Trekking in Everest Region (Khumbhu)

Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Family Treks 11 Days (11-13 Nov 2011)

Monks are playing the Buddhist Instruments during the Mani Rimdu Festival

Introduction to Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Family Trek

This is the most popular family trekking destinations in Nepal which was UNESCO listed the park as a world heritage site in 1979 for its unique natural diversity, traditional Sherpa cultures and beautiful landscape as well as spectacular scenery of world’s greatest mountains. Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is known in Nepal as “Sagarmatha” (Head of the Oceans) for centuries. Likewise, it is called “Chomolongma” (The mother goddess of the world) by Sherpa, the brave Himalayan ethnic tribe. You can see panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7855m), Amadablam (6812m), Khongde Himal (6200m), Thamserku (6430m) and holy mountains Khumbila (5761m) etc. Our experienced kid friendly and helpful guide leads you in the hiking distance based on slow-paced-travel and along the well-used trail during the trekking days. Children under 5 years will have the option of hiking or being carried in Baby Rucksack (which your child is safely harnessed into) by our helpful, smiling and well English spoken crews or horse riding. Every year, in the Khumbu region of Nepal, this Buddhist Dance Drama is enacted by the monks of Tengboche Monastery. The site of this high altitude entertainment is in the Gompa. Tengboche translates as 'sacred bowl' and the Gompa commands a view over a clearing ringed by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The festival of Mani Rimdu is a three-day affair, taking place straight after October's full moon. Sherpas and travelers alike flock to the scene to be entertained, and educated about the fundamentals of Buddhism as practiced by the Sherpa people of Nepal. The dances emanate from Tibet's Rongbuk Monastery on the northern side of Mount Everest, and depict the triumph of Buddhism over the earlier 'Bon religion. The preparations of the festival are The Sand Mandala, The Empowerment, The Fire Puja and Mask Dance by monks. Hundreds of Sherpas from all over Khumbu attend the performance, as it is an important social occasion as well as an entertaining spectacle.

Highest elevation: 3860m

Monks are performing Dance

Trek style: Lodge Trek

Major attraction: Mani Rimdu Festival (Famous Mask Dances performance by Monks), excellent Himalayan scenery, various ancient monasteries, traditional Sherpa culture and way of life,

Itinerary in details

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet our staff/crew at airport and transfer to hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about Mani Rimdu Festival and Trekking, relax

Day 2: Sightseeing in world heritage sites by private vehicle

Our tour guide introduces you in the world heritage sites such as Bauddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square by private vehicle. Overnight in hotel. 

Day 3: Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m by Flight & trek to Phakding 2610m (3/4 hours)

After 45 minutes fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and will have breakfast and then continue our family journey passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail and finally we reach in Phakding which takes about 3 hours. We will have lunch there. Evening time, we go for village tour with our guide. Overnight in Lodge. 

The Largest settlement of Khumbhu Region, Namche Bazzar

Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m (5/6 hours)

In the morning after breakfast we start from hotel and we reach in Monjo after 3 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and we should entry our permit and will have lunch in Jorsalle. Then we start to climb steep up slowly passing high suspension bridge till Namche Bazar which takes about 2 and half hour. We have a great view of Khwangde Range and Thamserku. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 5: Acclimatization Day:

In this day, we will hike to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains. It takes 2 hours to reach in there and after 1 hour enjoy with the mountains. Then we climb down to Khumjung village for the visit monastery and Khumjung Hillary School. It takes about 1 hour. We can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again we continue our trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. We will have lunch there and visit the old monastery and Khunde Hospital. We come back to our hotel in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860m (4/5 hours)

In the morning, we start our trek like as before days and the trail continues level trail until reaching Kyanjuma village and takes about 1 & half hour walk and then the trail climbs down to the Dudh Kosi River and cross by suspension bridge. We can see a series of picturesque water driven prayer wheel. Then we will have lunch in Phungi Thangna. The steep ascent brings us to Tengboche village. We can visit Monastery in evening time to take a meditation with many monks and nuns. The views of the mountains and Sunrise as well as Sunset are spectacular in the morning and evening. Overnight in Lodge.

Monks are praying and dancing in Tengboche

Day 7: Tengboche Mani Rimdu Festival:

Full day we will watch the famous mask dance performed by monks in front of Tengboche Monastery.

Day 8: Tengboche to Namche 3440m (4/5 hours)

This day after breakfast, we return back same way to Namche bazaar. Firstly our trail steep descents to Dudh Kosi River and again trail ascent brings us to reach Kyangjuma village and it takes 3 hours. We will have lunch there. After lunch the trail continues straight until reaching Namche and takes about 2 hours to reach. Overnight in Lodge.

