Jiri EBC trek

Jiri-EBC Departure Date: 10/03/2012 -01/04/2012

This traditional route to the Everest Base Camp follows the footprints of Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, who first climbed the Mt. Everest. The trek has some different fascinations, one of the foremost is the satisfaction gained by reaching the base of the highest mountain in the world. Other attractions include the spectacular scenery of the Himalayan ranges. There is tremendous amount of uphill and downhill walking.

Trip profile:

Length of trip: 23 days

Grade: Strenuous

Highest Alt: 5550 m

Type of trek: Tea house

Best season: Mar- Nov

Group size: Min. 2 people

Itinerary in Details with date :

10/03/2012: Arrive in KTM check in hotel

11/03/2012: Prepare for next day

12/03/2012: KTM- Jiri by bus 200 KM takes 7/9 hours

13/03/2012: Jiri- Deurali

14/03/2012: Deurali- Sete

15/03/2012: Sete- Junbesi via Lamjura pass 3500 meter

16/03/2012: Rest day in Junbesi Visit Thupchen Thejung Monastery

17/03/2012: Junbesi- Nunthala18/03/2012: Nunthala- Bupsa

19/03/2012: Bupsa- Ghat

20/03/2012: Ghat- Namche

21/03/2012: Acclimatization day

22/03/2012: Namche- Tyanboche

23/03/2012: Tyanboche- Pheriche

24/03/2012: Acclimatization day

25/03/2012: Pheriche- Labuche

26/03/2012: Labuche Goraksep- explore EBC

27/03/2012: Goraksep- Kalapatthar- Labuche

28/03/2012: Labuche- Tyanboche

29/03/2012: Tyanboche- Khumjung

30/03/2012: Khumjung- Manzo

31/03/2012: Manzo- Lukla

01/04/2012: Lukla- KTM by flight

Price US$1575 per person

Services we include:-

•  Pick up & drop off at arrival and departure to/from Kathmandu Airport.
•  Three nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
•  Guide (one guide for one group)
•  Porter (one porter in between two people]
•  Trekking Entry permit
•  TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
•  Flight for you, for guide including airport departure tax
•  Breakfast, lunch & dinner during trek
•  Accommodation during the trek
•  Road transportation
•  Insurance for guide & porter that includes their emergency rescue
•  Necessary equipment for guide & porter
•  Emergency rescue arrangement (Makes sure your insurance will cover it)
•  First aid kits

Services not included in the price:-

•  Tips
•  Meals in Kathmandu
•  Hotel for more than three nights in Kathmandu
•  Alcohol and any drinks on trek (including bottled water)
•  Hot shower and washing
•  All expenses of a personal nature e.g. toilet paper, medicines, confectionary etc
•  Nepal entry visa fee

On Trek

Normally you will walk about 5-6 hrs a day. You will have plenty of time to stop for refreshments. Our guide will be there to assist you every step of the way during your trek. Your meals will be provided in teahouses according to your choice. Your guide will take your order from the menu and check in the kitchen that everything is fresh and well cooked. For accommodation you will be provided with a double room. Your guide will also act as your interpreter and be able explain about our culture and traditions and any other queries you may have. Our guides are well versed in English and their main duty is to help you in any way at all times. Our porter will be well equipped and insured. We want to you to feel safe and taken care of so that your trek is as enjoyable as possible.

Other Relevant Information

Nepal visa :

Tourist Visa for visiting Nepal for 30 days can be obtained from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or from the Immigration Counter at Nepal Entry Points (like Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu) on payment of US $ 40.00 (you will also need a passport size photograph).

Essentials you should bring:

•  Good and comfortable trekking boots that are well worn in.
•  Warm socks for evening as well as light trekking socks for walking.
•  Warm clothes for the morning and evening.
•  Toiletries and medical kit.
•  Couple of T-shirts and light trousers/shorts for the day.
•  Sun hat and warm hat
•  Sandals for evening.
•  Sunglasses.
•  Flash light or head torch.
•  Swimming costumes
•  Suntan lotion
•  Small towel
•  Warm sleeping bag

How to Book the service:

Having decided on your trek, 30% of the total Trek fee should be sent in advance. Details will be provided as to how you can do that.

How to pay the rest of amount

Final payment can be made on your arrival with US $travellers cheques, US$ cash or Visa/Mastercard credit card ( note: paying by credit card incurs a 4% bank charge in Nepal).