High Himalaya Cultural Exploration

 

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               9 days trek + 3 nights in Kathmandu
 
 

Explore the beautiful landscape of Khumbu region, Landing on 2800mt at Lukla by small aircraft, carrying back pack and following yak's trail to Namche Bazaar, Panoramic view of the highest peak of the world, Mt. Everest, and a visit to beautiful monasteries. Explore the ancient route, Sherpa and high Himalayan culture. 

 

 

               Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu Nepal, assistance upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Hotel 



 
              Day 2

Cost Classic – US$1160

Max 12 bookings   

 

Arrival Hotel

Kathmandu Guest House

Thamel, Kathmandu

Tel: +977 1 470 0632, 470 0800

Contact: Mr Sohan Shrestha, Guest Manager  

 

Kathmandu Contact

Above & Beyond Trekking

Office: +977 1 5521 363

Sam mobile: +977 98418 82611

info@abnepal.com

www.abnepal.com    

 

Our Service Includes

Kathmandu Guest House 3 nights

Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van

Kathmandu sightseeing (Pashupatinath/Boudhanath) by our tour guide

Ktm – Lukla return flights

Trekking permit for the trek

TIMS card

All your standard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek

All hot drinks such as tea, coffee (4 times a day) during the trek

Teahouses accommodation during the trek

A local government license holder trekking guide during the trek

The required number of trekking staff/porters to carry your luggage during the trek

Food, accommodation, salary, insurance etc for all trekking staff

All government taxes

Office service charge    

 

Our Service Excludes

All hotels/teahouse in Kathmandu/Lukla if you need extra day

Breakfast, lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu

Your travel insurance (compulsory)International airfare and airport departure taxes

Nepal visa fee

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Personal trekking equipment

Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price included sections    

 

Tips & Extra Cash

Allow approx $ 250 for meals (while not on trek), drinks (on trek) and tips. We recommend $75 per trekkers thrown into the tips pool for the crew. 

Kathmandu. Start a sightseeing trip to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath or Stupa, where you can experience the reality of life at the temple. 

 

               Day 3

Fly to Lukla and start trek to Phakding. Take a morning flight to Lukla. 30 min flight gives you breathtaking view of gigantic mountains of Khumbu region. Excellent paved foot path trail leads you gently up to the river, passing numerous tea houses and a scattering of green valleys and conifers.


 

               Day 4

Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (the Sherpa's Capital). The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park.  Crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climbs up to Namche Bazaar (3500m).



 

               Day 5

Rest and exploration in and around the region. Explore the Sherpa settlement and enjoy the first view of Mt. Everest.



 

               Day 6

Trek Namche to Khumjung. Easy and moderate walk to the large Sherpa settlement of Khumjung (3800m) village. Large array of prayer flags and mani stones. Experience of local sherpa community passing along the way.  

 

  

               Day 7

Trek Khumjung to Tyangboche. The trail descends deep into the Dudh Kosi Valley at Pungki Thanka. Again, ascends the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to Tengboche at 3870m., home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is long but, more than adequately compensated by views of Mt. Amadablam and on clear day views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks. Amadablam means "Mother's Charm Box" and is named after the little box that Sherpa women wear around their necks. It is also one of the most beautiful mountains in the Himalaya.  

 

   

               Day 8

Trek Tyangboche to Namche. The trail descends steeply towards Pungki Thanka and another steep climb to Namche Bazaar.


 

               Day 9

Trek Namche to Phakding. Trek down along the gorge of Dudh Koshi to Phakding.



 

              Day 10

Trek Phakding to Lukla. Join your friends, guide and sherpa for a farewell get together to recount the wonderful time spent during the trek.



 

              Day 11

Fly back to Kathmandu (Extra day for the flight schedule / Free day in Kathmandu). Transfer to Hotel.


 

              Day 12

Airport departure for onward destination.

 

 

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