5550m, Kalapather
- 1 Day Drive
- 17 days trek
- 1 Day 35 minutes flight
- March to May
- September to November
- 19 Breakfast
- 18 Lunchs
- 18 Dinner
- 18 Nights at Lodge
- Private car, Jeep, public bus
Overview
Jiri EBC trek encompasses the classic trail that begins from Jiri village also known as the “Switzerland of Nepal” or Shivalaya. This trail gives out a classic trekking vibe of trekking the Everest region venturing through the trail taken by the pioneer mountaineers of Everest region. Before the airstrip at Lukla was built, Jiri was the starting point of the trek for all those embarking on Everest region adventures. This trail still remains till this day and is considered as intriguing if not better than the EBC trek from Lukla.
Trip Highlights
- Deurali , Nice valley view and Himalayas
- Lamjura Pass , Highest pass below Lukla
- Namche Bazar, Sherpa Capital
- Syangboche, Best View point Mt. Everest and other Himalayas view.
- Tengboche, Biggest Monastery in Khumbu region and Mt. Everest
- Everest Base Camp, Close view of Khumbu Icefall
- Kalapather , Close view of Mt. Everest and Himalayas
- Lukla , Gate way to Everest region
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek Details
Jiri Everest Base Camp Trek presents a unique journey compared to other routes, beginning amidst the traditional Nepalese rural villages of the Dolakha region and culminating at the base of Sagarmatha. Jiri, nestled in the lush forests and lower pastures of eastern Nepal, serves as the starting point. It was a vital stop for trekkers before the advent of Lukla airport and gained prominence after being traversed by the first Everest conquerors, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, in 1953.
The Jiri to Everest trek stands out due to its initial path through tropical forests and hills, unlike the more commonly taken route starting at Lukla. While the latter part of the journey remains consistent, it's the trail leading up to Lukla that distinguishes this trek from the traditional Everest Base Camp Trek.
This 19-day Himalayan adventure offers an authentic rural Nepalese experience, navigating rugged paths and ascending to the peak of Kalapathhar at 5555 meters. If you crave an immersive countryside experience, away from the tourist crowds, complete with stays in typical Nepalese homes, this trek is sure to fulfill your desires.
Jiri EBC Trek Route
The traditional Everest trek typically starts from Lukla, winding through Sherpa villages in high-altitude landscapes en route to Everest Base Camp (EBC). However, the Jiri to Everest Trek distinguishes itself by commencing from the historically significant town of Jiri, bypassing the Kathmandu-Lukla flight. Along the Jiri-Lukla route, trekkers encounter small villages primarily inhabited by Tamang, Jerel, Rai, Brahmin, and Chhetris, Sherpa offering insights into typical Hindu and Nepalese Buddhist practices.
Geographically, the Jiri-Lukla stretch traverses high hills cloaked in dense tropical forests, intersected by rugged Himalayan terrain. Along this path, trekkers ascend to the breathtaking Lamjura-La Pass (3530m), where panoramic vistas of valleys below and towering rocky peaks above unfold. Continuing onward, the journey passes through charming hamlets such as Changma, Kinja, Junbesi, Takshindo, and Kharikhola, culminating in the arrival at Lukla.
The journey from Lukla to Everest Base Camp follows the renowned trail through small Sherpa villages in the Khumbu region, offering a rich blend of culture, geography, people, lifestyle, religion, and local festivals. Beginning from Lukla, the route traces the Dudh Koshi River basin, passing through charming settlements like Phakding and Monjo before reaching Namche Bazaar. Upon entering Monjo, trekkers enter the sacred grounds of Sagarmatha National Park, a cherished jewel of the Everest region. Namche Bazaar, nestled along the ridge base of the hill, serves as the bustling commercial center of the area, offering stunning views of Mount Thamserkhu.
