There is no doubt how wide a range of packages are all around the internet to reach the foothills of Mt. Everest. However, This Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek stands out being a top-notch trekking trail that not only takes you to the dream destination- Everest Base Camp but also allows you to follow the footprints of legendary summitters who conquered the world's highest peak.
Going a little back in time, no one ever thought anyone could ever reach the tip of the highest peak until Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa made history in the year 1953 motivating the whole world. A real game changer for EBC Trek via Jiri finally began when Nepal opened its arms for international trekkers to reach the base camp after its initiation in 1980 from Jiri Valley.
Mostly, in the present day, trekkers tend to take a nerve-wrenching lukla flight to Everest Base Camp Trek. Meanwhile, The classic Jiri to Everest Base Camp is a must-loved 19-day journey that begins with a 6-7 hours scenic drive from Kathmandu to Jiri the gateway of none other than Everest also known as “Switzerland of Nepal”. As the name says, for the first few days it follows the raw, authentic, unchanged green hills, terraced fields, and several villages of local sherpas residing in the Solukhumbu region.
Sherpas are known for their bravery, warm hospitality, and amazing mountaineering skills. So, while accommodating here do not miss out on listening to their bravery stories, laughable jokes, and of course! Their generosity connects you deeper to the Himalayas lifestyle. Passing several charming settlements such as Sete, Junbesi, Nunthala, Bepsa, and Chheplung along the Bhote Koshi River and Dudh Koshi River side by side. Finally, we will connect the route of regular Everest Base Camp after we reach Namche Bazaar via Phakding entering the Sagarmatha National Park.
From Namche Bazaar, we march our step towards Tengboche to Dingboche, and Lobuche which is a "full of cultural and historical retreat itself". We pay a visit to one of the oldest and largest monasteries within this region- Tengboche Monastery where we can see monks meditating and their prayers of soothing sounds that blow with a sink of fresh air of mountains. Here, we can see many chortens, mani walls, architecture, thangka paintings, and deities statues that surely transport us somewhere in an ancient era.
Reaching Everest Base Camp, a launchpad of many dreamers who manifest to conquer the world's highest mountain we can feel their energy as here we can see many summitters gearing up to achieve their one-time goal. The Khumbu Glacier view along the way from Gorakshep to EBC is truly mesmerizing along with the surreal landscapes and mountains.
While we may think that, this is the end of the captivating views, a hike to Kalapatthar awaits us standing proudly at an elevation of 5545 meters. Ascending here early in the morning truly rewards us with the panoramic views of several mountains such as Mt. Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptshe, Ama Dablam, Tharmseku, and Everest itself exceeding the height of 8000 meters under the golden hues of sun rays. Standing here we can genuinely feel, why it is such a renowned expedition that makes our every step worth it. Retracing our step back to the trail passing by Khumjung and Pheriche village, our Jiri to EBC Trek concludes after we take a flight back to Kathmandu.
Thinking about signing up for your trip to the base camp? Wait, no longer! Destination Himalaya Treks offers this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with a carefully tailored itinerary set with proper acclimatization days and a route that visits every corner of the Everest region ensuring your safety and enjoyment.
Note: This trip doesn't include a sightseeing tour, however, if you want one then, we offer you a free sightseeing tour of some of the incredible heritage sites as we highly believe that " The happiness of every enthusiastic hiker is our only treasure".
Major Highlights of Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking
- Pass through the Gaurisankar Conservation Area Park and Sagarmatha National Park- a UNESCO heritage site exploring the wildlife diversity where more than 300 wildlife resides
- Walk through the off-beaten trails from Bhandar to Chheplung exploring the raw version of the Lower Everest region
- Cross one of the thrilling passes- Lamjura Pass standing at the height of 3530 meters
- Stroll around the trading hub of Namche Bazaar with a side hike to the "Everest View Hotel", and sip a coffee witnessing close-up views of several snowcapped peaks
- Pay a visit to the ancient and oldest Tengboche monastery and Thuptencholing monastery surrounded by mani walls, chortens, thangka paintings and prayer flags
- Breathtaking views of mountains and landscapes from the viewpoint of Chhukung Ri- 5550m.
