Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking

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Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking
  • Duration24 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5545 M
  • Group Size 20
  • Starts Kathmandu
  • Ends Kathmandu
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking Highlights

On the footstep of pioneer Everest expeditions, rich valleys & dales, traditional Sherpa villages, high alpine valleys & forest, in the close views of the high snow capped peaks, world's highest national park in the shadow of the world's greatest peak Mt.Everest".

  • Guided sightseeing tour in the World heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley.
  • spectacular touching the tops of some of the most famous mountains in the Himalayas.
  • homeland of the proud Sherpa people and their picturesque villages along the trail.
  • following in the footsteps of great mountaineers.
  • scenic mountain flight in and out of Lukla
  • passing several Buddhist monuments.

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is the classical trekking route to the heart of Everest region which was used by the Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary in their Mt. Everest expedition in 1953. It is one of the popular trekking trails in the world which offers the combination of natural and cultural beauty. This trekking provides the opportunity to the trekkers to explore the landscape of the whole Khumbu/ Everest region, green forest with rare wild animals and birds, lush valleys with the spectacular view of the giant world tallest mountains. In this trekking you can enjoy the fantastic vistas of the mountains like Mt. Everest (8848m.) the tallest mountain of the world, Mt. Lhotse , Mt. Nuptse , Mt. Amadablam , Mt. Pumori, Mt. Thamserku etc. as well as the culture and tradition of the ethnic Sherpa community. The Mani Rimbu dance performed in the Monastery as well as the Dumje festival of the Sherpa people will be the lifetime memory to the trekkers. 

The traditional route of Everest base camp trek begins from Jiri after 7/8 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. While travelling to Jiri you enjoy the natural beauty on the way. You can see the green terraced farm, people rafting in the Bhote Koshi River, Himalayan view, different waterfalls, swift flowing rivers, traditional villages on the way to Jiri. You can also take adventurous experience of bungee jumping in the Bhote Koshi River on the way. Once you start your walking from Jiri you are overwhelmed with the Nature’s beauty as well as the untouched culture of the ethnic inhabitants. En route you pass through the terraced green farm, beautiful rhododendron and pine forest, numerous ethnic settlements, valleys with the amazing view of the mountains and surrounding landscapes. The hiking to the Kala Pattar-the perfect view point of Everest, Tengboche monastery are other remarkable features of Nepal Everest Base Camp trekking route. The best time to go for the Jiri to Everest base camp trek is from mid-March to May and September to Mid-December.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is our 21 days trekking will be better for the trekkers who are physically fit and in good shape, good health and who resolute to challenge it selves with unpredictability life of the mountains. Whatever, if you wish to make a trek to Everest Base Camp in short time limit we will recommend you to our13 days Everest Base Camp TrekAnd who have very short time and want to see Mount Everest then try our8 days Everest View Trek. 

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking Itinerary

Outline Itinerary
  • Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02:Kathmandu City Tour and Pre-Trip Meeting
  • Day 03:Scenic Drive to Bhandara (1905m.)
  • Day 04:Trek from Bhandara to Sete (2575m.)
  • Day 05:Trek from Sete to Junbeshi (2680m.)
  • Day 06:Trek from Junbeshi trek to Nunthala (2220m.)
  • Day 07:Trek from Nunthala to Bupsa (2360m.)
  • Day 08:Trek from Bupsa to Puiyan (2796m.)
  • Day 09:Trek from Puiyan to Phakding (2610m.)
  • Day 10:Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
  • Day 11:Acclimatization in Namche (3440m.) and hike to Everest view point.
  • Day 12:Trek to Tengboche/Dibuche Monastery (3860m.)
  • Day 13:Tengboche to Dingboche (4350m.)
  • Day 14:Rest day with some excursion
  • Day 15:Dingboche Lobuche (4910m.)
  • Day 16:Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365m.) then back to Gorak Shep (5180m.)
  • Day 17:Hike to Kala Pattar (5545m.) and back to Pheriche (4120m.)
  • Day 18:Pheriche to Namche (3440 M.)
  • Day 19:Namche to Lukla (2840m.)
  • Day 20:Flight to Kathmandu
  • Day 21:Final Departure.

You arrive in Kathmandu and you meet our representative in the airport who will take you to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. 

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Max Altitude:1320 M
  • Time:Drive to Hotel

Today you visit different historical and cultural sites of the Kathmandu valley with our guide. In the morning after having breakfast you go visit Buddhist and Hindu temples Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. Then in the afternoon you visit Kathmandu Durbar square and Patan durbar square. In the evening you will return to the Hotel. 

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Max Altitude:1320 M
  • Time:4 Hours

This day early in the morning we take bus to Jiri through Araniko Highway. We cross the typical Newari villages of Dhulikhel and Banepa. After crossing these villages we can see the excellent panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas, including Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung and Dorjee Lakpa. From Dolalghat we head north following the Sunkoshi River. We finally reach Bhandara where we stay overnight. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:1905 M
  • Time:8-9 hours Drive

On this day also we walk uphill and downhill to reach Sete, a small village. We cross Likhu Khola (River) and follow it to Kenja and then we ascend to Chimbu. We continue climbing up to Sete. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2575 M
  • Time:5-6 Hours walk

From Sete we gradually ascend to the Lamjura Pass (3530m.). From the Lamjura Pass we can see the panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We cross it and then descend through the rhododendron, fir pine, magnolia, maple and birch forest and finally reach Junbeshi. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2680 M
  • Time:5 hours walk

This day we cross the Junbeshi Khola and then walk in the ascending slope through the forest. After some hours of climbing we see the amazing view of the mountains like Everest, Lhotse, Nupte, Makalu, Thamserku, Mera Peak, and many more. We continue the trail to Salung and then descend to Ringmo Khola. Again we walk up hill and cross Trakshindo La pass and finally descend down to Nunthala through the conifer and rhododendron forests, and terraced fields. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2220 M
  • Time:6 hours walk

This day also we continue climbing down to the Dudh Koshi River. Then we follow the Dudh Koshi River and walk up ward to Khumbu. Then we climb to Jubing. From there we walk straight and descend to cross a suspension bridge and finally ascend to Bupsa Danda. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2360 M
  • Time:5-6 hours walk

From Bupsa we continue ascending up to Bhumsing through a tributary valley filled with prickly leaned oak and rhododendron forest. Then we continue walking north side of the valley to reach Puiyan (2796m.)

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2796
  • Time:6-7 Hours walk

We continue our walk ascending on the ridge for 1 hour and then descend through another ridge to Sukhe situated on a tributary of the Dudh Koshi. Crossing the tributary we continue to Phakding.

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2610 M
  • Time:5-6 Hours walk

From Phakding the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and reaches Zamphuti. From here we can see excellent views of Thamserku peak. Then the trail climbs to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project, an interesting place to have a look around and gain an insight into the farming way of life of these people. From Chomoa, the trail again climbs to Monjo (2840m.) and enters the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148sq km, established in 1976). Walking some distance uphill you will be at Jorsale (2830m.) and after a long climb with views of Mt. Everest peeking over the ridge of Nuptse (7879m.) the trail reaches the street of Namche Bazaar. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar (3420m.). 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:3440 M
  • Time:5-6 Hours walk

Today we take rest for the proper acclimatization with some excursion. We can hike to the Everest View Hotel, the ideal place to overview some of the outstanding mountains such as Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse etc. You can walk around the Khumjung valley, Hillary School and Khunde Hospital and then return back to Namche. In Namche Bazaar you can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving Sherpa and Rai people. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:3440 M`
  • Time:2 hours Hike to HEV

This day we leave Namche bazaar and walk for some time along the ridge and then descend to Dudh Koshi River at Phunkithanka. Then after crossing the bridge, we ascend in the steep path up to the Tengboche. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Tengbohe has the largest Monastery in the Khumbu region. Overnight at Guesthouse.

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:3860 M

From Tengboche the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of Mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude. Overnight at Guesthouse. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:4350 M
  • Time:5-6 hours walk

Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have trip to Chhukung valley via the Imja Khola valley to get a marvelous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening. Overnight at Guesthouse. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:4350 M
  • Time:3 hours hike to Nagarjun hill

Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to altitude. Overnight at Guesthouse. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:4910 M
  • Time:5-6 hours walk

This is another big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5365 meters, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. There will likely be a team there about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak shep for the night. Overnight at Guesthouse. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:5364 M
  • Time:6-7 hours walk

This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. In the morning we climb Mt. Kala Pattar, a small peak. From Kala Pattar we can see the most magnificent mountain panorama of Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8848 meters, towers directly ahead and other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep, a tiny hamlet at 5180 meters then trek down to Pheriche. Overnight at guesthouse.

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:5545 M
  • Time:6-7 hours walk

We retrace our route back to Tengboche via Pangboche. Overnight at Guesthouse 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:3860 M
  • Time:4-5 hours walk

Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town. Overnight at Guesthouse. 

  • Accommodation:Lodge
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Max Altitude:2840 M
  • Time:5-6 hours walk

Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our starting hotel. Overnight at hotel. 

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Max Altitude:1320 M
  • Time:.30 min Fly

The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

  • Meals:Breakfast
  • Max Altitude:------
  • Time:Drive to Airport

Route Map

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking map
Cost Details
What is Included
  • Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van/Bus.
  • Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
  • Kathmandu to Bhandara Bus/Jeep trekking on sharing basis (If you need Private Transpotations you need to pay extra)
  • Trekking Guide with Insurance
  • Trekking Porters if needed with Insurance
  • Flight ticket for guide Lukla/Kathmandu
  • Flight ticket for Clients Lukla/Kathmandu
  • First Aid kit.
  • Two nights' Accommodation in Kathmandu 2 Star level hotel with bed- and- breakfast basis, (If you like to have a standard Hotel accommodations please do let us know).
  • Kathmandu city and trekking maps.
  • Trekking permit (Conservation fee).
  • Tims card (Trekking information management system) as like a permit.
  • Free use Company's duffel bag.
  • Emergence of helicopter rescue (paid by your insurance)
  • Day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley, car/van/bus and tour guide
  • All needed Government fees.
What is not Included
  • International Airfare.
  • Food in Kathmandu lunch and dinner.
  • Your travel insurance.
  • Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 for 30 days and US$ 25 for 15 days you should get visa open on your arrival)
  • Any kind of drinks.
  • Tips for Guide and Porters
  • Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone etc.
Good to Know

Jiri To Everest base camp Trek Difficulties

You need to have the ability to walk for around 4 – 7 hours with a rucksack in your back. However, some days might also require you to walk for 8 – 9 hours. While you walk at high altitudes, you will realize how demanding it is to walk only a few meters. Jiri lies at 1,905 meters and the Everest base camp is in 5360 meters which is above sea level. Thus, your question “How many miles from Jiree to Everest base camp is 115 miles With strong focus and determination, one can accomplish the trek from Jiri to Everest. However, you need to first have a talk with your doctor, and then you need to know whether or not you are physically fit to do this trek.

Best Time for Jiri to Everest base camp trek

In general, the best time to hike at any trail in the Mount Everest area is between February and May or in September and October. We hiked from Jiri to EBC at the end of March/first half of April and had amazing weather most for the trek. We will have a few drops of rain and cloudy days at the start, but the higher up we got, the bluer the skies!

Jiri to Everest base camp Trek Route

The trek to Everest base camp is something which is very interesting. You have to go through several steps before you reach your end point. You will have to cross through several passes and only then you can reach the destination at the Everest base camp. There are in total two routes towards the Everest base camp trek. The first is the one that begins from the place known as Lukla. The second route is the one that starts from Jiri

The route which begins from Jiri till the Mt Everest base camp is highly discussed by mountaineers and guides to ensure that there is sufficient time to go and proper acclimatization. You might ask “How far is it from Jiri to Everest base camp?” Well, here is your answer. Distance from Jiri to Everest base camp is about 185 Kilometers which is at around 115 miles.

Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking FAQs

  • In general, the best time to hike to the Jiri to Everest base camp trek is between February to May and September to December.

  • The trail goes through high passes like  Deurali Pass (2705m), Lamjura-La Pass (3530m), and Thaksin-La Pass (3071m). and join at Phakding and same route continue to Everest base camp. 

  • At the trails, you will see Everest (8848m), Cho Oyo (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), and many other surrounding peaks.

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