Jiri to everest base camp Trek  |  19 Days

Itinerary

• 1ARRIVAL AT TRIBHUVAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, KATHMANDUOn arrival at Kathmandu international airport you will be well received by Reasonable Treks & Tour staff and guide and then transfer you to your hotels within the hub of Kathmandu city around the most happening and exciting place around Thamel. evening after checking into your rooms with refreshment our guides will brief on Jiri to Everest Base Camp trekking and with welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with culture show. and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
  Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
• 2DRIVE FROM KATHMANDU TO BHANDAR (2190 M) VIA JIRI (1,905 M) DRIVE 6 -7 HOURS Today we shall leave for the trekking region that shall begin from the spot of Bhandar via the beautiful hill town of Jiri, referred to as the Switzerland of Nepal. Located 187 km northeast of Kathmandu, Jiri can be reached after around 6-7 hours of a drive from Kathmandu. Traveling via the Araniko Highway that links Kathmandu to Tibet we cross the Sun Koshi River at Lamosaghu and then turn right along the Swiss road that leads us to Jiri. Following the trail of the first successful Everest expedition, we travel to Bhandar past the village of Shivalaya in a downhill ride on a single-lane road that is rather muddy and frequently bumpy. We pass through the green hills and valleys, torrential rivers and waterfalls, view of snow-capped mountains to the far distance, and the changing landscape as well as inhabitants en route coupled with the diversity of culture and tradition. and overnight stay at The Bhandar.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 3TREK FROM BHANDAR (2190 M) TO SETE (2,575M) DURATION 7 - 8 HOURSThis section of the trek starts with a descent to the Likhu River through smaller settlements such as Dokharpa and Gorunda. We pass through a steel bridge and over the Likhu River after which the trail has a gradual ascent to the small village of Kinja through a couple of suspension bridges, dense forests, smaller settlements, terraced cultivation fields, and lush greenery with a diverse landscape. After lunch at the stoppage of Kinja, there is a slow, long, and uphill climb and then a steep descent from the height of a ridge summit to the village of Sete after a long trek. The settlement of Kinja is dominated by the Newar and Magar community whereas Sete has domination of the Sherpa community which shows the diversity and richness this trek has to offer to the trekkers. We also explore through rhododendron forest before Sete, marvelous view of the surrounding landscape and settlements in the far distance from the high ridge after Kinja which form the highlight of today’s trek. and overnight stay at The Sete.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 4TREK FROM SETE (2,575M) TO JUNBESI (2,670 M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSWe shall have a bit of a challenging section today as we shall pass through the Lamjura La Pass to reach the destination of Junbesi. The initial section of this trail passes through the settlements of Dagchu and Goyam and in between them comes the two small ponds and after Goyam is the Mani wall. The trail is a gradual climb up until the Lamjura La Pass through the lodges and guesthouses, scattered farmhouses, and beautiful rhododendron forests. At the summit of the pass, the highest point between Jiri and Namche Bazaar, is the beautiful scenery of the surrounding landscape, green and lush hills after which there is a descent through forests that leads to the settlement of Taktor. Trekking ahead in the winding trail past the Thaktop Gompa to the right, Hillary school to the left of the trail, and traversing to the north side of the valley after a turn and a descent after some trekking leads to the Sherpa village of Junbesi. and overnight stay at The Junbesi.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 5TREK FROM JUNBESI (2,670 M) TO NUNTHALA (2,220M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSTrekkers shall have longer trekking than the previous day’s trek and several ups and downs until they reach the destination of Nunthala. Crossing the Junbesi River on a wooden bridge and following the trail to Khumbu in the trail junction, trekkers descend to the settlement of Salung after an uphill climb to Phurteng and past the viewpoint of Everest, Thamserku, and Mera peak prior to Phurteng. Further ahead in the trail and past the hydropower prayer wheels, forests with a variety of flora and fauna overlooking the trail, ascending the Taksindu La to reach the Taksindu, trekkers undergo an exciting and enriching trekking section. Exploring the cheese factory in Taksindu and crossing some streams in between, trekkers then have a climb after crossing a wooden bridge to reach Nunthala. and overnight stay at The Nunthala.