Back then in 1953, the first Everest Summiteers Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, as well as other trekkers, used this classical route to undertake the Everest region trekking, especially the Everest Base Camp Trek. These days, most of the tourists prefer the trail from Lukla to set out on this journey because of the possibility of flight and consumption of less time duration. However, the trip via Jiri may take a bit longer but it allows trekkers to soak up deep into the natural opulence as well as cultural lushness along the trail. In addition, it offers more acclimatization during the trek for a better understanding of the places and the typical lifestyle of indigenous people, mainly Sherpas.

The trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp sets off after your necessary documents’ arrangement and proper preparation with a scenic bona fide drive up to Jiri. From Jiri, you will be walking through the lush bushes, across the Dudh Koshi river, crossing numerous suspension bridges, admiring the amazing vistas of mountain ranges and paying a visit to some of the ancient monasteries. With no getting back, you will reach your ultimate destination viz. Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 5,364m.

During your Everest Base Camp Trek, some of the noteworthy villages where you will be staying overnight are Junbesi, Nunthala, Chheplung, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Gorak Shep, Lobuche, and Pheriche. The day you make it all the way to the Everest Base Camp, you will be spending the night at Gorak Shep. Whereas, the highest point you reach during this trek is Kala Patthar which stands tall at 5,545m and is an ideal viewpoint for the picture-perfect panorama of mountain ranges together with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Pumori, Mt. Thamserku, and other surrounding peaks.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek could be a superlative preference for those who want to explore the best of nature with a perfect fusion of Tibetan alike culture of the Sherpas and the quest prospect thru age-old trail following the time-honored footsteps.

You must physically and mentally possess sound health and should be able to walk moderately for about 5-7 hours each day via rugged trails in order to be able to embark on this trek. And to prevent from the risk of heavy snowfall, extreme cold as well as heavy rainfall along with the aching bites of parasite called Leeches, and ultimately to enjoy the most vivid scenery with the blossoming of flora and fauna; the months of autumn and spring would be the best pick for Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek.