Everest Base Camp Trekking (via Jiri)
The Everest Base Camp Trekking via Jiri follows the traditional route taken by the early Everest expeditions and still serves as the main artery to the roadless Sagarmatha (Everest) region. Known as the Solukhumbu, it is the home of the Sherpas. This relatively tiny society of 8000 people is the best known and most admired of all Nepals ethnic groups. This trek is one of the longest trekking routes in Everest Region.
FACTS OF THE TREKKING
Trek Days : 18
Total Days in Nepal : 22
Maximum Elevation : 5545 meters
Trek Grade : Difficult
Accommodation : Lodge / Camping
ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Drive to Jiri (1950m) by bus - 8h.
Day 4 : Jiri - Bhandar (2190m) - 7h.
Day 5 : Bhandar - Sete (2600m) - 6h30.
Day 6 : Sete - Junbesi (2670m) via Lamjura-la Pass (3500m) - 7h.
Day 7 : Junbesi - Nunthala (2200m) via Taksindu-la Pass (3000m) - 6h.
Day 8 : Nunthala - Gumbadanda (2360m) - 6h.
Day 9 : Gumbadanda - Chheplung (2650m) - 7h.
Day 10 : Chheplung - Namche Bazaar (3450m) - 7h.
Day 11 : Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 12 : Namche Bazaar - Tengboche (3870m) - 6h30.
Day 13 : Tengboche - Dingboche (4350m) - 6h.
Day 14 : Dingboche - Lobuche (4930m) - 5h30.
Day 15 : Lobuche - Gorakhshep (5200m) - 4h. Exploration to Everest Base Camp (5300m).
Day 16 : Gorakhshep - Kalapattar (5545m) - Lobuche - 6h30.
Day 17 : Lobuche - Pangboche (3990m) - 5h.
Day 18 : Pangboche - Namche Bazaar - 6h.
Day 19 : Namche Bazaar - Lukla - 6h.
Day 20 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu - 40 minutes.
Day 21 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 22 : Final departure.
