Jiri To Everest Base Camp Trek

Jiri Everest Base Camp follow the footprints of Sir Edmond Hillary and brave Tenzing Norgay 

“Opt for the original and most authentic journey to the Everest region of Nepal! Follow the footsteps of the pioneers – Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the Everest Base Camp and explore the wilderness of the region.
Unlike, other treks to the Everest region, Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Jiri. One can avoid the flight to Lukla and still get to the Everest region of Nepal.”

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trip to the Everest region suitable for adventure enthusiasts. It is not like other treks to Everest region that initiates with a flight to Lukla. It proceeds with an alternative route from Jiri that joins the main trail to the Everest Base Camp. It was the same path that was taken by the first person to conquer Everest i.e. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The trek starts with a pleasing walk along the alluring rural life and lush landscapes enhanced by the jaw dropping views of snow clad mountains in the backdrop.

It showcases a picturesque setting of rural life, lush hills, terraced farmlands, pristine air and mind blowing beauty of mountains around. Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is not only popular for its natural beauty but for the cultural richness that can be experienced during the trek. The trail from Jiri to Phakding is resided by people from various ethnic groups who have their own religious and cultural values. They have their own unique culture, custom, festival and lifestyle.  Also, the trail traverses from lowland to highland which is an opportunity to encounter the variety in geography, vegetation, temperature, floras and faunas throughout the way.

Why Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is different from other treks in Everest region?

Almost all the trekking journey to Everest region starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. But with Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek, one can refrain from the regular flight to Lukla and opt for a long bus drive to Jiri. From Jiri, there is a path that connects you to the regular trail to Everest Base Camp. Hence, this trek can be a long trek to Everest Base Camp, it is the original trail taken by the pioneers of Everest climbers who climbed the mountain before the construction of airport in Lukla.

It allows you to immerse into the interesting mix of natural glory, people, villages and their diverse culture. With Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek, a trekker can experience different aspects of Everest region in a single go.

The trail we do fallow Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek!

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is an alternate route to Everest Base Camp Trek without taking a flight to Lukla airport. It starts with a long drive from Kathmandu to Jiri in a bus. From Jiri, the trail traverses through lush and pristine countryside landscape. We pass various villages, farmlands and people on the way to join the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek. We walk through the villages like Sete, Junbensi, Nunthala, Khari khola and Surkhe village on the way to Phakding. Leaving Phakding, we slowly ascend up to enter into Sagarmatha National Park.

We are now into the main trail of Everest Base Camp. We ascend up through Namache and pass Tengboche monastery on the way to Dingboche. Further, we ascend up to Lobuche and then to Everest Base Camp via Gorekshep. At the base camp, we can enjoy some amazing views of mountains looming right above us. We also hike up to Kalapatthar to get 360 degree views of towering mountains in the Everest region like Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-oyu, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, etc. The trip ends with a descent down to Lukla airport via Namche.

So, are you willing to test your endurance capacity by immersing into the depth of Mother Nature? Nepal Intrepid Treks escorts you throughout the trail to give you the best out of the Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek. Dissolve into the stunning beauty of mountains as you traverse deep into the fascinating beauty of countryside Nepal! The rural area, the mix of people, their culture and lifestyle of the Everest region via Jiri is ready to awe you with its unique features!

Outline Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu
• Day 02: Sightseeing tour in Nepal
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhandara
• Day 04: Trek to Sete
• Day 05: Trek to Junbesi
• Day 06: Trek to Nunthala
• Day 07: Trek to Khari Khola
• Day 08: Trek to Puiyan
• Day 09: Trek to Phakding(2850m) – 6 hours
• Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazzar(3443m) – 6 hours
• Day 11: Acclimatization day in Namche, Short trek to Everest View Hotel(3880m) – 4 hours
• Day 12: Trek to Tengboche (3,880m) – 6 hours
• Day 13: Trek to Dingboche (4,450m) – 6 hours
• Day 14: Acclimatization day in Dingboche; hike to Nagarsan Hill (5,100m) – 4-5 hours
• Day 15: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m) – 5 hours
• Day 16: Trek to Gorekshep& day EBC (5,364m) then back to Gorekshep (5,180m) – 8 hours
• Day 17: Hike to Kalapatthar(5,545m) for sunrise, then trek to Pheriche (4,250m) – 7-8 hours
• Day 18: Trek to Namche(3443m) – 7 hours
• Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2850m) – 7 hours
• Day 20: Flight back to Kathmandu
• Day 21: Leisure Day in Kathmandu
• Day 22: Farewell