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Jiri - EBC - Kalapatthar - Jiri - 28 days
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Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 28 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 5545 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu (1350m.) to Jiri (1905)
about 188 km which takes about eight hours.
The first part of your journey drives eastwards
from Kathmandu through passing Bhaktapur, Banepa,
Dhulikhel, Dolalghat, Lamasanghu, a part of the
Araniko Highway and turn to right from Lamasangu
for the Jiri road passing through Green Hills
scenery as well as snow capped mountains. The
road is quite narrow but it is smooth. Jiri is a
town named after Jirel, the majority people
inhabited in and around the town.
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Jiri (1905m.) to Deurali (2705m.)
which takes about six and half hours.
The beginning of your trek is gently ascent for
the first two hours to Mali Danda (2440m.) and
then it follows gently descent path to Shivalaya
(1800m.) where you could take lunch and hang
around. After your lunch, the trail steeply goes
up for an hour and rest of the day is gently up
to the Deorali. You could enjoy the green
scenery as well as some of the snow-capped
mountains at a far distance.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Deurali (2705m.) to Sete (2400m.) and
it takes about six and half hours. The starting
of your trek is steeply descent for early an
hour to Bhandar (2250m.) and then gently descent
to Kenja (1600m.) where you could enjoy your
lunch. After your lunch, your trek is steeply up
to destination. En route, you could enjoy with
agricultural farm scenery where locals work
hard. In addition to this, you could pass
through Sherpa villages with beautiful mountain
views.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Sete (2400m.) to Junbesi (2675m.) and
it takes about six and half hours.
To begin your trek, you should climb steeply for
an early two hours passing through Dagchu, Goyem,
a small Sherpa settlements. Then your trek
starts gently up to the Lamjura Pass (3500m.)
through rhododendron forest. After the pass,
rest of the trek is gently descent to the
destination. In this route, you could enjoy some
of the snow capped mountains such as the "Goa of
the Solu". Besides this, you could see some
wildlife such as monkey and many species of
birds.
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Day 05 : |
Rest day at Junbesi and hang around or visit
Thubten Chholing Monastery known as Nunnery
Monastery on a two hours side trip after 3 days
harassing working.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Junbesi (2675m.) to Nunthala (2200m.)
which takes approximately six hours. The
beginning of your trek is gently ascent for
early one and half hours to Phurtung (2900m.).
From this place, you could see first view of
Mount Everest including Thamserku (6623m.),
Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and
Mera Peak (6650m.) Your trek is flat and gently
descent to Ringmo Khola (2500m.). Immediately,
your trail is steeply up for one and half hours
to the Takshindo La Pass (3100m.). From this
point, you could see excellent mountain views.
At the end of your trek is steeply descent to
the town Nunthala (2200m.) through small Sherpa
settlement and forest.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Nunthala (2200m.) to Bupsa (2350m.)
and it takes about six hours.
The beginning of your trek is gently descent to
the Dudh Koshi river (Milk River) for an early
two hours passing through agricultural farming
land and small Sherpa and Rai settlements. From
Dudh Koshi river, your trail is gently ascent
all the way to Kharikhola (2050m.) passing
through Juving (1680m.) a pretty big Rai village
and farming lands. From Kharikhola your trail
follows flat path for 45 minutes and then
steeply up to the camp (Bupasa) where you could
visit Buddhist Monastery in ruined state.
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Bupsa (2350m.) to Surkey (2400m.)
which takes about six and half hours. At the
beginning of the day, you should ascend steeply
for the early two hours to Khari La Pass
(2880m.) passing through rhododendron and oak
forest including a small Sherpa settlements and
teashops. From this point, you could see
excellent view of different mountains such as
Numbu (6960m.), Cho-oyu (8201m.), Gyangchung
Kang (7922m.) and Thamserku (6629m.). Now, your
trail is gently descent and flat to Chaubar
(2730m.) passing through Bamboo forest and
Puiyan (2770m.) with view of Khumbu Valley as
well as beautiful mountains. At the end of the
day, your trail steeply descent up to the
destination. Surkey is a small Sherpa village at
the bottom of the Lukla.