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 6TREK FROM NUNTHALA (2,220M) TO NUNTHALA (MANIDINGMA - 2,194 M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSAfter a pleasant stop at Junbesi, morning walk leads to a winding path with glimpse of Mt. Everest and other snowcapped peaks, and then down towards a river to cross over the bridge, a short climb brings you at a nice Ringmo village, stopping here for lunch after a refreshing stop an hour of slow climb into forested areas to reach Trakshindu pass of 3,070m high, which marked with mani and shortens with views of Number, Kusum Kangguru, Thamersarkhu, and Kantega peaks. b from here downhill to Nunthala past Tak Shindo village and old monastery, continue to descend to reach a farmland on the outskirt of the village, a short walk from the bottom of the hill brings you at the big village at Nantahala also called Manidingma, a village of Rai and Sherpa people. and overnight stay at The Nantahala Manidingma.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 7TREK FROM NUNTHALA (MANIDINGMA - 2,194 M) TO BUPSA DANDA (2,360M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSAir gets cooler as the route leads close to Khumbu area, on leaving Solu region, morning begins with the downhill into the forest to reach a bridge over Dudh Kosi River, after crossing the raging Dudh Kosi River on winding uphill to Jubing village. after Jubing an hour climb to Kharikhola at 2,200 m high, which is a large village of Sherpa and Magar tribes, after a short break heading uphill after crossing Kharikhola with steep climb for an hour to our overnight stop at Bupsa, a small village perched on a ridge with superb views of rolling hills and valleys. and overnight stay at The Bupsa Danda.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 8TREK FROM BUPSA DANDA (2,360M) TO CHHEPLUNG (2,700M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSToday’s section of the trek shall join the popular trekking trail beginning from Lukla, at Chheplung. Crossing the bridge at Kharte and climbing gradually on the trail we ascent cautiously to the Kari La on a rather slippery trail after which we traverse along the serpentine path to cross a couple of streams that lead to Paiyo. Ahead in the trail we pass through the trail overlooked by the forest of oak, pine, bamboo, and birch and navigate through the Chutok La before descending to the settlement of Surke, a stoppage of an overnight stay for some trekkers. Crossing another stream on a bridge and trekking ahead we reach a trail junction; a path leads the trekkers to the Lukla Airport and the other goes straight and joins the popular trekking trail from Lukla at the settlement before Chheplung. Prior to joining the popular trail before Chheplung, we pass through smaller settlements along the torrential Dudh Koshi River. and overnight stay at The Chheplung.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 9TREK FROM CHHEPLUNG (2,700M) TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440M) DURATION 7 - 8 HOURSFrom this section onwards, you may experience an increased number of trekkers before and after your trekking group as we are in the popular section of the Everest base camp trek. Encountering the train of porters, trekkers, locals, and their animals we march gradually ahead in the trail with Namche Bazaar as the destination for today. Starting past the Mani walls, trekkers move past the viewpoint of Kusum Kangara, the settlement of Nurning, the prayer wheels, and over several suspension bridges before reaching the settlement of Phakding. Further ahead is the first viewpoint of Kongde Ri and ancient Chorten we enter the valley of Benkar after a turn in the trail. We reach ahead to Monjo, the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park (a protected area famous for rare wildlife, diverse flora and fauna and diverse vegetation, climatic zones, and a variety of terrains), and then to the settlement of Jorsale. After crossing the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi at Larja Dobhan, we trek forward to the Namche Bazaar where we have a steep climb of around an hour and a half. Before reaching Namche we have the viewpoint that provides a view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Taboche, and others. and overnight stay at The Namche Bazaar.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 10REST DAY AND ACCLIMATIZATION AT NAMCHE BAZAARAn important and necessary rest day for acclimatization at Namche with exact height of 3,440 m high before heading higher ground, in Namche filled with banks-stores-shops, restaurants, hotels-lodge and cyber café. Namche Bazaar holds colorful and interesting Saturday market every week. and overnight stay at The Namche Bazaar.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 11TREK FROM NAMCHE (3,440M) TO TENGBOCHE OR DEBOCHE (3,867M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSMorning walks on the gradual winding trail with more views of Everest and Amadablam entering cool alpine woodland, and in the afternoon after lunch few hours climbs to reach at scenic Thyangboche Monastery for overnight stop, surrounded with green forest and mountain views with Mt. Everest.
