Everest Jiri Trek

Duration
23 Days
Grade
Hard (4)
Altitude
** m / ** ft
Service Level
*****
Rating

Overview

Jiri Everest Base Camp trek is one of the oldest and most popular trekking routes to observe view of Mt. Everest region. This Trek offers once in a lifetime adventure travel hike in the company of inspiring and breathtaking Himalayan region. It is worth pointing out that the walk-in from Jiri offers much benefit through gradual altitude acclimatization as well as a very special experience in getting to know the countryside lifestyle of this region and their Buddhist culture, rather than direct flight to Lukla. In this area is mostly populated by hospitable Sherpa, the major attraction of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, holy monasteries and friendly people. Besides you will get a chance to more mountains from Everest Region like from far to near and even alpine forests, glacial rivers and amazing rhododendrons and pine forests. From Jiri to Namche goes through numerous interesting villages, which is becoming popular so visited by a small numbers of trekkers each year more because of the peaceful area. During a trek, we also walk through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic people. The trail passes through numerous villages of different ethnic groups. Some of them are Tamang, Jirel, Rai, Brahmin, and Chettri and Sherpa as well. While Visiting the Buddhist monasteries and viewing prayer flags. The views are gorgeous mountains and walking in the Himalayas proves to be quite a wonderful experience. This trek is best way for acclimatize as the trail goes slowly higher and higher, after having rest day at Namche Bazaar, trails continues Tengboche Monastery, where trekkers will be rewarded by the panoramas and even panorama view of Everest (8848m), Cho Oyo (8152m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m) and Ama Dablam (6456m), Thamserkku and many more. Besides it is great way to observe spectacular Khumbu Icefall and Everst Base Camp. The trail is not only famous for its proximity to the world’s highest mountains but also for its friendly Sherpa people, village communities, great variety of cultures and traditions, colorful festivals and monasteries.

This type of trek is for the trekker who wants real adventurers and looking for a challenging trek crossing some of the most famous high passes in the world, we offer you the best services and hospitality gained from our long experience.

Trip Highlights

  • Jiri Everest Base Camp trek is one of the oldest and most popular trekking routes to observe view of Mt. Everest region.

Trip Itinerary

01 Day Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) and transfer to Hotel.

After arrival at Kathmandu International Airport an ‘Region Treks’s representative will take you to your hotel in town. You will be briefed about your trek and there will be time to walk around in the vicinity of the hotel. Evening Meal in the hotel.

02 Day Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley in UNECO listed World Heritage Sites.

After breakfast we offer a guide for a tour of the Kathmandu valley with visits to the Pashupatinath Temples, Durbar Square and the Boudhanath Stupa. If preferred you can have a free day. Evening meal in the hotel.

03 Day Kathmandu – Jiri/1901m, 8-9 hours drive by local bus or Jeep.

Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri local bus or by private vehicle passing the Sunkosi River and great views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal. We take lunch break at Mud then drive continues to Jiri passing scenic landscapes and terraced fields. Stay overnight in lodge.

04 Day Jiri - Deurali/2705m, about 5-6 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge

Hike to Deurali from Jiri via Shivalay, there we take lunch and upon reaching Deurali drop the luggage in lodge & hike up to Thodung yak cheese factory for explore surroundings and taste real yak cheese, then return to Deurali and stay overnight in lodge.

05 Day Deurali – Sete/2520m, 6-7 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge

Trek to Sete via Bhandar and Kinja, which takes approximately 6 to 7 hours. The trail goes down to Bhandar then pretty flat to and down to Kinja, we take lunch there and continue a bit demanding hike up to Sete and stay overnight in lodge.

06 Day Sete – Junbesi/ 2567m. 6-7 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

Today walk is bit demanding to Lamjura Pass/3550m from Sete then head down all the way to Junbesi; a beautiful Sherpa village nestled in the pleasant valley. It is 1280m ascend, and 1220m descend to Junbesi and stay overnight in lodge.

07 Day Junbesi - Nunthala/2345m, 6-7 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

Trek to Nunthala via beautiful places of Ringmo, Takshindo La, there is a grand Buddhist monastery at Takshindo Village. Stay overnight in lodge.

08 Day Nunthala - Khari Khola/2194m. 6-7 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

Start our trek throug terraced fields then passing forested trail to Dhudh Kosi River, cross the bridge and walk to Jubing for lunch, the trail continues gradually up until reaching Kharikhola village. We can visit a monastery situated on the top of the hill and stay overnight in lodge.

