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Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri

20 Nights | 21 Days

Group Size

Min 1 Pax

Trip Grade

Grade B: Moderate Grade B: Moderate
Grade B: ModerateThe moderate grade includes a 1-week to 15 days trek itinerary. It can reach up to 5000 meters altitude range. So we advise you to have some experience of walking. like 5/6 hrs a day but the trails will be moderate (nor easy, nor tough). High altitude may matter to your physical fitness and walking speed and distance. You need to have acclimatization over 3000 meters.

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US $1,430 (All-inclusive price)

Trip Highlights

The Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri is a longer and less commonly chosen route to reach the iconic Everest Base Camp compared to the more popular Lukla route. This route is often referred to as the "Classic Route" or the "Original Route" to Everest Base Camp. While the Lukla route is quicker and more accessible, the Jiri route offers a more gradual and immersive experience, allowing trekkers to acclimatize better and enjoy the stunning landscapes and cultural experiences along the way. Here are some highlights of the Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri:

1.      Scenic Landscapes: The trek begins in Jiri, and as you make your way towards the Everest region, you'll pass through picturesque villages, lush green valleys, terraced fields, dense forests, and raging rivers. The variety of landscapes is one of the unique features of the Jiri route.

2.      Cultural Immersion: The Jiri route offers ample opportunities to interact with local communities, including Sherpa and Rai villages. You'll get insights into their traditional lifestyle, architecture, and religious practices. This route provides a more authentic cultural experience compared to the Lukla route.

3.      Solitude and Serenity: The Jiri route is less frequented by trekkers compared to the Lukla route. This means you'll experience a quieter and more serene trekking experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the natural beauty around you.

4.      Gradual Acclimatization: The longer duration of the Jiri route allows for better acclimatization, reducing the risk of altitude-related illnesses. This is important as you gradually ascend towards higher altitudes.

5.      Everest Panorama: As you approach the Everest region, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the towering peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and others. The gradual approach enhances the anticipation of reaching Everest Base Camp.

6.      Historical Significance: The Jiri route follows in the footsteps of the early Everest expeditions, making it a historically significant trek. Many renowned mountaineers used this route before the Lukla airport was established.

7.      Teahouse Accommodation: Similar to the Lukla route, the Jiri route offers teahouse accommodation, providing trekkers with basic lodging and meals in local guesthouses. This facilitates cultural exchange and supports the local economy.

8.      Gokyo Option: Some trekkers opt to divert from the main trail to visit the Gokyo Lakes region, which offers stunning turquoise lakes and panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. This adds an extra layer of adventure to the trek.

9.      Crossing High Passes: Along the way, you'll cross several high passes, such as the Lamjura Pass and the Taksindu La. These crossings offer a sense of accomplishment and provide even more spectacular views.

Trekking to the Everest Base Camp via Jiri is a classic old-school route to this region sending back to good old days of expeditions and exploration. This route was originally taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Norgay on their very first ascend which created history & has lasted as a legend while making many captivated.  

At present, there are multiple trails to the Everest Base Camp, but this route via Jiri has its own distinct charm and requires guts which suit best for those who want to kick start their adrenaline going with the flow to have an actual first-hand exploration experience as it is the toughest yet the best trekking trails that exist.

Attractions of EBC via Jiri

The main attraction of this route to the base camp lies in the level of your dedication, commitment, and patience as you unfold the vigor of nature once at a time. On the way to Everest Base Camp via Jiri, we use an old school method getting a bus and drive to Jiri giving an adequate amount of time to acclimatize with the climate developing an understand to appreciate nature. 

Starting from Kathmandu - eight hours drive to Jiri - a cool green lustrous hilly region at an altitude of 1905 meters. The more you go further, the more gets amusing when you start to enjoy the green vegetation, wildlife and occasional small villages followed by glimpses of these majestic peaks. 

