Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek Overview
Only a few travelers do the Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek, so the initial part of the trail (up to Phakding) is not crowded. You will experience an authentic mountain lifestyle and explore the untouched part of the Solu-Khumbu region before joining the mainstream bustling Everest base camp trail from Phakding (2,610 m) onwards.
From Bhandar, the starting point of the Jiri Everest base camp Hiking, it takes six days to walk through Sherpa villages to reach Phakding. From Phakding onwards, you will follow the route to EBC via villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche. The Jiri to EBC route is much more adventurous. It crosses many small passes and explores fine villages before you reach Phakding.
Jiri Everest base camp Walking Holidays is a 22-day-long venture in Nepal. You will walk to the base of the highest mountain in the world during these 22 days. On the way, you cross many hanging bridges and visit ancient monasteries. Likewise, you will encounter various vegetation, animals, and birds. The unexpected interactions with the locals make the Jiri to Everest Trek even more fascinating.
Who can join the Jiri Everest base camp trekking?
Thanks to the slow pace of the Jiri EBC Walking Ddyssey, we recommend this trek to all age groups. You can also join this trek as a beginner. However, the 22-day Jiri Everest base camp trek itinerary is perfect for first-time trekkers. You will have a lot of time to enjoy the trek and acclimatize.
Once you reach the high elevation, your body will adapt well to the mountain surroundings, making the journey much more bearable.
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek Highlights
- It is a perfect Everest base camp trek package if you want to spend a long time in the mountains.
- Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek gradually ascends, following lush rhododendron forests and the Dudh Koshi River.
- Experience an authentic mountain lifestyle and explore the untouched part of the Solu Khumbu region.
- Follow the footsteps of the biggest legends in the mountain community, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa
- Cross many small passes and hanging bridges, and visit ancient monasteries.
- Spend nights in beautiful Sherpa villages and encounter various vegetation, animals, and birds.
- Leave the tree line and trek on the glacier, steep-trodden paths, crossing avalanche debris and boulder fields.
- Reach Everest base camp and hike to Kala Patthar.
- Witness stunning mountain panoramas.
- Escape the overwhelming Lukla - Kathmandu flight.
Jiri Everest base camp trekking attractions
There are many attraction during the Jiri to Everest Base Camp travel Voyage and we have highlighted some of them below.
Perfect EBC itinerary without Kathmandu Lukla flight
If you do not like the nerve racking Kathmandu Lukla flight, then the Jiri Everest Base Camp trek is a great option. Instead of the flight, you will drive to the starting point of the trek. The drive will be 8 to 9 hours long but very scenic.
Beautiful villages, Sherpas, and their lifestyle
We stop at beautiful villages to spend the night during the Jiri Everest Base Camp trekking. The locals, warm hospitality, and friendly nature will win your heart.
You will not feel new and unwelcomed. In some time, the villages and villagers will become your home, and you'll not even realize it.
Likewise, along with Sherpas, people of other communities, such as Lamas, Bhotiyas, Limbus, Rais, etc, also reside in the Khumbu region. These are mountain people, natives of the Himalayas. Their lifestyle in this extreme part of the world will astound you.
Adventurous trail winding through stunning river valleys
There will be a day on Jiri Everest Base Camp Trip when you don't feel excited, and your heart won't be thrilled. This venture will bring you to life and motivate you to do your best to live every single day.
The trail ascends and descends through dense forests, Crossing Gushing Rivers and streams via old wooden bridges and hanging suspension bridges. The Trip also passes by cascading waterfalls and walks alongside narrow foothills.
Sagarmatha National Park and its abundant flora and fauna
If you love birds and vegetation, EBC Trek via Jiri is a paradise. Given the journey's geographical differences, you will encounter various flowers and plants.
Likewise, you will witness exotic birds and occasionally animals. Share trails with mules and yaks. Walk through beautiful forests of rhododendron, pine, oak, fir, and magnolia, you walk into the Sagarmatha National Park.
Diverse landscapes and mountain views
The landscapes during the Jiri Everest Base Camp trek range from lush green forests and beautiful valleys to barren hills and glaciers. Hills open up to giant snow-capped mountains.
At every turn in the trail, you will see mesmerizing nature. The region is home to mountains, which will be your constant companion throughout the trek.
To name some of the mountains, Everest (8,849 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), Cho Oyu (8,188 m), Makalu (8,481 m), Island Peak (6,160 m), Cholatse (6,440 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Chamlang (7,319 m), Thamserku (6,608 m), etc.
Amazing acclimatization hikes
We have two acclimatization days during the Jiri Everest Base Camp trekking. One we spend in Namche Bazaar (3,440 m), hiking to Everest View Hotel (3,962 m), and the second in Dingboche village (4,410 m).
We will hike to Nagarjuna Hill (5,100 m) in Dingboche village. You will have plenty of time to rest and recover, and you can also spend more time with the locals.
Visit ancient monasteries
Stupas, monasteries, prayer flags, chortens, and mani walls are constants during the Jiri Everest base camp trek. Trekking in the Himalayas goes way beyond adventure. You will be unravelling the ancient culture of the locals and have a peek into their religious roots.
As the Jiri Everest base camp trek route goes from one village to another, we stop at monasteries. Tengboche Monastery (3,860 m) and Pangboche Monastery (3,985 m) are significant ones you will visit on this trek.
Reach Everest base camp and Kala Patthar
After 12 days of walking and all the challenges, you will finally reach the base of the highest mountain in the world, Everest base camp (5,364 m).
It will be a surreal moment for you as all your hard work will pay off. The base camp is home to mountaineers. The view of Khumbu Icefall and the surroundings will amaze you.
Likewise, the last destination you touch before trekking back to Lukla is Kala Patthar (5,644 m). It is a popular viewpoint offering a breathtaking panorama of Everest and numerous other mountains. The sunrise from this point is also sensational.
Jiri to Everest Base Camp trekking Itinerary
Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek is a long and adventurous journey in the Solu Khumbu Region that lasts 22 days. This route is the classic route to Everest Base Camp.
Jiri to EBC trekking route was the only route to Everest Base Camp before the Airport in Lukla was built, so it was a popular trekking route in Nepal. However, now most trekkers prefer to fly to Lukla and trek to EBC as the Jiri EBC route is long, and people need more holidays.
Even though only people take the Jiri route to Everest Base Camp, the route is beautiful, with many ups and downs, landscapes, river valleys, and mountain terraces.
Another benefit of doing the trek from Jiri is the less chance of getting acute mountain sickness. You start from a low altitude and gradually trek to Everest base camp, which helps you digest the altitude lacking on the regular Everest Base Camp Trek from Lukla.
Hiking from Jiri is the best option for those on long holidays who want to experience real trekking adventures in the Himalayas. The 22 Day Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek includes your arrival and departure days to and from Nepal, and you will spend a few nights in Kathmandu before and after the trek.
The Itinerary is a guideline itinerary that we offer; however, we at Outfitter Himalayas are always happy to provide you with a customized program that fits your time and needs.