Everest Base Camp Trekking –jiri to kalapatthar - 24 days.

Everest Base Camp Trekking –jiri to kalapatthar - 24 days.
Everest Base Camp trek most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. Nepal is a fascinating country and the trek gives an insight into the lives and culture of the Sherpa people. Everest trek is not only famous for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain (8848m.) but also for its friendly Sherpa people, Namche bazaar, the colorful center of Sherpa life and a meeting place for Himalayan traders and yak caravans.
Our ascent is steady and well placed to best suit the acclimatization needed. Sunrise on the snow capped peaks above the Khumbu Glacier is an unforgettable sight from the summit of Kala Pattar. From Kalapathar (5545m) offers the best vantage point for viewing Everest. Tengboche Monastery, the focus of Sherpa Buddhist devotion, sits at an elevation of 3,867n with Ama Dablam (6856m) as a magnificent backdrop. The flora and fauna are other treasure of the Sagarmatha National Park.
There are many options for additional exploration and high-altitude walking, including the crossing of Cho La, a 5420m, hike to Gokyo Ri . Strenuous trekking is continuously rewarded with dramatic Himalayan scenes, including four of the world’s highest peaks: Cho Oyu (8,201m.), Makalu (8,463m.), Lhotse (8,516m.) and Everest (8,848m)

Facts of the Trek
Trek Name : Everest Base Camp Terkking-jiri to kalapatthar -24 days.
Trek Duration: 24 Days
Trek Grade: Moderate
Group Size: Min.1
Min. altitude: 2840 m
Max altitude: 5545 m
Best Season:February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.




Day 1:
Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel.



Day 2: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu:
Whole day’s sightseeing to all UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kathamandu Valley.Hindu’s greatest temple Pashupatinath & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath, Monkey Temple known as Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. and return to hotel.


Day 03: Kathmandu - Jiri
It will take about 7 to 8 hour to drive jiri from Kathmandu .The drive allows you to view excellent panoramic views of the eastern Himalaya, (Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung and Dorje Lakpa). The road descends to Panchkal crossing the SunKosi River and joins the Swiss made road to Jiri. After crossing a pass at 2440m, the road makes a long sweep and reaches the village of Charikot at the road junction for Dolkha. The road descends from Charikot passing Tama Kosi valley and climbs above Kabre. Finally, the road descends along the top of a ridge to Jiri Bazaar. We stay at Guest house which will be providing lunch, dinner and breakfast services.


Day 4: Jiri - Bhandar (2150m)
From jiri we start walking through deep forests and follow the trail starts uphill climbing to the ridge at 2370m. Trekking through Mali, a populated Sherpa village, we cross the bridge to Shivalaya and come to Bhandar where you can see the police check post and two imposing shortens. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast.

Day 05 Bhandar - Sete (2575m)
We will pass through deep forests and follow the trail which drops into a canyon and passes from Baranda and reaches Likhu Khola (1490m). We take some rest watching the grey langur monkeys playing in the lush tree tops. We continue climbing over the ridge and make up to Kenja (1570m), a small inhabited village of Newars and Magars (the ethnic groups of this area). After climbing some hours, we reach Chimbu (2140m) and then Sete where we can take some time to explore the small monastery. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Sete.

Day 06 Sete - Junbesi(2675m)
Our journey begins with a long but gradual climb to the Lamjura pass at 3530m. There you are rewarded with frost and often snow along the trail in winter or with flowering rhododendrons in the spring. Goyem at 3300m. The pass is the highest point between Jiri and Namche Bazaar ,there you have good lunch stop. From the top you descend to Tragdobuk at 2860m, then to the pretty Sherpa village of Junbesi at 2675m. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 07 Junbesi - Nuntala (2250m)
The trail crosses the Junbesi khola (river) and heads to Phaphlu, the site of an airstrip and the administrative centre of the Solu Khumbu district. Climbing up the ridge at Khurtang (2980m), we can have our first tantalizing view of Everest as well as Thamaserku and Mera peak. Walking several ups and down, the trail passes the isolated monastery of Trakshindo and reaches Nuntala. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Nuntala.

Day 08 Nhuntala - Bupse (2300m)
From Nuntala the trail descends to Dudh Koshi and reaches to Jubling where we can see garlands of marigolds. The trail passes through many Sherpa and magar villages and descends to Khari khola before it makes a steep climb to Bupse. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Bupse.