- Get a lively experience of Sherpa culture and tradition residing in the Khumbu Valley
- Chance to get a front row ticket to get the unobstructed close up views of "Everest" from Kalapatthar
- Astonishing Hike to the Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep with the shining view of the Khumbu Glacier and Icefall
- Stand at the launchpad of the world's highest peak and scream your heart out feeling a sense of accomplishment
- Flight back to Kathmandu by taking a breathtaking aircraft from Lukla witnessing the gradual transition of the Himalayas
Is the Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri right for you?
Well, we are all familiar with how trekking to Everest Base Camp is gaining much attention from adventure seekers like you worldwide. With the many routes established in past years to reach the destination, there is always some sort of head-scratching confusion among visitors. However, if you are craving to explore more unchanged, unspoiled out of the Himalayas and have ample time, then this trip to EBC from Jiri fits perfectly for you. Contemplating how?There are hundreds of reasons.
Avoiding the risk of delay of Lukla Flight
We know how crowded the trail gets when peak season hits the perfect weather. Due to this the Lukla flight mostly gets delayed lasting from 2 days to even 4-to 5 days which can be mentally frustrating if we have a return tickets flight booked back to the home country. Even if we haven’t then the delay can be irritating, that's not how we want to start our adventure, Do we? Well, this trek to EBC Trek via Jiri avoids the thrilling Lukla flight and begins the journey with a drive of 7-8 hours till we reach Jiri and Bhandar which acts as a guaranteed departure and a scenic ride passing by stunning landscapes, and terraced fields and mountain views following the less crowded trail.
Walking in the footprints of legends: Exploring the Ancient Trail of the Lower region of Everest
A journey on any expedition is incomplete without any meaningful encounters, right? This Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary follows the historical footprints of many legendary climbers who once dreamt of climbing the legendary peak providing you with a timelapse of how legends must have felt and experienced their expedition. Maybe our next lifetime adventure too thatwe could share with the next generation of the legendary trails?
Starting this voyage with a lower Everest region, we can expect how deeply we are going to connect with the culture, and tradition of this region as we will be passing through the ancient Sherpa territory by settling down on several villages such as Sete, Jiri, Bhandar, Junbesi, Nunthala, Bepsa and Chheplung until we reach Phakding. The best part is! they are less influenced by the modernized infrastructure offering a perfect glimpse of past generation sherpa lifestyles, culture, and traditions. Here, we can make the best out of it by interacting with them one-on-one and hearing their amazing beautiful jokes, stories, and maybe myths of the peaks circulating about.
Acclimatization Days with excursions to meaningful spots
This Everest Trek from Jiri itinerary is set well to both categories of hikers whether you are a beginner or experienced trekker, as we are going to have 2 acclimatization days out of 19 days. Meanwhile, acclimatization day doesn't mean spending all day stretching our legs but a fun side trip to famous destinations by gradually adopting the increasing meters which helps us to prevent the risk of altitude sickness at the same time.
Our first acclimatizing day is set at Junbesi where we will hike for 2-3 hours towards the famous Phungmuche village, paying a visit to one of the ancient gompa, Thuptencholing monastery. Another, rest day is set at Namche Bazaar after we touch the standard route of Everest Base camp, here we can stroll around this famous trading hub within the region exploring bakeries, local shops, and high-standard hotels in the mountains and the good news is! we will ascend up to the "Everest View Hotel"- the world's top-rated highest-situated hotel. From there we can see a close-up view of several mountains such as Lhotse, Nuptshe, Ama Dablam, and Pumori with many others sipping a cup of tea.
These two days of acclimatization set by us in detail with the help of our experienced team including our Sherpa guide and porter help you to gradually adopt the rising altitude as a fun excursion hike as well.
