Jiri – Gokyo - Kalapatthar trek is a highly praised trekking route of Everest region and this trek is good for trekkers who have enough time to celebrate their holiday. This route is known as the old trekking route which two renowned Everest summiteers, Sir Edmund Hillary and Mr. Tenzing Norgay Sherpa took in 1953. The trek starts from Jiri after about an eight hours of scenic drive from Kathmandu which lies in the eastern part of Nepal. This trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain (Mount Everest 8848m) and numerous peaks and mountain lakes, but also for: its friendly Sherpa people; beautiful villages; great variety of cultures; colorful festivals and Buddhist monasteries. The flora and fauna are other attractions of the Sagarmatha National Park which was added to the list of world heritage sites in 1979. Himalayan wildlife commonly seen are mountain goat, musk deer, rare species of red panda and snow leopard. Another attraction of this region are common pine and birch trees and colorful rhododendron flowers especially in the spring. You don’t need any mountaineering experience for this trek, but some walking experience and good physical condition are required.

Day 01 : Arrive in Kathmandu airport and you will be transferred to the hotel by one of our representatives.

Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m.

Day 02 : Patan and Kathmandu Durbar Square : Drive from Kathmandu to the neighbouring city of Patan to visit a true open air museum which offers pagodas, temples and monasteries.
In the afternoon we will visit Durbar Square the old royal palace, the house of the Kumari (living goddess) who is the reincarnation of Goddess Taleju (Kali).

Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m

Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu to Jiri (1905m) by bus/van: You will have scenic drive to Jiri which takes about eight hours from Kathmandu. The road is about 188km long and quite narrow but it is very smooth. Jiri is a small town named after Jirel, the primary ethnic people who live in and around the town.

Overnight: Lodge
Driving Time: 8 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 571m

Day 04 : Trek Jiri to Shivalaya (1767m): Your first day of trekking to Shivalaya takes about 5 hours. The beginning of your trek is a gentle climb up for two and half hours to Mali Danda (2440m) and than the path gently descends to Shivalaya (1800m) which takes about 2 and half hours.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 138m

Day 05 : Trek Shivalaya to Bhandar (2105m): From Shivalaya the trail begins to steadily climb to the Deurali pass (3000m) which takes approximately three hours. You can enjoy beautiful scenery as well as some snow capped mountains at a far distance. The trail continues to descend to Bhandar which takes about one and half hours. Bhandar is a pretty village lined with prayer walls and small Gompas (Monastery).

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 ½ hours
Difference in Elevation: + 338m

Day 06 : Trek Bhandar to Sete (2575m): Today is a short day of trekking taking about five hours to reach Sete. The trek begins to gently descend to the valley floor to the river side town of Kinja. From Kinja, the trail climbs steeply up a ridge richly forested with oak and rhododendron to Sete (2575m) whose beautiful hill top monastery is a worth to visit.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 470m

Day 07 : Trek Sete to Junbesi (2675m): Today is a longer trek to reach Junbesi from Sete which takes about 6 to 7 hours. The beginning of your trek climbs steeply for two hours to Mali Danda and than trail gently climbs to the Lamjura Pass (3500m) through rhododendron forest. The trail continues gently descending to Junbesi. Junbesi is very attractive village with friendly Sherpa people. The highlight of the day will be the snow capped mountain views and wildlife such as monkeys and many types of birds.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 100m

Day 08 : Trek Junbesi to Nunthala (2785m): The trek takes approximately 7 hours to reach Nunthala. At the beginning, the trek gently ascends for about 2 hours to Phurtung (2900m). From here you can see many more mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848m). The trail continues up to Thaksindu La Pass (3100m) after crossing the Ringmo Khola (2500m). From the Taksindu La Pass, mountain views are superb and you could visit the monastery if it is open at the time of your trek. The trek continues to descend to Nunthala crossing through some forest.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 7 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 110m

Day 09 : Trek Nunthala to Bupsa Danda (2683m): This day's trek takes approximately 6 to 7 hours to reach Bupsa Danda. The beginning of the trek gently descends to the Dudh Koshi Khola for about two hours, passing through agricultural farming land and some Rai and Sherpa's settlements. From the Dudh Koshi River, the trail gently climbs up to Kharikhola.(About 3 hours), passing through Juving Rai village and agricultural farming land. From Kharikhola the trail countinues for 30 minutes then the trail steeply climbs up to Bupsa Danda for about one and a half hours. In Bupsa Danda you can visit the Buddhist monastery which is in a ruined state.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 102m

