Jiri to Everest Base Camp
Trek (21 Days)

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Our representative welcomes you outside the terminal for a private transfer to your 3-star hotel in Thamel. Spend the afternoon exploring Thamel’s gear shops.

In the late afternoon, join your licensed Sherpa guide for a pre-trek orientation. We inspect your gear, verify permits, discuss the 21-day classic Hillary Heritage Trail, and enjoy a welcome Nepalese dinner.

Board private transportation for an early morning drive along the scenic Arniko and Lamosangu-Jiri highways. Wind through lush mid-hill valleys, terraced rice paddies, and traditional Tamang and Chhetri farming settlements.

Pass Jiri, the historic gateway to Everest prior to Lukla airport construction. Continue across the ridge to Bhandar (Chhangba) village for your first overnight stay in a authentic countryside teahouse.

Descend through terraced corn fields and citrus groves to cross the suspension bridge over Likhu Khola (1,580m), marking the border of Solukhumbu district. Stop for lunch at Kenja village.

Begin a steady afternoon climb up the ridge through oak and pine forests, reaching the Sherpa hamlet of Sete. Relax in the dining hall with a hot cup of lemon tea as temperatures cool.

Embark on a challenging morning ascent through ancient moss-draped rhododendron and fir forests to Lamjura La Pass (3,530m), the highest point between Jiri and Lukla, decorated with colorful Buddhist prayer flags.

Descend through alpine meadows to the picturesque Sherpa village of Junbesi (2,680m). Visit the historic local monastery and enjoy warm hospitality in a family-run teahouse.

Cross Junbesi Khola and climb to Salung ridge, where on clear mornings you get your very first distant view of Mount Everest looming over lower mountain ridges.

Descend through Ringmo village and climb over Traksindo La Pass (3,071m), visiting Traksindo Monastery. Complete the descent through pine forests to the agricultural hub of Nunthala.

Descend to the roaring Dudh Koshi River suspension bridge (1,480m). Cross the river and climb past terraced hillsides to the lively commercial crossroads village of Kharikhola.

Continue climbing through oak and bamboo forests past Buddhist chortens to Bupsa ridge village, offering sweeping views back across the lower Solu valleys.

Ascend through dense subtropical forests, traversing steep valley sides to cross Kari La Pass (2,860m). Enjoy views of Khumbu peaks rising above green jungle canopy.

Descend along forested contours to Surke village, located directly below the Lukla plateau. Rest beside the rushing stream in preparation for joining the main Khumbu highway.

Ascend from Surke to Chheplung, where your quiet trail merges with the classic Everest Base Camp route coming from Lukla Airport.

Trek along Dudh Koshi River, passing carved mani stones, prayer wheels, and suspension bridges to reach Phakding for a comfortable teahouse evening.

Trek through Monjo, registering permits at Sagarmatha National Park entry gate. Cross high double-suspension bridges including the famous Hillary Bridge.

Climb Namche Hill through scented pine forests to reach Namche Bazaar, the vibrant heart of Sherpa culture in Khumbu.

Hike up to Everest View Hotel (3,880m) for panoramic vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.

Visit Khumjung Hillary School and monastery before returning to Namche for afternoon rest and bakery visits.

Trek along ridge paths with views of Ama Dablam, descending to Phunki Tenga for lunch alongside water wheels.

Climb through rhododendron forest to Tengboche Monastery, attending afternoon monk prayers inside the main courtyard.

Descend to Deboche and cross Imja Khola bridge, passing ancient stone mani walls near Pangboche village.

Ascend past tree line into stone-walled barley fields to reach Dingboche village, nestled under Ama Dablam.

Climb Nagarjun Hill (5,100m) for high altitude conditioning and panoramas of Makalu, Lhotse, and Cholatse.

Descend back to Dingboche for warm lunch, hydration, and rest in the lodge dining hall.

Trek across high alpine pastures to Thukla, ascending the steep memorial ridge honoring fallen Everest climbers.

Follow Khumbu Glacier lateral moraine to Lobuche high altitude settlement.

Trek over glacial debris to Gorak Shep. Drop main gear and continue to Everest Base Camp (5,364m).

Stand under Khumbu Icefall taking photos before returning to Gorak Shep for dinner and night stay.

Early morning climb up Kala Patthar (5,644m) for golden sunrise views over Mount Everest.

Descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast and trek down to Pheriche valley for a comfortable evening.

Trek down valley past Pangboche and Tengboche Monastery to Phunki Tenga.

Climb trail back into Namche Bazaar for hot showers, coffee, and celebrations.

Descend Namche Hill, crossing suspension bridges past Monjo and Phakding.

Complete final trek leg to Lukla. Enjoy farewell dinner with guide and porter crew.

Scenic morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (or Ramechhap during peak season). Transfer to Thamel hotel.

Free afternoon for massage, souvenir shopping, and resting after 21 days on the trail.

Buffer day for mountain weather delays. Optional guided sightseeing to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, or Swayambhunath.

Farewell dinner celebration with team.

Hotel checkout and private airport transfer 3 hours prior to international flight departure.

End of legendary 21-day Jiri to Everest Base Camp Hillary Heritage expedition.