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JIRI TO EVEREST TREK

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  Trip Code : NLT-0026
  Duration : 24 days
Max Altitude : 5,555
  Best Season : March – May and September – November
  Meals : All In during the trek/ B&B in the city areas
  Accommodation : Tea house/ Lodge / Hotel
Famously known as the “Classic trek to Everest”, Jiri to Everest trek has been preferred by many hardcore trekkers from decades ago. It was believed to be the original route to Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay also embarked on their quest to climb Mount Everest from this trail as well. Starting from Jiri, which lies in the Dolakha district of Nepal, this Jiri to Everest trek takes you deep into the hills, forest, gorges and river banks leading directly to the base camp of the roof of the world. Jiri is the home of an ethnic group called the Jirels and Sherpa. It is one of the classic treks of Nepal which provides an opportunity to experience a true and authentic Sherpa culture with spectacular views of the Everest range.


Short Itinerary:

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival and trek preperation
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri
Day 03: Trek to Bhandar (2150m)
Day 04: Trek to Sete (2575m)
Day 05: Trek to Junbesi (2675m)
Day 06: Trek to Nuntala (2250m)
Day 07: Trek to Kharikhola (2,020m)
Day 08: Trek to Puiyan (2,700m)
Day 09: Trek to Phakding (2,646m)
Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazar (3420m)
Day 11: Acclimatization Day (3420m)
Day 12: Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680m)
Day 13: Trek to Machherma (4,470m)
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4,790m)
Day 15: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5,383m) then back to Gokyo and trek to Dragnak (4,700m)
Day 16: Cross Cho La pass (5,360m) then trek to Dzongla (4,710m)
Day 17: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
Day 18: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) then back to Gorakshep
Day 19: Hike up to Kala Pattar (5,555m) early in the morning and trek down to Periche (4,200m)
Day 20: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)
Day 21: Trek to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 22: Morning flight back to Kathmandu
Day 23: Kathmandu relaxing day
Day 24: Kathmandu Departure
 

TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS

  • The Holy lakes of the Gokyo Valley
  • Stunnig views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and the Gyachun Kang mountains
  • Gokyo Ri Peak
  • Cho La and the Ngozumpa Glaciers
  • Various Stupas on the trails
  • Sunrise view of Mt Everest from Kala Phatar
  • Crossing the Khumbu Glacier
  • Various Rivers such as the Dudh Khosi and the Khumba Khola (river)
  • The big town of Namche Bazaar and the Tengboche Monastery
  • Various Stupas on the trails
  • Stunning views from your flight to Lukla

Day 1 : Kathmandu Arrival and trek preparation

  • Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel
  • After hotel check in we meet at our office for a meet and greet and your trek preparation
  • Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2 : Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri

  • Early breakfast and check out
  • Drive by local bus to Jiri
  • Amazing Nepalese scenery
  • Arrival in Jiri
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 3 : Trek to Bhandar (2150m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Starting our trek we head to Mali village
  • Up and downwards trails lead us to the village
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 4 : Trek to Sete (2575m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Downwards trail until a wooden bridge crossing
  • Local flat trail until Kenja
  • Prepare for a steep climb up the Lamjura La Ridge
  • Continue until reaching the small village of Sete
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 5 : Trek to Junbesi (2675m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Rhododendron forest hike until reaching Goyam village
  • Ascending until reaching Lamjura La Pass and cross it
  • Steep descend until reaching flat farmlands
  • Follow the sandy trail until reaching Junbesi village
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 6 : Trek to Nuntala (2250m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Ascending through forest trails and crossing a large suspension bridge
  • Continue upwards until reaching Ringmu
  • Follow the trade trail until raching the next valley and the village of NunthalaDinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 7 : Trek to Kharikhola (2,020m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Beautiful rice field and forest trails until reaching the Dudh Khosi River
  • Cross the river and head to Jubing
  • Final ascend until reaching Kharikola
  • Visit the hilltop monastery
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 8 : Trek to Puiyan (2,700m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Ascending upwards and cross a large suspension bridge
  • Head on until reaching Bupsa village
  • Forest hike and cross the Khari La Pass
  • Arrival at Puiyan
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 9 : Trek to Phakding (2,646m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Descending to Surke
  • We cross a stream and head to the Mani Wall Junction
  • Passing various Buddhist monuments until reaching Phakding
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 10 : Trek to Namche Bazar (3420m)