09 Day Khari Khola - Puiyan/2770m 4-5 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

After hot breakfast, we ascend up to Bupsa by crossing suspension bridge which takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail continues through the forested area and passing Khari-La until reaching Puiyon which takes about 2 and half hours and stay overnight in lodge.

10 Day Puiyan – Chaurikharka 2590m 4 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

Begin the trek from Puiyan passing the stream and continues down to Surkhe then trail goes uphill to Chauri Kharaka and visit the local schools, monastery, vegation and Buddhist monuments, monasteries, huge prayer wheels on of the beautiful village of Jiri Everest Trek. Stay overnight in lodge.

11 Day Chaurikharka to Namche Bazaar/3440m; 7 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

Start our trek to Namche via Cheplung,Phakding, Toktok Benkar, Monjo and Jorsalle. After 5 hours hike passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and we should entry our Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and will have lunch in Jorsalle. Then we cross a high suspension bridge steep uphill till to Namche Bazaar, which takes about. Stay overnight in lodge.

12 Day Acclimatization Day at Namache Bazar. Explore culture and stay overnight in lodge.

As it is very important for the trekkers schedule to acclimatize our body and to avoid AMS further up the trail. This never means we have to stop walking but it is always recommended to hike to higher elevation and sleep at lower so we can hike up to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains, walk to twin Sherpa village (Khumjung and Khunde) and visit Sherpa museum or hang around at Namche Bazar. There are many hotels, lodges, restaurants, bars, cyber café, boutiques, souvenir shops and groceries at Namche. This place is nice to hang around. Stay overnight in lodge.

13 Day Namche - Tengboche3870m; 5 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

In the morning, we start our trek like as before days and the trail continues to straight until reaching Kyanjuma and takes about 1 & half hour walk and then the trail climbs down to the Dudh Kosi River and cross by suspension bridge. We can see a series of picturesque water driven prayer wheel. Then we will have lunch in Phungi Thangna. The steep ascent brings us to Tengboche village. Explore the region’s most active Buddhist Monastery at 4PM and visit sacred land exhibition center. The views of the mountains are fabulous in the morning and evening. Stay overnight in Lodge.

14 Day Tengboche - Dingboche 4410m; 5-6 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

The trail continues through the Rhododendrons, birch and blue pine forests until reaching the suspension bridge near the Pangboche village which takes about 2 hours. Then we cross the bridge and we climb up gently steep trail until Pangboche village. We will have lunch break at Somare. After lunch the trail continues in the isolated pastures and fields till Orsho, left trail goes to Pheriche and right trail continues to Dingboche. Then we continue our trek to following the upstream of Imja Khola. Finally we arrive in Dingboche which takes about 2 hours. Now we have a good view of Amadablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Tawache, Tsolache, Lobuche and other peaks. Stay overnight in lodge.

15 Day Dingboche - Lobuche 4910m/5-6 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

The short climb brings us to the ridge above Dingboche and past the small Chhorten and descends to the broad terrace above the Khumbu Khola valley. The trail goes through the terrace until reaching Thukla. We can see a short glimpse of the majestic peak of Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawache, Amadablam and other small peaks.The trail steeply ascends from Thukla until reaching at the top of the ridge, is an array of cairn memorials and large heaps of stones with prayer flags, remembering mountaineers who passed away on missions to climb Everest. Then your trail continues to Lobuche about an hour. There is wifi services Stay overnight in lodge.

16 Day Lobuche - Gorakshep/5160m; 2/3 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

After breakfast hot breakfast in the morning, we continue our trek in the left bank of Khumbu glacier and steep climb up till Changri glacier, and then short descend to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 2 and half hour. We take lunch break there, book room and dropped stuffs then hike to Everest Base Camp Nuptse. Stay overnight in lodge.

17 Day Gorekshep to Periche 5-6 Hrs

Early in the morning, hike to Kala Pathar 5550m; meaning black stone. It is 400m ascends to Kala Pathar viewpoint from hotel, takes max. 2 hours. Now the view is 360˙degreet view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Amadablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around. There is also unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then we walk down to hotel after breakfast continue our trek to Pheriche via Lobuche and Thukla, the trail continues gently descends till reaching Pheriche. Stay overnight in lodge.

