Jiri to Everest base camp (5364m) trek Starts with 7/8 hours (188km/117miles) drive to Jiri (1955m/6414feet).The route first used by the early expedition's team to climb Everest from the Nepalese side. Starting from Jiri, the route passes through the Sherpa and other villages of the Solu Khumbu, many of them having beautiful Buddhist monasteries.This trek passes through spectacular villages with exotic monasteries in Junbensi (2675m) and Thupten Chholing Gompa to Khartung which offers the first view of Everest (8848m) and host of other peaks like Thamserku (6608m.), Kangeta (6779m.) and Mera Peak (6654m.). There are interesting passes such as Lamjura pass (3530m), Taksindo pass (3071m) which gradual making it easier to acclimatize. The trail will train you because you hike every day up and down a lot.
From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery (3867m/ 12687 feet) in a clearing surrounded by rhododendrons forest. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely thrilling and stunning view of Everest (8848m/29029 feet) and others mountains. We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche (3930m) and Pheriche (4200m) or Dingboche (4358m) before finally approaching the Kalapather (5550m.). We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche. The views are spectacular as we continue ascending to Gorak Shep (5100m) for a breather. We trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m/17598 feet) will give you the chance to have a closer look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall.
We also have the opportunity to ascend KalaPattar (5550m/19209 feet) from where we can get awesome views of Everest (8848m/29029 feet), Lhotse (8516m/27940 feet), Ama Dablam (6814m/22356 feet), Nuptse (7864m/25801 feet), Pumori (7165m/23507 feet) and others Himalayas. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it. We then trek down by making our way back down to Lukla.

TRIP FACTS
Destination: Jiri / Everest Base Camp
Trip Duration: 23 Days
Season: Spring & Autumn
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Jiri
Trek End: Lukla
Trek Type: Tea House / Lodge
Accommodation: Hotel, lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flight/Car/Van
Altitude: 1767m - 5550m
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ITINERARY

Day 01:Arrive in international airport and transport to selected hotel in Kathmandu and rest of day personal activities. 
Day 02:Kathmandu Valley full day sightseeing with professional tour guide.
Day 03: Drive to Jiri by Express public bus (1955m, 9/10 hours driving) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 04:Trek to Shivalaya (1767m, 5/6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 05:Trek to Bhandar (2000m, 6/7 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 06:Trek to Sete (2500m, 6/7 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 07:Trek to Junbesi (2675m, 6/7 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 08:Trek to Nunthala (2345m, 5/6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 09:Trek to Kharikhola (2194m, 5/6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 10:Trek to Paiya (2890m, 6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 11:Trek to Phakding (2610m, 6/7 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 12:Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m, 5/6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 13: Rest day in the same place for the acclimatization.
Day 14:Trek to Tengboche (3867m, 5 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 15:Trek to Dingboche (4358m, 5 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 16: Rest day in the same place for the acclimatization.
Day 17:Trek to Lobuche (4900m, 5 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 18:Trek to Gorak Shep (5100m, 3 hours walking) and Visit to Everest Base Camp (5364m, 5 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 19: Visit Kalapattar (5550m, 2 hours walking) early in the morning for the close view of Everest and others mountains and then trek back Pheriche (4200m, 6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 20: Trek back to Namche bazaar (3440m, 6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 21: Trek back to Lukla (2828M, 7 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Day 22: Fly back to Kathmandu by flight (30 minutes) and then drive to selected hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 23: Departure to international airport to fly your home country.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Pick up and drop at Trivuwan international airport in Kathmandu by private car.
• 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu.
• Kathmandu valley sightseeing by professional tour guide.
• Hotel to Bus Park by car and local bus to Jiri.
• One way flight tickets Lukla to kathmandu.
• One English speaking Leader / guide required porters
• All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Airport tax
• Lodge accommodation on the way
• Sagarmatha National park entrance permits and TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) card.
• Guide's; porter's food, lodge, flight, insurance, equipment, salary etc.
• All government taxes.
• Local fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple, grape etc 
  

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Meals in Kathmandu.
• Your travel insurance.
• Rescue operation charge.
• All Hot, Hard and soft drinks like Coke, Fanta, mineral water, boiled water, hot shower, battery charge etc.
• International airfare and visa fee (15 Days US$25 and 30 Days US$40).
• Tips for guide and porter. 
  

Short Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements. Trekking price will be according to luxurious, classic trekking, group size so if you provide details about it we will be pleased. Customize »

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