Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri 24 days

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)

Today is the starting of the day of our trip, we send our organization agents to pick you up at Tribhuwan International Airport. You will be heartily welcomed with greetings and shifted towards tourist standard hotels. We additionally plan for a meeting at our office for a discussion about the upcoming trek. Today, we offer welcome dinner in an appreciated local restaurant, where you can enjoy Nepalese cultural dance and music with great Nepali dishes.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trekking preparation

Kathmandu valley is a real spot to sight major cultural and historical sites. Early morning, we step forward to sightseeing some historical spots which are on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. After spending some hours to explore these locations, we return back for finalizing our trekking equipment, which is required during our trek and this night we spend at fine hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Jiri (1,955 m): 7 to 8 hours by bus

Early morning after having a delicious breakfast, our private vehicle transfers us to the bus station to catch the bus towards Jiri. After that leaving Kathmandu, we pass through Bhaktapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel and many other large settlements viewing terraced field and following Araniko highway to reach Jiri. After stepping Jiri, we explore the town for some hours and spent a night at a lodge in Jiri.

Day 4: Trek to Shivalaya (1,770 m): 4 to 5 hours walk

Today, we develop our trek climbing through steep rocky and dusty path viewing famous snow-capped mountains including Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung to reach Chitre. From there, the trail drops down to the riverside and crossing suspension bridge finally takes to the bottom of the valley, Shivalaya. Leisure hours will be spent by exploring the village of Shivalaya and night will be spent at Lodge there.

Day 5: Trek to Bhandar (2,190 m): 5 to 6 hours walk

Leaving beautiful village Shivalaya, we start the uphill climb and finally at the top of the hill, we step Deurali (2,710 m). From here, crossing a pleasing forest trail drops downhill which leads towards Bandar. Finally, after stepping aimed at the destination of the day remaining hours will be spent by exploring Tibetan Gompas and twin stupa there and this night will be spent at a lodge in Bandar.

Day 6: Trek to Sete (3,220 m): 7 hours walk

Aiming our destination, we move forward passing different settlements of Dokharpa and Baranda. Along walking downhill through the pleasing forest takes to Likhu River. From there, crossing bridge over Khola, we continue our walk towards Likhu Khola valley and climb a ridge to ascend Kinja along short walk takes to climb and continuing walk through rhododendron forest offers Sete for stay overnight.

Day 7: Junbesi (2,700 m): 6 to 7 hours walk

Today, we trigger our trek early morning with a steep climb through Rhododendron, pine and juniper forests followed by few scattered farmhouses and tea houses till Lamjura pass. Enjoying awesome view of green hills trail drops towards Sherpa village Junbesi by crossing a lovely forest. This night will be spent at a lodge in Junbesi.

Day 8: Acclimatization day

Though we are at acceptable elevation, we have separated this day as acclimatization day to make our trip more easy and effective. This day, we spend our day exploring Junbesi (Sherpa village) or by hiking up to Phugmochhe to visit traditional Sherpa Art center. For the remaining few hours, we rest at the lodge and spent this overnight at the same lodge in Junbesi.

Day 9: Trek to Nunthala (2,194 m): 6 to 7 hours walk

Today crossing a wooden bridge, we reach trail junction and following that trial, we climb up the pleasing forest and descent to Phurteng to sight the first view of giant Mount Everest along with many other famous mountains too. Continuing walk through crossing numerous rivers and settlements along Trakshindo La pass, we walk down to Trashingo. From here, short walk passing rhododendron forest and terraced fields offer Nunthala for overnight stay.

Day 10: Trek to Khari Khola (2,040 m): 4 to 5 hours walk

Today, we develop our trial descending downward towards Dudh Koshi River till we meet the bridge. After crossing the bridge across the river, we walk towards Jubing passing terraced fields and forests and then we straight head toward Churkha and from here, easy step climb takes us to a Sherpa village of Khari Khola to spend a night.

Day 11: Trek to Paiya (2,730 m): 5 to 6 hours walk

Developing our easy steps forward from Khari Khola, the trail first takes to cross a suspension bridge and a steep ascend offers Bupsa. From Bupsa, the trial further rises towards Kharte crossing woods and few tea shops and we continue our walk forward-viewing mountains until we reach Paiya. After stepping Paiya, we spent our night there.

Day 12: Trek to Phakding (2,652 m): 6 to 7 hours walk

Quitting Paiya in the morning time, we pass Surke walking through winding trails and climb towards Chaurikharka (best fertile land of Khumbu Region). Continuing our walk, after a short time we can join the regular Everest Base Camp trail at Lukla and after a 3 to 4 hours walk from Lukla, Phakding is steeped. After that, this night will be spent at a lodge in Phakding.

Day 13: Trek to Namche (3, 440 m): 6 to 7 hours

Today, leaving Phakding and following our trek forward through the east bank of Dudh Koshi River along crossing several suspension bridges and attractive rhododendron forests, we reach Monjo (gateway of Sagarmatha national park) where you can enjoy tea shops. From Monjo, ultimately permit check post arrives and finishing all the terms, we start to walk uphill and finally we reach Namche Bazaar for spending our night.

Day 14: Acclimatization day

This day is also separated for acclimatization day because we are on high increasing elevation more than 3,000 m so we need proper acclimatization for that and we don’t develop our step upward this day but this day we plan to explore throughout nearby villages, visit museum, national parks and enjoy on internet free cafes on beyond time.

Day 15: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m): 4 to 5 hours walk

Developing early trek through the glacial walk of Dudh Koshi River, enjoying views of Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, Mount Lhotse, and Amadablam along with passing settlements, mini walls and pleasing forests finally offers Sansa. From here, we take a steep to ascend to step Tengboche and we explore monastery there on remaining hours before joining lodge there.

