Jiri- Everest Base Camp Trekking

Enlisted as one of the best and famous trekking routes in the world, Everest Base Camp Trekking can be accessed via two alternative ways. One can both fly to Tenzing Hilary Airport in Lukla, one of the adventure airports in the world, from Kathmandu and then begin trekking towards Everest Base Camp. The second route takes but longer time as it initiates from the town of Jiri from where the trekkers commence the trekking. Around – of trekking from Jiri will take you to Lukla from where you can follow the normal Everest Trekking Route. The Jiri-Everest Base Camp Trekking is a wonderful way of discovering the natural beauty of Everest and enjoying trekking along the trails of the world’s tallest peak.

Trekking experts from Nepal-Tibet Trekking have devised a 26-day exclusive trekking package for the real adventure seekers which commences with a 8-hour pleasant and scenic drive from Kathmandu to Jiri. The drive along 188 km serpentine road along the Araniko Highway allows scenic views of the mountains, verdant woods and rivers before you reach the town of Jiri which is located at 2100 meters of altitude.

Crossing the famous Cho-La Pass, watching sunset views from Kalapatthar, hiking through Khumbu ice fall, climbing the Gokyo Ri, passing through several Highland Villages, visiting old monasteries and enjoying the beauty of the lakes are some of the attractions from the Jiri- Everest Base Camp Trek.

Everest from Jiri once used to get thronged with trekkers prior to opening of new route from Lukla which is comparatively easy but lacks the thrilling experience of having insight into the rustic Nepal. Everest from Jiri Trek welcomes only few visitors these days. One of the remarkable significance of this trekking is to get an opportunity to get more time to get acclimatized with the high altitude.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights of Jiri- Everest Base Camp Trekking

Trip duration: 30 Days
Activities: Trekking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Himalayan & Snake river view by Flight
Starting from: Jiri after riding a daylong bus from Kathmandu
Ending at: Lukla the airport town and fly down to Kathmandu
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous.
Highest access of the trek: Kalapattar 5,545 Meters.
Culture: Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan based
Trek type: (Tea House / Lodge recommended)
Himalayan views: Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Kusum Kagaroo, Thamesreku, Tawache, Kwande, Nuptse, Lotse, Numbur etc. 
Most Attraction of the trek: Trek in the Everest region and touch the Mount Everest.

Trip Map

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Itinerary of Jiri- Everest Base Camp Trekking

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival (1300m)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri 1945m

Day 04: Jiri to Deurali 2705m.

Day 05: Deurali to Sete 2400m.

Day 06: Sete to Junbesi 2700m.

Day 07: Junbesi to Nunthala 2330m.

Day 08: Nunthala to Kharikhola

Day 09: Kharikhola to Paiya 2730m.

Day 10: Paiya to Chiplu 2660m.

Day 11: Chiplu to Jorsalle 2740m.

Day 12: Jorsalle to Namche Bazar 3440m.

Day 13: Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization

Day 14: Namche Bazaar to Thame 3820m.

Day 15: Thame to Khumjung 3780m.

Day 16: Khumjung to Forche 3810m.

Day 17: Forche to Dingboche 4410m.

Day 18: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization

Day 19: Dingboche to Chhukung 4730m and trek to Chhukung Ri 5,550m. and back to Chhukum

Day 20: Chhukum to Labuche 4910m.

Day 21: Lobucheto Everest Base Camp 5364m via Gorakshep 5180m.

Day 22: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and back to Pheriche 4240m.

Day 23: Pheriche to Tengboche 3860m.

Day 24: Tengboche to Namche 34400m.

Day 25: Namche to Phakding 2610m.

Day 26: Phakding to Lukla 2805m.

Day 27: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 28: Rest and other activities in Kathmandu

Day 29: Free and shopping day in Kathmandu.

Day 30: Final Departure.