Traditional Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri

Traditional Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri

This is a very old route of trekking to reach to the Everest base camp. Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this trail who are the first people to summit the Everest in 1953. Kalapatthar (5,500m) is the highest point of the trek.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Kathmandu (1300 meters), transfer to hotel, welcome dinner

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
You will be arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where you will be greeted by our representative and taken to your hotel. Enjoy the Welcome Dinner with traditional Nepali food and dance in the evening
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Hotel

Day 2: Drive to Bhandar (2190 meters) via JIri (1,905 meters)

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Today will travel the mountain roads to the village of Jiri, the traditional starting place of the Trip to Everest Base Camp. The journey leaves Kathmandu and passes through a number of villages. We will pass through Jiri and stay in the nearby village of Bhandar, the starting point of the trek.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight you will be staying in a lodge or Guest house

Day 3: Trek from Bhandar to Sete (2,575 meters)

Stop At: Jiri, Jiri, Janakpur Zone, Central Region
The trek begins with a descent through deep forests down to the Surma Khola Valley before the trail begins climbing up to Sete. Trekking time is 6–7 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or a guest house

Day 4: Trek from Sete to Junbesi (2,670 meters)

Stop At: Junbesi, Dudhakunda 56000, Nepal
The trail climbs upward through forests of pine, maple, and rhododendrons. It passes through the villages of Dagchu Goyem before coming to Lamjura La Pass (3520 m), offering a great view of the Himalayas. The trail now drops to the village of Junbesi where you will spend the night. Trekking time is 6 – 7 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or a Guest house Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or a Guest house

Day 5: Trek from Junbesi to Nunthala (2,220 meters)

Stop At: Nunthala 56200, Nepal
Today's trekking offers the view of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) along with other peaks of Eastern Nepal. The trail is up and down today, with arrival at the village of Nunthala. Trekking time is 6 hours
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Nunthala (Mani Dingma), Takasindu 56000, Nepal
Today's trekking offers the view of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) along with other peaks of Eastern Nepal. The trail is up and down today, with arrival at the village of Nunthala. Trekking time is 6 hours
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 6: Trek from Nunthala to Bupsa (2,360 meters)

Stop At: Nunthala 56200, Nepal
A little shorter day as the trail descends to the Dudh Koshi River. The trail follows the river then up to Jubing village. The trail crosses a suspension bridge and then takes a steep climb to the village of Bupsa.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: .Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 7: Trek from Bupsa to Surke (2,290 meters)

Stop At: Surke, Jiri 45500, Nepal
The day features trekking through dense forests and over Khari La mountain pass that offers again some fabulous views of the Himalayas. The trail today is up and down as you make your way to Surke village.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or a Guest house

Day 8: Trek from Surke to Phakding (2,652 meters)

Stop At: Phakding, Phakding, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Today you will be leaving the village of Surkhe, and reach as far as Phakding
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 9: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters)

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Today we follow the trek that follows the Dudh Koshi River, crossing it several times over numerous suspension bridges. Today we enter Sagarmatha National Park and then up to a steep ascent to where we will see Mt. Everest above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. After about 5 – 6 hours of trekking, we finally arrive at the main trading center of the region: Namche Bazaar.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 10: Acclimatization Day (Rest)

Stop At: Main Street, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
This is a day to acclimatize to the higher elevation of 3,440 meters. You can simply relax or explore the community of Namche Bazaar. This is a great day to learn more about the Sherpa culture and visit the local museums, and also the highest Buddhist monastery in the world, which houses a scalp of a yeti. We will again spend the night in Namche Bazaar
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 11: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870 meters)

Stop At: Tengboche, Tengboche, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
The trail today is more gradual with opportunities to observe the wildlife of the forests of the high Himalayas. The last part of the trail does get steep for a short distance until we reach Tengboche. This village offers close-up views of a number of mountains, plus the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumba region. Today's trek is 5 – 6 hours.


Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 12: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 meters)

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
Today as we resume our trek from Tengboche, the monastery at Tengboche under the reflecting sun off the mountains is most impressive.Today's journey goes for the upper trail that passes through Chhortens and Mani walls and through to the small villages. From here we enter the Imja Valley, and make a descend down to the Lobuche River and then finally climb a steep trail to reach Dingboche. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 13: Trek from Dingboche to Duglha (4,600 meters

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
The day begins with a climb through the Khumba Khola Valley which features some astonishing views of the mountains. At Dusa, the valley begins to narrow and past Phulung Karpo, the campsite of the first successful climb of Mt. Everest (8,848 meters). The trail skirts Mt. Pumori (7,138 meters) and passes Chola Lake. The trek ends 3 -4 hours later at Duglha
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 14: Trek from Duglha to Lobuche (4,940 meters)

Stop At: Lobuche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today's trek takes us across the Khumbu Glacier as we see several magnificent mountain peaks: Khumbutse (6,665 meters), Lingtren (6,749 meters), Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. We are near Mt. Everest, but it is now hidden from view by these other mountains. Today's trek is 2 – 4 hours, intentionally kept short because of the higher elevation as we reach the village of Lobuche.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 15: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 meters)

Stop At: Gorakshep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today as we continue our trail, we will come across the the north ridge while continuing the trek over the Khumbu Glacier and later the Changri Glacier where a 360° panaromic view of the Himalayas can be seen. The trail continues to Everest Base Camp (5,364 meters). There is no place to stay at Everest Base Camp, so we return to Gorak Shep.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 16: Trek from Gorak Shep to Pheriche (4,280 meters)

Stop At: Pheriche - Dughlha Road, Pheriche - Dughlha Rd, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today the mornings mornings are cold (-10° to -14° C) with even colder winds. However, the view more than compensates for any discomfort from the cold winds off the snowcapped peaks. We will return to Gorak Shep for breakfast and then begin our return trip until we reach Pheriche which is a gradual descend where we spend the night. Trekking time is 7 – 8 hours.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 17: Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters)

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Gathering exceptional views of Mt. Everest we continue to descend from pheriche untill we reach to Namche Bazaar.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 18: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800 meters)

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
The trail downhill is steeper today as we descend to the city of Lukla This is our last day of trekking before we board the plane tomorrow for Kathmandu.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
We fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. It's only a 40-minute flight back to the capital city where we can relax, do some shopping, or some last-minute sightseeing. The evening hosts a celebration dinner as you toast the success of the journey.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a lodge or Guest house

Day 20: Departure transfer for flying back home

Pass By: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
At about 3 hours prior to your flight time, we transfer you to the airport to fly your onward destination. Shepherd Holidays family wishes your best time ahead in the future.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.