Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri

The trek officially begins as you make your way from Bhandar to Sete. Traverse through dense forests, cross suspension bridges, and witness the diverse flora and fauna of the region. Sete, situated at an altitude of 2,575 meters, welcomes you with its tranquil surroundings.

The trek begins through the dense forest of blooming rhododendrons, maple and birch. On this day, the trek lends you  a rare opportunity to watch all the beautiful birds in the Everest. We will climb further to Lamjura Bhanjyang, a place that  offers striking views of mountains and peaks in Nepal. We will climb further to Tragdobuk that leads  us further to Junbesi standing at an altitude of 2700 meters.

Take a well-deserved rest in Junbesi and embark on a day hike to Idingma. The trek offers stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas and provides an opportunity to acclimatize to higher altitudes.

As we cross the river,  we will take the escalating trail through forest to reach the top of ridge. We will enjoy the majestic views  of Everest, Thamserku, Nuptse, Mera Peak and Lhotse mountains from the ridge . Then, we will walk through Salung to Ringmo Khola. We will climb from the river to Ringmo village. Advancing further, we will climb Trakshindo La Pass and walk through Trashindo to Nunthala.

The trail proceeds  through the dense thickets of pine woods. We will pursue the trail to the suspension bridge over Dudh Kosi River. Once we cross the river, we will spot the culturally rich Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo and Jorsale to reach Namche Bazaar which is the trade center and also the gateway to Everest Khumbu Region.

Early in the morning, we will traverse the forest of rhododendron and juniper once we leave Namche Bazaar. Then we will  and take the descending trail to Kayangjuma. We will walk along small Sherpa settlement at Sansa to forest. It is from here that  we  head to Dudh Koshi River. We will cross the river over suspension bridge until we  reach Phuki Thengna. From this spot, we will take the ascending trail to Tengboche Village.

We will wake up early in the morning and head to the top of  the ridge that allows striking views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Everest Mountains. Returning back, we will pay visit to Tengboche Monastery which is the largest Buddhist Monastery in Khumbu Region. We will pass through the settlement at Pheriche and lower down to Lobuche River from where we will follow the steep path uphill to Dingboche.

We will advance through Khumbu Khola Valley and take the raising path to Dusa. We will cross Phulung Karpo and descend down to the river. We will cross the river over the bridge until we  reach Dughla. As we climb the ridge, we will move in and out of Chupki Lhara and walk down to Khumbu Glacier. We will move through rocks and boulders to Gorakshep. We shall  walk 5km more to reach Lobuche. 

Early in the morning, we will trek to Kalapatthar and enjoy the view of sunrise over Mount Everest. The route offers views of Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse Peaks. We will return back to Gorakshep.

After the luch is done, we shall continue walking further until we reach Pheriche . The village  is  small yet culturally rich. Located at an altitude of 4371m, the village is populated by sherpas . The culture in Pheriche is much influenced by neighboring Tibetans.

We will walk through the hidden valley of Khumbu that stands at an altitude of 3970 meters. The trail continues to the base of Khumbila Mountain. Khumjung is the largest village in Khumbu region. It is believed that Khumjung monastery possesses the scalp of yeti.

Our representative shall be waiting outside the hotel for you to get ready. Then, they shall take you to the airport to depart. We hope you have a happy journey back  home. Cherish the memories of the trek.