Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek, old route flowed by tensing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary is best view trek including mt. Everest with surrounding Himalayas, Sherpa and tamang villages, monastery. This trek represents as Nepal old trekking trail and main get way to Everest base camp by road. Everest base camp trek starts from Kathmandu with 7-8 hrs. of a drive to Jiri. Trekking trail follows mali danda and down to shivalaya pass deurali.. As we pass Sherpa villages, we subsequently move through Lamjura to Junbeshi passing rhododendron forests. En route to Nunthala, the next stop, beautiful panoramic views of Everest, Kantega, Thamserku, Mera Peak et cetera can be seen. From Nunthala, a gentle descent to Dudh Koshi River and then climbing through Sherpa and Rai settlements to Bupsa. Moving through Kharte, we enjoy the scenic beauty and descent to Puiyan and the climb to Chauri Kharka. Passing through Jorshalle, we then make our way to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. Here we acclimatize whilst observing the Sherpa culture and traditions. The next day we trek to Dole where we stay overnight and then climb to Machhermo.
The increase in altitude can be easily felt with change in vegetation. As we move to Gokyo, the scenic beauty is captivating with turquoise lakes and glaciers. Gokyo lies in the eastern shore of Dudh Pokhari. We rest at Gokyo for a day and take a short excursion to Fifth Gokyo Lake. The views from Gokyo Ri of Everest is considered much better than at Kala Patthar. The trail then moves to Thangna, Zongla and then to Gorakshep at 5180m. We stop at Gorakshep and take an excursion to Everest Base Camp the next day. After an early sunrise at Kala Pathar, we move to Periche which takes about 7 hours. Kala Pathar is the closest site to Everest that offers a panoramic view of Everest, Pumori, Lingtren, Nuptse, Ama Dablam et cetera. From Periche, we take the trail back to Namche and Lukla in the successive days. Our flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu marks the end of the trip.
EBC Trek via Jiri is not only about the incredible views from Gokyo, Kala Pathar and other viewpoints. Exploration of flora and fauna of these highlands and absorption of the cultural practices of the highland dwellers, the Sherpa people gives a different approach to the trek.
I spent very memorable days in the Everest region in Nepal. I used to dream to see this highest peak of the world and now I arrested it in my camera. My guide arranged everything and helped me a lot. He did not let me feel tired and boring. I have read about the Manaslu region and willing to go there with this company again. I like to make a strong recommendation.
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