Everest base camp trek via Jiri is the original route to Trek to EBC which was used by the early explorers of Everest. This trek is another adventurous trek. Starting from 8 hours long drive through narrow, winding routes this trial goes through a beautiful valley of Jiri. This beautiful valley is also known as Switzerland of Nepal. The first week of our trial passes through wonderful countryside along with terraced farmlands and numerous eye catching sceneries. It offers us ample time to acclimatize. We will also get a chance to encounter the culture and lifestyle of the friendly Hindu and Buddhist communities with their warm hospitability.
Everest base camp trek via Jiri is the original route to Trek to EBC which was used by the early explorers of Everest. This trek is another adventurous trek. Starting from 8 hours long drive through narrow, winding routes this trial goes through a beautiful valley of Jiri. This beautiful valley is also known as Switzerland of Nepal. The first week of our trial passes through wonderful countryside along with terraced farmlands and numerous eye catching sceneries. It offers us ample time to acclimatize. We will also get a chance to encounter the culture and lifestyle of the friendly Hindu and Buddhist communities with their warm hospitability.
Trip Length: 20 days
Activities: Guided Trekking tour
Trek Luggage: Carried by local porter
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Acclimatization: 2 days before EBC
Max Elevation: 5,364m/17,000 Everest Base Camp
Meal: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Twin Room (Lodge)
Flight : Lukla-Kathmandu
Best Month: Feb-May/Sep-Dec
Battery Recharge: Everyday
Wi-Fi: Every day
Group Size: 02 Minimum -16 Maximum
Here are some of the major highlights of the trip.
During the trip some of the natural and artificial problems like weather, local politics, and flight delays etc. which are beyond our control can make the change in our itinerary. If it happens we will decide for the best alternative taking into considerations to the interest of the whole group. We will do everything to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the result of change or delays. We can also organize helicopter rescue as per request of the clients in delays of flight. The helicopter charges around USD 3500 and it can lift up to 4-5 persons per flight. Please note that you will not be entitled to any refund for the services (such as hotel, transport, flight etc.) included in the package that you would use later
After your arrival on Kathmandu our representatives will be there waiting to give you a hearty welcome to Nepal with your name card. You will be taken to hotel by our representatives. We will also organize a welcome dinner for you at evening wishing you good luck for your adventurous journey.
Included meals: Welcome dinner at Kathmandu.
On the 2nd day of our trek we will be visiting around Kathmandu city and explore various world heritage sites and historical and cultural monuments of the city. Our main attractions will be Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath Stupa (famous as monkey temple), Boudhanath Stupa and many other places of historical and cultural values. After visiting around the city we will be then introducing to our fellow participants and discuss our trip and do some major trek preparations.
Included meals: breakfast lunch dinner.
On our 3rd day we will drive to Jiri by bus. It will take us 8 to 9 hours to reach Jiri. We will drive through narrow, winding a route that goes through a beautiful valley of Jiri. . This beautiful valley is also known as Switzerland of Nepal. We will get to view some great views during our journey to Jiri. It will be overnight while we reach to Jiri so our stay will be there on a teahouse or lodge.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 4th day we will have an early morning wakeup in Jiri. We will follow the step trial up to schoolhouse at Sangbadanda. We will have our breakfast on the way and after that we will follow the muddy trial that leads us to Deurali. We will have our lunch there and we will cross across the local Buddhist villages. We will finally reach to Bhandar. Our dinner and overnight stay will be in Bhandar.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 5th day we will have our breakfast in Bhandar and will move downhill too Dokharpa. We will pass through a valley to Likhu Khola. We will have our lunch in Kinja. After having lunch we will descend to fields crossing the streams and finally reach to Sete. Our overnight stay will be in Sete.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today the trial will be a bit tougher. But we will have a delightful experience of walking through the forests full of rhododendron, magnolia, and birch trees covering the Solu-Khumbu region. Our trail will ascend to Lamjura Pass at (3500m) with a first glimpse of mighty Everest. We will have our lunch there and we will descend through Dagchu which will take us to Sherpa village of Junbeshi.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
After waking up in Junbesi we will have a very light and healthy breakfast and will move to our next destination. We will exit the village by crossing the Junbesi Khola. We will be heading towards Khumbu following an uphill trail through deep pine forest. We will have our lunch at Phurteng. On our way we will get the picturesque of Everest along with other mountains. We will finally reach to Nunthala after 6-7 hours of trek. Our overnight stay will be on Nunthala.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today we will be heading towards Kharikhhola. We will have our breakfast in Nantahala. Following the trial that goes downhill we will cross the Dudh Koshi River. We will cross steel suspension bridge and several Sherpa and Rai villages until we reach to Khari-Khola.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 9th day after having breakfast on Khari-Khola our trial descends through a suspension bridge over a stream. After that we will be climbing up to Bupsa. We will pass through forest alive with monkey and birds. After walking around 6 – 7 hours we will reach to Surkhe. We will be staying overnight here.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 10th day we will have our breakfast at the guesthouse and start our journey to Phakding. It is the most popular section of the trial. It is the junction for all travelers from all routes. Following the trials of Dudh Koshi River we will gradually move towards Phakding. Our overnight stay will be on Phakding.