Bhandar appears as first stop followed by Sete - home to Lamjura Pass garnered with the beautiful maple and rhododendron forest dotted with sparse magnolias (pink creamy looking flowers) spreading a wonderful fragrance in the entire area. While reaching Junbesi - we take a day off to get accustomed to the climate and the altitude which provides an opportunity to utilize this time for visiting Tashi Thongmon Ghompa giving a refugee on its serenity. 

If you are fond of children and share some of your experience - you may take a trip to Junbesi Secondary School and enlighten them with your valuable thoughts. While this journey continues off - you reach Nunthala and unfold your very first treasure as the first glimpse of Everest along with Mera Peak and Mount Kantega.

After walking for ten days finally, we reach Lukla and enjoy the nature wonderful backdrop giving you the best view in town of the gigantic mountains. Finally reaching at Lukla, climbing the steep slopes and terrains crossing numerous villages, monasteries, meadows - we reach Tengboche which welcomes you with a panorama of a picturesque Khumbu region including ice falls, Island peak, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, Thamserku, Lhotse, Chantse & finally the Everest Base Camp. 

On reaching Kala Patthar, we get the stunning views of Mount Everest in front of our very eyes.

We, Redrose Travel organize a 22 days package deal to enjoy this exquisite experience enjoying the panorama while taking a stopover at the monasteries, gompas, and villages. Experience the spirit and recall the past with us through the adrenaline pumping experience on the trek to the world famous Everest Base Camp via the classic route - Jiri. 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kathmandu: Arrival Day

 

First and foremost - Welcome to the Himalayan Paradise of Nepal. A representative of Redrose Travel will meet you at the airport and after welcoming you & will transfer you to your respective hotel. Once you’ve checked in and freshened up,  after a while at your convenient time - we’ll introduce you to our trekking guide and other members joining you (if any). This will be an exciting moment as you’ll be seeing each other over the next three weeks and just to let you know - our guides consistently get excellent reviews. 

Later on this day, your first evening, we’ll go over some last-minute details over the welcome dinner in a nice beautiful authentic Nepali restaurant.

Meals: Welcome Dinner.

Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu.

Airport Pickup in a Private Car.

Day 2 - Kathmandu to Jiri

 

A local bus will drive us to Jiri today, after breakfast. It’s an eight or nine-hour drive, so it’ll be late in the day by the time we arrive at our teahouse. We aren’t trekking in earnest yet, but there are some great views as the landscape outside rolls by. Expect a final briefing with dinner, and then it’s off to sleep: our adventure kicks off in the morning!

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 3 - Jiri to Bhandar

 

There's nothing like kicking things off with a bang, and that's how we'll be starting this trek! The ascent to the schoolhouse at Sangbadanda is a steep one, but there are cold drinks and a bit of rest waiting at the top. After, we’ll follow the muddy trail to Deurali before stopping to dine with the Sherpas again for lunch. The afternoon will see us cross local Buddhist villages, finally stopping for the night in Bhandar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 4 - Bhandar to Sete

 

It's downhill to Dokharpa after breakfast, through a valley to Likhu Khola, and finally to Kinja for lunch. We’ll stretch our legs with a steep climb to Lamjura, and then an almost-vertical slope to Chimbu! Sete is nearby, and will be a welcome sight after an arduous day of climbing!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 5 - Sete to Lamjura Pass, Junbesi

 

Hopefully, you got some rest last night, as we have another bracing day ahead! The climb to Lamjura Pass is steep and difficult but the extraordinary loveliness of the scenery makes it worthwhile. There are gorgeous jungles of maple and rhododendron - all dotted with fragrant magnolias (pink flowers). We’ll get a bit of a respite as we descend to Dagchu, which is between two ponds, and then we are back up again going through Goyom on the way to Junbesi. Hear that roar overhead? Could be the planes headed to Lukla, a major starting point for many Himalayan treks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 6 - Junbesi: Acclimatization Day

 

