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High Himalaya Cultural Exploration
offered by supplier M17685 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
- 18
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 14
people
Destination(s):
Nepal
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Cultural Journey
Season: February - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 875 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 875 US Dollar (USD)
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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.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Arrive Kathmandu, assistance upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening welcome dinner. Overnight:Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu. Start a sightseeing trip to the famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath, where you can experience the reality of life at the temple. Then, in contrast, visit a Buddhist temple, or stupa, experiencing the Buddhist way of life. Swyambhunath, popularly known as Monkey 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. 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 climb up to Namche Bazaar (3500m) hub of Sherpa society.
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. Fly back to Kathmandu (Extra day for the flight schedule / Free day in Kathmandu). Transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Airport departure for onward destination.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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