           

Day 9: Namche to Lukla 2840m (6/7 hours)

In the morning, we will leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then our trail continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. We continue again our trek until reaching Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. We will have our lunch there. After lunch our trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Overnight in Lodge.

Lukla Airstrip

Day 10:Lukla to Kathmandu by flight (45 Minutes)

Early in the morning fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Full day free for shopping.

Day 11: Transfer to International Airport according to flight schedule

Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.

* Domestic flight ticket KTM/Lukla/KTM and domestic airport tax.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals(breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* All transportation
* Sagarmatha National Park permit and all necessary permits.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.

*  Guide & support staffs insurance and salary

Everest Range view from just above the Namche Bazzar

Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees

* Items and expenses of personal nature
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone, internet  
* Personal Trekking Equipments
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...

Please do not write mail to me for more information and clarification as follows email addresses;

Email; fusion_guidenepal@yahoo.com and treknepalhimalayas@yahoo.co.uk

Classical Everest BC & Cho-La Pass Lodge Trek 25 Days

Everest Ranges view from Kalapathar View Point

Introduction to Classical Everest BC & Cho-La Pass Trek

The classical Everest trek from Jiri to Everest Base Camp is the one of the most popular of the longer treks before the Lukla Airfield was opened; this course was trekked by many expeditions groups to climb up the high altitude mountains of Khumbu Himal with Mt. Everest at the head of the list. This trek has a number of stunning attractions, cross over small three high passes like Deurali Pass 2705m, Lamjura-La Pass 3530m and Thaksindo-La Pass 3071m before reaching the Lukla. It’s long and strenuous but the trek takes you through spectacular mountain country and beautiful villages. The primary trail is following the Dudh Kosi River and its tributary, the Imja Khola, passes through Namche Bazaar, the largest settlement, where most of the trekkers take a day off to acclimatize, and Tengboche village with its great mountain views and famous ancient Buddhist Monastery. This trek gives to you the opportunities of summit in Chhukung-Ri, Kalapathar and Gokyo-Ri for the magnificent view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Makalu, Nuptse and Ama Damlam. Then a visit to Everest base camp will give you the chance to have a closer look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall and Glacier. The traversing across the high Cho-La pass gives to you in the highest elevation.

Highest elevation: 5545m

Glimpse of Everest and Amadablam

Trek style: Lodge/Tea House trek

Major Attraction: Ancient Old Buddhist Monasteries, Everest View Hotel, Chhukung-Ri, Everest BC, Kalapathar view Point, Cho-La Pass, Gokyo Lake, Gokyo-Ri, Khumbu Glacier and Ngozumbha Glacier and world’s highest mountains ranges, Ethnic culture of Sherpa, Scenic Landscapes and beautiful villages etc.

Itinerary in details

Day 1: Arrival in kathmandu and meet our staff at the airport and transfer to hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing, relax

Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in world heritage sites with Tour Guide by private vehicle,

Our tour guide introduces you to in the world heritage sites such as Bauddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square by private vehicle. Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya 1760m/9-10 hours,

In the morning, drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya by Local bus passing the Sunkosi River and great views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal. You have lunch in Mude where the bus stops for the lunch. After lunch, again continue until reaching in Shivalaya passing scenic landscapes and terraced fields. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 4: Trek from Shivalaya to Kinja 2120m/5-6 hours,

In the morning, after breakfast, the trail steep ascends until reaching Deurali Pass through the forests which takes about 2 and half hour. Then you climb steep down till the village name is called Bandar. It takes about 1 hour. You have lunch here. After lunch, you keep descending along the upstream until reaching Kinja village. It takes about 3 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Jiri Village and picturesque terraced fields

Day 5: Trek from Kinja to Lamjura 3530m/6-7 hours,

The trail start ascent from here to Lamjura La. In the morning, you climb steep up until reaching Sete village which takes about 4 hours. You have lunch break here. Then the trail continues till Lamjura passing the several Bhatti and through the forested slope. It takes about 3 hours. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 6: Trek from Lamjura to Ringmo 2700m/5-6 hours,

Today, you pass the Lamjura La and you walk steep descents through Rhododendron forests and trek down along the farmland. You soon come to the edge of the ridge which brings you to Junbesi. It takes about 3 and half hour. There is a beautiful Buddhist monastery and you can visit the monastery. You have lunch here. After lunch, you cross the bridge and follow to the left flank until reaching Solung which takes about 2 hours. Then you continue your trek gently down till suspension bridge and cross the bridge. Now you have many steps trail until reaching Ringmo village. You have a great view of Numbur Himal which Shepa peoples is called Holy mountain of Solo. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 7: Trek from Ringmo to Kharikhola 2500m/5-6 hours,

In the morning, you start your trek through forests until reaching Thanksindo La which takes about 1 and half hour. You can see huge Chhorten and have a great view of Numbur Himal and other snow-capped peaks. Then the trail is gently descending through forests until reaching Jubing which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch, again your trail continues gradually up until reaching Kharikhola village. It takes about 2 and half hour. You can visit monastery which is situated on the top of the hill. Overnight in Lodge.