It has been a rough several days - time to take an extended break. We’ll stay over in Junbesi today to adjust to the higher altitude and rest up for the next leg of the journey! If you are feeling up to it, the nearby Tashi Thongmom Gompa makes a fascinating day trip with plenty of historic interest. As a bonus, the trail to the monastery winds by Junbesi Secondary School, which is among the largest in this area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 7 - Junbesi to Nunthala

 

We're back on the road again! We cross the Junbesi Khola this morning as we exit the village heading towards Khumbu via an uphill trail. You'll temporarily wonder if we accidentally teleported to Europe as the deep pine forests and rustic cow pastures are a real novelty! From Phurteng, where we stop for lunch from where we’ll get the glimpse of Everest for the first time along with the peaks of Mera and Kantega as well. The afternoon will see is wend through shepherd’s huts and forest scenery en route to Nunthala.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 8 - Nunthala to Bupsa

 

We'll follow the Dudh Kosi river (Milk River in English) as a new day begins, descending through farmland and forest trails to Phuleli and our morning break. We’ll then cross the river and trek alongside several crop fields (maize, barley, and wheat) before arriving in Jubing. We’ll follow the crop terraces uphill towards Bupsa, hiking through an oak forest before making our arrival.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 9 - Bupsa to Lukla

 

We start out in the direction of Surkhe, climbing through the forest landscape before hitting the Sherpa village of Kharte. After that, we'll scale the Khari La Pass, passing the caves that porters occasionally use to rest on the way to Lukla. Another extended trek brings us to Surkhe, and finally the trekking hub of Lukla.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 10 - Lukla to Phakding

 

We'll kick things off today with an easy walk through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudh Koshi Ghat. The trail follows the bank of the Dudh Koshi River until Phakding - the popular stopping point. We're a bit lower than Lukla at this point, all the better to acclimatize. Enjoy a bit of free time in Phakding, and then rest up!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 11 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar

 

We'll have breakfast in Phakding before gearing up for the trek to Namche - the biggest sherpa village in Nepal. Our trail takes us first over the Dudh Koshi River via a long suspension bridge and then through the beautiful pine forest to Monjo - about two hours away. Soon thereafter, we will approach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check and then descend to Dudh Koshi River (spotting Mani stones along the way!) en route to Jorsale. Lunch will be served here and then it's uphill to Namche. Our path along the riverbank is flanked by two crossings, one of which is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. It’s a tough climb up the hill to our resting place, but you'll be rewarded in Namche Bazaar with another glimpse of Everest in its majesty.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 12 - Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization

 

At this point, we take a well-deserved break! Today will be spent resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatized to the lofty altitude. Spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar & check out the Sherpa museum for an overview of the Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering. On Saturdays, the Hatt Bazaar is open for trading and an intimate look at the local marketplace. It is part of the larger Namche Bazaar, a shopping hub filled with all manner of trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 13 - Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

 

Breakfast in Namche Bazaar fuels us for another day of trekking towards Everest Base Camp today! Breaktaking views of the Himalayas - Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kwangde - are some of the highlights not be missed. A short drop takes us to the riverside, then it’s across the river upwards through the forest pass. Brace your legs for a continual uphill trek at this point, alternating between a gradual grade and some seriously steep ground! Our destination -Tengboche is known as one of the most beautiful places in the Everest region. Its views, which include Ama Dablam, are legendary. We’ll stop in on the Tengboche monastery - the largest one in Khumbu region. Nourish your spirit with a guided tour of the monastery grounds, followed by chanting and prayers with the resident Buddhist monks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 14 - Tengboche to Dingboche

 

Our trek today kicks off with a walk through the rhododendron forest to Deboche followed by a bridge over the raging Imja Khola River. We’ll pass the valley wall and then traverse the plains to Pangboche village - the biggest settlement of Sherpas in the region. Enjoy a great opportunity to observe a typical Sherpa village and have lunch with the locals! The intrepid can brave a brief hike to the Pangboche monastery - one of the oldest in the area. Our afternoon trek will be a difficult one as the landscape gives way to dry, deserted mountains and we hike towards Dingboche. At this point, we’ve been already trekking for two weeks - be proud of yourself!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 15 - Dingboche: Acclimatization