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 11th day after having breakfast we will start our journey where our trial passes through a beautiful pine forest and we will continue our walk on a trial that goes north up the Benkar valley following the banks of Dudh Koshi River. We cross the Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo village before reaching the entrance of Everest National Park. Then after crossing suspension bridge, we pass Jorsale village and walk alongside of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. We ascend on a step trial and reach the biggest town in the Everest region i.e. Namche Bazaar. It is also the major economic hub for people of Khumbu region. We will be staying overnight witnessing beautiful Namche Bazaar.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 12th day after having breakfast in Namche Bazaar we will move towards Phhunki. The trek until Phunki is not very difficult. After reaching Phunki we will ascend towards the biggest monastery which is Tengboche Monastery which lies in Tengboche village. The UNESCO world heritage site Sagarmatha National Park is also located here; we can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the Himalayas which the monastery is blessed with. The Himalayas including Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku can be viewed from here. The Monastery opens at 3:00pm, so if we reach thereby 3 o’clock we can observe the Buddhist religious ceremony. We will be staying overnight in Tengoboche.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 13th day of trek we will pass through overgrown forest of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. We will be exploring the magnificent views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Here we will walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to Pangboche Monastery. We will be walking around the Imja valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. This beautiful village gives amazing pictures of Himalayan agriculture and animal husbandry. We can have amazing views of beautiful barely, potato, and buckwheat fields along with animals grazing along those fields. Our overnight stay will be on Dingboche.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Our 14th day will be acclimatization day in a Sherpa village called Dingboche. It is located in Chukung Valley. After having breakfast we will trek towards Chukung valley which is not very difficult. We will have our lunch here. This valley is famous for remarkable views of mountains such as Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, and Ama Dablam. Moreover we will also get to see the beautifully arranged fields with stone walls in order to protect the seasonal crops from cold winds and grazing animals. After this remarkable short trek we will then go back to Dingboche. We will have our dinner here and our overnight stay will be on Dingboche.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 15th day of the trek after having lite and healthy breakfast we will bid a goodbye to our lodge owner and head towards Lobuche. After approximately two hours trek we will reach to Thugla. There we will take a rest for sometime by having some hot drink. We can see the high mountains getting closer to us as we proceed towards Lobuche. On our trek to Lobuche we will climb up to steep hill where we can see the Everest Memorial which is a memorial for the climbers who have lost their life while attempting to summit Mount Everest. As we continue our trial to the Khumbu Glacier moraine we will be facing several great peaks. After 5-6 hours trek from Dingboche we will reach to Lobuche. Our today’s overnight stay will be on Lobuche
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On our 16th day of the trek we will be heading towards Goarakshep. The hike up to Gorakshep is about 2 hours. As we further our trials it will get harder than before but the trial gets easier as we climb about 150m. There will be strenuous walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp. As we reach to the base camp at 5365m, we will enjoy the amazing view of Khumbu icefall. Moreover the Everest Base Camp itself is incredibly beautiful. The mesmerizing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains from the base camp are so alluring. We will return back to Gorak Shep for the night. Our overnight stay will be on Gorakshep.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
On the 17th day of our trek we will have an early breakfast in Gorakshep. After having breakfast we will be heading towards the best view point on the earth which is Kalapatthar. From there we can grasp the remarkable view of the Mt. Everest. The views from Kalapatthar are outstanding. The mesmerizing view of mighty Everest along with other mountains will make us speech less. We will have our lunch there and will return back to Pherice. Our overnight stay will be on Pherice. On a guest house.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today on our 18th day of the trek we will wake up early in the morning and start our journey by following the trials of beautiful juniper and rhododendron trees and crossing the bridge of Dudh Koshi river we will move downwards loosing almost 2,000ft of elevations. Leaving the beautiful mountains behind us we can also spot mountain goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds habitual to the area. We will ultimately reach Sansa from where we will witness mesmerizing views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse mountains. We will arrive back to Namche and our overnight stay will be there.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Today we will have our last day on mountains. There will be mostly a downhill trek on a trial along the bank of the Dudh Koshi River. We will trek towards the Hillary Suspension bridges, and also pass by several monasteries and villages before reaching Lukla. After reaching Lukla we will take rest and spend some quality time remembering all those bittersweet reminiscence of the journey. Our overnight stay will be on best available lodge in Lukla.
Included Meals: All meals during the trek including tea and coffee.
Bidding a goodbye to Everest region we will take an early flight to Kathmandu from Lukla airport along with the glimpses of the mountains we have recently visited. After reaching Kathmandu we will go back to our hotel and take some rest or do some shopping as reminder. Our guides will help you for shopping. We will also provide you farewell dinner and then our representative will drop you to the airport for your departure from Nepal.
