Everest Base Camp Trek via Jiri is the oldest route reaching to the foothills of world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest (8848m). Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is the world famous classical hiking route before the Lukla airport was built. Following the footprints of the legends Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to the Himalayas of Nepal is the journey through the beautiful mountain landscapes, crossing Himalayan rivers by suspension bridges, Sherpa villages and colorful rhododendron forests. You will have breathtaking views of world's highest peaks, Mount Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and other snow capped mountains.
Trekking to the Everest Base Camp is the dream of every trekkers throughout the world. Following the footsteps of legend Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to the foothills of world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest (8848m) is the trip of a lifetime. Hiking through the rugged himalayan trail through sherpa villages, jungles and himalayas, trek to Everest base Camp is really a challenging trip to experience once in your lifetime.
Situated in Khumbu Region and Sagarmath National Park, mount everest base camp trek starts with the scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Gradually, the trek goes ahead through the bank of Dudh Koshi River valley crossing Namche, Tengboche, Pangboche, Gorekshep to the kalapatthar from where you will have opportunity to witness the sunrise views over the world's top mountain peaks including Mount Everest, Ama Dablam and Lhotse from the altitude of 5545m. Normally it takes 12 days of trekking starting from lukla to lukla with the proper acclimatization and walking of 5-6 hours daily.
Nepal Footprint Holiday operates the Everest Trek on tea-house basis with our experienced sherpa guides and porters.
Standing at an altitude of 8,848m above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest peak in the earth that everyone dream for. Literally known as Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan, a hiking trail to Everest Base Camp situated at the foothills of Mount Everest is the world's top trekking path voted for the best. Mount Everest attracts many climbers, hikers and adventure lovers every year in Nepal which has two routes for climbing from Nepal as well as from Tibet side. But for those who are not able to climb can go to the base camp and witness the world's top mountain at a closeup. From Lukla, the trekking trail to base camp follows the walking path via Sherpa villages, monasteries, valley of Dudh Koshi river and dense forests crossing the places Namche Bazaar, Dingboche, Gorakshep and kala Patthar. You will stay at Tea Houses with the great hospitality of local sherpa people till to Gorakshep.
Everest Base Camp Trek Best Season
If you have question, when should I make the trek to Everest Base Camp, we suggest you to trek in Autumn Season (From September to December) and in Spring Season (From March to May). These months are considered as the best months for beautiful mountain views, clear sky and awesome experience.
Here we have a video guide to the Everest base camp which would help you know the trail. So, what are you waiting for? Contact a professional trek organizer (Nepal Footprint Holiday) now and inquiry to arrange a comfortable trekking tour to the Himalayas!
Phaplu Airport (Salleri), the headquarter of Solukhumbu is the alternative airport for the lukla airport. Trekking to Everest Base Camp via Phaplu is the best hiking trail suitable for those who don't have much time but want to explore the khumbu region. Even if the flight to lukla is not available, you can do the trek via drive. The trekking trail is less crowded and you will have the fascinating glimpses of rural Sherpa villages.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp via Phaplu provides you the opportunity to explore the Himalayan glaciers and mountains like Amadablam, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-oyu, Nuptse and some peaks like Mera, Island and Kongde.
Situated at the altitude of 4700-5000 m above sea level, Goko Lake is the most popular lake in Nepal's Khumbu Region. Gokyo Lakes comprising of six main lakes are considered as the sacred by both Hindu and Buddhists. On an average about 7,000 tourist visit Gokyo lakes annually during the Everest Base Camp Trek. Tourist can reach the lake within two days walk from Namche Bazaar - the gateway to Everest Base Camp.
The trek provides the glacial gokyo lake views with the panoramic view of Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Cholatse, Kongde, Thamserku, Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam and other great Himalayan ranges.
The highlight of the trek is Gokyo Ri, from where you will excellent views of Gokyo Lakes and sunrise views over the world's highest peak Mount Everest.