Day 10 : Trek Bupsa Danda to Surkey (2339m): This day the trek takes about 7 hours to reach Surkey. The path steeply ascends for the first two and half hours to the Khari La pass (2880m) passing through rhododendron and oak forest along with small Sherpa settlements and tea shops. The different mountain views from this point are excellent. The flat trail begins from this point to Cheubas crossing a small bamboo forest and Paiya village. The trek continues to descend to Surkey, a small Sherpa settlement.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 344m

Day 11 : Trek Surkey to Phakding (2650m): Today’s trek is shorter than the previous day only taking four hours to reach Phakding. You will have sufficient time to rest and relax, or you could walk around the village. The first part of the trek gently ascends to Cheplung for two hours and continues on a flat trail to Phakding, passing through Thado Koshi and Ghat villages.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 311m

Day 12 : Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m): The busy trail follows the Dudh Koshi river to Zamphuti where you can observe a beautiful view of Thamserku Peak. The trail climbs to Chomoa village, an interesting place to have a look around. The trail climbs to Monjo (2850m). Monjo is also the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park and we will complete our trekking permit and National park entry formalities at this point. The trek continues to Jorsale where we will ascend to Namche Bazaar after crossing the large suspension bridge. During the trek you will be able to view Mt. Everest and other surrounding mountains. Namche Bazaar is known as a gate way to Everest and has very good lodges, monasteries, army camp, Sagarmatha National Park quarter, museum etc.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 790m.

Day 13 : Acclimatization day in Namche(3440m): This day you will have a full day of leisure. You can visit the Everest View Hotel for a wonderful panoramic view or stroll around the market. You can also visit Sherpa Museum, a great place to learn Sherpa culture and the history of mountaineering.

Overnight: Lodge

Day 14 : Trek Namche to Phortse Thanga (3810m): The trek starts on the flat trail to Shanasa for about one and half hours then ascends to Mongla hill for two hours. We continue steeply descending to Phortse Thanga about one and half hours. The views of Khumbila, Tawche, Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam and Thamserku peaks are tremendous through out the day.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 370m

Day 15 : Trek Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4470m): This day the trail climbs steeply through rhododendron forests, passing many Kharkas on its way to Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m) and then reaches Dole. From Dole we will cross a small river and continue ascending to Lhaparma (4330m) and Luza (4340m) and finally reach Machermo. The trail will take about 6 hours to reach Machermo(4470m) where the mountain views are superb.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 660m

Day 16 : Trek Machhermo to Gokyo (4790): Today the trail will ascend to Gokyo. We will climb a steep rocky incline into the valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first and second of the holy lakes, crossing the path which heads across the glacier to Cho La - our route to Lobuche and Everest, later in the trek. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore is the settlement of Gokyo. Walking by the side of the lake, the scenery is breathtaking with the summits of Cho- Oyu and Gyachung Kang reflected in its emerald green waters.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 320m

Day 17 : Gokyo to Thangna (4500m): We commence this day early in the morning by hiking to Gokyo–Ri (5463m) for the wonderful mountain scenery including Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, Twache and several other small peaks. This trek takes approximately two hours to reach Gokyo-Ri from Gokyo village. After enjoying the beauty from the peak, we then retrace our steps to Gokyo and after having breakfast continue our descent to Thangna. The route follows across the glacier where there is a small dwelling known as Thangna.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 290m

Day 18 : Thangna to Dzongala (4850m) Via Cho-la Pass (5368m): This is one of the toughest days of the entire trek. It is on this day where we cross the Cho-la pass (5368m). The pass is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side where crampons and an ice axe are necessary for negotiating the small icefall at the foot of glacier. The western approach to the pass varies in difficulty depending on the amount of snow. The views offered here are excellent. After crossing the Cho-la Pass the trail steeply descends to Dzongala. From Dzongala you will again enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding peaks.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 350m

Day 19 : Dzongala to Lobuche (4930m): This day will be your shortest day of the trek in order to give your body time for acclimatization. From this point, the trail continues along the moraine from Dzongla affording you splendid views of Kala Patthar and Pumori before reaching Lobuche.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4 hours
Difference in Elevation: + 80m

