This is one of the best trekking route in Everest/Khumbu Region Which offers you Three weeks to climb Kalapathar (5545m) Overlooking the base camp area.Trek start from jiri with superb view of the Highest mountains Including Everest, Lhotse, Nupste Makalu, etc. This is considered as the highly praised trekking route to Everest region. It was in 1952 when two renowed figures Sir Edmund Hillary and Mr. Tenzing Sherpa had taken the same route to Mt. Everest. Before to sart the trekking takes 7 hrs by Local bus to get Jiri. This route offers an ample chance to explore beautiful forest, farming country sides and several monasteries situated at high elevation on the way to Lukla.
There are two alternatives for you. If you have the time, walk in from Jiri and fly out from Lukla following the itinerary as given below,or if you want to shorten the trip you can fly in to Lukla, trek to Everest and then fly out taking.
Everest Base Camp from Jiri Trek , Itinerary :
Day 01/ Kathmandu to Jiri (187 km) by bus.
7- 8 hours interesting driving from Kathmandu.
Day 02/ Jiri to Bhandar
We begin the trek up to 2400m and down to shivala and then climb again to Bhandar at 2200m.
Day 03/ Bhandar to Sete
Today,We descent to Likhu Khloa and Kenja. Now we make the long climb to Lamjura pass. The first part of the climb is quite steep. We stop for the camp after half way walking of Lamjura.
Day 04/ Sete to Junbesi
Today, it will be long day but gradual climb to the Lamjura pass at 3530m which is the highest pass between Jiri and Namche bazaar.we do have lunch on near the top named goyem at 3300m.Then descend to Tragdobuk at 2860m and pretty Sherpa village of Junbesi at 2675m.
Day 05/ Junbesi to Nuntala
Here in Junbesi there are two way. One way Leads you Hospital and airstrip at Phaplu and the district headquarters and bazaar at Salleri. One way climb to ridde at 3050m. from where Everest slowly begin to appear in front of your eye and descend to Ringmo Khola at 2650m with apple garden and the fine trail takes you up to 3071m Trakshindo pass, then the trail drops down pass the monastery of the same name, on to Nuntala at 2320m.
Day 06/ Nunthala to Khari khola
from Nuntala takes you down to Dudh Koshi (Milk River) where the trail then ascends through several Sherpa villages, terraced fields and forests to Khari Khola.
Day 07/ khari kholoa to Puiyan
We start a day with a climb towards Puiyan through Sherpa villages and a forest inhabited by monkeys, passing through a narrow canyon before arriving at Puiyan.
Day 08/ Paiya to Phakding
This day we continue a climb from Puiyan to a ridge at 2800 metres, before a gradual ascent to the final ridge, where we descend to Surke following the trail towards Phakding.
Day 09/ Phakding to Namche Bazar (3535 mtrs.).
Not a long day but a hard pull up to Namche Bazar; arrive for an early lunch and our overnight camp. As we climb, we have our first views of Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879m). We camp right in the heart of the village and have the rest of the day to enjoy the splendid Sherpa hospitality
Day 10/ Rest day in Namche Bazzar
This is a day for an acclimatization. We have a fine walk around the valley to adjust with thin air. Namche Bazzar is known as the gateway of the Everest. We will take you to a museum too on the same day. There you can see the traditional custom of sherpa peoples. Besides, a fine view of the Everest and other mountains can be overviewed from this place.
Day 11 / Namche Bazaar-Phortse
From Namche we will start ascending to cross a ridge and climb a flank to reach Phunki. We continue climbing to reach Mon La, from where we descend to reach Dudh Kosi river. We set camp on the left side of the river (opposite the village of Phortse-3500m). Overnight at camp.
Day 12 / Phortse-Luza
Continue climbing along a steep rhododendron forest slope to pass several summer settlements (Kharkas) and onto Tongba. From here the forest end and the gradual gradient of the upper Himalaya is experienced. We pass Gyele and Dole with its meadows. After a short climb, we travel a level path to finally reach Luza (4360m). Overnight at camp.
Day 13 / Luza-Gokyo
We continue along the trail that climbs along the valley to Machhermo (4410m). We then climb a ridge that opens up as we pass through Pangka. Finally we descend to the riverbank before climbing onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We encounter two glacial lakes before we come across Gokyo itself (4750m). The view from here is breathtaking. Overnight at camp.
Day 14 / Gokyo & Gokyo Ri.
We can rest today or those feeling energetic can attempt to climb Gokyo peak (5360m) for a panoramic view of some of the world's highest mountains; Everest .
Day 15/ Trek to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass).
It doesn't take long time to thagna. Today we need rest for tomorrow.
Day 16/ Cross Cho-La pass (5330m)
and trek down to Dzongla (4830m.).
Day 17/ Trek to Labuje (4910m) .
It is an easy day walking to Labuje.
Day 18/ Trek to Gorakshep 4200m.
Today we don't have to walk long way. This is just a short walk takes 2:30 hrs to get Gorakshep. There is choice for you. You take all the way to EBC or climb up to Kalapathar or stay there for the night.this depends on the Physical.
Day 19/ Gorakshep to Pheriche
This is the day that you won't fell very hard when you back down.It takes only 3 hrs.Max.Pheriche is known as travelers hospital. People who injured or got sick by any altitude sickness they get good treatment while doctors are there. Sometimes the Doctors may not be.
Day 20/ Pheriche to Namche bazaar.
After having our breakfast at same Hotel/ lodge, we continue descend to tyanboche where the world's biggest Monastery is standing in between rhododendron tree and High Mountains. Where we can have our lunch with the view back of your visited. And way down to river and climb up and straight to get Namche Bazaar.
DAY 21:Descending, pass through Namche Bazar passing under the towering Kongde ridge (6186m) and follow the Dudh Koshi to Phakding to camp.
DAY 22 : We walk to Lukla and enjoy a farewell party with our Sherpa crew.
DAY 23 : Fly back to Kathmandu