From Namche, the trail ascends towards the iconic village of Tengboche, home to the largest monastery in the Sagarmatha region. Along the journey, trekkers are treated to breathtaking vistas of Everest, as well as other majestic peaks such as Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Kangtega. Beyond Tengboche, the landscape becomes more barren, leading to sparsely populated villages like Dingboche, Pheriche, and Gorakshep, culminating at the base of Everest.
Everest Base Camp is a spacious area located right beneath the three gigantic massifs: Mt.Everest, Mt.Lhotse and Mt.Nuptse. The surface landmass of this area is filled with glacial moraines, deposits from Khumbu icefall and huge rock boulders. Climbers endeavoring for the summit of Mt.Everest create a campsite at this space, hence the name. You will have a entirely different experience upon reaching this space and it creates a sense of another kind of aura.
In addition to the trek to Everest Base Camp, trekkers have the option to take a detour from Pangboche to visit the Ama Dablam Base Camp, extending their itinerary by a day. There are numerous other points of interest along the Everest trek, and travelers are encouraged to consult with their trekking agents for additional add-ons to enhance their experience.
You will retrace your trekking trail back from Everest Base camp to reside at Gorak Shep for the night. From Gorakshep a trail originates towards Kala Patthar, a popular view point measuring 5545 meters from the sea level. You will have a panoramic view of Everest vista from the top and it is definitely worthwhile. From Kalapathhar, you will descend down to the original pathway of the trail and head towards Lukla via the same trail. Upon reaching Lukla, you will board a flight which will fly to Kathmandu, bringing an end to your Everest Base Camp adventure from Jiri.
Outline
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Shivalaya,
Day 02:Trek Shivalaya - Bhandar
Day 03: Trek Bhandar to Sete
Day 04: Trek Sete - Lamjura Pass - Junbensi
Day 05: Trek Junbensi - Nunthala
Day 06: Trek Nunthala -Kharikhola
Day 07: Trek Kharikhola - Surkhe
Day 08: Trek Surkhe to Phakding
Day 09: Trek Phakding - Namche Bazar
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazar
Day 11: Trek Namche Bazar - Tengboche
Day 12: Trek Tengboche - Dingboche
Day 13 : Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Day 14: Trek Dingboche - Lobuche
Day 15 : Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep and Hike to Everest Base Camp
Day 16: Hike to Kalapather for close view Mt. Everest and trek back to Pheriche
Day 17: Trek Pheriche - Namche Bazar
Day 18: Trek Namche Bazar - Lukla
Day 19: Fly to Kathmandu
Daily Itinerary
Kathmandu-Jiri-Shivalaya 1767 m
1767m, Shivalaya 8-9 hours drive B,L,D Lodge
Our guide and porter will come to pick you at your Hotel early in the morning and then take a taxi to Bus station. You will drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya via Jiri by Express public bus. The road is up and down most of the day. The bus will stop for lunch break on the way. You will experience the Nepali lifestyle. The public normally play load music on the bus to entertain the passengers. If you want to avoid the music, earplug is recommended. And then overnight at Lodge.
Option: You have an option to take a Private Jeep if you are looking to drive more comfortable and luxury.
Shivalaya-Bhandar 2000 m
2000m, Bhandar 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After the breakfast, your guide will check in your permit at the Check Post. You will start the trek from Shivalaya to Bhandar. The trail is all the way uphill from Shivalaya to Deurali Pass. You will have a nice view from Deurali. From Deurali, you will walk down to Bhandar and then overnight at Lodge.
Bhandar-Sete 2500 m
2500m, Sete 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After the breakfast, you will start the trek from Bhandar to Sete. The trail is all the way downhill to Kinja which is near the river. Kinja is nice village for Lunch place. If you are lucky, you may have fresh fish from the river for lunch. After Lunch, you will trek uphill to Sete. In a clear day, you will have a nice of Numbur Himal when you trek uphill from Kinja to Sete and then overnight at Lodge.