Included meals: Farewell Dinner at Kathmandu.
SN | Start Date | Trip Duration | Cost Per Person | Availability | Join Group |
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1 | 2024-10-15 | 20 Days | USD 1899 | Available | Book Now |
Classic Everest Base Camp Route is the best itinerary which is about 53 km by walking. This is the traditional as well as most direct route to the Everest Base Camp .This route is mainly recommended to the solo traveller and beginner.
Jiri is a small town located in the Dolakha District of the Janakpur Zone in Nepal. It is situated approximately 190 kilometers east of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Jiri is known as the gateway to the Everest region and is often considered the starting point for the Original Everest Base Camp Trek. Jiri lies at altitude of 1,905 meters and 6250 ft.
Historically, Jiri played a significant role in mountaineering expeditions to the Everest region before the construction of the Lukla Airport.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp from Jiri can be worthwhile for those seeking a more gradual ascent, immersive cultural experiences, a physical challenge, an off-the-beaten-path adventure, and a sense of historical significance. However, it requires a longer time commitment, good physical fitness, and stamina.
The main risks of the Everest Base Camp Trek include altitude sickness, extreme weather conditions, difficult terrain, high altitude rescue and evacuation, limited medical facilities, and river crossings. It's important to trek with experienced guides, acclimatize properly, carry necessary safety equipment, and be prepared for changing conditions.
Group size: min2-max 12 people (we can customize trip as per your request as well)
Max-altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft
Destination: Nepal
Fitness level: Moderate
Arrival and Departure From: Kathmandu, Nepal.
Meals: all meals during the trek (including breakfast in Kathmandu)
Accommodation: standard hotel and luxurious tea houses
Transport: Domestic flight/ Tourist vehicles
Best time: March-May & Sept-Dec
Our accommodation will be in 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and will be staying in tea houses and lodges during the trek as per availability. All accommodations are on twin share basis. If you want single supplement it will cost an additional charge. Actual adventure team will manage rooms with attached washrooms, except in some of the tea houses having shared washrooms and toilet facilities. However single rooms are provided only as per the availability because it may not be available at the higher elevations.
All meals will be provided during our 20 days trek including welcome and farewell dinners in Kathmandu. The meals during our stay in Kathmandu will be provided in high class typical Nepali restaurants which serve you with delicious Nepali cuisines whereas we will have our breakfast and dinner in the tea houses/ lodges on trek. We will spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination. We will serve you with local foods or the foods according to your preference and availability.
The 20 day Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri itinerary is designed for trekkers having good health and average physical fitness. It is a moderate trek. This trek is specially designed for the travelers with past hiking experience and who can walk up to 6-7 hours a day. Although, there is no experience required. It is best if you start preparing for the trek a month before by doing exercise and maintaining proper diet. If you have any physical conditions then you should inform to actual adventure team before the trek.
The best time to trek to Everest Base Camp is Spring i.e. (from March to May) or during autumn i.e. (September to December) the temperature in these seasons guarantees promising and breathtaking views. However temperature reaches below 0 degree celsius in December yet we can enjoy the mesmerizing views.
Please contact us for your customized departures and check available trip start dates and costs for EBC.
Had an amazing trek with the mixture of everything. Got a lot of memorable life time experience and back to home with a happy heart and fresh mind. Love Nepal!
Li Mai
16th Jun, 2022
I’m very much thankful to the entire team of Everest Base Camp Trekking tours for their warm hospitality and great services. I completed the Jiri to EBC trek 19 days and it was a fantastic experience. It was my life long dream came true by the effort of the entire team and my guide friend Pasang. Thank you all.
Maryellen Brous
16th Jun, 2022
Jiri to Everest Base Camp was a complete mix of culture, adventure, fun and trekking. The guide Lakpa was a great person to be around and took a very good care of our entire team. The porters were brave as well and very nice. It was our longest stay in Nepal and we want to be there again! Good luck to the entire team of Everest Base Camp Trekking Tours.
Hans Matarazzo
16th Jun, 2022
I did the Everest Base Camp Trek from its original route i.e. Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek. The trek was long but had enough time for acclimatization so I didn’t felt any problems of altitude sickness. The company provided very good service and my guide Binod took a great care of me. During the trek I get chance to experience village life and encounter with the people of different cultures and tribes. We could hardly find any trekkers along the way, since it is long route to EBC there was very less traffic. However, from Namche the route is same and there we could see numbers of fellow trekkers on the way. The trek was interesting because of Binod, if he wasn’t with me IDK what my trek would have been and I was lucky choosing one of the best company in town.
Norrie Rutan
16th Jun, 2022
Jiri to Everest Base Camp was one of the most incredible treks of my life. I’m glad choosing this company. Kedar and the guide Phurba provided wonderful service during my stay in Nepal. I really had a great time and wish to see you again very soon. Thank you!
Stormy Sprat
16th Jun, 2022
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