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Surkey (2400m.) to Phakding (2652m.)
which takes about four hours.
The first part of the trek is gently ascent for
early 2 hours to Chhiplung (2700m.), a junction
road to Jiri and Lukla passing through Mushe
(2650m.). From this place, the road is quite
broad and busy. Now, your trail is almost flat
and gently descent and ascent to Phakding. This
is a short trek after 3 long days trek. You
could hang in and around Phakding village.
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)
which takes about five and half hours.
This day you trek and cross the river on high
suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo(2800m.) is the
entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which
was set-up in order to protect and preserve this
fragile mountain environment. You then ascend
quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if
the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of
Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy
the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku,
Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. You can also visit
some of the village monasteries on the way of
trekking to Namche Bazaar(3440 m.).
Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu
region and holds a busy Saturday market. There
is set a meeting place for the Hindu traders
from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans
that have reached there by crossing the
glaciated Nangpa La.
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Day 11 : |
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and
excursion around the places.
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst
the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an
abundance of lodges, teashops and souvenir shops
as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal
place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to
the high altitude before heading off towards
Tyangboche. For the acclimatization you walk
upto Khunde Hospital which was set-up by Sir
Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to the
Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is
situated above Namche for the outstanding view
of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse,Ama Dablam, Thamserku
and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views
from the National Park Centre and Museum just
above the town.
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Day 12 : |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867 m.)
and it takes about five hours.
Leave the village for a climb to the top of a
ridge and level mountain path that offers an
excellent panorama of Thamserku, Kantega, and
Kusum Kangrib. To the right there is a steep
cliff that drops down to the Dudh Kosi, faintly
visible on the valley floor below. Make your way
around a branch ridge, and Ama Dablam (6812m)
Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse (7855m) and Tawetse
(6501m) suddenly appear. After a gentle descent
the mountain path ends; you will come to the
fork leading to Gokyo. Descend past two tea
houses and through the village of Trashinga.
Though you cannot see it, you can hear the Dudh
Kosi and soon you descent to the river and
arrive at Phunki Tenga. It is a long climb to
Tyangboche; the first half is especially steep.
As you climb through the forested zone, the
incline eases and a splendid view appears.
Continue climbing the mountainside diagonally
until you come to the stone gate built by lamas
which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m).
You may use the large plateau in front of the
splendid monastery as your campsite. There are a
lodge and hotel managed by the National Park
Service. Tyangboche is an important lookout
point on this course, and the sunset on Everest
and Ama Dablam is especially beautiful
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Day 13 : |
Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260 m.) and
it takes approximately five and half hours.
Leave Tyangboche and the Khumbu mountains as a
backdrop-and descend a rhododendron covered area
to emerge to a pleasant level area. Pass a long
Mani stone wall to enter the village of Deboche.
Go on to Minlinggo and leave the mountain path
to cross over a suspension bridge to the left
bank of the Imja Khola. Climb the mountain path
while looking up at Ama Dablam and Kantega
(6779m) appears on the opposite bank. Ascend the
chorten-lined route, come to a fork, the upper
path passes Pangboche and a monastery, take the
lower path to Pangboche Olin and its stone
wall-enclosed potato field. Pass through the
village and cross a stream to a path skirting a
rocky area to terraced hills along the
riverbank. The trails climbs slowly, winding
above the Imjatse River, to a big Mani Stupa.
From here, the walk is fairly moderate as you
enter the Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty
peaks of Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Lhotse with
views of the eastern snow capped mountains
including the Island Peak or Imjatse (6,189m)
Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields
enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of
barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold
winds and grazing animals.
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Day 14 : |
Rest day at Dingboche (4260 m.)
Today is a very important acclimatization day.
There are some breathtaking views of the North
face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge
as we explore this beautiful valley that leads
up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good
chance to relax in the afternoon.
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Day 15 : |
Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m.) which
takes about six hours.
The onward journey leads north for up to
50-minutes until you come to a mani-prayer Stupa.
