Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake trek is a well-known and traditional trekking route to access Mt. Everest (8,848m). The trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Valley offers both excitement and untouched Himalayan landscapes. This region is primarily home to the Sherpas, and the key attractions of this trek include the alpine woodlands, frigid rivers, breathtaking rhododendron and pine groves, stunning mountains, elevated passes, mountain settlements, charming monasteries, and interactions with welcoming locals.
The path begins at Jiri and concludes in Lukla, traversing several intriguing and entertaining villages that attract trekkers annually. During the hike, we traverse alpine forests and icy rivers while savoring the generous welcome of indigenous communities. The path takes us through various villages inhabited by diverse cultural communities. Among them are the Tamang, Jerel, Rai, Brahmin, Chhetri, and primarily the Sherpas. During our exploration of Buddhist monasteries and nunneries embellished with prayer flags, we catch a glimpse of Himalayan Buddhism. The path also leads to the region’s most holy monastery, Tengboche Monastery. The route traverses elevated passes such as Deurali Pass (2705m), Lamjura-La Pass (3530m), and Thaksindo-La Pass (3071m). Several of the summits visible on this trek include Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), along with numerous other nearby peaks. You will also get the chance to closely view the extraordinary Khumbu Icefall from Everest Base Camp. The trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake is an exhilarating adventure designed for physically fit individuals eager to challenge themselves amid the unpredictable nature of mountain life.
With our experienced guides and porters, we always make sure to keep you completely safe and create wonderful memories of the mountains. We can custom design your itinerary depending on your preferences and requirements.
Highlights of the Trip:
- Led exploration journey through the UNESCO World Heritage locations of Kathmandu Valley.
- The ultimate Himalayan hike to the base of Mt. Everest amidst stunning, breathless high mountain scenery.
- Exploring an old Buddhist monastery that houses a Yeti skull.
- Breathtaking reaching the summits of several of the most renowned peaks in the Himalayas.
- Traversing elevated suspension bridges.
- Native land of the Sherpa community and their charming villages lining the path.
- Reflect the towering scenery all around.
- Breathtaking vantage point at Kalapattar.
- Trailing behind remarkable climbers.
- Gentle strolling up and down amid the thick Rhododendron and Pine woods.
- Picturesque mountain flight to and from Lukla.
- Gathering with the local Sherpa community.
- Passing numerous Buddhist structures.
- Well-kept paths and cozy accommodations, but the hiking trails in this area commence at elevated points and remain at higher altitudes near the icy Gokyo Lake.
Customize Your Trek: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please e-mail us at [email protected]
Included/Excluded
- All arrival and departure transportation airport / hotel / airport.
- Flight (Lukla-Kathmandu) with departure taxes
- All ground transportation for the entire Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek is in a private vehicle, including the airport transfers
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast plan
- 23 nights and 24 days of accommodation in the best guesthouses available (on a twin-sharing basis) after leaving Kathmandu until you are back here again. We also provide personal bathrooms with hot showers in Phakding, Lukla, and Namche.
- Daily meals with breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the EBC trekking journey
- Snacks of fresh, seasonal fruits on the trekking days
- National Park and Heritage Sites entry tickets
- Two trekking permits (SNP and KPL Rural Municipality Permit)
- A licensed, English(French)-speaking, experienced Everest trekking guide
- An assistant guide with a group of 6+ members
- Porters to carry your baggage during your Everest journey (1 for two clients)
- All the costs for food, accommodation, salary, and other equipment for the guide and porter, including accidental insurance
- Duffel bag and sleeping bags to use during trekking
- Compressive first aid box (the guide will carry it throughout the trek).
- Emergency rescue operation assistance is arranged in case of complex health conditions (funded by your travel insurance).
- All paperwork and applicable government taxes and service charges.
- Nepal Visa-International airfare-personal travel / medical insurance.
- Travel insurance
- Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule the scheduled times of this trekking trip program
- All kinds of beverages, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic, as well as hot and cold drinks
- Additional costs are out of management's control due to the landscape, weather conditions, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, physical conditions, etc.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, hard and soft alcohols, snacks, hot and cold water, Wi-Fi, battery recharge fees,
- Travel insurance has to cover emergency rescue evacuation from high altitudes up to 6000 m.
