Trekking Destinations > Everest > Everest Classic Trek (Jiri to Everest Base Camp)

Retrace the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Enjoy the hospitality of Sherpa village life. Brush against the majesty of Mt. Everest. These are only a few of the experiences that await you in the fabled Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal

After a careful acclimatization approach from Lukla, we ascend Gokyo Ri in the crisp sunrise air, for 360 degree views of many of the world's highest peaks (Everest, Nuptse, Lotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu are in the top 10), and of the Nagozumba glacier, the longest glacier in the Khumbu region. Next we attempt Cho La (5420m), a pass only rarely completed by trekking groups, which rewards you with a descent through pristine snow fields into a broad secluded valley surrounded by craggy peaks. The next highlight on the trip is Kalapathar, the classic hike for close-up views of Everest, and the Southern Wall that towers above you. After reaching Base Camp, our route descends through many cultural sights; Pangboche, a traditional Sherpa village, Tengboche, famous for it's ornately decorated Tibetan monastery and Khumjung, with the Hilary School and Hospital.

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu, then transfer to hotel / Preparation for trekking.

 
Day 02

Kathmandu to Jiri (2370m) (188 km/ 7-8 hours): Drive by bus/jeep.

 

Day 03:

Jiri to Bhandar (2150m): Trek

 
Day 04:

Bhandar to Sete: Trek.

 
Day 05:

Sete to Junbesi: Trek.

 

Day 06:

Junbesi to Nunthala: Trek.

 

Day 07:

Nunthala to Bupsadanda (2300m): Trek.

 
Day 08:

Bupsadanda to Surke: Trek.

 
Day 09:

Surke to Phakding (2610m): Trek.

 

Day 10:

Phakding to Namche (3446m): Trek.

 

Day 11:

Rest at Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization.

 

Day 12:

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m): Trek.

 

Day 13:

Tengboche to Pheriche (4252m): Trek.

 

Day 14:

Rest day at Pheriche: Acclimatization.

 

Day 15:

Pheriche to Lobuche (4910m): Trek.

 

Day 16:

Lobuche to Everest Base Camp (5360m) to Gorakshep (5160m): Trek.

 

Day 17:

Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5545m) and Lobuche: Trek.

 

Day 18:

Lobuche to Dingboche: Trek.

 
Day 19:

Dingboche to Tengboche: Trek.

 

Day 20:

Tengboche to Namche Bazaar: Trek.

 

Day 21:

Namche Bazaar to Lukla: Trek.

 

Day 22:

Lukla to Kathmandu: Fly to Kathmandu (35 minutes).

 

Day 23:

Rest day at Kathmandu / Explore Kathmandu city

 

Day 24:

Departure to your own destination or continuously Nepal trip.