The Everest basecamp trek via jiri is taken as the “purest” and “long established “ route to reach the top of the world Mt. Everest 8848m. Jiri to Everest is the same route walked by pioneers like sir Edmound Hilary and Tenzing Norgay sherpa for climbing Mt. Everest. Hence it is also called classical trek. Jiri to Everest Basecamp and trek is the most exciting trek of Nepal. The strenuous journey that challenge every step taken forward . you have to push your limits to make it to the top. Jiri to Everest basecamp trek is an adventure trek for those trekkers who are physically fit in good health enough holidays and are determined to challenge themselves with unpredictability of mountain life there are two routes to Ebc trek: one that begins from lukla and another that begins from jiri.

Jiri to Everest Basecamp trek follows the original route into the solu-khumbu region used by the early explores of Everest. A new road allows buses to continue beyond jiri to shivalaya where the trek now begins. The sherpa people formerly from tibet, live chiefly in the solu region along the dudh kosi river and khumbu region above lukla. This jiri to EBC trekking route is still used by porters and pack animals. but fewer trekkers use than lukla to Everest base camp trek. This Jiri to Everest base camp trek itinerary has been designed in consultation with professional mountaineer’s and guides ensuring adequate time for proper acclimatization. While on the trek we also pass through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethinic people visit the Buddhist monasteries with prayer flages, the sherpa and other ethinic village with their simple yet rich mountain lifestyles. The views are gorgeous and walking in the himalayas proves to be quite an intense experience.

The Everest Base camp trek via Jiri trail begins at an altitude of 1800m. And crosses numerous ridges: dropping low to rivers at around 1500m and ascending passes over 3000m. Rest and acclimatization days are taken at junbesi 2680m. Visit the thubten chholing Monastery and at namche bazzar 3440m. The business hub of the khumbu region. Beyond Namche the up and down trail continues to rise while night time temperatures drops and you move deeper into the mountains. Beyond tengboche (with it’s large monastery rhododendrons and great scenery) the villages become smaller and the going tougher yet more dramatic vegetation no becomes more stunted and eventually gives way to rock ice and pure breathtaking glacical landscapes.

A final acclimatization day is taken at dingboche. Then slow walks up to loubuche, gorakshep and along the treks to base camp. After a second night at gorakshep an early mrning trek up kalapatthar should offer stupendous views that included the peaks of pumori, Everest and the south col, Nuptse and lhotse, set amongs numerous other ranges. Stunning glaciers, rapid rivers and crystal clear streams also add to major highlights of the voyage. The trails is also joined by the ngozumpa glacier the largest glaciers of Neapl. Let’s not forget the kalapathher 5545m. Which provides an exclusive view of Mt. Everest to sum up, it’s an adventure that covers the whole himalayan life.

Best time for Jiri to Everest base camp trek

Spring and Autumn – best season
March, April, May, October and November are the good season for trekking in the Everest base camp via jiri. During these months the conditions are all in favor of the visitors. The lesser or no rainfalls, no snow falls, mild tempreture, clear skies are the likely conditions during the spring and Autumn season.

Winter ( December to Faburary)
It’s not that you can not travel during these seasons. The tempreture can trun really cold. It is possible to trek during winter if you can cope with the minus degrees. The skies will be seen more clearly in winter than ever which provides an excellent and clear views if the mountain

Monsoon(June to early September)

This season is not an ideal time to travel to EBC. June to early September months are rainy months in Nepal. Rainy seasons can lead to muddy trails, landslides, rain clouds covering mountain views, and snowfall. In muddy trails, you will be accompanied by the leeches too.

Difficulty Level
Everest base camp trek from Jiri is rated as 3 out of 5 in the strenuous assessment. It’s an achievable trek for anyone with average fitness and health. This trek does not require any prior experience of climbing but a strong mindset to walk constantly. Most of the trails are steep and ascending ones, which need a continuous strenuous effort to climb them. Several acclimatization day and periodic rest are enough to make your trek successful.