Sete-Junbesi 2675 m
3530M, Lamjura pass 7-8 hours B,L,D Lodge
Today, you will Trek from Sete to Junbesi. The trail is all the way uphill to Lamjura Pass 3530m. There are many passes in the trail. Lamjura pass is one of the highest pass below Lukla. You will have nice view Numbur and Himalayas view. After the Lamjura Pass, the trail is downhill to Junbesi and then overnight at Lodge.
Junbesi-Nunthala 2345 m
2345m, Nunthala 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
You will have breakfast at usual time. Today, you will trek from Junbesi to Nunthala. When you walk little bit further from Junbesi, you will have a first view of Mt. Everest in a clear day. The trail is slowly up and down hill from Junbesi to Ringmo. From Ringmo, the trail is uphill to Taksindo Pass 2960 m. From Taksindo, the trail is down hill to Nunthala and then overnight at Lodge.
Note: If you add one extra day, you have option to visit Thupten Choling Monastery. If you are lucky, you have chance to see Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche. You may hike from Junbesi to Thupten Choling Monastery and back to Junbesi for overnight.
Nunthala-Kharikhola 2194 m
2194m, Kharikhola 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
You will finish your breakfast at usual time. Today, you will trek from Nunthala to Kharikhola. The trail is down hill to Dudh Koshi River from Nunthala. After crossing the suspension bridge in Dudh Koshi River, the trail is uphill to Kharikhola. Khorikhola is nice Sherpa village. Most of them are Sherpa people. The Sherpa men from this village involve in Everest Expedition and mountaineering activities and women run Lodges here. And then overnight at Lodge.
Kharikhola-Surkhe 2290m
2290m, Surkhe 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
You will have breakfast at usual time. Today, you will trek from Kharikhola to Surkhe .The trail is mostly uphill to Paiya and downhill to Surkhe. You will pass Bupsa village. After that, you will walk on the Jungle. The trail is peaceful and green hill scenery . If it is clear weather , you will see planes landing and takeoff from Lukla airport. and then overnight at Lodge in Surkhe.
Surkhe-Phakding 2610 m
2610m, Phakding 6 Hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After breakfast, you will trek from Surkhe to Phakding (2610m). You will walk below the Lukla. Surkey is below Lukla. From Surkey, the trek is uphill to Chheplung. Now, we are connected to Lukla Everest Base Camp Trek main trail. We continue trek to Phadking and then overnight at Lodge.
Phakding-Namche Bazar 3440 m
3440m, Namche 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
After the breakfast, you will start the trek. Today, you will trek from Phakding to Namche. During the trek, you will pass Tok Tok, Banker, Monjo, Jorsalle village and a view of Thamserku, Konde and first View of Mt. Everest. The trail from Phadking to Jorsalle is up and down. The Monjo is the national park check point. Your guide will check in your National Park permit. From Jorsalle, you will trek all the way up to Namche Bazar. You will have another view Mt. Everest when you reach near Namche. Namche Bazar is biggest down in Everest Region, overnight at Lodge.
Acclimatization day
3880m, Everest View Hotel 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today is acclimatization day; you will hike up to Syangboche, Everest View Hotel (3780m) and Khumjung village. The Himalayas views including Thamserku, Mt.Everest (world highest peak), Mt. Lhotse, Konde, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Tawoche are excellent from Everest view Hotel. You will have a Lunch in Khumjung village and walk back to Namche, overnight at same place. It takes 4-5 hours walk. In the afternoon, you may walk around Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar has Bakary, Bars, Money exchange, Banks, ATM, Trekking gear shops, Monastery, Sherpa Museum, National Park Museum etc. If you reach in Namche on Saturday, you have chances to see Saturday Market in Namche. Every Saturday is market day in Namche.
Namche-Tengboche 3867 m
3860m, Tengboche 5-6 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
You will start the trek as usual time after the breakfast. Today, you will trek from Namche to Tengboche. The trek starts with climbing up to the Top of the town. From the top of the town, you will have nice and flat trail to Kyangjuma (3550m). From Kyangjuma, you will walk down to Phunki Tenga. Phunki Tenga to Tengboche is all the way up to Tengboche (3860m). You will have nice Mountain View including Mt. Everest, overnight at Lodge. The Monastery will open and pray every afternoon at 3:00PM.You may go and have a look at this time.
