Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri

On the very first day of your time with Aiming Adventure, you will be welcomed at the Tribhuvan International Airport by one of the representatives of our company. Then, you will further be transferred to the hotel. After time to get refreshed, evening you'll meet and transfer to the welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu where you can fully enjoy different songs and dances with typical Nepali cuisine and briefing about your trip and overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

The trek of this day begins after having breakfast. Kathmandu- the capital city of Nepal- is a big collection of historical, cultural and natural sites. That is the reason why, today, we take you tour for a few hours to the major highlighted attractions of Kathmandu Valley: Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. We get back to our hotel after spending some hours relishing magnificent sites, and then we spend our time for finalizing necessary kinds of stuff during the trek. We spend the night at a hotel in Kathmandu. 

Our journey to Jiri begins when you catch a bus early in the morning. First of all, you will be escorted to the bus station, and then you will head to northeast along the Arniko Highway leaving Kathmandu valley. While reaching to Jiri, you will pass Bhaktapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel, Dolalghat, Lamasanghu. From Lamasanghu, we turn right and head towards Jiri. This way is a long trail in a single drive lane road; therefore, we stop twice before we reach to Jiri. On reaching to Jiri, we will explore surroundings of this town, and we will spend the night at a lodge in Jiri.

The destination of the first day of your trek is Shivalaya. The trail starts climbing a steep rocky and dusty path that takes us towards the ridge at Chitre, where we are greeted with a distant view of snowcapped peaks which will certainly leap our spirits up and keep us in the highest state of jubilance. Then, we descend to the riverside to cross the suspension bridge. Crossing suspension bridge will finally take us the bottom of the Shivalaya Valley (1770m). The rest of the time of that day will be spent ascertaining the Shivalaya village. We will spend the night at a lodge in Shivalaya.

The destination of the second day of our trek is Bhandar. We begin this trek when we make a steep uphill climb that will take us to Deurali (2,720m). From the top of that hill, we make a steep descend to Bhandar along the other side of Deurali through the forest. We will spend our remaining time of that day exploring the Gompas and twin Stupa. We will spend the night at a lodge in Bhandar.

The destination of the third day of our trek is Sete. The trail that we follow descends towards valley passing small accommodations of Dokharpa and Baranda. Then, we reach to Likhu Khola by few up and downhill walk through the forest. After crossing the bridge over the Likhu Khola, we continue our trek to Likhu Khola Valley and from there we ascend to Kinja. From Kinja, our vertical ascend will take us to Chimbu and the trail continues till Sete, situated on the ridge in the middle of the Rhododendron forest. We will spend the night at a lodge in Sete.

The destination of the fourth day of our trek is Junbesi. Our trek begins with a steep climb through the way that is accompanied with rhododendron, pine, birch, magnolia, juniper trees along with a few scattered settlements and tea houses till Lamjura pass. Here, we stop for some time enjoying the panoramic view of surrounding green hills. Then, our trail descends towards Tragdobuk through the forest that will finally descend to the Junbensi Sherpa village. We will spend the night at a lodge in Junbesi.

The planning of the fifth day of our schedule is acclimatization. As mentioned above, Junbesi is the most beautiful local Sherpa village encompassing well -respected hospitality, various cultures and diverse form of landscape. We will spend our day hiking up to Phugmochhe to explore traditional Sherpa village, Art Center and Thubten Chhuling, visiting its surroundings. The Nyinga-school Serlo Gompa is one of the few gompas in Solukhumbu to be founded by Sherpa lama. After completing our hiking, you will spend your day recollecting memories, taking snapshots and making the internet call with family members staying at a lodge. You will spend your night at a lodge/hotel.

The destination of the sixth day of our trek is Nunthala. We reach a trail junction after crossing the wooden bridges over Junbesi River.  After that we turn left-hand side and follow the trail to Khumbu region, ascending the forest. Then, we descend to Phurteng, where you will be greeted with the first view of Mt. Everest (if the weather is clear) and other towering peaks. From Phurteng, we continue our hiking till Salang, crossing Gongbo River, and then we hike down to Ringmo River. Our trail continues to Ringmo village crossing Trakshindo La Pass (3670m). From here, we descend to Trashingo. Then, a final descent via rhododendron and conifer forest will take us to Nunthala. We will spend the night at a lodge in a Nunthala.

The destination of the seventh day of our trek is Kharikhola. Descending the trail to Dudh Koshi River, we continue our hiking till the bridge, and then we cross the bridge over the river. After that, we continue our hiking climbing up to Jubing via forest and walk to Churkha straightly. From Churkha our eastward ascending will take us to Kharikhola village. We will spend our night at a lodge in Kharikhola.

The destination of the eighth day of our trek is Paiya. We cross a suspension bridge after descending from Khari Khola and we will make a steep descend that brings us to Buspa. We further ascend to Kari La from Buspa crossing some conifer woods of Kharte. The trail on the way is filled with a few teahouses and shops in its surroundings till we reach to Paiya. We will spend our night at a lodge in Paiya.

The destination of the ninth day of our trek is Phakding. From Paiya, a winding trail will lead us towards Shurke. From Shurke, leaving the trail to Phakding village we ascend north towards Chaurikharka which is known as the breadbasket of Khumbu region-it is because of the fertile land. The followed trail joins regular Everest Base Camp trail which comes from Lukla. Then, we ascend to Phakding, where we will spend our night.

The destination of the tenth day of our trek is Namche Bazaar. Leaving the Phakding behind, we move towards Toktok, and then turning to the righthand side we ascend to Monju- an entry point to Sagarmatha National Park, crossing small accommodations and suspension bridges. When you reach to Sagarmatha National Park, you will enjoy the beauties of Uche Chholing Monastery, floras and faunas of National Park after introducing formalities at the entrance by your team leader. Entering into the national park and vertical drop down of the hill will take you across the suspension bridge and reach to popular lunch spot which is last settlement before Namche Bazaar is called Jorsalle. The trail, after crossing another bridge, and passing through winding up hill will lead us to Namche Bazaar, where we can view the panoramic scene of towering peaks.