- Personal trekking equipment for this trek
- Tipping and Gratitude to the guides and staff (Recommended by Nepali culture)
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Inclusive section of this trek
Tour Plan
Welcome to Nepal! Our representatives will be waiting for you in the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will be greeted and be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we will go on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. We will visit the Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath temple, each of them carrying a distinct architectural and cultural significance. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya, we pass by Sunkoshi River while enjoying amazing views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. We have a short stop at Mude for lunch. We then continue to drive on the country road to reach Jiri. We start trekking immediately after reaching Jiri. After a few ascents and descents through Sherpa villages, we reach Shivalaya. Overnight at a lodge in Shivalaya.
After breakfast, we move on a trail that is steep and goes uphill through the forests to reach Deurali Pass (2730m). Crossing the pass, we descend till we reach the village named Bhandar. After a short stop in Bhandar, we keep moving downhill along the river until we reach Kinja village. Overnight at a lodge in Kinja.
The trail goes mostly uphill from Kinja to Lamjura La (3530m). In the morning, we ascend on a sharp hill passing several tea houses and through the forested hill until we reach Sete village. Then the track turns challenging till we cross Lamjura La Pass. Overnight at a lodge in Lamjura.
Today, we descend through Rhododendron forests and trek down along the countryside. Descending down the ridge, we soon enter Junbesi, a beautiful Sherpa village. We will pay a quick visit to the Buddhist monasteries of Junbesi. Then, crossing Mani walls and bridges, we climb down on stone steps to reach Ringmu. Ringmu is a small Sherpa village which hosts a stunning view of Numbur Himal (6958m). Overnight at a lodge in Ringmu.
In the morning, trek through thick forests on a steep trail until reaching Takshindo La Pass (2960m). Takshindo La offers a panoramic view of Numbur Himal (60958m) along with other snow-capped peaks. Then, the trail descends through jungles until Jubing and again continues slowly uphill until Kharikhola village. In the evening, we will visit the monastery situated on the top of the hill. Overnight at a lodge in Kharikhola.
We cross a suspension bridge and continue climbing uphill until we reach Bupsa. Trekking through the forests, we cross Khari-La Pass (3145m) to reach Paiya. We descend further to reach Surke. Overnight at a lodge in Surke.
We cross Surke Khola and continue walking alongside Dudh Koshi River, en route to Phakding. Walking past a Mani wall and crossing Chheplung Khola, we reach Chheplun, Thado Koshigaon, and Nurning, where we get an amazing view of Kusum Khangkaru (6367m). Then, we walk on a serene trail filled with prayer flags, prayer wheels, and painted Mani walls to reach Phakding. Overnight at a lodge in Phakding.
After breakfast, we trek through rhododendron and magnolia forest with an amazing view of the mountains on the background until we reach Monjo. Crossing a suspension brige over Dudh Koshi River in Jorsalle, we now enter Sagarmatha National Park. We reach the confluence of Bhote Koshi River and Imja Khola at Larja Dobhan, from where we continue on an uphill trail to reach Nanmche Bazaar. From the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar, we will have a stunning panorama of Mt Everest (8848m) along with several other peaks of the Khumbu Region. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Today, we will hike up to Everest View Hotel for an excellent view of Mt Everest (8848m) along with other snow-capped mountains. Enjoying the splendid view of the mountains, we then descend to the largest Sherpa village of the entire region, Khumjung. Upon visiting Khumjung Gompa, we can have a look of a Yeti's skull that is kept safely inside the monastery. We will then ascend to Khunde and then descend to Namche via Syangboche. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Walking alongside Imja Khola, we cross a big stupa on our way to Kyangjuma village. Continuing on our walk uphill we can see prayer wheels driven by water right before we arrive in Phunke Tenga. Then, we follow the Imja River uphill on a sharp ascend to reach Tengboche village. We will visit the famous Tengboche Monastery and enjoy an amazing view of Ama Dablam (6856m), Kangtega (6782m), and Thamserku (6623m), and Taboche Peak (6542m) among other. Overnight at a lodge in Tengboche.