Tengboche-Dingboche 4358 m
4410m, Dingboche 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
In a clear morning, you will have nice view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, Nuptse etc. After nice view, you will have breakfast and start the trek. At the beginning, you will trek down to Diboche. From Diboche to Dingboche is nice trail which is slowly up via Pangboche and Shomare. You will trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m). The view is beautiful during the hike. You will see Mt. Ama Dablam very close, overnight at Lodge.
Acclimatization day
4950m, Nangkar Tshang Peak 3 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today is another acclimatization day. This day, you will climb to 400m to 500m Nangkar Tshang Peak. This climbing is very step up. You will have nice view of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Thamserku, Towache, Kangtega etc. view from this Peak. This climbing help to acclimatize your body. You will come back to Dingboche for Lunch. After that, take a rest, overnight at same place.
Dingboche-Lobuche 4910 m
4910m , Lobuche 4-5 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Today, you will Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m). The trail from Dingboche to Thokla or Dughla is nice and easy. From Thokla, you need to climb up to Lobuche. The hike is around 5 hours, overnight at Lodge. In the afternoon, you will explore around Khumbu glacier or Italian Pyramid.
Lobuche-Gorak Shep 5140m -Everest Base Camp 5364 m
5364m, Everest Base Camp 7-8 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
This day, you will trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140m). The trail is slowly up to Gharak Shep. It takes 3 hours walking. You will check in Lodge and then you will have a lunch. After the lunch, hike to Everest Base Camp. You will explore Everest Base Camp (5364m, 5hour walking). You will have nice and close view of Khumbu glacier and then come back to Gorak Shep and overnight at Lodge.
Ghorak Shep-Kalapather-Pheriche 4240 m
5550m, Kalapather 7-8 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
Early in the morning, you will ascend to Kalapather (5550m). It will take 2 hours to climb and 1 hour to come down. You will have closed view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and other mountains view. After the nice view, you will trek down to Gorak Shep for Breakfast. After that, you will trek down to Pheriche (4240m). The trail is all the way down from Ghorak Shep , Lobuche, Thokla to Pheriche, overnight at Lodge.
Pheriche-Namche 3440 m
3440m, Namche 6-7 hours B,L,D Lodge
This day, you will trek from Pheriche to Namche. The trail is all the way downhill from Pheriche, Shomare, Pangboche, Tengboche, Phunki tenga, Kyangjuma to Namche. You will have nice view even on the way. Overnight at Lodge.
Namche-Lukla 2828 m
2810m, Lukla 6-7 hours walk B,L,D Lodge
This day, you Trek from Namche to Lukla (2810m). The trail is all the way down from Namche to Jorsalle. From Jorsalle, Monjo, Benkar, Tok Tok, Phakding, Ghat, Chheplung, the trail is up and down to Lukla, overnight at Lodge.
Lukla-Kathmandu 1350 m
1340m, Kathmandu 35 Minutes B Hotel
This morning, you will take a flight early in the morning from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes). You will check in at your Hotel. In the afternoon, you will have free and shopping time for friends and family, overnight at selected Hotel in Kathmandu.
Note: For the flexibility , you may book own accommodations Hostel to 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu and you can stay more than one night in Kathmandu before and after the trek at your prefer place.
Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus depending on group size.
- Gaurishankar Conservation Area, Sagarmatha National park permits and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fee.
- One English speaking government certificate holder trekking guide and Trekkers 2:1 porter.
- Hotel to Bus Park by car and Local bus to Shivalaya.
- One way flight tickets Lukla to Kathmandu with Airport departure tax.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) with Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Guide's; porter's food, lodge, flight, insurance, equipment, salary etc.
- Duffel Bag.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to minimize high risk.
- Himalaya Trip T-shirt.
- Local fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple etc.
