Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek 24 Days
This is the route first used by the early expedition's team to climb Everest from the Nepalese side. Starting from Jiri, the route passes through the Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu, many of them having beautiful Buddhist monasteries. The height gain is gradual making it easier to acclimatize. After a rest day in Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, the trail continues to famous Tangboche Monastery. Its setting encircled by giant mountains has been called one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The aim of this trek is to climb Kala Pathar, from where the southwest face of Everest can be clearly seen, as well as aside Trekking trip to Everest Base Camp. The return trek leads to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu.The "Everest Classic" trek offers the best chance to get to know the beautiful Khumbu district, and allows for gradual acclimatization. Highest elevation is reached when climbing to the viewpoint of Kala Pattar (5545 m).
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Trekking Destination : Jiri to everest
Minimum altitude : 1767m.
Maximum altitude : 5545m.
Grade : Moderate and Fairly Strenuous
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Lodge or Tented Camp
Duration : 24 Days
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive international airport in Kathmandu and free transport to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley full day sightseeing with professional tour guide.
Day 03: Drive to Jiri by public bus (9/10 hours driving) and stay over night at lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Shivalaya (1750 m. 5/6 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Bhandar (2150 m. 6/7 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Sete (2575 m. 6/7 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Junbesi (2675 m. 6/7 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Nunthala (2250 m. 5/6 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Kahrikhola (2070 m. 5/6 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Puyan (2730 m. 6 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Phakding (2635 m. 6/7 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazar (3440 m. 5/6 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 13:Rest day in the same place for the acclimatization.
Day 14:Trek to Tengboche (3820 m. 5 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 15: Trek to Pheriche (4230 m. 5 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 16:Rest day in the same place for the acclimatization.
Day 17: Trek to Lobuche(4900 m. 4/5 hours walking)stay over night at lodge.
Day 18: Visit to Everest Base Camp (5480 m. 3 hours walking) and then return back Gorakshep then stay over night at lodge.
Day 19: Visit Kalapattar (5545 m. 2 hours walking) early in the morning for the best sun rise view and then trek back Pheriche then stay over night at lodge.
Day 20: Trek back to Tengboche (5 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 21: Trek back to Namche Bazar (5 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 22: Trek back to Lukla (7 hours walking) stay over night at lodge.
Day 23: Fly back to Kathmandu by flight (35 minutes) and drop to hotel in Kathmandu .
Day 24: Depart. From hotel and transfer to Airport