The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche
village below. Today's walk offers views of the
Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde
(5741m) Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of
Nuptse. After 1 ½ to 2 hours walk, the trail
from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a
small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu
glacier. Stop at Dugla, for lunch, before
continuing for an hour up a steep hill to the
top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and
other peaks west of Everest. After a short
break, continue (1 ½ to 2 hours) of trekking up
to Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind.
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Day 16 : |
Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180 m.) to
Kalapatthar and back to Gorakshep and it takes
approximately four hours.
After an early breakfast, you will prepare for
Kala Patthar (5545m.) Trek up the valley
following the rocky moraine path, view icy
glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu
glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a
short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep on
the flat field below Kala Patthar (5545m) and
Mt. Pumori (7145m.) Gorakshep is the location of
the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp
being further up the valley. The walk is gradual
until you reach a rocky spot, from there another
uphill climb for ½ hour brings you to Kala
Patthar. From Kala Patthar top, the views will
be beyond your wildest imagination, with Everest
seeming within a stones throw distance between
the summit of Mt. Nuptse and Lho-La and Lhotse
on the back. The panoramic view from this spot
is something to cherish and you feel it’s worth
the hard climb up to here and to feel at the top
of the world. With all the higher snow capped
giants that dominate all around, it is truly a
magnificent spot to be at on a clearer sunny
day. After a great moment, an hour descent takes
you back to Gorakshep.
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Day 17 : |
Trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
(5337m.) and back to Gorakshep which takes about
five hours.
While trekking to Everest Base Camp you pass
through a trail, which weaves its way through
ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the
Khumbu Glacier. During the spring season, you
can meet some expedition team on the Everest
Base Camp. The number of team is less in the
autumn season. On the return leg, you can take a
higher route to get a spectacular view of the
Khumbu icefall and numerous mountains. You
return to Gorak Shep to stay overnight.
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Day 18 : |
Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and
back to Pheriche (4250m.) and it takes about
five hours.
Early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and
enjoy the view of sunrise. From Kala Patthar you
can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and
many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt.
Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse,
Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more.
Pheriche is the place where one can make phone
calls to any part of the world. You can see the
mountain Yaks in Pheriche. Yaks are normally
regarded as the porters in this area. The town
of Pheriche is known as windy town. There you
can see the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and
Tawache. There is located Himalayan Rescue
Association Aid Post and foreign volunteer
doctors are to provide medical treatment to
trekkers as well as local people.
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Day 19 : |
Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (12,687 m.)
Enjoy a morning visit to the research center.
Then, trek back to Tyangboche, an easier descent
passing through rhododendron forest, continue
walking Tyangboche. It is a small village with a
famous monastery offering you the splendid view
of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views.
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Day 20 : |
Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (11,286 m
) which takes about four and half hours.
The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on
the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for
an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to
Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a
long winding path. Enroute you will visit
traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde, an
opportunity to visit one of its monastery, the
only monastery that has a Yeti Scalp. From
Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings
to the village of Khunde, where you can visit
the Khunde Hospital funded by Sir Edmund Hillary
Trust. After Khunde, a scenic and pleasant walk
brings you to Namche for the overnight.
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Day 21 : |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Surkey (2400m.) and
it takes about six hours.
The trails descend gently for some distance. En
route you pass few villages, terraces and
mountain views. From Chhuplung the trails again
move down until Surkey via Chaurikharka, a
relatively big villages mainly inhabited by
Sherpa. Moreover, you find mani walls, chorten,
monastery and significant Sherpa culture. To
describe Surkey, it is apt to mention that it
lies at the bottom of hill. It is surrounded by
forests covered with pine and oaks.
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Day 22 : |
Trek from Surkey to Bupsa (2350m) via Phuiyan
which takes about five and half hours.
To reach Phuiyan La you follow ascend path
passing through few trees. The trails now
stretches at flat level until you reach Phuiyan.
There are human settlements of Rai and Sherpa
people. It is surrounded by forests. Leaving
this village, you move gently ascend crossing a
small stream to reach Kharte Danda. En route,
you pass through bamboo and oak forests. Then
your journey starts descending until you reach
Bupsa. On the way, you find some tea houses and
feel exhilarated at the sight of natural
vegetation.
