Jiri To Everest Base Camp Trek: 20 Days
Nepal
Trip Highlights:
- Follow the original trail of Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay, starting from the peaceful hill town of Jiri.
- Trek through lush forests, terraced farmlands, and remote Sherpa villages untouched by air travel.
- Cross the scenic Lamjura La Pass (3,530m) — the highest point before entering the Everest region.
- Experience authentic Sherpa hospitality and visit centuries-old monasteries along the trail.
- Join the main Everest Base Camp route at Namche Bazaar, the vibrant heart of the Khumbu Valley.
- Walk to the legendary Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and climb Kala Patthar (5,545m) for iconic views of Everest.
- Enjoy a gradual altitude ascent, ideal for acclimatization and deep cultural immersion.
- A true classic Himalayan adventure combining heritage, culture, and mountain majesty.
Trip Facts:
| Price : |
Starting From
US$ 2,450
/ person
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| Group Size : | 1-20+ | |||
| Duration : | 20 Days | |||
| Trip Mode : | Private Vehicle | |||
| Level : | Moderate | |||
| Max Altitude : | 5545m | |||
| Best Season : | Sep-Nov/Late Feb-May | |||
| Accommodation : | Tea houses/Lodges | |||
| Meal : | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |||
| Start|End : | Kathmandu |
Outline Itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
- Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (1,800m) Duration: 7-9 hours.
- Day 3: Trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar (2,190m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 4: Trek from Bhandar to Sete (2,575m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Day 5: Trek from Sete to Junbesi (2,700m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Day 6: Trek from Junbesi to Trakshindu (2,930m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 7: Trek from Trakshindu to Paiya (2,730m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 8: Trek from Puiyan to Phakding (2,600m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 9: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,445m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 10: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
- Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,860m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 12: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
- Day 13: Acclimatization at Dingboche & trek to Chhukung (4,360m) Duration: 4-5 hours.
- Day 14: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,930m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 15: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160m) & Everest Base Camp (5360m) – return to Gorakshep: Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Day 16: Hike to Kalapathar (5550m) & trek to Pangboche (3,985m) Duration: 7-8 hours.
- Day 17: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 18: Trek from Namche to Lukla (2,860m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu; Duration: 30 minutes flight.
- Day 20: Departure home from Kathmandu Airport
- Day 21: Namche Bazaar-Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft)6-8 hrs
- Day 22: Lukla – Kathmandu (1,310m) Flight
What's include?
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport (in our own vehicle)
- Pre-trek briefing In Kathmandu Nepal Lion Treks office
- Domestic flight Kathmandu / Ramechhap - Lukla - Kathmandu / Ramechhap inclusive with all taxes and transfers
- Food all along the trip(Main course:- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- One licensed trekking guide speaking English, Chinese, Korean, or Hindi, and Nepali
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you dont have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- First Aid Medical Kit(Carried by the guide) Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Device
- 1 well-experienced English-speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5+ persons.
- All necessary Everest Base Camp trekking permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
- All applicable taxes are as per the government rules and regulations.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the program.
- Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant(complimentary)
What's exclude?
- International Airfare
- Nepal visa (can be obtained at the airport or immigration counters at the borders: USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days and two passport-size photographs are required).
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the Agent / Agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted Flights / Helicopter
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