The trail goes downhill through the rhododendron forests towards Deboche village. Passing by several monasteries and Pangboche village, we arrive in Somare. Crossing several bridges and stone walls whilst walking alongside Imja Khola, we reach Dingboche. Enjoy the views of Ama Dablam (6856m), Island Peak (6189m), Lhotse (8516m), Taboche (6542m), Lobuche (6119m) and other peaks. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche.
Today we have a day off to acclimatize. So, we cross a yak grazing land to reach Chhukhung village. Then, we continue walking on steep trail uphill towards Chhukhung-Ri (5550m) to have a close view of Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8481m), Island Peak (6189m), and Baruntse (7129m) as well. We then descend to Chhukhung, and then to Dingboche. Overnight at a lodge in Dingboche.
Walking alongside a glacial river, we pass through SHerpa settlements of Dusa and Thukla before crossing Thokla Pass (4830m). Along the way, we will have stunning views of the majestic peaks like Pumori (7161m), Nuptse (7861m), Lobuche (6145m), Cholatse (6440m), Taboche (6542m), Ama Dablam (6856m) and other surrounding peaks. Walking on a steep trail on the moraines of Khumbu Glacier, we reach Lobuche. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche.
Continuing our trek on the bank of Khumbu glacier, we pass Lobuche glacier and ascend towards Changri glacier. The trail is steep and icy, so we need to be careful while ascending. Walking on the Khumbu glacier, we reach Gorakshep and continue trekking on the moraines to reach Everest Base Camp. Standing below the giant Mt. Everest (8848m), we can have a breath-taking view of the widespread mountains of the Khumbu region. After spending some time at the base camp, we head back to Gorakshep. Overnight at a lodge in Gorakshep.
Early morning, we will hike up to the best view point of Everest, Kalapatthar (5545m). The trail goes sharply uphill and may need strenuous effort to reach Kalapatthar. However, the sunrise view of the mountains, mainly Mt. Everest (8848m), is worth going on a strenuous trek for. After some time, we head down to Gorakshep and retrace our trail to Dzongla via Lobuche. Overnight at a lodge in Dzongla.
The trail starts with a gradual climb which then turns sharp to reach the top of Cho-La Pass (5420m), one of the three high passes of Khumbu region. Enjoy the amazing views of the snow-capped mountains. Afterward, descend to Thangnak after a difficult icy crossing on a slippery path. Overnight at a lodge in Thangnak.
The trail moves up and down by crossing Ngozumpa glacier, the largest glacier of Nepal, to reach the beautiful Gokyo valley. An amazing close-up view of Cho-Oyu (8201m) and other adjacent peas can be observed throughout the way. After a tough walking through the Ngozumpa glacier, we arrive at the third Gokyo Lake and spend some time enjoying the tranquility of the place. We then enter Gokyo village to have a good rest amid the mountains. Overnight at a lodge in Gokyo.
Early morning, we trek to Gokyo-Ri at 5360m. Ascending on a steep trail, we reach Gokyo Ri to view a mind-blowing panorama of Mt. Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7861m), Makalu (8481m), Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori, Ama Dablam (6856m) and other peaks during the sunrise. We then climb down to Gokyo, come across two Gokyo lakes, and then follow Dudh Koshi River downstream to arrive in Dhole. Overnight at a lodge in Dhole.
Descend to the track that leads us to Phortse Thanga. Then, the trail goes sharply uphill until we reach Mongla. We continue going downhill to reach Kyangjuma from where we cross the Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa to finally arrive in Namche Bazaar. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Leave Namche Bazar and descend through pine forest. Cross the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Then, our trail continues by the riverside till Jorsalle. We continue walking to Phakding by passing several bridges. Stop for lunch and then continue until Lukla. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.
We take a flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning, which takes about 45 minutes. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Refresh and relax. Stroll on the streets of Thamel. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, we shall drop you at the airport before the scheduled time. Farewell, and we hope to see you again!
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