Day 20 : Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m): Today’s trek is three hours to reach Gorakshep which is our last stop before climbing to Everest Base Camp (EBC). The trail up to Gorakshep is rocky and windy but it offers good views of Pumori and there are beautiful views of Everest Base Camp and glacier. After lunch, when the sun begins to set over Everest, we will hike to the top which is one of the finest view point in the Khumbu, Kala Patthar [5545m]. As the light begins to fade we stroll back to our lodge at Gorakshep.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 3 hours
Difference in Elevation: +240m

Day 21 : Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (EBC-5380m) and trek back to Lobuche (4930m): We reach our goal by trekking to Everest Base Camp at the altitude of 5380m. Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and eventually reaches Base Camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. After celebrating our efforts and photographing the achievement we return to Lobuche for our overnight.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 240m

Day 22 : Lobuche to Chukung (4710m) via Pokalde Pass (5435m): Today will be a long walking day. It takes about 6 – 7 hours to reach Chukung. Early morning we commence our trek and we will cross Pokalde Pass (5435) and finally reach Chukung. From Chukung you will have a good view of Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 220m

Day 23 : Chukung to Tangboche (3860m): Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through various village including Dingboche, Orsho, Shomare and lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River. At this point we ascend gradually through Debuche and then to Tengboche at 3860m. Tengboche is a very famous place in Nepal due to its Buddhist monastery and the superb surrounding mountain views.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 850m

Day 24 : Tengboche to Jorsale (2810m): We commence our trek from Tengboche with a steep descent through a beautiful forest of rhododendron, blue pine and silver fir to Phunkithanga a small settlement with couple of tea houses. The trail ascends to Tashinga village where we cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi and continue along an easy flat trail to Namche Bazaar. After having lunch in Namche the trek continues steeply down hill before crossing the suspension bridge. The walk to Jorsalle follows along the Dudh Koshi River.

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Difference in Elevation: - 1050m

Day 25 : Jorsale to Lukla (2865m): On this final day's trek we reach Lukla. This 4 to 5 hour trek takes us through the villages of Phakding, Ghat, Thado Koshi, and Cheplung. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek

Overnight: Lodge
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Difference in Altitude: + 30m

Day 26 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1334m): This morning you will transfer to Lukla airstrip for your flight back to Kathmandu. The 40 minute flight to Kathmandu usually leaves early from Lukla but this depends on the weather

Overnight: Hotel
Flight Time: 40 minutes
Difference in Elevation: - 1531m

Day 27 : Today is your leisure day in Kathmandu. You can relax at the hotel or take time to go shopping.

Overnight: Hotel
Elevation: 1334m

Day 28 : Transfer to the airport and departure

The tour price includes:

1. Transfers airport/hotel/airport
2. Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing BB basis
3. Transport, guided visits & entry of the monuments in Kathmandu
4. Bus ticket Kathmandu-Jiri
5. Domestic flight ticket Lukla-Kathmandu
6. Domestic airport taxes
7. Trekking permit /TIMS, and National park entry fee
8. A professional tour/ trekking guide and porters
9. Meals Full board during trek
10. Drinks (Tea and Coffee only)
11. Accommodation in Lodge during the trek
12. Your international flight re-confirmation
13. All necessary documents and government tax
14. Insurance for all staff (including guide, porters, assistant guide)

The tour price does not include:

1. International Flight
2. International airport tax in Kathmandu- approximately USD 20
3. Nepal entry visa fee USD 40. (Total 30 days from the date of issue) and you may easily obtain your visa upon your arrival in Kathmandu international airport
4. NOTE: You need 2 Passport size photos for the visa
5. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
6. Travel Insurance (compulsory and we strongly advise you to take out to cover accident/repatriation helicopter/medical care)
7. Personnel trekking equipment
8. Personal expenses such as cold drinks, mineral water, alcoholic drinks, telephone, Hot shower etc
9. Emergency evacuation rescue charge, if needed
10. Personal medical supplies
11. Alternative transportation, in case of flood, landslide, heavy rain, strike, road blockade etc
12. Tips for trekking staff or bus driver

Special Note:

This Itinerary can be customized according to the duration of your holiday. The Trek can be operated with Lodge/tea house and/or camping accommodation, based on your preference. We have many options for shorter visits based on your interests and budget.

NOTE: The price of the tour will be adjusted according to the group size.