Junbesi Village

Day 8: Trek from Kharikhola to Surke 2340m/5-6 hours,

After breakfast, you climb up until Bupsa by crossing suspension bridge which takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail continues through the forested area and passing Khari-La until reaching Puiyon which takes about 2 and half hours. You have lunch here. After lunch, you climb down further more until reaching Surke. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 9: Trek from Surke to Phakding 2640m/5-6 hours,

In the morning, you start your trek from there. You pass the stream and continue about 20 minutes to reach a Mani wall. There are two ways, one way follow to climb till Lukla and another follow Phakding. So you follow the left trail. The trail continues until reaching Cheplung, the trail meets from Lukla. It takes about 1 and half hour. Then you continue again your trek passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail until reaching Phakding which takes about 2 and half hour. You have lunch and stay overnight in Lodge.

Day 10: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours,

In the morning after breakfast you start from hotel and you reach in Monjo after 3 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and you must entry your permit and have a lunch in Jorsalle. Then you start to climb steep up slowly passing high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River till reaching Namche Bazar which takes about 2 and half hour. In the evening time you go with your guide to visit the monastery of Namche village. You have a superb view of Khongde Himal, Thamserku and Kangaru Himal. Overnight in Lodge.

Namche Bazzar

Day 11: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest View hotel and trip to Khumjung and Khunde village for visiting Monasteries:

In this day, you should hike to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains. It takes 2 hours to reach in there and after 1 hour enjoy with the superb view mountains then you climb down to Khumjung village for the visit monastery. It takes about 1 hour. You can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again you continue your trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. You have a lunch there and visit the old monastery and back to your hotel in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860m/4-5 hours,

In the morning, you start your trek like as before days and the trail continues straight passing Big Stupa until reaching Kyanjuma village and takes about 1 & half hour walk and then the trail climbs down to the Dudh Kosi River and cross by suspension bridge. You have a series of picturesque water driven prayer wheel. Then you have lunch in Phungi Thangna. The steep ascent brings you to Tengboche village. You can visit Monastery in evening time to take a meditation with many monks and nuns. You have a great view of Amadablam, Khngtega, Thamserku, Tawache peak and other peaks. The views of the mountains are spectacular in the morning and evening. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 13: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche 4410m/4-5 hours,

After breakfast, you leave the Tangboche village and the trail descends through the Rhododendrons forests until reaching the Debuche village which takes about 20 minutes. There is a Buddhist nunnery. Then your trail keep continuing through the deep forests till reaching the Steel Bridge near the Pangboche and the trail gently climbs up until reaching Pangboche village. It takes about 2 hours. There is a oldest monastery which was established in 1667. You can visit the monastery and continue your trek to Somare which takes about 1 hour. It is the nice point to stop for the lunch and you have lunch break here. After lunch the trail continues in the isolated pastures and fields till Orsho, left trail goes to Pheriche and right trail continues to Dingboche. Then you continue your trek to following the upstream of Imja Khola. Finally you arrive in Dingboche which takes about 2 hours. Now you have a good view of Amadablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Tawache, Tsolache, Lobuche and other peaks. Overnight in Lodge.

View from Chhukung-Ri

Day 14: Acclimatization day, Side trip to Chhukung-Ri 5546m

Today you have a day off to acclimatize. So, your trail continues in the Yak grazing land until reaching Chhukung village which takes about 2 hours. Then you continue your steep ascent trail till Chhukung-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. Now you have a close view of Lhotse, Makalu, Island peak and Baruntse himal as well. Then you descend till Chhukung and have lunch break. It takes about 1 hour. After lunch you come back same way until reaching Dingboche village. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 15: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4910m/4-5 hours,