18 Day Pheriche – Tangboche/3870m; 4-5 hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

This day after breakfast, we return back through Upper Panboche if you would like to visit Pangboche Monastery and walk through many Buddhist monuments with brilliant view mountain view. After lunch at Pangboche we descend down to the river then walk short steep ascent brings us to Tengboche village and it takes 4-5 hours. Stay overnight in lodge.

19 Day Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5 hrs

We depart the place and descend gentle slopes. Then, the trail becomes a steep descents through the forest to Phungi Tenga and cross the bridge over Dudh Kosi River. After crossing the bridge, we keep ascending through a forest and arrive to Kyangjuma. Now we walk the level trail the mountain flank until reaching the large settlement of Namche Bazar. Stay overnight in lodge. Day 21: Namche to Pakding, 4-5 hrs.

20 Day Namche to Pakding, 4-5 hrs.

We leave the Namche Bazar and trail descends through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then our trail continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. We continue again our trek until reaching Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. Stay overnight in lodge.

21 Day Phakding to Lukla/2800m 2/3 hours walk.

We have a short and easy day today. It is an enjoyable walk most of the time until Ghat then short climb after Thadokoshi then the trail is pretty flat and 30 minutes climb up and bring us to Lukla. Stay overnight in lodge.

22 Day Flight from lukla to Kathmandu.

After reaching Kathmandu as you like, either take a rest or enjoy a by souvenir shopping. In the evening, we'd like to celebrate your successful adventure with a farewell dinner. BB

23 Day Final Departure

After a memorable experience, we take you approximately 3 hours before to the airport for final departure. Thank you for your journey with Region Treks. On the way back to home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the beautiful country of Nepal

Included in Our Price

  • Airport pickups and drop and from and to the airport by private or tourist vehicle.
  • 2 or 4 Nights accommodation with breakfast at a 2 - 3 -5 star hotel in Kathmandu according to program deal.
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Twin sharing lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • Experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff.
  • Round trip flight Kathmandu - Lukla, and Lukla - Kathmandu including departure taxes.
  • Trekking map and trip achievement certificate.
  • First aid medical kit.
  • Sagarmatha National Park Permits fee.
  • TIMS Fee (Trekkers Information Management System).
  • Farewell dinner (according to your cost).
  • Government taxes & office service charge

Excluded from Our Price

  • International flight airfare and departure tax.
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple entry tourist visa cost for 30 days US $ 40. Similarly, Multiple Entry Tourist Visa for 90 days cost US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos and cash for the Visa.).
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain other than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Travel Insurance required for rescue and evacuation.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and porters (staff) and drive (well tipping is expected). International flight airfare and departure tax.
  • Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple entry tourist visa cost for 30 days US $ 40. Similarly, Multiple Entry Tourist Visa for 90 days cost US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos and cash for the Visa.).
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain other than the scheduled itinerary).
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Travel Insurance required for rescue and evacuation.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and porters (staff) and drive (well tipping is expected).

Terms And Conditions

Region Treks Pvt. Ltd. is well-known Government Register Trekking Company in
Nepal. Here, we would like to clear about trip booking Terms and
Conditions, which belongs to every type of trip in Nepal from our
agency.

Go through our terms and conditions carefully before booking your trip with booking conditions.

For
your trip trip with our agency, we need a photocopy your passport and
20% of total amount a non refundable booking deposit is required for
every trip booking per person of trip cost plus domestic flight ticket
amount to by the ticket unless otherwise agreed. The rest of the money
can be paid after arriving at our office, full is required before
starting the trip and for your last minute booking you need to pay full
amount of money as an advance before a week.

Cancellation

Terms and conditions of cancellation before commencement of travel:
- until the 46tth day: 20%
- from 45th- 31st day: 25%
- from 30th - 7th day: 50%
- from 6th - 02nd day: 70%
- from one day 95%
Mode of payment:
You can make the payment either by wire transfer or via credit card.
SWIFT/ WIRE TRANSFER
  • Pay to: Region Treks Pvt. Ltd.
  • Current A/c No: 0570010037005
  • Paying Bank: Mega Bank Nepal Limited
  • Account Type: Current Account (USD)
  • Branch: Kathmandu Metropolitan City-26 Bhagawati Marg, Thamel, Kahtmandu
  • Bank Street Address: Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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