NEPAL - Everest: The Jiri Trek
Through the Solu Khumbu to Namche. Superb foothills trekking ~ Everest views from above Namche ~ Unspoilt villages of rural Nepal ~ Awe-inspiring flight out of Lukla
4 nights hotels and lodges, 10 nights camping, 10 days MODERATE trekking, max. altitude - 3800m. / 12,467ft. All meals included.
moderate
Until the airstrip was built at Lukla in 1964, all treks into the Khumbu passed through the village of Jiri (1950m./ 6398ft.) in the Dolkha region of east Nepal. It is an 8-day trek from here to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, on a trail which has been beautifully quiet for decades. Starting out at a modest altitude, this gem of a trek accumulates lots of up and down as it heads eastwards across the 'grain' of the country, crossing a succession of rivers and forested ridges. With its picturesque terraced fields, charming villages, colourful monasteries and friendly people, this route provides an unforgettable taste of Nepal’s unspoiled Himalayan foothills. Finally reaching the Khumbu, we are rewarded by inspiring views of snow-capped peaks such as Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest itself. The memorable flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla is a great way to end this classic experience. This is the perfect trip for those who want to experience a quieter side of Nepal at lower altitudes while still offering exceptional views of Everest.
Trip Guide
This trip follows well established trails throughout. Travelling east across the 'grain' of the country means that you will have a fair amount of accumulated ascent and descent on the trip and there are several high passes to cross en route to the Dudh Kosi, including the Lamjura Pass at 3530m. / 11,580ft. The high point of the trip is the Everest View Hotel above Namche at 3800m. / 12,467ft. By Himalayan standards these are not excessively high altitudes and the gradual increase in sleeping altitude throughout the trip means you are unlikely to experience any problem with acclimatisation. We have graded this trip as MODERATE and it should be well within the capabilities of any moderately fit hill walker.
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