In the morning, after breakfast, the short climb brings you to the ridge above Dingboche and past the small Chhorten and descends to the broad terrace above the Khumbu Khola valley. You continue your trail passing the terrace until reaching Thukla which takes about 2 and half hour. You can see a short glimpse of the majestic peak of Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawache, Amadablam and other small peaks. You have lunch break here before climb the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. After lunch, the trail steeply ascends until reaching at the top of the ridge, is an array of cairn memorials and large heaps of stones with prayer flags, remembering mountaineers who perished on missions to climb Everest. You have a dramatic mountain views like Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Lobuche, Tawache and Amadablam etc. then your trail continues until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 and half hour. In the evening time you go with your guide to look Khumbu Glacier. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 16: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak shep 5140m/2-3 hours & trip to Everest BC 5360m/3-4 hours,

In the morning after breakfast, you continue your trek in the left bank of Khumbu glacier and steep climb up till Changri glacier, and then short descend to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 2 and half hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, you continue to your round trip to Everest Base Camp which takes about 2 hours to reach. You can enjoy with Evrest icefall and glacier as well as great view of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse. Then you come back same way till Gorak shep which takes about 2 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Tented Camp for Everest Summit in Base Camp

Day 17: Trek from Gorak shep to Dzongla 4830m/4-5 hours,

Early in the morning, you go Kala Pathar 5545m with your guide. The trail steeply ascends until reaching Kala Pathar view point which takes about 2 hours. Kala Pathar means Black rocks. Now you have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Changtse (Chinese mountain), Amadablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around. There is also unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then you climb down till your hotel and it takes about 1 hour. You have your breakfast. After breakfast you continue your trek passing the Changri glacier until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail continues short descends and follow the right side way before reaching Thukla. Then you continue your trek passing the Tsola-tso(lake) and Chola Khola until reaching Dzongla which takes about 3 hours. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 18: Trek from Zongla to Thangnak 4700m/6-7 hours via Cho-La Pass 5420m,

Early in the morning, you start your trek after breakfast. The trail continues gradually up for few hours and again steep ascends until reaching Cho-La Pass which takes about 3 hours. You can see good view of mountains and you can enjoy with snow as well. After few minutes rest, you steeply descends rocky trail and it takes about 1 hour. Then the trail continues gently up and down until reaching Thangnak which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch here and you stay overnight in Lodge.

Day 19: Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo 4790m/2-3 hours & Hike to Fourth Lake

In the morning after breakfast, the trail continues up and down by crossing Nzojumba glacier until reaching Gokyo which takes about 2 and half hour. Now you have a great view of Cho-Oyu and other now peaks. You can see the second lake during the trail before reaching Gokyo. Gokyo Lake is third lake which is also known as Dudh Pokhari. You have lunch break and take rest. After lunch you go with your guide to explore till fourth Lake which takes about 2 hours round trip. Overnight in Lodge.

Gokyo Lake and Ngozumba Glacier view from Gokyo Ri

Day 20: Trek from Gokyo to Dole 4120m/4-5 hours,

Early in the morning you hike to Gokyo-Ri 5360m. The trail steep ascends until reaching Gokyo-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. This is another super view point after Kala Pathar. You have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Pumori, Amadablam and other peaks. You have also unobstructed view of Sunrise and sunset. After that you steep climb down to hotel. It takes about 1 and half hour and you have breakfast. Then you continue descents upstream of Dudh Kosi River till Machhermo which takes about 2 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch, then the trail again descends until to reaching Dole. It takes about 2 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 21: Trek from Dole to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours,

In the morning after breakfast, you walk descending till Phortse Thanga and it takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail steep ascends until reaching Mongla which takes about 1and half hour. Then you continue your trek keep gently descending till Kyangjuma. It takes about 1 and half hour. You have lunch here. After lunch, you continue passing the Stupa until Namche Bazaar which takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 22: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours,

Lukla Airport and Tara Air

In the morning, you leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then your trail continues River side and you arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. You continue again your trek until to reach Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. You have your lunch there. After lunch your trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 23: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

You fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning which takes about 45 minutes. Then transfer to Hotel by Taxi. Refresh and relax. Overnight in Hotel

Day 24: Sightseeing in World heritage sites with Tour Guide by private vehicle

Our tour guide leads you again to other world heritage sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 25: Final departure to International Airport.

Kalapathar View Point 5'555m

Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.

* Domestic flight ticket Lukla/KTM and domestic airport tax.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.

* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters(1 porter for 2 persons) if
   necessary, their food & accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
* All transportation.
* Sagarmatha National Park permit and all necessary permits.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.

*  Guide & support staffs insurance and salary.

Kathmandu Valley and Langtang Range in background

Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees

* Items and expenses of personal nature
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone, internet  
* Personal Trekking Equipments
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...

