Everest spiritual Sherpa village Trek – 16 days

Trek to world-famous Sherpa villages.

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  • You will be trekking the lower Everst trail
  • Sightseeing to major UNESCO heritage sites
  • Spectacular floura, fauna and mountain wildlife
  • Experience the wonder of Thyangboche monastery beneath the shadow of Ama Dablam
  • Experience and explore world famouse Sherpa lifestyle , Buddhist culture and tradition
  • Enjoy some hot and healthy mountain food (Dhal Bhat)

  In this trek you will explore villages and monasteries and see the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people. The high light of the trek is to explore world-famous sherpa villages, Buddhist Culture, the world highest Mountain, Yak caravan Trail, Sagarmatha National Park, World Heritage site and to taste good accommodation and food.

  You will trek up to Pangboche to see all the magnificent monasteries and Sherpa village in the Khumbu regions. You cross the Trakshindo La before descending towards the raging river of the Dudh Kosi. Follow the Dudh Koshi north through terraced hillsides and small villages to join the main Everest trail below Lukla. The route passes through Lush valleys with abundant flora and fauna, spectacular forests of blooming rhododendron in March April, blue pine and fir. Past friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries through the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, Khunde Khumjung.

• Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. In Kathmandu.

  Day 02: In Katmandu - guided sightseeing tour by an expert visiting Boudanath Stupa and Kopan Monastery, Swyambhunath stupa Pharping.

  The stupa of Boudhanath lies 8kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal stupa is one of the biggest in the world and the centre of Buddhism in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO Heritage Monument in 1979. Kopan is a thriving monastery of 360 monks, mainly from Nepal and Tibet, and a spiritual oasis for hundreds of visitors yearly from around the world. Swoyambhunath Stupa, atop the hillock, is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal enlisted in the World Heritage Site. Benchen Monastery at Pharping that is under the spiritual guidance of both His Eminence Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and Venerable Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche provides information about the Dharma centres in the East and West which are connected to the Rinpoches. And it provides information about various social welfare projects especially targeted at poor and needy people living in the East.

  Day 03: Fly to Phaplu (2600m)-trek Ringmu (2800m) 4 hours

  You will take an early morning (7:00 am – 10 am) 30 mintures flight to Phaplu. Visit Phaplu hospital founded by Sir Edmund Hillary. After a brief visit we will trek to to Ringmu (2800m). O/N at Ringmu.

  Day 04: Kharikhola (2050m)- Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  From Ringmu you descend to Dudh Koshi, the largest river on the trek. Then ascend through severeal Sherpa and Rai villages. Terraced fields and forest to the spread out village of Khari-Khola.

  Day 05: Puiyan (2339m)-Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  The path ascends through Sherpa villages and a forest inhabited by monkeys, and then winds steeply up and down through the Dudh Koshi canyan to Puiyan.

  Day 06: Phakding (2810m -Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  The trail climbs for about an hour after Puiyan to a ridge at 2800m. Then up to another ridge. Passing the path to Lukla airport, after which we climb on to Phakding.

  Day 07: Namche (3440m)- Lodge/Tea House accommodation.

  Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. All-day you pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs. During the trek you can see the glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m) Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche bazaar (3440m).

  Day 08: In Namche - Acclimatization day.

  Explore Namche bazaar. Visit Khumjung Monastery for 2/3 hours. If you are well and fit enough spent more time on these vilalges.

  Day 9:Namche to Tengboche (3,867m)-Lodge/Tea House accommodation.

  After walking one hour you arrive in Phungithanga from there the trail climbs through forests where you can spot musk deer. Tengboche sits on a saddle at 3870m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rhododendrons. Kwongde (6187m) Tawache(6542m) Everest (8848m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) provide and inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. You visit the Bhuddist Monastry at Tengboche, the largest in Khumbu region.

  Day 10:Tengboche to Pangboche-Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  The trail droops down to Dingboche, crosses the Imja Khola and climbs past superb mani stones ( carved with the Tibetan Buddhist chant om mani padme hum) to Pangboche at 3860m The gompa (monastery) here is worth visiting.

  Day 11: Retrace trail to Tengboche. -Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  Day 12: Retrace trail to Manjo-Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  Day 13: Retrace trail to Lukla.-Lodge/Tea House acocmmodation.

  Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu. Hotel.

  Day 15: In Kathmandu. Free day to relax, shopping.Hotel.

