Jiri to Everest Base Camp Kalapatthar Trek
- 26 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 20
Adult
Description
This is the route first used by the early expedition team to climb Everest from the Nepalese side. Starting from Jiri, the route passes through the Sherpa villages of the Solu Khumbu, many of them having beautiful Buddhist monasteries. The height gain is gradual making it easier to acclimatize. After a rest day in Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, the trail continues to famous Tengboche Monastery. Its setting encircled by giant mountains has been called one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The aim of this trek is to climb Kala Patthar, from where the southwest face of Everest can be clearly seen, as well as aside Trekking trip to Everest Base Camp. The return trek leads to Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu. The “Everest Classic” trek offers the best chance to get to know the beautiful Khumbu district, and allows for gradual acclimatization. Highest elevation is reached when climbing to the viewpoint of Kala Patthar (5545m).
Duration
26 Days
Group Size
20
Trip Information
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Trek Type |
Tea House Lodge/Camping Trek |
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Trek Grade |
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Total Days |
26 Days |
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Trek Duration |
22 Days |
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Max. Altitude |
5545m (Kalapatthar) |
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Best Season |
Spring: Mar-Apr-May Autumn: Sept-Oct-Nov |
Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Drive to Jiri (1905m) from kathmandu
Day 04: Jiri to Shivalaya (1767m)
Day 05: Shivalaya to Bhandar (2194m)
Day 06: Bhandar to Sete (2573m)
Day 07: Sete to Junbensi (2675m)
Day 08: Junbensi to Taksindu (2971m)
Day 09: Taksindo to Khari khola (2050m)
Day 10: Khari Khola to Surke (2339m)
Day 11: Surke to Phakding (2640m)
Day 12: Phakding to Namche bazaar (3446m)
Day 13: Visit Thame (3800m) or rest
Day 14: Namche Bazaar Trekking to Tengboche (3860m)
Day 15: Tengboche to Pheriche (4240)
Day 16: Pheriche to Lobuche 4910m)
Day 17: Lobuche to Gorakh Shep (5140m) Hike to Everest Base Camp
Day 18: Gorakh Shep Trek to Kala Patthar and Return to Lobuche
Day 19: Lobuche to Dingbuche (4410m)
Day 20: Dingboche to Tengboche
Day 21: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Day 22: Namche Bazaar to Phakding
Day 23: Phakding to Lukla (2840m)
Day 24: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight
Day 25: Free day or shopping. Farewell Dinner
Day 26: Airport Departure
Maps
Included
- All land and air transfer as per itinerary.
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Accommodation with attached bathroom in Kathmandu.
- While on the trek 3 meals, tea, coffee and boiled water provided.
- Fully escorted trek with English speaking guide and necessary porters. And also in need we provide other language speaking guide for trek.
- Entry permit and National Park Fees.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to trekking staffs.
Excluded
- Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
- Bottled beverages, mineral water, dessert, items of personal nature, delay due to weather, equipment failure or situation beyond our control.
- Travel / medical Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking).
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
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