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Everest Cultural trek - 10 days |
The Khumbu region in eastern Nepal
is the home of the Sherpas, the
world’s most famous mountaineers.
The Tengboche Monastery, center of
Sherpa Buddhist culture, holds pride
of place in Himalayan iconography.
There is also the famous village of
Namche Bazaar, a meeting place for
Himalayan traders and yak caravans.
The greatest prize of all is of
course the view of Everest, the
highest mountain in the world. Your
Everest experience begins at Lukla
airport (2850m). The trail follows
the course of the Dudh Koshi River
(the ‘river of milk’) as it charges
down the narrow gorges. On the
trail, you feel dwarfed by the
mountains all around. Sacred stones,
Chortens, mani walls (boulders
marked with Buddhist prayer
inscriptions) and prayer flags mark
the route. Yak caravans are
frequently encountered and the
precarious suspension bridges make
you pause. You may not meet a Yeti,
but Barking Deer, Musk Deer and the
Himalayan Tahr or mountain goat can
be seen grazing on the steep slopes.
The shaggy –coated Yak is the most
famous animal around here. Namche
Bazaar is an enchanting settlement
set in a horseshoe-shaped mountain
amphitheater. Its Saturday market is
a social event where merchandise of
daily use, meat, yak trail and
butter are traded. Mountaineering
souvenirs left behind by expeditions
to Everest can also be found in the
shops of Namche. Tengboche Monastery
sits at an altitude of 3,870m in a
clearing surrounded by firs and
rhododendrons. The view from here is
a magnificent close-up of Everest
(8848m), Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse
(8500m), Ama Dablam, Kwangde and
Thamserku. A day at Khumjung will
fill you with tales of the legendary
Yeti and a view of Yeti’s scalp at
the local monastery. |
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Facts
OF
TREK |
Duration : 10 days
Trek Type : Tea House
Max. Altitude :
3850 m .
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Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : Flight
Grade : Moderate
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Itinerary
In
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Day
01 :
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Fly from
Kathmandu to
Lukla (2886m.)
which takes
approximately
35minutes and
trek from Lukla
to Phakding
(2640 m.) which
takes
approximately
three hours. You
transfer to the
domestic airport
for your flight
to Lukla. You
begin today’s
trek passing
through Lukla,
with its hotels,
teahouses and
general stores.
You follow a
gentle climb up
the mountainside
on the left bank
of the Dudh
Koshi. Nupla
(5885m) can be
seen in the
distance on the
opposite bank,
is a peak atop
the Kongde
Ridge. You
descend a
mountainside
path that merges
into your route
to Everest, with
views to a
valley to your
right; and at
its far end,
Kusum Kang
(6367m.) The
Dudh Kosi
approaches as
you pass a Mani
wall and arrive
at Ghat
teahouse. You
continue along a
small path with
many climbs and
descents
following the
left bank of
Dudh Kosi to
Phakding.
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Day
02 :
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Trek from
Phakding to
Namche Bazaar
(3440 m.) which
takes about five
and half hours.
The trail starts
through a level
path along the
right bank.
Thamserku
(6623m) looms
skyward on the
opposite bank.
You cross a
stream and climb
the terraced
hill from the
Dudh Kosi route,
to arrive at
Bengar. The
trail now climbs
from the
riverbed on the
left bank into
the mountain,
through a forest
to Chumoa. You
continue along a
path with many
ups and downs;
cross a stream,
and pass by the
tiny village of
Monjo. Now you
descend the path
of stone steps
and return to
the right bank
over a wooden
bridge. After a
short climb you
come to
Jorsale’s
teahouse and
hotel, also stop
at the National
Park Service
where a park
entrance fee is
collected. After
your departure
from Jorsale you
enter a forested
mountainside.
You move on
following a
short walk along
the riverbed of
this V-shaped
valley where the
river forks -
the right is the
Dudh Kosi and
the left is the
Bhote Kosi that
leads to Nampa
La. After short
distance along
the Bhote Koshi,
you begin the
steep ascent to
Namche Bazar. As
the mountain
path zigzags
uphill, you will
emerge at a
ridge top rest
area that offers
excellent views
of Everest
(8848m) and
Lhotse (8516m.)