Boudhanath Stupa, First Largest Stupa in Asia 

Please do not write mail to me for more information and clarification as follows email addresses;

Email; fusion_guidenepal@yahoo.com and treknepalhimalayas@yahoo.co.uk

Meditation and Trekking to Khumbhu Region, Lodge 17 Days

Tengboche Monastery

It’s a great pleasure for us, that we are able offer this pilgrimage Tour together with a meditation program, which will be organized by our highly educated, experienced Buddhist Meditation-teacher. He will offer you to meditate with instructions, which will also refer to the area, for about three hours a day. In addition he will pass you on valuable information about Buddhism in general, which you will be able to use in daily life, even if you are not a confessed Buddhist. The places where the meditations take place will differ according to the theme of instructions, but we will meditate in the open nature as much as possible. The participation is voluntarily, but you should mention, that the meditations follow a particular structure, like it is described in the ancient Tibetan scriptures (lam rim). The duration and intensity of the meditation sessions our guide will co-ordinate with you personally at the beginning of the tour. Of course the meditation instructor will also be available for individual talks and questions at any time. Since our meditation-guide will pay attention to your personal needs at any time of the tour, we did the following outlines without including the meditation-times. But you can reckon, to meditate or listen to teachings for three times a day (morning, noon and evening), more or less one hour each time. In addition you will get instructions, how you can tackle with the meanings of the meditation while trekking or in the evenings. In this sense the intensity of this combined ‘Trekking and Meditation’ Program to a large extend depends also on yourself.

The Sacred Sites Trail was proposed to create a new circular tourism trail, to encourage tourists to visit less known sacred sites and villages. Working through local communities, the trail aspires to help restore and enhance local cultural skills and traditions and distribute tourism benefits more widely by encouraging tourists to visit villages off the established tourist route. The Sacred Sites Trail offers unexplored yet significant cultural sites with beautiful mountain scenery and green valleys. Unlike the most popular trail, the circular route takes one to the uncharted and less known villages in the Khumbhu where the turmoil of tourism is non existent and one can enjoy the serenity of the surroundings. Majestic, rugged mountains and waterfalls flowing off the steep mountain sides are indeed a sight to sore eyes. All along the trail, ancient Monasteries, Mani Stones and Chhortens and Kanis all insert and enhance a spiritual feel to the trails pristine mountain environment. The Sacred Sites Trail follows existing trekking route, encouraging visitors to extend their stay in the region, and explore additional cultural and natural sites. This circular trail passes clockwise through 10 Monasteries, Caves, Hermitages and Nunneries, starting from Namche Bazzar, visiting several sites in the Thame Valley and ending at the Tengboche Monastery. The Sacred Sites Trail is to promote indigenous culture and traditions through restoration of a circular route linking natural sacred and cultural sites in Sagarmatha National Park; improving livelihoods through mountain-based tourism and conservation.
 

Chhorten

Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet with our company’s representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about the Meditation Program, Tour and Trekking in Everest Region, relax.

Day 2: After a short meditation and have a breakfast, full day Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley. After visit of the Kopan Monastery, our tour guide leads you in the sacred site of Bouddhanath Stupa, Buddhist monasteries. In the late afternoon, visit of the Swayambhu Stupa will our Meditation Tour Guide take you on a magic trip to sacred places in Old-Kathmandu, which are usually not visited by tourists. While we walk through the narrow streets, you will get a lot of unexpected impressions. The sightseeing trip is transfer by private car. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m and trek to Phakding 2610m,
Wake up early in the morning and transfer to domestic airport by private car, fly to Lukla 45mins; then have a breakfast. After breakfast, we will start our trek to Phakding after a short teaching and meditation. We will walk along the Dudh Koshi valley passing the Buddhist monuments with great view of Kangaru Himal and Khwangde Range. We will have our lunch and afternoon free for teaching and meditation before Dinner. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar 3440m,
Wake up and Teaching/Meditation before the breakfast. Then, start to trek passing many suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River until reaching Monjo and we will entry our National Park Permit; then continue to Jorsalle where will have our lunch. After lunch, we will continue to steep climb up after crossing long high suspension bridge over the situated confluence between Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi until reaching Namche Bazzar. Evening Teaching and Meditation before Dinner. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 5: Acclimatizing and hiking to Everest View Hotel for Stunning View,
Wake up and Teaching/Meditation before having breakfast. Then, we will hike to Everest View Hotel for spectacular views of High Mountains like as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Amadablam, Holy Khumbila and other snow-capped mountains. We will back to Namche and have a lunch. Afternoon free to explore the town and visit the monastery. Evening practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Stupa near the Thame Monastery

Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazzar to Thame 3800m,
Wake up and teaching/meditation before the breakfast. We will start to trek along the Bhote Koshi River following ancient salt trading route traverse Nangpa-La to Tibet. We will pass the many Chhortens during the trek. We will also have a great view of mountains. We will have our lunch in Thamo after a short teaching and meditation in Monastery. Then, we will continue again after cross by suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River until reaching Thame. Evening we will hike to Monastery which situated just above the village. We will practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 7: Trek from Thame to Khumjung 3780m,
Wake up and teaching/meditation before breakfast. Then, we will trek back down to same way along the Bhote Koshi River and ascends to Khumjung Village via Khunde. We will have our lunch in Khune after a short teaching and meditation session in Khunde Monastery. We will also visit the Hillary Hospital. Then, we will walk on the valley till Khumjung. We will visit Khumjung Monastery, where we can see the Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. Evening Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 8: Trek from Khumjung to Phortse 3810m,
Wake up and practice the teaching/meditation before breakfast. Then, we will trek down to Sanasa though the Rhododendron forest and follow the left hand trail which goes to Gokyo Lake until reaching Mongla where we will have lunch. We will have a great view of Amadablam, Thamserku, Khwangde and other peaks. After lunch, we trek steep descent to Phortse Thangna from where we skip the trail to Gokyo and follow the right hand trail, cross by a wooden bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and climb up though the Rhododendron forest until reaching Phortse. Evening, we will visit the monastery and practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 9: Trek from Phortse to Pangboche 3930m,
Wake up and practice teaching/meditation before breakfast. Then, we trek to Pangboche in the small narrow trail. We can see again closed view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam and other peaks. We will have a lunch and afternoon free to rest. Then, evening we will visit the Pangboche Monastery which is situated just above the village and practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Buddhist Shrines inside the Monastery

Day 10: Trek from Pangboche to Dingboche 4410m,
Wake up and practice teaching/meditation before breakfast. After breakfast, we start to trek along the left upstream of Imja Khola until reaching Dingboche. We will have a lunch there. Afternoon free to explore and rest. We can see very close view of Mt. Amadablam and of course; one of the popular Island Peak. Evening practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 11: Acclimatizing and hiking to Nakarjung Hermitage,
Wake up and practice teaching and meditation before breakfast. Then, we will hike to Nagarjung Hermitage from where we can see very spectacular view of mountains and valley of Dingboche and Pheriche. We will practice Teaching and Meditation for whole day and back to Lodge; have a lunch. Evening Teaching and Meditation before Dinner. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 12: Trek from Dingboche to Tengboche 3860m,
Wake up and practice teaching and meditation before breakfast. Then, we will start to trek back down to Pangboche and cross by an Iron bridge over the Imja Khola and follow the trail though the dense forest of Rhododendron until reaching Debuche. We will visit the nunnery gompa and practice a short teaching and meditation before lunch. After lunch, we climb up though the forest until reaching Tengboche where biggest monastery situated in the Khumbhu Region. Evening we visit the monastery and practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery with local monks. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 13: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazzar 3440m,
Wake up and practice teaching and meditation before breakfast inside the monastery. Then, we trek down to Phungi Thangna and cross by a wooden bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. After crossing we climb up until reaching Kyangjuma where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will continue in the level trail until reaching Namche Bazzar. Evening practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the Monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazzar to Lukla 2840m,
Wake up and practice teaching and meditation before breakfast. Then, we will trek down to Monjo along the Dudh Koshi River and check out (exit) our permit, and then we will continue to Phakding where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will continue our trek to Lukla passing small ups and downs. Evening practice Teaching and Meditation before Dinner inside the monastery. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 15: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
Early in the morning wake up and practice a short teaching and meditation before breakfast, then after breakfast fly back to Kathmandu 45mins and transfer to Hotel.

Day 16: Rest day in Kathmandu for relaxing and shopping, Farewell Dinner with SNFT staffs. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 17: Departure to International Airport.

Buddhist Holy Books

Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* Domestic flight ticket KTM/Lukla/KTM and domestic airport tax.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* Meditation Teacher/Instructor during the Trek.

* Meditation Instructor food and accommodation during the trek.
* All transportation (Private Car).
* Sagarmatha National Park permit and all necessary permits.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* Guide & support staffs insurance and salary.


Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone, internet  * Personal Trekking Equipments.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...

