Jiri to Everest Base camp Trek
Mar 02
Peak Climbing Nepal No Comments
Starting with a 6 hour (188km/118miles) drive to Jiri (2,100m/6,888ft) this trek follows the traditional route taken by the
early Everest expeditions and still serves as main artery to the roadless Sagarmatha (Everest) region.
Known as the Solu-Khumbu it is the home of the Sherpas. This relatively tiny society of 8,000 people is the best known and most admired of all Nepal’s ethnic groups. According to their oral history Sherpas migrated to high valleys south of Mt. Everest from eastern Tibet about 450 years ago, hence the name Shar-pa, “peoples of the east.” Many families along this route have converted their homes into trekkers’ lodges catering to foreign hikers.
Although a popular trekking route the Everest area is visited by only some 8,000 visitors each year – a fraction of the number that visits the Annapurna region. Trekking through the Sherpa villages we share many of their hearths and enjoy their generous hospitality.
Trekking in from Jiri has the advantage of helping you to acclimatise en route. This trek is about 190km/120miles long and the total altitude gained on the inumerable uphill portions totals 9000m – much higer even than Mt. Everest. After Namche we follow the main trail to base camp (as per the 15-Day Close Encounter With Everest itinerary) with all its attraction. A legendary trek to a legendary destination.
Moderate to strenuous trekking and lodging from 2,100m (6,888ft) to 4,940m (16,200ft) with optional day hikes up to 5,550m (18,200ft). Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families. The trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu and includes all meals, services of experienced local guide and porters to carry luggage. Clients carry a day-pack only and walk at their own pace.
Outline Itinerary
Days 01: Kathmandu (1350m.) to Jiri (1305m.) by bus or reserved van.
Days 02: Trek Jiri to Deurali (2500m.).
Days 03: Trek Deurali to Sete (2575m.).
Days 04: Trek Sete to Lamjura Pass (3530m.) to Junbesi (2675m.)
Days 05: Trek Junbesi to Trakshindo Pass ( 3071m.) to Nunthala (2350m.).
Days 06: Trek Nunthala to Kharikhola (2050m.).
Days 07: Trek Kharikhola to Surke (2339m.).
Days 08: Trek Surke to Phakding (2640m.).
Days 09: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m.).
Days 10: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.
Days 11: Trek Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.).
Days 12: Trek Thyangboche to Dingboche (4343m.).
Days 13: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization. On this day it is possible to make
side trip towards Chukhung (4730m.).
Days 14: Trek Dingboche to Lobuche Village(4840m.).
Days 15: Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (5321m.) to Everest Base Camp (5486m.)
to Gorakshep.
Days 16: Trek Gorakshep to Kala Pathar (5545m.) to Lobuche.
Days 17: Trek Lobuche to Thyangboche.
Days 18: Trek Tyangboche to Khumjung (3790m.) to Namche Bazaar.
Days 19: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m.).
Days 20: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight














Recent Comments