- 13% Government VAT and official charge.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fee (15 Days US$25 and 30 Days US$40).
- Hotel and meals in Kathmandu.
- Your trekking gears.
- Your travel insurance which should include emergency rescue.
- All the drinks like tea, coffee, Coke, Fanta, mineral water, boiled water, hot shower, battery charge etc.
- Tips for guide and porters.
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Essential Infos
Best time for this trek
Nepal experiences four distinct seasons: Autumn (September-November), Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), and Winter (December-February). The climate is generally mild, with occasional rain showers occurring throughout the region.
Many consider Autumn and Spring to be the optimal seasons for trekking from Jiri to Everest. During these periods, from September to November and March to May respectively, the weather is typically clear, offering uninterrupted views of the Himalayan mountains. In Autumn, temperatures in the higher Himalayas range from approximately 19.5°C to -14°C, while in Spring, temperatures range from around 24°C to -13°C. These relatively moderate temperature variations make Autumn and Spring the ideal times for venturing on the Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek.
Permits
Like other treks to Everest, the Jiri to Everest Base Camp route necessitates acquiring three distinct permits.
- Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
- Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit
- Additionally, traversing via Jiri involves accessing the Gaurishankar Conservation Area, requiring an additional separate permit.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation throughout the trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp primarily consists of teahouses, resembling mountain lodges found in the Alps. While Jiri offers standard tourist hotels, the rest of the trail features these wooden homes. These teahouses, typical of Nepalese architecture, are constructed from materials like clay, wood, stones, with zinc or tin roofs.
Along the trek, teahouses provide basic lodging amenities, typically with twin beds in each room. Some offer attached bathrooms, although availability may vary. Power outlets are available for charging electronic devices, and hot showers are offered at an additional cost.
Food options at teahouses include Nepalese staples like Dal Bhaat, comprising rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry, and pickle. Breakfast options range from bread and curry to locally made items like tea and coffee. Western dishes such as pasta, fries, spaghetti, noodles, and soups are also available. For special meal requests, it's advisable to consult your trekking agent.
Distance and Duration of EBC trek from Jiri
The distance from Jiri to the base of Everest covers a total of 184.5 kilometers one way. The initial part of the trek is relatively easy, winding through charming villages and lush tropical forests. Along the way, you'll pass terraced farms, rice fields, and dense forests until you reach Phakding. From there, the trail ascends with switchback climbs leading to Namche, then onwards to Tengboche, Dingboche, and ultimately to Everest Base Camp. The total duration of EBC trek via Jiri is 19 days which begins and ends from Kathmandu. For 17 days, you trek to Everest base camp starting from Jiri and return back to Kathmandu taking a flight from Lukla.
Cost of EBC trek from Jiri
The cost of this package varies depending on your specific requirements. Accommodation and food expenses during the trek remain relatively consistent, but there is a range of options available for your stay in Kathmandu. You can opt for budget hostels, high-end hotels, or star-rated accommodations. Additionally, the flight fare for the Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu route fluctuates, affecting overall costs. The trek price itself is a variable factor in this trip. For detailed pricing information, please send us an email with your intended travel dates and Himalaya trip will provide the best rates you can get in the market.
Do You Have A Packing List For The Trek ?
- Trekking boots (If new boots are purchased, “break them in” to avoid blisters) and spare laces
- Hat (Warm),scarf and gloves
- Trousers (Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night.
- Running shoes, sandals or thongs (To wear in the camp at night or when your boots are wet).
- Shorts and trousers
- Wool-blend socks, liner socks and under wear(three pairs)
- Thermal underwear
- Sunhat
- Fleece jacket
- T-shirts (two or three) and long sleeved shirt with collar (long sleeved – shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.)