Buddhist Monks and Nuns

                                                   

Please do not write mail to me for more information and clarification as follows email addresses;
Email; fusion_guidenepal@yahoo.com and treknepalhimalayas@yahoo.co.uk

Lake in Everest Region

Three High Pass, Renjo-La, Cho-La and Khongma-La Pass in Khumbu Region, Lodge Trek 22 Days

Chukhung Ri with Khongma la pass-Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar - Gokyo Lakes & Gokyo Ri -Cho La & Renjo La - & many more! A challenging, 'best of the Everest region' journey through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Himalaya with guides who spend all their time in the Himalaya; our trek is a window into traditional Sherpa villages and 'gompas' (monasteries), their mountain Buddhist culture and their sacred peaks and valley. From Katmandu you will fly to Lukla and follow the classic Everest trail through Namche Bazaar, Tyangboche and Dingboche to the Kongma La pass surrounded by dramatic views of Ama Dablam, Makalu and the Lhotse , Nuptse face. From the Kongma La pass, you will descend to the Khumbu glacier and then ascend Kala Patar for breathtaking close-up views of Mount Everest and a sea of other Himalayan giants. You traverse the glaciated Cho La pass to Gokyo, where we explore the valley and climb Gokyo Ri to enjoy more excellent mountain views including another angle of Everest, and Cho Oyu on the Tibetan border to the north then bear west to scramble across the Renjo La, dramatically back-dropped by the Everest range, to enter the Bhote Kosi valley, where you walk along grazing pastures and a trading route used by yak trains from Tibet to Thame. It is a short day from Thame to Namche Bazaar, where you will re-trace your earlier steps to Lukla and then fly back to Katmandu.

Highest elevation: 5545m

Trek style: Lodge/Tea House Trek
Major Attraction: : Old monasteries, Everest View hotel, Chhukung-Ri, Everest BC, Kalapathar view Point, Cho-La Pass, Gokyo Lake, Renjo-La, Khonhma-La, Gokyo-Ri, Khumbu glacier and Ngozumbha glacier etc.

Prayer Flags are fluttering in passes

Itinerary in details

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet our staff/crew at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing, relax.

Day 2: Sightseeing in world heritage sites with Tour Guide by private vehicle,
Our tour guide introduces you to in the world heritage sites with our Tour Guide such as Bauddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square by private vehicle. Overnight in Hotel. 

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m & trek to Phakding 2610m/3-4 hours,
After 45 minutes fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and have a breakfast and then continue our short ascents and descents trail passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail and finally we reach in Phakding which takes about 3 hours. We have lunch there. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast we start from Lodge and we will reach in Monjo after 3 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and you must entry our permit and have a lunch in Jorsalle. Then we start to climb steep up slowly passing high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River till reaching Namche Bazar which takes about 2 and half hour. In the evening time we go to visit the monastery of Namche village. We have a superb view of Khongde Himal, Thamserku and Kangaru Himal. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 5: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest View hotel and down to Khumjung and Khunde village for visiting Monasteries:
In this day, we should hike to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains. It takes 2 hours to reach in there and after 1 hour enjoy with the superb view mountains then we climb down to Khumjung village for the visit monastery. It takes about 1 hour. We can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again we continue our trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. We have a lunch there and visit the old monastery and back to our campsite in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 6: Trek from Namche to Thame 3800m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek to Thamo passing the many Chhortens and Stupa during the trail which takes about 3 hours. We will make lunch break here. There is a monastery and we can visit monastery. After lunch, the trail continues gradually up until reaching Thame village. Stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 7: Acclimatizatio Day,
There is also beautiful monastery above the village. We follow the delightful trail high on the valley side and visit monastery. We also hike above the Gompa and return back to campsite. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 8: Trek from Thame to Marulung 4210m/4-5 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, we climb over the moraine and gentle stroll ascent following a route used for centuries by the traders who ferried salt and grains across the Nangpa-La into Tibet until reaching Marulung which takes about 4 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 9: Trek from Marulung to Yak Kharka 4672m/3-4 hours,
In this day, we start our high altitude trek through a stunning landscape on an old trade route to Tibet while and skip the trade route to Tibet. Then, we follow the right hand trail to ascent a stone staircase passing the small serene lake until reaching Yak Kharka which takes about 3 hours. We will have a lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 10: Trek from yak Kharka to Gokyo 4790m/7-8 hours, via Renjo-La 5360m,
A long day starts early in the morning. The trail ascends until reaching Renjo-La from where an eye-popping vista awaits. We will see the rooftops of Gokyo glinting distantly on the shore of the lake beneath the grey smear of the Ngozummpa Glacier, and the sawtooth peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Tawache which takes about 4 hours. Then we descend downhill till Gokyo. It takes about 3 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 11: Rest day,
Today, we have a full day free for hiking or exploring the valley. After breakfast, we will go to Fifth Lake. The trail climbs the hill on the north shore and runs level along the moraine to the fifth lake passing another scenic fourth lake just above the Gokyo which takes about 5 hours round trip. We have a great and stunning view of the Cho-Oyu which is above 8000m. After explore the Lake, we return back to our Lodge.

