Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking

JIRI TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trekking is one of the traditional routes of the Everest Region followed by the earlier explorer. Jiri Everest base camp trek is also considered the purest and most authentic trek in this region because of the same route used in 1950 by the early pioneers when Nepal opened its gate for trekking. The trail was made famous by the historic team of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa during their epic journey.

HOW TO GET TO THE TRAILHEAD?

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will have a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu city, and on the next day instead of taking a flight to Lukla, you will have an 8-hour drive from Kathmandu to Jiri. From Jiri, your trek starts.

WHAT IS THE ALTITUDE OF JIRI TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING?

Your journey from Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek leads you to an altitude of around 1400m to 5364m. Since the altitude ranges higher and higher acclimatization is needed. Acclimatization is necessary when you are trekking through higher elevations, this helps you prevent altitude sickness.

WHY JIRI TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK IS FAMOUS?

It is becoming one of the famous routes because of the route used by earlier explorers and early expeditions. It is considered the purest route. The Everest region trek upward will give us a rare chance to visit Nepali villages as well as observe monasteries in places like Junbeshi and Nunthala some rare Himalayan peaks such as Thamserku (6608 m), Kantega (6779 m), Kusum Kangru (6367 m) and Mera Peak (6654 m).

WHAT CAN YOU SEE AND OBSERVE FROM JIRI TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK?

Through the Jiri Everest base camp trek, you will observe a panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyo, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku, etc and takes you through Sherpa villages and there you will get the chance to observe Sherpa tradition, culture, lifestyle, festivals, style of agriculture and harvesting. The journey also takes you to visit olden monasteries from where you get the history of a religious clue. on the way of your journey, you are welcomed by fluttering flags, Chortens and you’ll be offered Himalayan uncommon species along with Wild Musk, Panda, Snow Leopard, Mountain Goat “Jharal”, colorful “Pheasants” national bird of Nepal, Pine and juniper forests are the commonplace forests right here. The colorful rhododendron and magnolia floral welcome you throughout the spring.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME FOR THE JIRI EVEREST TREK?

The most suitable time for this journey is the month of February to May and September to November. You can also do your trek in December & January, but in this month the weather will be cold, and snow on the trails as winter arises. June, July & August are rainy times, trekking can be done but visibility can be poor due to rain, and Luklas flights may get delayed.

HOW LONG DURATION THE JIRI TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK TAKE?

Normally, the Jiri Everest trek takes 18 to 29 days because if some aren’t able to go through the higher level they will be returned and some who want to complete the journey, will need a maximum of days. Days are also extended due to acclimatization day. Acclimatization is necessary and we never escape.

WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR THE JIRI EVEREST TREK?

First and foremost for the Jiri to Everest trek, you require trekking clothes which is one of the significant things to know before starting the trip too. The clothing depends on the weather conditions. Clothes like a down jacket, a pair of jumpers, an inner thermal coat, warm gloves, socks, sunglasses, a cap, a pair of hiking or trekking boots, slippers, sunblock cream, etc should be packaged. The weather in the daytime is normally sunny and warm and in the evening, night, and morning the weather is cold you will reach above 4000m. For the Everest trek, more prevention is needed.


WHAT TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE IN JIRI FOR EVEREST TREK?

Though Everest is one of the popular trekking destinations, accommodation facilities vary according to the trip you book. Normally most the trekkers used normal accommodations. In every accommodation, the toilets are not attached so you should prefer common bathroom toilets. Instead of the normal room if you prefer using luxury accommodation you have to pay extra amounts and book earlier which is possible above Lukla and around the Namche Bazar. Mostly Eco Tea house lodge rooms are available inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.