Everest Base Camp Classic Trek - 22 days

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norge Sherpa started their journeys to Everest by Jiri in 1953. This section provides the classic trekking experience in the Himalayas, offers the enchanting sights of Lukla trail in the higher Khumbu, and relaxed observation of the diverse flora and fauna in the mid altitude regions on the approach to the Khumbu valley, the famed Everest territory.
It is the most famous place to start trek to Everest. It was the most busiest trek starting point before airstrip built in Lukla. Starting with a 6 hour (188km/118miles) drive to Jiri (2100 meters/6888 feet), this trekking to Everest Base Camp, follow the traditional route taken by the early Everest expeditions and still serve as main artery to the roadless Sagarmatha (Everest) region. Known as the Solu-Khumbu it is the home of the Sherpas. This relatively tiny society of 8000 people is the best known and most admired of all Nepal's ethnic groups.
According to their oral history Sherpas migrated to high valleys south of Mt. Everest from eastern Tibet about 450 years ago, hence the name Shar-pa, "peoples of the east." Many families along this route have converted their homes into trekkers' lodges catering to foreign hikers. Although a popular trekking route the Everest area is visited by only some 8000 visitors each year. Trekking through the Sherpa villages we share many of their hearths and enjoy their generous hospitality.
Trekking in from Jiri has the advantage of helping you to acclimatize en route. This trek is about 190km/120miles long and the total altitude gained on the innumerable uphill portions. A legendary trekking to a legendary destination - Everest base camp in Nepal.