Encountering Rich Biodiversity: Gaurisankar Conservation Area and Sagarmatha National Park
The ancient route of Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking follows 2 national parks, as we will visit the Gaurisankar Conservation Area Park within our first week of the trek. It is a home of many wildlife creatures including the elusive red panda, being a complete paradise that loves peaceful surroundings. If you are someone who loves birds and animals then, this area is heaven for you as it boasts more than 200 birds including some of the rare species.
After we make our way to the Phakding, we will enter the Sagarmath National Park which doesn't need any introduction as it stands being one of the most rich in diversity conservation area. Hence, we will explore 2 major conservation parks that will surely make our trip filled with eye-captivating views and peaceful trails far away from crowded areas.
Leaving footprints at Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar- 5545 m./18192 ft.
As being said "nothing is achieved without some challenges", just like that after we trek straight for several days, the best reward is standing at the launchpad of none other than Mt. Everest with the spectacular views of the Khumbu Icefall and Khumbu Glacier with the surrounding peaks of Nuptshe, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and many others.
But, this is not the end! On the very next day, we will hike up to the astonishing Kalapatthar- a point anyone could ever reach near the world'shighest peak without a climbing permit. Standing here with an unobstructed scenery of none other than Everest itself under the golden hues of sunlight adding color to the almighty peak makes us feel like we are completely out of this industrialized world.
Exciting Flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla
Abiding a heartfelt goodbye, we will return back to Kathmandu with the mesmerizing views surrounding us for 25-30 minutes of flight. Our 18-day Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri package includes this breathtaking flight, so we get to end our journey gradually witnessing some of the glorious snowy peak views slowly transforming into landscape and lush green hills. A perfect way to end our journey that shows our journey in one go creating a once in a lifetime memory that remains within us forever and ever.
Why makes Destination Himalaya Treks Unique?
With serving for more than two decades to many wanderers across the globe, we feel thrilled to say that we have been providing top-notch service for more than hundreds of trekkers every year to various regions. With our hands in our hearts, we can say that we believe in the 3's "Satisfaction, Success and Safety" of our client's trip. When we bypass 3 major statements for our valuable guests, we genuinely mean it.
Firstly, We have team members of professional English-speaking licensed trekking guides and porters from every single region, so they can ensure the safety of the route that you are going to trek on with details explaining every hidden corner. We believe that "Your adventure shouldn't just be the destination but a journey filled with joy, happiness, and meaningful encounters".
Secondly, we set our every itinerary with proper acclimatization days ensuring that you are gradually adopting the significant changes of high altitudes without rushing your trip. As we know that everyone has different preferences for adventures we are 24/7 hours available for you to craft packages that fit your budget and time spare.
Thirdly, we believe " open Transparency" should be there with our clients, so there won't be any hassle for you thinking about whether your budget can be enough for the trek or there will be extra expenses. As, been in the trekking industry for more than 18 years we can proudly say that "There is no such thing called hidden charges" that could burn your pockets on the trip later. Everything is transparent in our include and exclude section about cost, please check it once.
We also offer a variety of other popular off the beaten trails packages in Nepal such as Manaslu Circuit Trek, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek that you surely won't regret checking it out.
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Benefits of Booking Everest Base Camp Trek from Jiri with us
- Free 1 day Sightseeing tour to some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu
- Free airport pick up and drop off in a private transportation
- Customized itinerary according to your preference
- Expert advice before the trek
- Free excess luggage at our office during the trek
- Online Trip Briefing for International clients before reservation and In-person briefing after the arrival
- Basic First Aid Kits such as Oximeter- to check your oxygen level
- Sleeping Bags, Jackets, Caps (if necessary)
- Multichannel communication like Viber, Instagram, WhatsApp, IMO, E-mail, Zoom, and Telegram are available
- 24/7 communication: 977 9851016814 and +977 9851146816 for local and international calls
- 100% fixed Departure guaranteed
- Farewell dinner with unlimited beverages
- Trip success certificate
- Easy payment system
