“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”- Asian Proverb

EVEREST BASE CAMP VIA JIRI

DAYS

Trekking

21

Region

Everest

Group Size

Min 2 - Max 10

Max Altitude

5643 meters

Difficulty

Moderate

OVERVIEW

Whether you’ve been entranced by the drama of the Himalayas or tales of long mountaineering history awed by breathtaking glaciers & tranquil emerald lake, you're sure to be both surprised & delighted by what you can find on this old purest from of the trek in Everest region.

Jiri to Everest base camp trek is the only alternative to avoid nerve-racking flight to Lukla. Mt. Everest -The world's highest mountain never fails to impress, keeping an odd obsession towards mountains may conquer the fear of venturing into the unknown.

Chasing down the route followed by early explorers, trekking to Everest base camp via Jiri takes you to land of Sherpa community & their close affinity to Tibetan language, culture and religion. You will pass through several beautiful villages & monasteries followed by famous Sagarmatha national park, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Jiri is a small town with an altitude of 1905 m lying the easternmost terminus of the highway coming from Kathmandu. Although most people fly to Lukla for Everest base camp trek If you are a fan of mountaineering, you will feel proud to walk in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

BEST TIME TO GO

Spring : March - May Fall : September - November

At these times, the weather is at its best, being hot but not uncomfortably so, and there’s usually minimal or no rain.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Weeks hiking and it sure requires pretty physical endurance. Expected to walk average 5-6 hours in most of the occasions. Daily workout routine surely ease the entire trekking.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

Catch the sunset on Mt.everest & Lhotse

From famous viewpoint of Kala Patthar

Visit Tengboche monastery & experience the unique

Visitors can also be part of adventurous experience of bungee jumping in the Bhote Koshi River on the way.

The trekking in this trail provides the opportunity to explore the landscape of the whole Khumbu region travelers enthrall into the arresting beauty of Mt. Lhotse , Mt. Nuptse , Mt. Amadablam , Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Thamserku.