The destination of the eleventh day of our trek is Namche Bazaar, situated at an altitude of 3440m from the sea level.  Remaining active, we get involved in several activities in order to adjust to the high altitude and thinning air. Instead of resting, we hike to an old Sherpa village, Thame or we hike to Khumjung, valley and Everest view hotel for acclimatization purpose. We spend the remaining time of this day visiting the Khumjung Hillary School, longest Mani Walls in Khumbu region, Everest View Hotel and Shyangboche airport. At the evening time, you can utilize your time at cafes and teas shop making an internet call with your family members and recollecting your memories that you have experienced earlier. 

The trail leads moderately flat with superb views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and closeup view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. The trail continues wild lives spot of musk deer (a herd of Himalayan Thar) colorful pheasant (Danphe, National bird) Trail descend to Dudh Koshi river where few lodges and series of picturesque water driven prayer wheels. Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River a steep climb through pine and juniper forest, walk about 2 hours bring you to Tengboche. The famous Gomba (Tengboche Monastery) with the background of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Mt. Everest and many more peaks. During October/November in full moon, the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with masked dancing and Tibetan opera in the monastery courtyard.

The destination of the thirteenth day of our trek is Dingboche. When we leave Tengboche, we make subtle descend to Debuche village and trail continue to the river and continue our walk through the rhododendron forest. On the way, we cross the wooden bridge and ascend to Pangboche-valley’s highest year-round settlement. We will stop for the beautiful tea break and will enjoy the eye-popping view while sipping tea. The trail will continue to gentle walk to the Somare which is popular lunch spot. Further gentle walk two hours will continue to the Dingboche. We will spend our night at a lodge in Dingboche.

The schedule of the fourteenth day of our trek is exploring Dingboche and will climb the just behind the village is called Nagajumba (5115m) for acclimatization purpose. Instead of resting, we remain active Therefore, we hike around this place for enjoying the magnificent views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Ama Dublum, Island Peak and other dozens of the popular peaks. Furthermore, we will be acquainted with lifestyles, the culture of people. We will spend the night at a lodge in Dingboche.

The destination of the fifteenth day of our trek is Lobuche. From Dingboche we will follow the gentle trail with the magnificent view will continue to Dughla through the Khumbu Khola Valley. After about 3 hours walking will stop at Dugla for the beautiful tea break and to adjust with the elevation. The trail ascend about an hour to the Dugla pass which is the eye-popping place for the mountain view and place of memorial of dead people who were dead in different mountsin. The final hour will continue to the Labuche. After having the lunch and short refreshment will hike to Khumbu glacier to acclimatization propose and wonderful views. We will spend the night at a lodge in Lobuche.

The destination of the sixteenth day of our trek is the Everest Base Camp. The trail that we follow leads us towards Gorak Shep from Lobuche. Then, we ascend up and cross the pyramid sign. And then a small ascend will take us to the 360degree vista of snowy mountains. The trail passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams to Gorakshep and to the Everest Base Camp the climbers gather for summiting Everest during the high expedition season. We are continuing the trek for return back to Gorakshep. We will spend the night at a lodge in Gorak Shep.

The destination of the seventeenth day of our trek is Kala Patthar- the highest vantage point to view panoramic scenes of mountains and the second destination is Pheriche. Early morning we will climb to Kala Patthar (5550m), which provides the best view of Ama Dablam, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse and Mt. Everest. Taking some snaps and exploring snowcapped peaks will take few times on Kala Patthar. After having hot breakfast in Gorekshep will continue same way back to Pheriche which is known as the windy valley. We will spend the night at a lodge in Pheriche.

The destination of the eighteenth day of our trek is Namche Bazaar. To reach our destination, we decent to Pangboche village. After that, the trail takes us to the riverside to cross the suspension bridge over Imja Khola and we continuously climb to Tengboche. Descending from Tengboche leads us the Dudh Koshi River. We pass the first bridge over Dudh Koshi River which is situated in Phunki Tenga. Then, we cross the village of Tashinga and Sanasa. From there, the trail reaches us to Kyangjuma, from where the trail to Namche Bazar is easy. When you reach to Namche Bazaar, you can relax and enjoy in the restaurants, Cafes, and bakeries making internet calls with family members and recollecting those past memories.

The destination of the last day of our trek to Lukla. Taking quick breakfast, we leave the Namche Bazaar a big downhill to the suspension bridges passing the Dudh Koshi River nearby the junction of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers. After crossing those rivers, we reach to Monjo. Crossing the national park, we hike down to Phakding for launch. After launch, our trek continues to Lukla since it is the last day of our trek. When we reach to Lukla, you can spend your time recollecting your memories and wandering nearby its surroundings. We will spend the night at the lodge in Lukla.

It is the final day in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Sherpas will help you carry your luggage to the airport whereas other technical formalities will be led by our team leader. When the plane arrives at the airport, we will immediately board the plane and get back to Kathmandu. On reaching to the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will directly be transferred to the hotel. In the evening, we gather for farewell dinner in one of the popular restaurant and summarize our overall trek that finally gives us feedback. We will spend the night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

It is the last day of your trip in Nepal with Aiming Adventure. If your flight is managed early in the morning, you will directly be drop off to the airport by one of the representatives of our company. In case, if your flight is managed late in the evening, you can spend your time going shopping mall and buying mementos or you can simply wander around the Kathmandu valley. However, if you want to spend some more extra time in Nepal, the trekking schedule is customizable as per your intention.