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Day 23 : |
Trek from Bupsa to Nunthala (2200m.) and it
takes about five and half hours.
The early part of your trek upto Kharikhola is
steeply descent. Kharikhola is a big village
mainly inhabited by Rai, Sherpa and people of
other castes. You find terraces, schools and way
to Mera Peak used by climbers. The trails now
goes downwards to Jubing and cross Dudh Koshi
over the suspension bridge. Now you begin to
follow ascending path passing through forests
covered with rhododendron, oaks, pine and other
natural vegetation. As cross forests you see the
fields where villagers cultivate wheat, millet,
oat, maize, soyabeans and vegetables. These
areas are mostly inhabited by Rai. To reach
Nunthala, you follow the same ascent path. It is
a village occupied by Sherpa, Rai and other
castes. There is a handicraft factory where the
trekkers can visit.
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Day 24 : |
Trek from Nunthala to Junbesi (2675m.) and it
takes about seven hours.
This day you begin your trek following steeply
ascent path till Trogsindho through forests.
There is a beautiful and old monastery here. You
can enjoy mountain views of Thamserku (6623m.),
Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and
Mera Peak (6650m.). While ascending you cross
Trogsindho La. Here you see chorten, mani walls
and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. You
can enjoy at few tea shops available here. The
green scenarios compels you to fall in love with
nature. Leaving this place, you descend to
Ringmu where there is an apple orchard and
terraces. Passing through this village, you
reach Sallung Danda. Here is situated a cheese
factory and you can enjoy views of Everest,
Thamserku, Mera Peak, Makalu, Kusum Kantega and
local villages at some distance. To reach
Junbesi, you have to go down way through bare
hill and pine forests before you cross a small
stream. Junbesi is a big village and rich in
Sherpa culture. Having monastery, school, hydro
power project, communication facilities and
fruits and vegetable garden, it has become the
remarkable resident area.
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Day 25 : |
Trek from Junbesi to Sete (2400m.) which takes
about six hours. The early part of the trails
goes upward and then stretches at flat level
till Tractor. You enter a village here with
monastery, chorten and terraces. To reach
Lamjura pass you follow steeply ascent path
crossing forests covered with rhododendron, pine
and oak trees. There are few tea shops in and
around this area. Now you descend all the way to
Sete through rhododendron and oak forests. En
route you cross scattered villages. Sete is to
be described as small village with chorten,
prayer flags and terraces.
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Day 26 : |
Trek from Sete to Deurali (2705m.) and it takes
almost six hours. You walk downwards all the way
to Kenja (1600m.) passing through villages,
terraces and green hills. The Solukhumbu
district ends at Kenja and Ramechhap district
starts from here. The inhabitants belong to
different community. The trails now turn upwards
till you reach Bhandar, a beautiful big village
with good sceneries, monastery, tea garden,
terraces, weekly market and communication
facilities. To reach Deurali, you ascend all the
way passing through forests covered with oak and
other natural vegetation. From here, you enjoy
the spectacular view of Gaurishankar. Deurali, a
Sherpa village is surrounded by forests. There
are chortens, mani walls and prayer flags
fluttering in the breeze.
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Day 27 : |
Trek from Deurali to Jiri (1905m.) which takes
approximately six hours.
The beginning part of your trek is steeply
descent upto Shivalaya through forests, villages
and terraces. There has reached motorway upto
Shivalaya but there occurs some disruption
during monsoon season. This village is densely
populated by mixed community. As you cross a
stream over a suspension bridge you head upwards
for Mali Gaon (Mali village). From here you see
green hills and fields where people grow wheat,
millet, maize and green vegetables. To reach
Mali Danda you walk uphill through forests. From
here you can see few mountains at a far
distance. Leaving Mali Danda you begin your trek
to Jiri following ups and down way. Jiri is a
town named after Jirel, the majority people
inhabited in and around the town.
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Day 28 : |
Drive from Jiri to Kathmandu which takes about
nine hours.
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Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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