Day 16: Trek to Pheriche (4,240 m): 4 to 5 hours walk

On day sixteenth leaving the beautiful village, we drop our walk down towards the river and after crossing the noisy river, we walk through lush forest and mini settlements to ascend up to Pangboche. From there, again we climb up passing alpine meadows and yak herds until we reach Pheriche. The night will be spent at a lodge in Pheriche.

Day 17: Acclimatization day

This day is also divided as acclimatization day at an elevation above 4,000 m. For proper acclimatization, we spend our day by exploring Pheriche or as an option we can hike up towards rigid for enjoying and noticing a stunning view of great mountains. We also study the culture and lifestyle of people in Pheriche and this night will also be spent at the same lodge in Pheriche.

Day 18: Trek to Lobuche (4,928 m): 4 to 5 hours

Developing moderate and easy trek leaving Pheriche trail leads towards Imja valley. Developing our trek forward, we step Dingboche on the same way crossing Khumbu Khola valley and Dughla offers Dusa. After reaching Dusa, the valley begins to narrow down and walking forward towards the roaring stream leaving glacier behind, takes to Lobuche for stay overnight.

Day 19: Trek to Everest base camp (5,380 m and Gokarshep (5,160 m): 3 to 4 hours

We head forward quitting Lobuche along passing pyramid sign and targeting Everest base camp. After a few ups and downs we reach Gokarshep, and following the route, walking through rocky trail and glaciers finally we step Everest base camp. Nearly small ascend offers 360 views of tall mountains from the top which is satisfying. After spending some hours of time to capture the moments, we come down to Gokarshep to stay and spent overnight.

Day 20: Trek to Kalapathar (5,545 m) and Dingboche (4,410 m): 3 to 4 hours

From Gokarshep, we start our walk upward aiming to reach Kalapathar early morning before sunrays hit the mountains. After walking some hours leaving Gokarshep, we reach to the famous viewpoint of Kalapathar to sight amazing view of Kalapathar being changed by the morning direct sunlight. After spending some hours, we walk back catching an earlier developed route till Dingboche overnight.

Day 21: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m): 7 to 8 hours walk

Early morning crossing Imja valley, the moderate walk takes to Pheriche and from Pheriche, we drop down to Pangboche valley before steeping Tengboche. The steep descent from Tengboche crossing Dudh Koshi River takes to Sansa and Namche bazaar is an easy walk from here. After a long walk, we step Namche bazaar and this night will be spent at fine hotel here.

Day 22: Trek to Lukla (2,652 m): 6 to 7 hours

This day following our trek, we drop down to cross the bridge across Dudh Koshi River and a little distance walk offers Monjo. Finishing some considerations on the same pass point we descend to Phakding crossing other settlements. Following the trail crossing the same Lush forests and rivers expanding the lifestyle of Sherpa settlement and terraced field will finally offer you Lukla. This is the last night to spend on the Himalayas.

Day 23: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300 m): 30 to 35-minute flight

After having light breakfast, we catch our morning flight to Kathmandu. Guide manages all the formalities for your flight and hires porters for your bag and luggage. After you land on Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu) our private vehicle will be there to pick you up and escort towards fine hotel and night will be spent at tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 24: Final day

On the final day of the trip, you can go to collecting some memories for your loving one before the flight time. Our company’s private vehicle will take you to the airport focusing your flight time for your final departure and our representative wishes for your safe journey and successful forward steps with respects and greetings at the airport.

Route Map

Useful Information

PASSPORT AND VISA:

All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of the respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from Nepal’s border entry point in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.

Certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.

VISA FACILITY    DURATION    FEES

Multiple Entry    15 Days    US$ 75 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple Entry    30 Days    US$ 90 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple Entry    90 Days    US$ 150 or equivalent convertible currency

MONEY & CREDIT CARD INFO

Most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal, 3.5 % service charge is applicable as per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost. So, we suggest you bring some cash in USD just in case your card doesn’t work. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. If you want to exchange money, we provide you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

TRAVEL INSURANCE:

While traveling to Nepal, you are requested to have travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay, and cancellations.

Insurance Policy:

Traveling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection, well familiar with your itinerary and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday or send us scanned copy and it must be issued from your homeland.

RECOMMENDATION:

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NOTE:

Please, kindly note, these given reference of the insurance company above is only a recommendation, which based on the recommendation of our previous travelers. You could review their update insurance policy by contacting them directly.

VACCINATION FOR NEPAL

Travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or the health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities). For traveling to Nepal, we recommend you to take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc. However, it is not mandatory but recommended.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS (ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS)

Altitude sickness, also known as AMS (acute mountain sickness), is caused by a lack of oxygen at high altitudes (normally above 3,000m). It occurs as the result of our bodies’ inability to adapt to a sudden increase in altitude. If given time, our bodies will adjust and a gradual ascent will decrease the possibility of altitude sickness.

PREVENTION OF AMS: Go slowly, drink a lot of water, and pay attention to the sensations of your body. If symptoms occur you have climbed too far for the day. Rest at the same altitude will give you time to acclimatize and usually relieve mild symptoms.

MILD SYMPTOMS: Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and mild shortness of breath with minimal exertion, difficulty sleeping, dizziness or lightheadedness, mild weakness, fatigue, a general unwell feeling.

SERIOUS SYMPTOMS: The inability to recover from shortness of breath with rest, severe persistent headache, low urine output, vomiting, confusion, delirium, loss of coordination. These require immediate descent as acclimatization will not take place at the same altitude.

The key is to trek slowly, carry a light pack and just take it easy. Allow your body the time it needs to acclimatize.

ARRIVAL INSTRUCTION

Upon your arrival at TIA International Airport, our company's representatives are stationed to pick you up. They will be holding your name sign along with the company's name in it. Our office representative will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu.