Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri, the history makers such as Edmund Hillary and Tenzin Sherpa had marched through. Therefore, those of you who really want to feel the history of trekking and relive the memories left by the heroes, this is the right route. The Jiri route unfolds rich, fascinating cultural and natural scenes and sceneries to you.
You will be passing through altitudes of various scales. The wild mountain forest of rhododendron, magnolia and alpine forests, indigenous lifestyles and cultures and mountains in the horizon mesmerize you throughout. As soon as you start your trek from Jiri, which is also called a small Switzerland of Nepal, you start feeling changes all over your body and mind. You will also be passing through the Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), staying and passing through Sherpa villages.
As you pass through the Kalapatthar and the Everest Base Camp you feel as if your imagination and soul are stretching up to the peaks and beyond. The visit to Tengboche Monastery, the world famous Buddhist monastery located in probably the highest place in the world can be a lifelong memory for you. The most rewarding experience for you would be the opportunity to see the panoramic view composed of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Cho-Oyu.
During this trek, you come across Buddhist culture of a unique order from this corner of the Himalaya. One of the most famous festivals of the Sherpa communities is Mani Rimbdu that falls in between mid-October to mid-November. It is celebrated at mainly at Tengboche, Chiwang and Tame monasteries for 19 days. There are special three days when the exotic Buddhist dance and performances are staged. If you manage to visit this festival especially during the particular three days, you will have one of the most authentic experiences of the Sherpa culture. Since this festival takes place based on the day and occasion according to the lunar calendar, the experts decide it only a few months in advance. We strongly recommend you to develop your plan accordingly.
Our crews are professionals and they will be helping you in many ways. They know how to help you get acclimatized. They hold information about the height and depth of every hill and gorge. Please do not hesitate to ask the question to them. They can pass and explain each and every significant information to you need to know the weather, culture to the landscape. As you pass through the culturally important community, they will be explaining you the place and its inhabitants. They will take care of your food and physical fitness. They will be telling you when to take off boots and deep your feet into the hot water, where to take rest, where to slow down your speed up your pace and so on. They will be preparing tea and warm soup for you. On top of that, our crews are jolly people. They know how to make the best of each and every moment. They sing, play and dance during free time. Be the part of merrymaking. You can learn a few local tunes and dance steps.
Trip Highlights
- Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
- Experience the quietness of lower Khumbu trail
- Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Direct experiences of Sherpa culture
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
- Lovely views of the Khumbu Icefall
- Hike up to Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Nagarjuna Peak (5,091m).
- Trek to Everest Base Camp and Khumbu Glacier.
- Proximity to world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest (8,848m)
Additional Information
We tried to attempt almost all the needed information. However, you might have some confusion regarding the time, cost, and some technical help. So to have further discussion and information about the trip please directly contact us [email protected] and feel free to ring +977-9851116042 and talk to us directly at any time.
