The
CLASSIC JIRI to EVEREST BASE CAMP ROUTE Trek
A
Trek Retracing The Expedition Route To Everest Base
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Starting with a 6 hour (188km/118miles) drive to Jiri (2,100m/6,888ft)
this trek follows the traditional route taken by the early
Everest expeditions and still serves as main artery to the
roadless Sagarmatha (Everest) region. Known as the Solu-Khumbu
it is the home of the Sherpas. This relatively tiny society
of 8,000 people is the best known and most admired of all
Nepal's ethnic groups. According to their oral history Sherpas
migrated to high valleys south of Mt. Everest from eastern
Tibet about 450 years ago, hence the name Shar-pa, "peoples
of the east." Many families along this route have converted
their homes into trekkers' lodges catering to foreign hikers.
Although a popular trekking route the Everest area is visited
by only some 8,000 visitors each year - a fraction of the
number that visits the Annapurna region. Trekking through
the Sherpa villages we share many of their hearths and enjoy
their generous hospitality. Trekking in from Jiri has the
advantage of helping you to acclimatise en route. This trek
is about 190km/120miles long and the total altitude gained
on the inumerable uphill portions totals 9000m - much higer
even than Mt. Everest.
Moderate
to strenuous trekking and lodging from 2,100m (6,888ft) to
4,940m (16,200ft) with optional day hikes up to 5,550m (18,200ft).
Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families.
The trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu and includes all
meals, services of experienced local guide and porters to
carry luggage. Clients carry a day-pack only and walk at their
own pace.
Trek Grade:
Moderate to Difficult
Duration: 20 Nights / 21 Days
Maximum Sleeping Altitude: 5140m/16,860ft
(Gorakshep)
Maximum Hiking Altitude: 5550m/18,200ft (Kala
Patthar)
Best Season: Mar-June and Oct-Dec.
Trek Avaliblity: Join a group trek (dates
shown below)
Private treks are availabe on request.
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri.
Day 02: Trek to Bandar.
Day 03: Trek to Sete.
Day 04: Trek over Lamjura pass to Junbesi.
Day 05: Trek to Nuntala.
Day 06: Trek to Kharte.
Day 07: Trek to Surkhe.
Day 08: Trek to Phakding.
Day 09: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 10: Rest and acclimatization day.
Optional day-hike to Khunde and Khumjung Villages.
Day 11: Trek to Thyangboche monastery.
Day 12: Trek to Pangboche and on to Dingboche.
Day 13: Acclimatization day. Optional hike
to Chukung Ri.
Day 14: Trek to Lobuche.
Day 15: Trek to Everest Base Camp. Overnight
at Gorakshep.
Day 16: Morning trek to Kala Patthar Everest
view point.
Afternoon trek to Thugla or Pheriche.
Day 17: Trek to Phortse village.
Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 19: Trek to Monjo or Phakding.
Day 20: Trek to Lukla.
Day 21: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. End of
Jiri to Everest base camp trek.
| Departure Dates
for Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek (ex Kathmandu)
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| 01-21
April, 2011 |
01 - 21 October, 2011 |
| 28 April - 18 May,
2011 |
11 October - 30 October, 2011 |
| 01 - 21 May, 2011 |
01 - 21 November, 2011 |
| 14 May - 03 June, 2011 |
11 November - 01 December, 2011 |
| TREK
COST - INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES |
| INCLUDES:
• Basic accomodation at local lodges on twin sharing
basis.
• All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) included
for the duration of the trek.
• Domestic airport transfers for flight to Lukla and
back to hotel.
• Services of experienced English speaking local trekking
guide.
• Porters to carry luggage while on trek (1 porter
for 2 persons).
• Insurance for trekking staff, guides, porters etc.,
• National Park entrance fees & TIMS (Trekkers
Information Management System) registration fees.
EXCLUDES:
• Departure Tax where applicable (domestic/international
flights).
• Domestic Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare.
• Travel/Trekking/Medical insurance.
• Rescue operations by helicopter.
• Excess baggage charges.
• Mineral water, boiled drinking water, soft drinks
and any alcoholic beverages, tips and any personal
expenses.
• Nepal Visa Fees.
• Any services in Kathmandu/Nepal (hotels, transport,
etc.).
• Hotel accomodation in Kathmandu incase flight cancelled
due to bad weather or any other circumstances beyond
our control.
• Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes,
cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays
due to landslides/ road blockage, or otherwise.
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