JIRI
IT’S TIME FOR
DIVE INTO THE LUSH VALLEY
Jiri–Trail of Legends
Experience lush landscapes, vibrant traditions, and the historic charm of Nepal’s "Switzerland."
WHY VISIT JIRI?
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay started their Everest trek from Jiri.
Known as the "Switzerland of Nepal."
Includes an exclusive school visit experience.
Features unsaturated, virgin landscapes perfect for exploration.
Proposed Itinerary
DAY 1
Depart Kathmandu sharp 6:30 AM
Breakfast Enroute around 8:00 AM
Stop at Balefi twin river crossing for photo opp.
Enroute Lunch at around 12:30 PM
Stop at Kharidhunga at 2400 meters, the mountains are clear from here during October through March. Known for Slate Utensils.
Stop at Shiva Pokhari for another photo opp.
Reach Jiri Camp - Late Afternoon - Snacks - Rest
Quiet Dinner
DAY 2
Depart Jiri Camp after breakfast for a hike day
Hike to Hanumante Danda - 360 degree view of the Khawa Valley till Ramechap
Hanumante Mahadev
Enroute Lunch
Khawa View point and picnic spot
Reach Jiri Camp - evening tea and snacks
Dinner at the camp
DAY 3
Depart Jiri Camp after breakfast for a Golden Circle of Jiri
Drive from Dolakha towards Ramechap district. Halt at Kune Village for a birds eye view of Jiri. Drive along Shivalaya, the trek route followed by Edmund Hillary and Tenjing Sherpa on their quest for Everest.
Stop at Meletar for a wonderful riverside plateau for photo opp
Enroute lunch
Pompa stone park
Yelung Monastery
Reach Jiri Camp - evening tea and snacks
Sherpa cultural exhibition
Bonfire dinner at the camp
DAY 4
Depart Jiri camp after breakfast for highlights of Jiri Buddha Park for a birds eye view of Jiri
Sahid Smriti School - this school was constructed for the orphan children of Nepal's maoist conflict. (interaction with the students) Enroute lunch
Tenjing Sherpa and Edmund Hillary Park.
Animal farm - cow breeding
Jiri Airfield - now turned into a playing field (outdoor game arrangement)
Reach Jiri camp - evening tea and snacks
Campfire, music & dance at the camp followed by dinner
DAY 5
Depart Jiri camp early for Charikot and on to Kuri village.
Enroute breakfast around 8:00 am
Cable car to Kalinchok temple
Enroute lunch around 12:00 pm
Return to Charikot and drive to KTM.
Enroute evening snacks around 3:00 pm
Arrive in Kathmandu in the evening.
Before the peaks, there are paths, and Jiri is where it all begins.
Before the climb, there is a calm — welcome to Jiri, the original path to Everest and your path to discovery.
Watch these videos for a virtual glimpse into Jiri Camp.
