Jiri Everest Trek

Jiri Everest Trek

Jiri Everest Base Trek and the Tenzing – Hillary Everest Expedition trek route is probably the most popular and classic trekking route of Himalayas in Nepal.
Duration:

21 Days

Max Altitute:

5,545m

Accommodation: Hotel, Tea House

Trip Overview

Jiri Everest Trek

Jiri Everest Base Trek and the Tenzing – Hillary Everest Expedition trek route is probably the most popular and longest classic trekking route to Everest Base Camp.

Main Features of Jiri – Everest Base Camp are:

  • Follow the historical footsteps of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary
  • Explore the route to Everest Base Camp from Jiri
  • Hike to culturally diverse place in the Everest region
  • Fascinating view of Mount Everest (8,848m)
  • Observe Buddhist culture and traditions
  • Hike to Kala Patthar
  • Bio-diverse of flora and fauna
  • Hike in the Sagarmatha National Park – World National Heritage Site

How to Trek Jiri – Everest Base Camp

Jiri Everest trek adventurous trek in Everest Region begins with a bustling bus ride to Shivalaya via Jiri.  As this oldest version of EBC trek kicks off trekkers, walk through incredible mountain landscapes of Nepal, crossing few Himalayan rivers by suspension bridges. And passing via tropical Sherpa lands, and all the way to the Base Camp of Everest – the world’s summit. Countless ups and downs, through elevated mountainous rhododendron forest into the fascinating villages of the Tamang, Jirel, Rai, Chhetri, and Sherpa who occupied the majority of villages – the Everest Base Camp from Jiri adds more adventures in trendy Everest Base Camp Trek.

The trails of Jiri to Everest Base Camp follow the historical footsteps of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary who were the first conquerors of Mt. Everest 8,848m in 1953. Treading through the trails of sub-tropical forests in Nepalese mid-hill the trek goes to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazar is popular for Sherpa culture and tradition. The walk over the glacial moraines to Everest Base Camp, the hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m), a vantage point for the Everest view and its neighboring peaks are undoubted the biggest highlights of EBC trek. The Trek also caters breathtaking landscapes of the Everest Region and encounters fascinating Buddhist culture in highland monasteries of Khumbu, experience the warm hospitality of the Sherpas, and have witnesses wide floral and faunal biodiversity of Sagarmatha National Park.

Enjoy the oldest route to Everest Base Camp with us. Experience the same walking journey to the Everest Base Camp, which was explored by Tenzing and Hillary in 1953.

Best Time to visit Jiri – EBC

September – November and March – May are the best times for trekking at Jiri – EBC trail.

 

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  • Trip Code: NFH2
  • Trip Type: Trekking
  • Start/End: Kathmandu -
  • Group Size: 2-14
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Tea House
  • Best Season:
    Sept - Nov: Mar - May
  • Daily Walking Hour: 6-8 Hours

Detailed Itinenary

Arrival in: Kathmandu | Departure from:

Inclusion

What’s Include

  • Airport pickup, drop and all ground transport by private vehicle.
  • Standard twin sharing Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast as per itinerary.
  • Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodations throughout the trek.
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the Jiri Everest base camp trek.
  • All necessary paper works for Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and TIMS card.
  • A highly experience and knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government License holder guide with his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport to jiri and insurance.
  • Friendly and helpful porters with proper walking equipment, his salary, foods, accommodation and insurance (one porter for two people).
  • Comprehensive medical box (first aid kit will be available).
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance company).
  • Government taxes and official expenses.
  • Emergency life saver oxygen and mask support.
  • Guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour with private vehicle.
  • Assistant guide group size more than 4 person group.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner in typical Nepalese restaurant.

What’s Not Include

  • International Airfare from and to Kathmandu.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
  • Your Travel and Medical Insurance.
  • Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner as per itinerary.
  • Your Personal Expenses and trekking equipment for the trek.
  • All the alcoholic and non alcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the Tea Houses)
  • All desserts sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
  • Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.
  • Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected)
  • Kathmandu sightseeing monument entrance fees.
  • Excess baggage more than 12 kg.(If you have extra baggage you can leave in Kathmandu office with full safety)

Departure Dates

The given prices is per person and exclude international flights. Fixed departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable for you, please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.

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