 

This is your chance to rest up before the last leg of our adventure! Savor a full day of exploring Dingboche and the surrounding valleys of Chhukung and Imja, the latter of which links with Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptsa, and Makalu Barun National Park. Taking an optional trek to the valleys will pay off in rewarding views, but taking it easy is the most important thing today. You'll need your rest for the penultimate day of ascent tomorrow.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 16 - Dingboche to Lobuche

 

From here on forth - the trek will move gradually but be more challenging due to the higher altitude. We’ll pass Dungla, but not before a tough, steep walk to the top of a high hill. Here are the memorial stupas dedicated to the climbers and trekkers who lost their lives to Everest over the years. The next part of our adventure brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with amazing views of Mount Lobuche, Mount Pomari, and the Nuptse. Prepare to snuggle up for a cold night as we are now almost three miles above sea level and the evenings can be downright chilly!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 17 - Lobuche to Gorakshep, EBC & EBC to Gorakshep

 

This is it! Our big day kicks off with an initial, relatively easy trek from Lobuche to Gorekshep. The subsequent straight trail to Everest Base Camp is harder involving rocky dunes and moraine formed by an accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris. On the way to our destination - we'll approach the famed Khumbu Glacier and ice fall located on the slopes of Everest. At the Base Camp, our goal, you'll have the chance (during the spring climbing season) to meet climbers attempting to scale the mountain’s summit. Break out your cameras for unbelievable views of breathtaking beauty. As the afternoon sun starts to wane, we'll head back to Gorekshep for some much-needed rest and relaxation after a grueling and busy day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 18 - Gorekshep to Kalapathar, Pheriche

 

We'll wake before dawn today to trek towards Kala Patthar (which means "black rock") for a fiery, glorious sunrise over Mount Everest. The day's first light will illuminate you with spectacular views of Nuptse Nup, Changtse, and Lhotse. This may be in the whole journey - your most opportune moment to snap amazing pictures of Everest and its neighboring peaks. Afterwards, it's back to Gorekshep for breakfast and down in the direction of Pheriche - our nighttime stop. Our pace will be a lot brisker as we descend and the walking is easier going this way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 19 - Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

 

The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill, although it does, counterintuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We'll be in Namche by late afternoon and off to bed before our last day on the mountain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 20 - Namche to Phakding, Lukla

 

After breakfast, we trek toward the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then pass through several local villages. Our arrival in Lukla brings an evening in a proper hotel and, traditionally, a party with your trekking crew: you made it! Thanks to great teamwork and perseverance, you’ve accomplished a physical feat of which others only dream. This is your last night on the mountain, which can be bittersweet.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Tea house or Trekking Lodge.

Day 21 - Lukla to Kathmandu

 

In the morning, you'll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where your journey both began and ends. We'll transfer you to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. We'll reunite in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the best Nepalese restaurants in town, where we’ll be eager to hear your feedback on the trip.

Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.

Accommodation: A 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 22 - Kathmandu: Departure Day

 

It's your last day in Nepal! Grab some breakfast, and then take in some last-minute shopping in Kathmandu. We'll make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty time before your flight home. At this time, we'll say our goodbyes and bid you farewell, armed with warm memories and gorgeous photos to show to your loved ones.

Meals: Breakfast.

Airport Drop Off in a Private Car.