  Here with time to visit its interesting monastery, a popular spot where every year in the month of October and November great colorful festival 'Mani Rimdu' is held. and overnight stay at The Theangboche or Deboche.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 12TREK FROM TENGBOCHE (3,867M) TO DINGBOCHE (4,410 M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSFrom wonderful spot Thyangboche walk leads past green vegetation towards windswept dry country with grand views of snow capped peaks slowly walk leads past the last permanent Pangboche village to enter towards Imjatse valley at Dingboche surrounded with high mountains with North Face of Amadablam and views of Island peak or Imjatse peak. and overnight stay at The Dingboche.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 13TREK FROM DINGBOCHE (4,410 M) TO LOBUCHE (4,940 M) DURATION 5 - 6 HOURSWalk slowly gets closer towards our main highlight and destination as the route leads to gradual climb to reach Thugla, where massive Khumbu glacier ends up melting into an icy cold river, from Thugla an hour climb to reach Thugla small pass where you can observe many memorials of famous climbers who died in expeditions. from here few hours of good walk leads you to Lobuche a small settlement with the number of good lodges for the overnight halt. and overnight stay at The Lobuche.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 14TREK FROM LOBUCHE (4,940 M) TO EBC (5,364M) AND BACK TO GORAKSHEP (5,164 M) DURATION 6 - 7 HOURSToday our final goal to reach our aim and target, walking slowly on this high altitude where trekkers can visit a huge glass pyramid a metrological station established by Italian and Nepalese scientist, from here walk leads past Khumbu glacier and moraine dunes to reach a flat field at Gorakshep, (earlier base camp till 1970's) located beneath Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route Everest base camp. Here with some rest continue to walk towards east reaching Everest Base Camp where you can stop and admire the views of giant peaks of Nuptse-Lola-Lhotse-Pumori and other peaks with notorious Khumbu Ice Falls. In peak expedition season the place will be flooded with all colors of tents of mountaineers after a glorious moment returns back to Gorakshep for the overnight halt. and overnight stay at The Gorakshep.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 15HIKE TO KALA PATTHAR (5,643 M) VIEWPOINT; AND BACK TO GORAKSHEP (5,164 M) THEN TREK TO PHERICHE (4,371 M) DURATION 7 - 8 HOURSAfter a wonderful overnight stop at Gorakshep morning hike up to Kalapatthar, this will be the highest spot of the adventure at 5,545 m with the sweeping panorama of giant peaks with Everest at the mere distance. admiring the scenery walk downhill to Gorakshep and continue to walk downhill to Thugla, from here avoiding the route to Dingboche descend towards flat windy valley to Pheriche, a good walk stopping for overnight at Pheriche with grand views of Taboche-Cholatse-North Face of Amadablam.
  Pheriche with small health post run by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) and many good lodges. From here few hours of good walk reaches you at Pangboche village with close views of Amadablam. and overnight stay at The Pheriche.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 16TREK FROM PHERICHE (4,371 M) TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440M) DURATION 7 - 8 HOURSMorning walk with short ups and then downhill from Pangboche and then back into green vegetation and tree lines, as the walk leads up to Thyangboche Monastery and then downhill towards Imjatse river with an hour climb to reach a small place at Kyangjinma, a quiet and peaceful spot with grand views of Amadablam and Everest.our walk continues on nice pleasant and scenic trail all the way to Namche Bazaar for overnight stop before Lukla.and overnight stay at The Namche.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 17TREK FROM NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440M) TO LUKLA (2,860 M) DURATION 7 - 8 HOURSOur last and final day of trekking, the walk is moderate with long descend to Dudh Kosi River and then on the gradual path with few ups and down for few hours, and then heading for the last climb of an hour to reach at Lukla on completing our wonderful Jiri to Everest Base Camp trekking. here with the afternoon free and enjoy the last farewell dinner among your crews and porters before flying back to Kathmandu next early morning and overnight stay at The Lukla.
  Overnight at Guesthouse, Breakfast, Lunch, included
• 18MORNING FLIGHT DIRECTLY TO KATHMANDU OR FLY TO RAMECHHAP AND DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU.After a fabulous time around world's highest Mt. Everest Trekking, taking a morning scenic and exciting flight back to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu after a short 30 mins flights, transfer to your hotels with the afternoon free at leisure or last day shopping souvenirs and handicrafts.
• 19INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE FOR HOMEWARD BOUNDAs per your international flight time transfer towards Tribhuvan International Airport for the journey back home or to respective destinations after a super and amazing time in Nepal Himalaya on Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking.
  Departure Date