Trip Duration: 19 nights/ 20 days (drive in and fly out)
Trekking Duration: 17 days
Location: East Nepal; Khumbu Valley
Highest elevation: 5545 m
Walking Hour: 4-7 hours every day
Grade Information: strenuous
Best Season: Autumn/ spring (fair weather in Nepal)
Accommodation: Guest House / Hotel
Group Size: Minimum one person
Highlight of Trekking: Picturesque scenery, culturally exciting Sherpa way of life, Monasteries, Sherpa museum, World highest Peak Mt Everest, Breathtaking views of Everest, Landscape, Hidden Valley, Rhododendron forest
Jiri to Everest base camp trekking is an ancient trekking route. All climbers or trekkers used that route before Lukla airport. Nowadays, who are looking less crowded, long trekking, scarring from Lukla flight and weather, the hidden valley is the best.
Jiri lies at an altitude of 1,905 meters (6,250 feet), is the easternmost terminus of the highway coming from Kathmandu. Daily bus service is available from Kathmandu, but the 184 km ride takes 6 to 8 hours due to narrow, winding roads and checkpoints along the Araniko highway. The seasonable road is driven to Bandara continues to Shivalaya or to cross the Lamjura pass. Jiri route trekking is not busy because many climbers or trekkers fly to Lukla. Trekking to entrances in Sagarmatha National park or Khumbu valley takes 6, 7 days.
Mount Everest, to the Nepalese it is simply called Sagarmatha, the "Sky head", the Tibetans call Chomolungma or Jomolungma, “The Mother Goddess of the Earth”. One of the major goals to go trekking in Everest, the “Sherpa” were nomadic people who first settled in the Solukhumbu District (Khumbu), Nepal then gradually moved westward along salt trade routes. Their culture, history and their hospitality are interesting to visit that area.
Asian Hiking Team itinerary follows an ancient salt route trek that drives to Jiri upon seasonable road Bhandara, will take us through tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and through remote valleys, villages, and monasteries. The views grow even more spectacular as we venture up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu area at 3440 m (11,300 feet). We will spend an extra night in Namche bazaar, next to the Tengboche monastery 3868 m (12,887 feet), where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Mt. Everest and Lhotse. Continued trekking is in Pangboche village, Dingboche and entry to Everest Base Camp. A non-technical climb of Kala Pattar 5545 m (18,450 feet) highlights the truly spectacular panorama of Sagamartha (Mt. Everest), the Mother Goddess of the World 8848.86 m (29,030 feet), Nuptse and Lhotse 8516 m (27,560 feet). A day-long walk to Everest Base Camp over moving rocks and glaciers spending a few hours is recommended because there is no protected tea house or social hut. During the expedition season there are lots of tents, and you can find coffee bars, bakeries and the internet. Either you can return the same way or cross the high passes Chola or Renjola and meet the trail in Namche Bazar. Our itinerary ends in Lukla then flight to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu; transfer to Hotel, group meeting, overnight at hotel (B).
Day 02: Final preparation for trekking and half day sightseeing in KTM, overnight at hotel (BB).
Trekking starting
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1955m) continues drive to Bhandara (2190m), 8-10 hours drives, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 04: Trek to Sate village (1630m), 5 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 05: Trek over Lamjura pass (3530m) to Junbesi (2700m), 8–9 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 06: Continue trek through solu to Nunthala (2330m), 6 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trek to village of Khare-Khola (2640m), 5 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trek to Surkhe (2296m), 5 hours, overnight Guest house/hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Trek to Phakding (2640m), 5.30 hours, overnight Guest house/hotel (B/L/D).
Day 10: Phakding trek to Namche (3440m), 5.30 hours, overnight Guest house/hotel (B/L/D).
Day 11: Namche Bazaar rest day for acclimatization (B/L/D).
Day 12: Namche Bazaar trek to Tengboche, (3860m), 4-5 hours, overnight at hotel/guest house (B/L/D).
Day 13: Tengboche trek to Dingboche, (4410m), 5-6 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 14: Dingboche trek to Lobuje (4925m), 5-6 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 15: Lobuje trek to Gorak-shep (5170m) continues EBC (5370m)return to Gorakshep, 7/8 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 16: Gorakshep climb Kalapathar (5545m) and trek to Pangboche 6-7 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 17: Pangboche trek to Namche Bazaar (3540m), 5-6 hours, overnight Guest house (B/L/D).
Day 18: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla (2840m), 6 hours, overnight Guest house/Hotel (B/L/D).
Trekking Ending
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu by short flight, transfer to Hotel (BB).
Day 20: Kathmandu – Own way journey or next trip (B).
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Total cost US$ 1799 per person
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Notes: Payment should be made 25 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 25% cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.