Max. Altitude
5,545m
Best Season
Feb-May and Sep-Oct
Activity
Trekking & Hiking
Start / End Point
Bhandara/Lukla
Overview of Jiri to Everest Base Camp Three Pass Trek – 26 days
Jiri to Everest Base Camp Three pass trek is also called Classic Everest trekking as the itinerary is the oldest route to get to Everest Base Camp before Lukla Airport (1954) was established. The route of Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Three pass trek was used by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa to climb the world's Highest Peak, Mt. Everest.
Jiri to there passes trek No doubt it is a challenging and strenuous walking trek to complete but with proper training and instructions from our experienced guides, you can complete the trek and encounter one of the best times of your life of joy and seer happiness.
From Jiri  classic Everest trekking itinerary you can witness the majestic beauty of the world's highest base camp(5,364 m/17,598 ft.) and three of the world's highest passes Cho-la Pass (5,420 /17,782 ft), Gokyo-Ri Pass (5,357 m/17,575 ft.) and Renjo-la Pass (5,345 m/17,532 ft.). These world-renowned trekking destinations are accompanied by a beautiful Himalayan range, the calm and pleasant aura of different species of Flora and fauna, and the famous Sherpa community with their lifestyle that make the trek more interesting and enjoyable.
Highlights of Jiri to Everest Base Camp Three Pass Trek – 26 days
- Crossing the world’s highest passes with breathtaking views of giant mountains
- Amazing dramatic landscapes from green forested hills to arid and barren terrain
- Visit high Khumbu villages and monasteries of immense Buddhist culture.
- Tengboche Monastery, the oldest monastery in the world
- Walking into complete isolation around the mountainous wilderness of pristine nature
- Everest base camp, Three passes, Kalapathar, Khumbu Glacier, Gokyo valley, Chukkung valley, and so on
- Amazing mountain cultural and ethnic Nepali lifestyle
- Oldest trekking route itinerary to Everest Base Camp
- Lifestyles of Different indigenous caste and community
- Diverse flora and fauna of the Himalayan region of Nepal
- Different natural and man-made attractions.
- Praying flags, Mani Stones, Small monasteries, etc.
Jiri to Everest Base Camp Three Pass Trek – 26 days Itinerary
01
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Maximum Altitude
1,350 m.
Accomodations
Hotel
02
Free day trek preparation kathmandu sightseeing
Maximum Altitude
1,350 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
03
Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri or Shivalaya (start point for trekking)
Maximum Altitude
1,905 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
12 hours drive
Accomodations
Lodge
04
Trek from to Bhandara to Sete
Maximum Altitude
2,575 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
05
Trek from Sete to Junbesi
Maximum Altitude
2,220 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
06
Trek from Junbesi to Nuntala
Maximum Altitude
2,220 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
07
Trek from Nuntala to Buspa
Maximum Altitude
2,360 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
08
Trek from Buspa to Puiyan
Maximum Altitude
2,796 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
09
Trek from Puiyan to Phakding
Maximum Altitude
2,610 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
10
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
11
Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar and excursion Namche and Syangboche
Maximum Altitude
3,880 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
3 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
12
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Maximum Altitude
3,867 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
13
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Maximum Altitude
4,350 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
6 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
14
Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion
Maximum Altitude
4,350 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
3 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
15
Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
Maximum Altitude
4,743 m.
Meals
BLD
Trek Duration
5 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
16
Trek from Chhukung to Lobuche via Kongma La pass
Maximum Altitude
5,535 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
17
Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep and hike to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorak Shep
Maximum Altitude
5,364 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
8 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
18
Hike to Kalapathar and trek to Lobuche
Maximum Altitude
5,545 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
19
Trek from Lobuche to Dzongla
Maximum Altitude
4,830 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
5 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
20
Trek from Dzongla to Gokyovia Cho La Pass
Maximum Altitude
5,387 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
8 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
21
Acclimatization day at Gokyo and excursion over Gokyo RI
Maximum Altitude
5,357 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
4 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
22
Trek from Gokyo to Marulung via Renjo La pass
Maximum Altitude
5,345 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
9 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
23
Trek from Marlung to Namche Bazaar
Maximum Altitude
3,440 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours trek
Accomodations
Lodge
24
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Maximum Altitude
2,804 m.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek Duration
7 hours walk
Accomodations
Lodge
25
Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Accomodations
Hotel
Transportation
35 min
26
Farewell and Final Departure
Maximum Altitude
1,320 m.
Meals
Breakfast
Transportation
Hotel to Airport Transfer
Required Equipments for Trekking in Nepal
- Breathable Underwear
- Sports Bra
- Base Layers
- Trekking Shirts
- Trekking Trousers and Shorts
- Fleece Jacket
- Down jacket (insulated jacket)
- Windcheater (water proof)
- Sun protection Hat
- Headband or Beanie
- Scarf or neckband
- Gloves (inner and outer )
- Hiking Boots
- Trekking Shoes
- Hiking Socks
- Thermal Socks
- Gaiters
- Duffel Bag
- Day pack
- Sleeping Bag
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses
- Hydration bladder or Water bottle
- Head Lamps
- Batteries
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Woolen socks
- Waterproof jacket
- Lip Guard
- Insulated pants
- Baby wipers
Required Equipments for Climbing in Nepal
- Water bottle
- Batteries and bulbs
- Flashlight
- Personal towel
- Swiss army knife
- Rucksack
- Sun lotion
- Medical & first-aid kit
- Sewing kit
- Polypropylene/wool socks
- Other required equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Down Jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- Trekking shoes/boots
- Camp shoes
- Jumperorpile jacket
- Hiking pants
- Hiking shirts
- Full–sleeves shirt
- T-shirts
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Woolen hat
- Long underwear
- Goggles or sun glasses
- Gaiters
- Sun block for lips
- Light cotton socks
- Mountain trekking boots
- Woolen socks to wear with boots
- Nylon wind breaker
- Insulated pants
- Nylon wind pants
- Long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts
- Sun hat
- Long cotton hiking shorts
- Fleece/wool for climbing
- Lightweight fleece
- Sleeping pad (karri mat) or thermarest
- Down high altitude sleeping bag
- Down jacket/trousers/vest
- Light cotton athletic socks and wool socks
- Water proof climbing jacket
- Head torch/batteries/bulbs
- Climbing sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal/insulated ski gloves
- Sun screen
- Warm climbing trousers
- Wool long underwear
- Other required equipment
- Climbing boots
- Gaiters
- Ice axe
- Harness
- Crampons
- Karabiners
- Tapes/slings
- Snow bars
- Ice screws
- Rock pegs
- Deadmen
- Crash hat
- Day bag
- Rucksack
- Lip salve
- T-shirts
- Ascenders
- Ascenders
- Kit bag
Whats Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
- 03 nights 03-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
- Farewell dinner/Lunch end of the trek at a reputed place.
- Nice and clean Lodge twins share accommodation during the trek.
- 05 night attached bathroom with hot showers on the trek.
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Lukla -Kathmandu  flight for members and involved staff. Luggage allowed. (10 kg Big bag & 5 kg hand bag)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder trek leader and assistant trek leader ( every 05 trekkers 01 extra guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter) carry only 20kg
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Life Himalaya trekking duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader) for guest and staffs
- For emergency oxygen bottles at lodge, pulse oximeters.
- All government and local taxes
- Achievement certificate
Whats Excluded
- Travel insurance which covers 6000,m emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
- International airfare.
- In case of flight cancellation or extra night hotel
- Nepal entry visa charge.
- All beverages and others personal expenses.
- Snacks and other personal expenses
- WiFi and Mobile Data during trek
- Tea/coffee, hot water
- Battery charge, hot showers, internet & international phone calls.
- Incise during emergency oxygen bottles at lodge
- Tips for Guide, Porter and Drivers.
- Service not mentioned above.
- Jiri to EBC three passes trek map
Jiri to Everest Base Camp Three Pass Trek – 26 days - Essential Information
Major Attractions Seen During Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Three Pass Trek
Major mountain peaks like Mt. Everest (8,848 m) along with Lhotse (4th Highest Mountain in the world) (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Tabuchi (6,542m), Amadablam (6,812), Thamserku (6,623 m) including Cho-Oyu (8,201 m) (6th Highest Mountain in the world) and Makalu (8,481 m) (5th Highest Mountain in the world).
Water bodies like Gokyo Lakes, Khumbu Glacier, Dudh Koshi River, small streams, and much more vegetation like pine and oak forests with different species of Rhododendron(National Flower of Nepal)
Different types of Medicinal herbs, Alpine bushes, and many plant and tree species.
Animals like snow leopards, Himalayan goats, yaks, Musk deer, red panda, Himalayan black bears, and many more.
Birds like Lophoporous, blood pheasant, red-billed or yellow-billed chough, and many species
Lifestyle and warmness in the behavior of Indigenous Rai, Limbu, Tamang community below Lukla, and Sherpa People above Lukla.Villages and marketplaces like Jiri (also known as Switzerland of Nepal), Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, and Lobuche.
Best Time/Season for Jiri to Everest Base Camp and Three pass trek
February to May and September to end November- Mid-December are the two best seasons to complete this Long Jiri to Everest Three Pass Trek.
Life Himalaya Trekking, as an Everest trekking specialist, offers to make the itinerary as flexible as it could be. You can change the itinerary date and places to stay before the trek or even during the trek(by consulting with the guide) if you need. The cost of the Three pass and EBC trek determined by our company offers the best possible service at a reasonable cost.
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