  • Early morning breakfast and departure
  • Forest walk and crossing of the Dudh Khosi Khola (river) by bridge
  • Entering the village of Monjo where the Everest National Park begins
  • Passing the village of Jorsale, walking along the rivers Dudh Khosi and Bhote Khosi
  • Steep ascend towards Namche bazaar the Sherpa village
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 11 : Acclimatization Day (3420m)

  • Today we hike up to the Everest view hotel to get used to the high altitude
  • Enjoy spectacular views of Mt, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 12 : Trek to Phorste Thanga (3,680m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Following the trail towards EBC until Gokyo Valley road sign
  • Up and down path with beautiful views of; Lhotse, Ama Dablam and the Nuptse
  • Final push until reaching Phortse Thanga
  • Overnight stay and dinner at the local tea house

Day 13 : Trek to Machhermo (4,470 m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Beautiful rhododendron forest trail
  • Ascending through an amazing trail past Icy waterfalls
  • Continue until reaching Dhole village
  • Acclimatization check
  • Final ascend to Machhermo
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 14 : Trek to Gokyo (4750 m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Following the trail to Pangka
  • Steep ascend with the first lake in view next to the Ngozumpa Glacier
  • Pass the second lake and cross the Cho La Glacier
  • Follow the third lake, Dudh Pokhari with amazing views of; Cho Oyu and Gyachun Kang
  • Arrival in Gokyo
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 15 : Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m) and return to Gokyo (4750 m) and trek to Dragnak (4,700m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Excursion day to Gokyo Ri
  • Beautiful views of; Mt. Everest, Lhotse and the Makalu
  • Head back down to Gokyo
  • Easy trail until Dragnak
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 16 : Cross Cho La pass (5,360m) then trek to Dzongla (4,710m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • Steep ascend to the Cho La Pass from where we can view the Cho Oyo, Makalu and Everest
  • Heading down with views of the Ama Dablam and Taweche
  • Descending further until reaching Dzongla.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 17 : Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)

  • Breakfast and departure
  • We have an easy trail until reaching Lobuche
  • Amazing mountain and landscape views
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 18 : Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) then back to Gorakshep

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Rocky ascend towards EBC
  • Arrival at EBC time for our victory break, we made it!
  • Downwards hike to Gorak Shep
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 19 : Hike up to Kala Pattar (5,555m) early in the morning and trek down to Periche (4,200m)

  • +-4 am wake up
  • Climb up to Kala Patthar for an unforgettable sunrise view over Mt Everest
  • Back down to Gorak Shep for breakfast and departure
  • Basic downwards hike to Pheriche
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 20 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Descending towards Tengboche
  • We can take a short break at the Phungi Thanga village
  • Uphill trek followed by a steep descend towards Namche Bazaar
  • Dinner and overnight at the local tea house

Day 21 : Trek to Lukla (2,840m)

  • Early breakfast and departure
  • Downwards hike to the Dudh Khosi Khola (river)
  • Hike towards Mojo
  • Descending magnolia forest walk and crossing of the Dudh Khosi Khola (river) towards Phakding
  • Ascending towards Chuplung village
  • Final upwards trek to Lukla
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the local tea house

Day 22 : Morning flight back to Kathmandu

  • Breakfast and departure
  • We have an morning flight back to Kathmandu
  • Airport pick up and hotel transfer
  • After some rest we visit the travel office for your trek review
  • Rest of the day is free for personal sightseeing / souvenir shopping
  • Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 23 : KATHMANDU RELAXING DAY

  • A full free day to relax and enjoy your last day in Nepal
  • A farewell dinner with a live Nepali culture showDinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 24 : KATHMANDU DEPARTURE

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Airport transfer 3 hours before departure

What's included

  • Domestic flight tickets KTM-Lukla-KTM
  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast
  • Lodge accommodation during the trek
  • All meals during the trek
  • License and permits
  • Experienced trekking guide / porter service
  • All government taxes

What's not included

  • Bottled beverages, tips,
  • items of a personal nature,
  • delay due to weather,
  • natural or political problems that are out of our hand,
  • anything that is not mentioned in the above
This itineray can be made shorter/longer depending on your preference, incase inquire to us by using the comments box during your booking.

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