Jiri to Kumjung


This is an alternative to taking the flight to Lukla where the trek starts from Jiri, an idyllic hill station east of Kathmandu. It can be reached by 8-'0 hours drive from Kathmandu. The trek from Jiri to Kumjung takes an average of fifteen days and gives good preparation to make an start for the Everest Base Camp trek. The highest elevation reached before Lukla is Lamjura pass ( 3530 m. ). The trek passes through parts of Solukhumbu district that enables trekkers to be familiar with traditions and customs of the Himalayan region. The stopovers in the trail are most likely be at the villages of Deurali, Kenja, Sete, Lamjura, Junbesi, Tragsindho, Khari Khola and Surkhe. After reaching Lukla, trek to Namche or Kumjung is inevitable because it provides brilliant views of Everest and other mountain peaks.