Starting with a 6 hour (188km/118miles) drive to Jiri (2,100m/6,888ft) the Jiri to Everest base camp 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! After Namche we follow the main trail to base camp (as per the 14-day Close Encounter With Everest itinerary) with all its attraction. A legendary trek to a legendary destination.
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
DATES - 2010 (ex Kathmandu) |
03-23
April, 2010 |
03-23
October, 2010 |
| 30
April-20 May, 2010 |
13
October-02 November, 2010 |
03-23
May, 2010 |
03-23
November, 2010 |
16
May-05 June, 2010 |
13
November-03 December, 2010 |
Private
treks are available on request.
|
| TREK
DATES - 2011 (ex Kathmandu) |
03-23
April, 2011 |
03-23
October, 2011 |
| 30
April-20 May, 2011 |
13
October-02 November, 2011 |
03-23
May, 2011 |
03-23
November, 2011 |
16
May-05 June, 2011 |
13
November-03 December, 2011 |
Private
treks are available on request.
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| ITINERARY
for Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek |
|
Day 01 |
Drive
from Kathmandu to Jiri. |
| Day
02 |
Trek to through settlements
to Bandar. |
| Day
03 |
Trek to Sete village. |
| Day
04 |
Trek over Lamjura pass to
Junbesi. |
| Day
05 |
Continue trek through Solu
to Nuntala. |
| Day
06 |
Trek to village of Khare Khola. |
| Day
07 |
Trek to Surkhe. |
| Day
08 |
Trek to Phakding. |
| Day
09 |
Trek to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day
10 |
Acclimatization day at Namche
Bazaar.
Optional hike to Khunde and
Khumjung Villages. |
| Day
11 |
Trek to Thyangboche monastery. |
| Day
12 |
Trek to Pangboche and on to
Dingboche village. |
| Day
13 |
Acclimatization
day. Optional hike to Chukung Ri. |
| Day
14 |
Trek to Thukla and continue
to Lobuche. |
| Day
15 |
Trek up the Khumbu Glacier
to Everest Base Camp. Overnight
at Gorakshep. |
| Day
16 |
Morning climb to Kala Patthar
Everest view point. Aternoon
trek to Thugla or Pheriche. |
| Day
17 |
Trek to Phortse village. |
| Day
18 |
Trek to Namche Bazaar. |
| Day
19 |
Trek back down valley to Monjo
or Phakding. |
| Day
20 |
Continue Trek to Lukla airport. |
| Day
21 |
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
End of Jiri to Everest base
camp trek. |
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