Inclusions

  • All the transportation between airport and hotel
  • 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Tashidharke inn or any other hotel of similar standard) with breakfast
  • 17 nights in standard lodges/tea houses during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All accommodation and meals during the stay in the trek
  • All domestic flight fares and airport taxes
  • An experienced English speaking guide and one porter for 2 persons each of the group
  • All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS)
  • All government and local taxes

Exclusions

  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
  • Tips for guides and porters

Essential Info

Hotel and Lodge on Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri:

Redrose Travel arranges it’s best for comfortable and pleasant accommodation and also provides you nourished hygienic food. We will be staying at the standard hotel (rating of 2 – 3 Star) in Kathmandu whereas, in the remote areas, we will be staying at a tea house or a local lodge. We can also arrange luxurious rooms from 4 – 5 Star hotels in the cities with an additional charge but the remote mountainous regions have no such facilities.

Tea houses and local lodges in the remote region will have a usual bed with usual mattress and a pillow. Only a few of them have electricity but the rest rely on lanterns or candles lights. Booking of the room is done prior to the starting of the trek. If in case we are not able to book the room in advance, we can book it upon reaching there as these areas have ample of lodges and tea houses. If for some reason, we aren’t able to book a lodge/teahouse - we can easily set a camp which will be the most adventurous part of the trek itself.

Food and Drinks for Everest Base Camp Trek:

Redrose Travel focuses on client’s safety and health and gives it the foremost priority. We make sure that each and every client get the same portion of clean, hygienic and nourishing food which is a very necessary - especially while trekking.

During the trek - all the meals i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided inclusive in our package. But in the city, either breakfast or dinner is included. Please go through the detailed itinerary for each day to see which meals are included. During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be served in the same lodge where we spend overnight and our expert trek leader will be taking you to the clean hotels/restaurants for lunch on the way to your destination.

Normal water will be provided free of cost but we suggest you carry water purification pills to purify the water. If you prefer to drink packaged bottled mineral water, you will easily get in shops or tea houses, but the expense should be paid by the client as it is not included in the package.

Best Seasons:

The flawless seasons for touring/trekking is in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). One can travel in winter if you are well adapted to cold. We strongly recommend the clients not to trek on monsoon in June, July, and August because of heavy rains & extremely blazing heat in the afternoon.

Luggage/Backpack on Everest Base Camp Trek:

Our porters will carry your major luggage while you carry a backpack with items very handy while trekking such as water bottle, towel, tissue or toilet paper, camera or any other stuff which you feel is necessary during your trek. Gears and clothes not needed during your trek can be left in the hotel safe deposit box properly locked without any extra charge. Domestic airlines of Nepal do not allow more than 15 kg including your hand baggage. If your baggage exceeds more than 15 kg, an extra charge will cover that up but isn’t included in our package.

Guide/Porter on Trek:

Redrose Travel provides honest porters and well experienced first aid certified, altitude sickness trained trekking guides who will be handling all your issues on the trip. All our staffs are very cordial and sincere. The porter will be carrying up to 10 kg luggage of each client. While trekking in a bigger group i.e. more than 10 people - an additional guide will be provided and the group also can be split according to the number of people in the group. 

Group Size, and Crew Member:

Redrose Travel arranges this alternative route to the Mount Everest base camp trek with a minimum of 2 clients to a maximum of 8 in a group. The larger group we will be arranged by dividing the groups into two or more according to the number of people. However, although you might be staying in the same lodge - but during your trek - you might be having a different guide.

Personal Expenses on Trek:

Personal expenses totally depend upon how extravagant are you in nature. Our package includes the cost of accommodation and meals during your trek as mentioned in the itinerary. Besides that, you are liable to pay for additional meals, table drinks, snacks, hot shower (accessible in some places), alcoholic drinks, entrance fee (around US $ 25 ) for visiting heritage sites of Kathmandu, meals in Kathmandu (around US $ 5-7), tips for driver, guide and porters, etc. Tips to the guides, porter or any other members are not mandatory. You can tip them if you are satisfied with their service.

Available Gears/Equipment:

Trekking equipment is readily available in the stores of Kathmandu at a very reasonable price or it can also be hired with a minimal charge per day. So, you don’t have to buy or carry from your hometown.