Day 09 Bupsee - Chabblung
From Bupse, the trail climbs steadily allowing you early morning views of Khumbilia and Cho Oyu, before it reaches Surke (2290m). The trail passes several small valleys and meanders through a forest before reaching Mushe. Trekking along the wide stone trail through Mushe, we reach Chaunnkharka (2650m). To finish the day, we make a sharp ascent to chabblung. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Chabblung.

Day 10 Chabblung - Namche Bazar (3420m)
From Chabblung, we climb to reach Namche Bazaar, a famous and busy focal point of the Sherpa people in the Everest region. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar.

Day 11 Namche Bazar (Acclimatization Day 3440m)
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization .There have been cases of trekkers falling ill with the altitude sickness at the NamcheBazaar after climbing in hurry so it is most important activities before we progress to a higher elevation. Acclimatisiting here is particularly important for the onward trek, when you begin gaining height quickly.There is much to explore around the Namche and great mountain view to savour. From their we can view snowy mountain and other beautiful mountain range.

Day 12 NamcheBazar - Tengboche (3850m)
From Namche, a steep 1 hour climb to Syangboche (3720m) provides excellent views of Everest and AmaDablam. From there, we descend to Punki Thanka via Khumjung, then the trail becomes steep at first and makes a gradual ascent through forests and around many stones as it follows the side of the hill up to the saddle on which Tengboche monastery sists at 3870m. This place is a clearly surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons and the best views can be seen from here. Kwangde (6187m), Twachhe (6542m), Everest (8848m), Nutse (7855m), Lotse (8618m), Ama Dablam (68576m) and Thamaserku (6608m) prode an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the largest monastery at tengboche in khumbu region. O/n Trekkers Lodge







Day 13: Namche to Tengboche (3,867m):
We will reach phungithanga with in a hour walk ,from there the trail climbs through forests where you can spot musk deer. Tengboche one of the most beautiful place in planet, surrounded by dwarf fires and rododendroms. Beautiful views of Kwongde (6187m) Tawache(6542m) Everest (8848m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) provide and inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants.



Day 14: Tengboche to Pheriche:
Beyond Tengboche the altitude really starts to tell. The trail droops down to Dingboche, crosses the Imja Khola and climbs past superb mani stones ( carved with the Tibetan Buddhist chant om mani padme hum) to Pangboche at 3860m .Then the trail start climbs to Pheriche 4240m.Where there is a medical facility, which gives lectures everyday on Altitude Sickness.



Day 15: Another acclimatization day,
Again walking up and then coming back down is better than just resting in high altitude, Have a relaxed breakfast as you admire Alam Dablam looming on the south. You can make a day trip to Nangkartshang Gompa or up the hill to look down onto Dingboche, either walk offers good views.




Day 16: Pheriche to Lobuche –
The trail climbs to Phalang karpo at 4340m then Duglha at 4620m,From Dughla the trail ascends the broad, gently sloping valley and climb steeply in to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier then left in to the memorial area Chukpilhara, bef.ore reaching the Lobuche at 4930m .



Day 17: Lobuche to Gorakshep.
Following the trail from Lobuche we arrive grassy ablation valley with great views of Pumori then crosses tributary glaciers to reach the dry lake bed of Gokrakshep, you can have a rest after lunch or can walk to Everest Base Camp. It will be about 4 and half hours trek up to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep. The trek is on glacier and snow capped rocks.




Day 18: Gorakshep to Kala Patthar :
We climb to Kala Patthar early in morning (5545m.) to enjoy the view of sunrise. From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Khumbetse, Mt. Lingtren Mt. Lhotse , Mt. Nuptse , Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and other mountains. After trek we step down to Pheriche , there is a good facilities of International Telephone and medical treatment.



Day 19 Gorak Shep - Pheriche (4240m)
Trek back to Periche. Stay at Guesthouse - Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Pheriche.

Day 20 Pheriche - Tengboche
Trek back to Tengboche. Stay at Guesthouse - Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.

Day 21 Tengboche - Namche
Trek back to Namche. Stay at Guesthouse - Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.

Day 22 Namche - Lukla
Trek back to Lukla. (5hrs Trek). O/n Trekkers Lodge.

Day 23 Lukla - Kathmandu
Early morning, we fly back to Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 24 Kathmandu
This day as an extra day if incase flight from Lukla to Kathmandu cancel by the weather, We get free day to shop or hang around the city or can customize your city tour. O/n Hotel