Jiri Everest Base Camp follow the footprints of Sir Edmond Hillary and brave Tenzing Norgay
“Opt for the original and most authentic journey to the Everest region of Nepal! Follow the footsteps of the pioneers – Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the Everest Base Camp and explore the wilderness of the region.
Unlike other treks to the Everest region, the Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Jiri. One can avoid the flight to Lukla and still get to the Everest region of Nepal.”
Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trip to the Everest region suitable for adventure enthusiasts. It is not like other treks to the Everest region that initiate with a flight to Lukla. It proceeds with an alternative route from Jiri that joins the main trail to the Everest Base Camp. It was the same path that was taken by the first person to conquer Everest, i.e. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The trek begins with a pleasant walk through alluring rural life and lush landscapes, enhanced by jaw-dropping views of snow-clad mountains in the backdrop.
It showcases a picturesque setting of rural life, lush hills, terraced farmlands, pristine air, and the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding mountains. The Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is not only popular for its natural beauty but also for the cultural richness that can be experienced during the trek. The trail from Jiri to Phakding is inhabited by people from various ethnic groups who have their own religious and cultural values. They have their own unique culture, customs, festivals and lifestyle. Also, the trail traverses from lowland to highland, which is an opportunity to encounter the variety in geography, vegetation, temperature, flora and fauna throughout the way.
Why Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek different from other treks in the Everest region?
Almost all the trekking journeys to the Everest region start with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. But with the Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek, one can refrain from the regular flight to Lukla and opt for a long bus drive to Jiri. From Jiri, there is a path that connects you to the regular trail to Everest Base Camp. Hence, this trek can be a long trek to Everest Base Camp, it is the original trail taken by the pioneers of Everest climbers who climbed the mountain before the construction of the airport in Lukla.
It allows you to immerse yourself in the interesting mix of natural glory, people, villages and their diverse culture. With the Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek, a trekker can experience different aspects of the Everest region in a single go.
The trail we follow Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek!
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek is an alternate route to the Everest Base Camp Trek without taking a flight to Lukla airport. It starts with a long drive from Kathmandu to Jiri in a bus. From Jiri, the trail traverses through lush and pristine countryside landscape. We pass various villages, farmlands and people on the way to join the main trail of the Everest Base Camp Trek. We walk through the villages like Sete, Junbensi, Nunthala, Khari Khola and Surkhe village on the way to Phakding. Leaving Phakding, we slowly ascend up to enter into Sagarmatha National Park.
We are now on the main trail to Everest Base Camp. We ascend through Namache and pass Tengboche monastery on the way to Dingboche. Further, we ascend up to Lobuche and then to Everest Base Camp via Gorekshep. At the base camp, we can enjoy some amazing views of mountains looming right above us. We also hike up to Kalapatthar to get 360-degree views of towering mountains in the Everest region like Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho-oyu, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, etc. The trip ends with a descent down to Lukla airport via Namche.
So, are you willing to test your endurance capacity by immersing in the depths of Mother Nature? Nepal Intrepid Treks escorts you throughout the trail to give you the best out of the Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek. Dissolve into the stunning beauty of the mountains as you traverse deep into the fascinating beauty of the countryside of Nepal! The rural area, the mix of people, their culture and lifestyle of the Everest region via Jiri is ready to awe you with its unique features!
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,446 ft)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bandar (2,190 m / 7,185 ft) | Distance: 179 km (111 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Sete (2,940 m / 9,646 ft) | Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Junbesi (2,700 m / 8,858 ft) | Distance: 13 km (8 miles) | Duration: 6.5 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Nunthala (2,330 m / 7,644 ft) | Distance: 19 km (11.8 miles) | Duration: 6-7 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Khari Khola (2,100 m / 6,890 ft) | Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Puiyan (2,730 m / 8,957 m) | Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles) | Duration: 5 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Phakding(2,610 m / 8,563 ft) | Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles) | Duration: 5.5 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,443 m / 11,296 ft) | Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
Day 11: Acclimatisation day in Namche, Short hike to Everest View Hotel (3,880 m / 12,730 ft) | Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles) | Duration: 4 hours
Day 12: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m / 12,664 ft) | Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Dingboche (4,450 m / 14,600 ft) | Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles) | Duration: 6 hours.
Day 14: Acclimatisation day in Dingboche, hike to Nagarsan Hill (5,100 m / 16,732 ft) | Distance: 7.4 km (4.5 miles) | Duration: 4-5 hours.
Day 15: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m / 16,109 ft) | Distance: 8 km (4.9 miles) | Duration: 5-6 hours.
Day 16: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m / 17,598 ft) then back to Gorekshep (5,180 m / 16,863 ft) | Distance: 11.5 km (97.1 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours.
Day 17: Hike to Kalapatthar(5,545 m / 18,192 ft) for sunrise, then trek to Pheriche (4,250 m / 13,944 ft) | Distance: 15.5 km (9.6 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours.
Day 18: Trek to Namche(3,443 m / 11,296ft) | Distance: 19 km (11.8 miles) | Duration: 7 hours.
Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2,850 m / 9,350 ft) | Distance: 19.5 km (12.1 miles) | Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 20: Flight back to Kathmandu (1,355 m / 4,445 ft) | Duration: 30 minutes flight and 20-25 minutes drive.
Day 21: Leisure Day in Kathmandu
Day 22: Farewell