A Usual Day on Trek:

These are the approximate guidelines for a trek on each day which may differ according to the itinerary or schedule or your pace while trekking. 

Normally, you are required to trek for 4-6 hours each day. We start our trek after breakfast and stop for the lunch. We trek for 3-4 hours after lunch to reach our destination. If we reach our destination in afternoon, you can spend rest of the hours relaxing, take shower or just wander around.

Greetings at the Airport:

After booking and confirming your EBC trek via Jiri with us, we suggest you flow all the information such as - your number of days of stay, departure date, returning date, & international flight details (arrival time, flight number). After getting this information, a representative of Ganesh Himal Hiking Team can easily pick you up from the airport on time.

After you complete the formalities of the airport and come to the exit gate, you can spot Redrose Travel member holding a placard of your name or Redrose Travel waiting outside the terminal. After meeting and greetings, we will transfer you to the hotel in our private car. If you have booked the hotel by yourself, please let us know in advance, so that we can drop you at your respective hotel.

Changes in the Itinerary:

Our regular itinerary of the EBC via Jiri is 22 days unless you have customized it. The itinerary has been carefully designed by our operation manager which is very pragmatic & includes the high altitude acclimatizing. These 22 days includes your arrival day, departure and sightseeing Kathmandu. It may also have an extra day which allows flexibility to adjust the delay or cancellation of flight due to sudden changes in the Himalayan weather (if applicable).

If you would like to extend more days or lessen some, we surely can do that as per your wish.

Safety Measures:

Client’s safety is our main priority and we make sure that each and every client is well taken care of.  If by chance anyone gets sick during the trek, we will take you to the nearest hospital as soon as possible. If the condition is serious – we will use the rescue helicopter to take you to the nearest hospital while all the expenses will be carried out by the travel insurance company. We suggest you get insured for up to 6000 meters.

Booking and Payment:

After confirming or booking the trip – all we need is the copy of the passport, insurance policy, and the international flight details (ticket). Then, a 20% advance deposit is required for any trip, trek or expedition which is not refundable - used for reservations of hotels and lodges according to the itinerary.

The remaining balance is due when you arrive at Kathmandu and can be paid by any means convenient to you. We prefer payment via cash (to avoid any extra service charge) but bank transfer, credit cards, western union, and pay pal are also the accepted form of payments. 

 

 

If you have any other questions or want to inquire more, please feel free to email or contact us.

FAQ

How long does the Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri take?

The trek usually takes around 21 days, considering a more gradual and immersive journey through the Jiri route.

What's the starting point for the Jiri route?

The trek begins in Jiri, a town accessible by road from Kathmandu. You'll travel to Jiri by bus or private vehicle.

Is the Jiri route recommended for better acclimatization?

Yes, the Jiri route offers a more gradual ascent, aiding in better acclimatization and reducing the risk of altitude sickness.

Are there any alternative routes or side trips during this trek?

While the main focus is reaching Everest Base Camp, you can opt for side trips like the Gokyo Lakes or Cho La Pass for a more diverse experience.

What's the difficulty level of the Jiri route?

The Jiri route is moderately challenging due to its longer duration. Good physical fitness and stamina are important for a successful trek.

What's the best time to embark on this 21-day trek?

The pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) seasons—March to May and September to November—are ideal for clear skies and pleasant weather.

Are there teahouse accommodations along the route?

Yes, teahouses provide basic accommodation and meals. The Jiri route offers opportunities for cultural interactions with local communities.

How are emergency situations handled during the trek?

Your guide and local support staff are trained to manage emergencies, including altitude sickness. Helicopter evacuation is available if needed.

Are there any communication facilities on the route?

Most villages have basic communication facilities, including mobile networks and internet access, although quality can vary.

What's the scenery like during the Jiri route?

The route offers diverse landscapes, from terraced fields and dense forests to snow-capped peaks and traditional villages.

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