m Meal include: All
Day 04Trek Shivalaya to Bhandar, Duration: 6 hrs walk Height: 2040m Meal include: All
Day 05Trek Bhandar to Sete, Duration: 7 hrs walk Height: 2575m Meal include: All
Day 06Trek Sete to Junbesi, Duration: 6 hrs walk Height: 2675m Meal include: All
Day 07Trek Junbesi to Nuntala, Durtaion: 6 hrs Height: 2320m Meal include: All
Day 08Trek Nuntala to Bupsa, Duration:7 hrs walk Height: 2310m Meal include: All
Day 09Trek Bupsa to Ghat, Duration: 6 hrs walk Height: 2490m Meal include: All
Day 10Trek Ghat to Namche, Duration: 5-6 hrs walk Height: 3440m Meal include: All
Day 11Rest day at Namche for acclimatization. Duration: Whole Day Height: 1767m Meal include: All
Day 12Trek Namche to Tengboche, Duration: 5 hrs) Height: 3860m Meal include: All
Day 13Trek Tengboche to Pheriche, Duration 5-6 hrs Height: 4312m Meal include: All
Day 14Trek Pheriche to Lobuche, Duration: 4-5 hrs Height: 4920m Meal include: All
Day 15Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep, Duration: 4 hrs Height: 5140m Meal include: All
Day 16Hike up to Kalapatthar Height: 5545m Meal include: All Optional: Continue to Everest Base Camp (5,400 m). Retrace your steps to Gorakshep / Lobuche. Duration: 3-4 hours Height: 4910m Meal include: All
Day 17Continue Trek to Dingboche, Duration 5 hrs Height: 4410m Meal include: All
Day 18Trek Dingboche to Khumjung, Duration:8 hrs Height: 3780m Meal include: All
Day 19Trek to Khumjung, Thame & Khunde, Duration: 6 hrs Height: 3840m Meal include: All
Day 20Trek Khunde to Lukla: Duration: 8 hrs Height: 2840m Meal include: All
Day 21Flight from Lukla to KTM, Duration: 40 min flight Meal include: Breakfast
Day 22Free day and farewell dinner Free day and farewell dinner in finest Nepali Traditional Restaurant of Kathmandu and Prepare for next day’s back home. Hotel overnight Meal include: breakfast, dinner
Important Note
Porter and assistance Guide can be added, as 2 people = 1 porter and assistance Guide if people more than 5 pax
