Jiri - Everest Base Camp – Cho La Pass Trek

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek is starting in Jiri was very popular before the Lukla Airfield was opened. This route was trekked by many expeditions to climb the mountains of Khumbu Himal with Mt. Everest at the head of the list. This is the classic Everest trek.The entire trek leads through the heartland of the Sherpa people who are the original inhalant of the highland.

The primary trail will start following the Dudh Kosi River and its tributary, the Imjakhola, passes through Namche Bazaar, the largest settlement, where you can take a day off to acclimatize, and Tengboche village with its great mountain views and famous ancient Buddhist Monastery. This trek gives to you the opportunities of summit in Chhukung-Ri, Kalapathar and Gokyo-Ri for the magnificent view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Nuptse and AmaDamlam. Then a visit to Everest base camp will give you the chance to have a closer look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall and Glacier.The traversing across the high Cho-La pass gives to you in the highest elevation.

The trek provides an insight into the many traditional aspects of the lives of the different ethnic groups of the area. Some of the ethnic group of this area is Tamang, Kami, Brahmins, Kshetri and Sherpa. When you enter Sagarmatha National Park which is an exceptional area, you can view dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys; dominated by Mount Everest (8848m), the highest peak in the world. This is the habitat for several rare species, such as the snow leopard and the lesser panda. The presence of the Sherpa’s with their unique culture, adds further interest to the trekker who wants to learn the culture of the Sherpa.

After a memorable time in the high valleys and mountains, a smooth, sweeping flight brings you back to Kathmandu.