- Laundry soap powder or bar
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen (SPF 20+) and lip bal
- Sunglasses
- Pocket knife
- Iodine ,water-purification tablets or filter
- Insect repellent ( for lower elevation)
- Stuff sacks
- Earplugs
- Back pack
- Sleeping back and silk liner
- Water bottle
- Torch (flashlight),spare batteries and bulbs
- Duffle bag
- Down jacket or down vest
- Camera ,memory card and battery charger( spare batteries)
- Books and magazines
- Trekking poles
- Quick- drying camp towel
- Day pack (This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day e.g. toilet items,cameras, towel, soap, chocolate bar etc.)
- 2-4 large plastic bags: to separate clean clothes from dirty ones
- Personal medical supplies
What Kind Of Foods Do We Expect During The Trek ?
The Lodges have Menu; you will have your own choice. The foods are hygienic. But it is not like cities foods. Non-veg food are not recommend. It is not hygienic.
- Breakfast: Simple Breakfast (Eggs any item hasbrown potato, toast or Gurung or Tibetan Bread, Pancake, Muesli, Oat Porridge etc.)
- Lunch: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dinner: Nepali Thali (Plain Rice, Lentil soup, Potato Curry, Green Vegetable, Papadam,Tomato Hot spicy or pickle, Chicken curry optional), Macorani , Spaghetti, Potato item, Mo.Mo or dumpling, Pizza, Friend Rice, Fried Noodles, French fries etc.
- Dessert: Fresh Fruit (Apple, orange, pomegranates, Banana with any seasonal fruit) serve as sweet dessert.
Note: All the drinks soft, hot, hard drinks are not included.
When Is The Best Time To Do This Trek?
We organize this trek every day in whole year. But if you are planning to do this trek at the best time. We recommend you following time.
- Winter (December – February): This is coldest time of the year. It will be difficult to trek because of there will be heavy snow.
- Spring (March – May): This is best time to trek on Jiri Everest Base Camp trek. You will have wonderful weather with warm temperature. You will also have chances to see the Rhododendron flowers.
- Summer (June – August): This is monsoon in Nepal. There is chances of raining every day and it will be cloudy. There is chances to cancel the flight. The rain poncho or rain jacket is needed.
- Autumn (September – November): This is another best time to do this trek. After the raining season. It will be fresh and clear weather will be appear. It will be warm temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will see Everest and other Himalayas view when you fly to Lukla but not from the Lukla airport.
Yeah, it is possible get to Lukla without flying. The road is under construction to Chaurikharka near Lukla. The best way is drive from Kathmandu to Phaplu and trek to EBC and return from Lukla to Kathmandu flight.
Places to See Mt. Everest are,
Junbensi - Ringmo trail, Jorsalle - Namche trail, Syangboche, Namche - Tengboche , Pangboche trail and Kalapather and Everest Base Camp.
The fastest and shortest trek to Everest Base Camp is 10 Days without rest day or 12 Days with 2 rest days.
If you trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp, it takes 19 days for Jiri EBC and return to Lukla. If you fly in and flight out from Lukla, it takes 12 days trek to EBC.
If you drive all the way to Shivalaya via Jiri, you will reach Lukla 6 days walk and 1 day drive. It depends from where you start the trek.
Jiri is the starting point of Classic Everest Base Camp Trek. You will have first view of Mt. Everest from between Junbensi to Ringmo trail.
We have small group private trek. You can book any dates.
We provide one twin bed private common room for 2 people sharing basis. You have to share Toilet and Bathroom.
The Lodges or Tea Houses do not have enough blanket, you have to take sleeping bag with you. We will provide sleeping bag for you.
Yeah, Most of the Places have Internet or WIFI on this trek. But you have to pay to use WIFI.
The highest point of this trek is Kalapather (5550m) and Everest Base Camp (5368m) . We give this trek grade 4. Grade 1 is easiest and grade 5 is hardest trek.
Electricity is available in all the places. You can charge your Camera and Mobile Phone.
There are available of natural spring water. You can use the spring water by putting water purifying tablet. It is also possible to buy mineral water and boiled water.
Ask permission to photograph people.
Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
Hot Shower is available on the trek. You can have shower by paying extra charge.