  Day 16: Transfer to airport. Depart Kathmandu.

  Our representative will meet you to bid farewell with Khata (special honour- scarf). He will provide transfer to the airport.

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  NOTES:
  
  

  • Trek schedule: Above itinerary and schedule is guideline only. It may change due to physical condition, weather, logistics and other ground condition. Additional expenses due to such changes should be paid directly.

  • Accommodation during the trek: In the lodge to lodge trek accommodation are simple. Most rooms has double bed without attached toilet and heating facility. Most of the lodges has common bathrooms. In places like Gorakshep and Lobuje where rooms are limited in peak tourist season you may have to do with dormitory. Standard of accommodation varies from place to place.

  • Meals : Meals are served in the attached restaurant; it is the common area for the residents.The quality and standard of the meals also varies from place to place and from lodge to lodge. Most lodges serve simple, hot and hygienic meals. The guaranteed meals are local staple dalbhat (lentil and rice) and noodle soup. Coffee and tea are available. Food menu is long and there are varieties but it is difficult to predict if all meals can be prepared as expected. Like yak stead is usually are buff (meat from water buffalo) steak. In a group it is best to order food in advance; your trek guide will coordinate. It is best to limit your meal order to couple of items so it can be prepared at the same time for all.

  • About the flight to and from Lukla: The flight is subject to delay due to weather and technical condition. In such situation we adjust schedule so you can complete the trek. It is also possible to use small 5 seat helicopter. Use of helicopter cost additional US$350 per person for each way. The other alternative airport is at Ramechap. This airport is about 8 hour drive from Kathmandu. In this case you have to stay overnight at Ramechap to take early morning flight to Lukla or vice versa. If a non scheduled flight can be managed to Ramechap you fly direct to Ramechap and take helicopter flight on the same day to Lukla or the nearest trek starting point. In such situation you may arrive trek start point late in the afternoon.

  • Refund of unused service: There is no refund for any unused service once the program begins. If you return early irrespective of any condition cost of extra hotel accommodation beside what is included in the cost is to be paid directly before departure.

  • Delay: If the trip is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and condition beyond our control the cost incurred during the delay is not included.

  • Single Supplement: Request for single supplement is subject to confirmation by respective hotel. In the trek it is difficult to accommodate single supplement due to constraint in available room during peak season.

  • Tipping: It has become customary to expect tipps by the trek staffs and porters. The trip leader or trek guide gives guideline to the member who wishes to contribute to a group tip for local trek staffs and porters at the end of the trek. It is voluntary but somehow expected. Trek staffs and porters look forward to work in the trek with expectation of tips. Actually they play a major role in the success of your trek despite difficult condition. It is an important act as you are directly helping them and their families. Normally tipps for a lead guide is US$15 -$20 per day and assistant guides or sherpas US$10 – $15 per staff per day. For porter it is US$5 to $10 per porter per day. On hard and strenuous treks you allow proportionately higher amount depending upon the condition.

  • Physical fitness: Trekking in Nepal is for physically fit and active people in good health. Because all the treks in the mountain go up and down the hill several times a day. The elevation rises as you move to your ultimate destination. If you enjoy walking and not fussy on comfort than any trek in Nepal is good for you.

  More information for trek preparation will be provided once you sign up for the trip.

• COST-Private Trip: Net per person in US$
  
  
  • 1 pax US$1870 p/pax
  • 2 pax US$1660 p/pax
  • 3-5 pax US$1580 p/pax
  • 6-9 pax US$1495 p/pax
  • 10-15 pax US$1420 p/pax
  • 16+ pax US$1335 p/pax
  • SGL supp: US$200
  
  Cost Includes:
  
  
  • All meals and standard accommodation in lodge during the trek
  • ​Service of trek guide and Sharpa assistant for bigger group above 6 person
  • Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.)
  • Accident insurance for staffs and porters
  • Flight Kathmandu/Phaplu/Lukla/Kathmandu
  • National park entrance permit and trekking permit (TIMS)
  • Arrival and departure transfers.
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu using 3 star category on BB as per programme
  
  Cost Excludes:
  
  
  • Personal clothing and sleeping bag
  • Personal accident and health insurance
  • Emergency evacuation and medical expense
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverage, mineral water, laundry, and tips
  • Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned.
  • Expenses due to flight delay, sickness other
  
  *Government fees and airfares are subject to change without prior notice.
  
  Departure: Anytime as per your choice of date
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