The climb eases
somewhat, and
Namche Bazar
appears ahead as
you travel along
the path
surrounded by
pines. You pass
the plateau
where the
Saturday bazaar
is held and
enter the
village. Namche
Bazar (3440m) is
surrounded on
three sides by
mountain ranges
and opens out
only where it
faces the Bhote
Koshi. The
village is a
central hub of
the area and
food, sundries
and even
mountain
climbing
equipment may be
purchased here
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Day
03 :
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Rest at Namche
Bazar for
acclimatization
and excursion
around the
places. Namche
is tucked away
between two
ridges amidst
the giant peaks
of the Khumbu
and has an
abundance of
lodges, tea
shops and
souvenir shops
as well as a
magnificent
outlook. It is
an ideal place
to spend a rest
day for
acclimatization
at the high
altitude before
heading off
towards
Tyangboche. For
the
acclimatization
you walk upto
Khunde Hospital
which was set-up
by Sir Edmund
Hillary, or an
hour walk up to
the Syangboche
(3800m.) where
Everest View
Hotel is
situated above
Namche for the
outstanding view
of Everest,
Nuptse, Lhotse,
Ama Dablam,
Thamserku and
Kusum Kangaru.
There are also
good views from
the National
Park Centre and
Museum just
above the town.
This museum
exhibits Sherpa
culture.
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Day
04 :
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Trek from Namche
Bazaar (3440m.)
to Thame
(3800m.) and it
takes about four
and half hours.
From Namche the
route turns west
and the trail is
almost level as
you head up the
Bhote Koshi
Valley, once a
popular trading
route into
Tibet. Along the
way you pass
many prayer
flags, mani
walls and carved
stones, all
indicative of
the Tibetan
Buddhist culture
of this area.
After descending
to the Bhote
Koshi the trail
climbs steeply
to Thame. From
here there are
good views of
the peaks of
Teng Kangpoche
and Kwangde and
to the north is
the Nangpa La,
the pass leading
to Tibet. Thame
Gompa is
situated above
the village
overlooking the
valley and is
the site for the
spring
celebrations of
the Mani Rimdu
festival. There
is a monastery
in Thame
believed to have
incarnated
monks.
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Day
05 :
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Trek from Thame
to Khumjung
[3790m] and it
takes about five
hours. You
retrace your
route down the
Bhote Kosi
Valley towards
Namche and
branch off to
follow a quiet
trail to
Khumjung. It is
a picturesque
village, which
also has its own
Gompa at the top
end of town.
Here you can
have excellent
views of
Thamserku,
Kantega, Tawache
and Ama Dablam.
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Day
06:
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Trek from
Khumjung to
Tyangboche
(3867m.) which
takes about five
hours. The trail
descends gently
for early one
hour to Sanasa
(3550m.). Now
you have a
glimpse of first
really good
views of the
great peaks of
the Khumbu
including Mt
Everest, Nuptse,
Lhotse, Ama
Dablam,
Thamserku and
Kusum Kangaru.
Passing by
several villages
and numerous
teashops, the
trail descends
steeply to a
bridge over the
river Dudh Koshi
at Phunki Tenga
(3250m.).The
village has an
excellent place
for lunch and
you can take a
short rest
before making
the steep climb
to Tyangboche.
Although
exhausting due
to the zigzag
path, the trek
has numerous
attractions like
rhododendron
bushes,
beautiful birds
chirping and
superb mountain
scenery making
your trek
exciting.
Tyangboche is
famous for its
legendary
monastery, the
largest in the
Khumbu region.
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Day
07 :
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Trek from
Tyangboche to
Namche Bazaar
(3440m.) which
takes about four
and half hours.
From Tyangboche,
the trail
descends steeply
and slightly
towards Phunki
Tenga (3250m.)
crossing the
Dudh Koshi. Now
you have a
glimpse of
panoramic views
of the great
peaks of the
Khumbu including
Mt Everest,
Nuptse, Lhotse,
Ama Dablam,
Thamserku and
Kusum Kangaru.
Passing by
several villages
and numerous
teashops, the
trail ascends
steeply to
Sanasa where
local Sherpa
people sell the
Tibetan goods.
The way from
Sanasa to Namche
has small ups
and downs with
view of forests,
scenery and
mountains.
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Day
08 :
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Trek from Namche
Bazaar to
Phakding
(2640m.) and it
takes about five
and half hours.
The trails
descend steeply
for early one
and half hours.
After that, the
path has small
ups and down to
Phakding through
Monjo.
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Day
09 :
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Trek from
Phakding to
Lukla [2886m]
and it takes
about three
hours. Your
final day's
trekking follows
the Dudh Kosi
back down to
Lukla. There can
be seen route
which leads to
Mera Peak. There
is a small old
monastery down
the area.
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Day 10 :
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Fly from Lukla
to Kathmandu
which takes 30
minutes. You
take an early
morning flight
back to
Kathmandu.
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Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
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