There is no any Bank or ATM or money exchange during this trek. You have to take extra Nepali rupees from Kathmandu.
We also organize single traveler for this trek. But you have to pay single supplement cost.
You can buy Nepal NCELL or NTC Sim Card on the arrival of Airport. You can use it on the way to Mount Everest Base Camp.
March to May and September to November is the best time to do this trek. But we organize this trek all the months.
We provide sleeping bag. You can buy rest trekking gears in Kathmandu.
We are so pleased to organize your trek. Please, kindly scan or photo of passport copy, passport size photo by email himalayatrip09@gmail.com or WhatsApp +977-9851196388 and deposit 20% of total amount. We will confirm your booking.
We have different options to make the deposit. You may choose according to your convenient. They are Bank Transfer, Credit card payment, Western union etc. For the online credit card payment, kindly go through this link of Himalaya Trip , this is the easiest way to make the payment. If you use bank transfer, I will send it you by email.
I prefer the remaining payment cash US dollar, Euro , Pound Sterling, Nepali currency etc. If you pay by credit card, it takes some time to collect in my bank account and you will charge extra 4%.
After the main highlights Kalapather and Everest Base Camp trek, you have a option to take a Helicopter back to Lukla from Everest Base Camp. This will be extra activities of the trek with amazing experience. If you want, you have this choice on the way back with extra cost.
You will take necessary gears with you on the trek. The remaining gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or in my office in Kathmandu. It is free of cost.
If you desire to do this trek only couples, friends, family private trek, we will organize private trek at your desire date. The price will be same as group joining.
Important Note
Available of the trip
We organise small group private trip. If you are 2 or more people in your group, you may book any dates.
Travel Insurance
The travel insurance is need in case of any emergency. It is recommend to have. If you are doing short and low elevation trek, you can do normal insurance. But if you are doing high altitude or adventure trek, you should have emergency rescue.
Last Minute booking
Normally, trekkers plan the trip before 3-9 months. Some trekkers decide the trip in last minutes. It is also possible to book your trek at last minutes. For the Last minutes booking, you need to make a full payment.
Tipping
Tipping is highly expected. Our staffs try their best during the trip. After the trip, Tipping is expected. It is not fixed amount or percentage. We recommend the tipping according to their services.
Safety
When you are travelling, the safety is most important. For the safety of our clients, we trained our guide and porters. They are all register trekking / Tour / Climbing guide and experience porters.
Extra personal expenses
For the extra expenses, it is good to bring USD / Euro / Pound Sterling or ther currency. You may change to Nepali Rupees (NPR) at Tribhuwan International Airport or near your Hotel in Kathmandu. You will use only Nepali rupees during the trip.
Nepal visa
Accept few countries , you will get on arrival Nepal’s Visa at the Tribhuwan International Airport or Nepal board. I recommend to fill up Nepal Visa online form and bring it with you. It will be faster and easy for you and visa fee is recommended to bring cash US dollar. You can’t pay by using credit card.
Trip extension or Itinerary Disclaimer
We organize small group private trip. The trip extension is possible but you have to figure out when you booking the trip.
Group joing and Fixed departure
Most of the time, we have small group private trip. Group joining or fixed departure will be available only at the clients request.
Luggage store
You are not taking all the lugguage on the trek. You will take only necessary gears on the trek and rest of the gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara or in our office in Kathmandu. All the Hotels have free luggage store services. It is more convenient to store at your Hotel.
Responsible travel
- Ask permission to photograph people.
- Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
- Do not anything to disturb environment or wild animals.
Domestic flight
Normally, domestic flight is not on time. If you have international flight with domestic connection flight. It is always better to keep some gaps.
Trek Booking
For the Booking, we need passport copy, passport size photo by email or What's App and 20% deposit.
Why Himalaya Trip ?
- Fast response
- Small group private trek
- Safety is top priority
- Recommended on TripAdvisor
- Tailor made itinerary
- Seasonal package
- 200 plus trekkers take service every year
- 30-40% repeated customer
