Classic Everest Trek

(A Trek Retracing The Expedition Route To Everest Base Camp.)

Starting with a 6 hour (188km/118miles) drive to Jiri (2,100m/6,888ft) this trek follows the traditional route taken by the early Everest expeditions and still serves as main artery to the roadless Sagarmatha (Everest) region. Known as the Solu-Khumbu it is the home of the Sherpas. This relatively tiny society of 8,000 people is the best known and most admired of all Nepal's ethnic groups. According to their oral history Sherpas migrated to high valleys south of Mt. Everest from eastern Tibet about 450 years ago, hence the name Shar-pa, "peoples of the east." Many families along this route have converted their homes into trekkers' lodges catering to foreign hikers. Although a popular trekking route the Everest area is visited by only some 8,000 visitors each year - a fraction of the number that visits the Annapurna region. Trekking through the Sherpa villages we share many of their hearths and enjoy their generous hospitality. Trekking in from Jiri has the advantage of helping you to acclimatise en route. This trek is about 190km/120miles long and the total altitude gained on the inumerable uphill portions totals 9000m - much higer even than Mt. Everest! After Namche we follow the main trail to base camp (as per the 14-day Close Encounter With Everest itinerary) with all its attraction. A legendary trek to a legendary destination.

Moderate to strenuous trekking and lodging from 2,100m (6,888ft) to 4,940m (16,200ft) with optional day hikes up to 5,550m (18,200ft). Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families. The trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu and includes all meals, services of experienced local guide and porters to carry luggage. Clients carry a day-pack only and walk at their own pace

Itinerary In Detail

Days 1 Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, hotel Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, hotel.

Days 2 Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley, hotel

Days 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri.

Days 4 Trek to Bandar.

Days 5 Trek to Sete.

Days 6 Trek over Lamjura pass to Junbesi.

Days 7 Trek to Nuntala.

Days 8 Trek to Kharikhola or Bupsa

Days 9 Trek to Surkhe.

Days 10 Trek to Phakding.

Days 11 Trek to Namche Bazaar.

Days 12 Rest and acclimatization day or Optional day-hike to Khunde and Khumjung Villages.

Days 13 Trek to Thyangboche monastery.

Days 14 Trek to Pangboche and on to Dingboche.

Days 15 Acclimatization day or Optional hike to Chukung Ri.

Days 16 Trek to Lobuche.

Days 17 Trek to Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Gorakshep.

Days 18 Morning trek to Kala Patthar Everest view point. Afternoon trek to Thugla or Pheriche.

Days 19 Trek to Phortse village.

Days 20 Trek to Namche Bazaar.

Days 21 Trek to Monjo or Phakding.

Days 22 Trek to Lukla.

Days 23 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.

Days 24 Morning trek to Kala Patthar Everest view point. Afternoon trek to Thugla or Pheriche.

We can customize this trek according  to your travel needs.

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