Cho-La Pass

Day 12: Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo-Ri 5360m to Thangnak 4700m/2-3 hours,
Early in the morning we hike to Gokyo-Ri for the unobstructed sunrise view over the snowy peaks. The trail steep ascends until reaching Gokyo-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. This is another super view point after Kala Pathar. We have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Pumori, Amadablam and other peaks. We have also unobstructed view of Sunrise and sunset. After that you steep climb down to Camp. It takes about 1 and half hour. We have breakfast. We leave the camp and continue our trek passing the Ngozumpa Glacier until reaching Thangnak. We have lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 13: Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla 4830m/6-7 hours, via Cho-La Pass 5368m
Early in the morning, we start our trek and the trail gradually ascends and another steep rocky ascent brings you to Cho-La Pass which takes about 4 hours. Then the trail descends until reaching Dzongla. It takes about 2 and half hour. We have lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 14: Trek from Dzongla to Gorak Shep 5140m/6-7 hours,
Today, we start again our trek to Labuche which takes about 3 and half hour to reach. This is major joining point of classic trek to Everest Base Camp Trek. Then we have lunch, we have view of Himalayan range. We continue our trek in the left bank of Khumbu glacier and steep climb up till Changri glacier, and then short descend to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 2 and half hour. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 15: Exploring the Everest Base Camp.
After breakfast, we continue to our round trip to Everest Base Camp which takes about 2 hours to reach. We can enjoy with Everest icefall and glacier as well as great view of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse. Then we come back same way till Gorak shep which takes about 2 and half hour. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 16: Trek from Gorak shep to Lobuche 4910m/2-3 hours,
Early in the morning, we go to Kala Pathar before sunrise. The trail steeply ascends until reaching Kala Pathar view point which takes about 2 hours. Kala Pathar means Black rocks. Now we have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Changtse (Chinese mountain), Amadablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around. There is also unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then we descend to our campsite and it takes about 1 hour. We will have our breakfast. After breakfast we continue our trek passing the Changri glacier until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 hour. We have lunch here stay overnight at Lodge.

Gokyo Lake and Choyu

Day 17: Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung 4730m/6-7 hours, via Khongma-La 5535m
We start our again high altitude trek in the rocky trail until Khongma-La Pass which takes about 3 hours. We have a great view of Amadablam, Thamserku, Island peak, Lhotse and other peaks.Then we continue our descending trail till Chhukung. We have lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 18: Trek from Chhukung to Panboche 3930m/4-5 hours,
Early in the morning, we hike to the rocky trail until reaching Chhukung-Ri 5550m which takes about 2 and half hours. We have a great view of Makalu, Island peak,Baruntse Himal, Amadablam, Lhotse and other peaks. Then we keep descending till Chhukung which takes about 1 and half hour. And continue through the passing Yak pasture land until reaching Dingboche. We have lunch here. Then the trail continues till Pangboche village which takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 19: Trek from Pangboche to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek to Tengboche through the deep forests which takes about 2 hours. We can visit the monastery which is biggest monastery in Khumbu region. Then we keep steep descends till Dudh Kosi River and it takes about 1 and half hour. We have lunch break here. After lunch, then again we climb up until reaching Kyangjuma which takes about 1 and half hour. We continue our trek to Namche and it takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Everest Range

Day 20: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours,
In the morning, we leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then our trail continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. We continue again our trek until to reach Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. We have our lunch there. After lunch our trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 21: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu,
We fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning which takes about 45 minutes. Then transfer to Hotel by car. Refresh and relax. Free day for shopping and Farewell dinner with SNFT staffs. Overnight in Hotel

Day 22: Complementary transfer to International Airport.

Our Tour Package Includes:

* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.

* 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3*** standard hotel in Kathmandu.

* Kathmandu City Tours as per above program, inclusive of all entry fees, tour Guide, car / van.

* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.

* 17 nights lodge to lodge accommodation in the mountains.

* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, 1 sherpa, porters (1 porter between 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments and their insurance.

* Round Trip flight to & from Lukla & Domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.

* First Aid medical kit.

* Sagarmatha National Park Permit and all necessary permits.

* Government taxes.

* Office Service charge.

*All Government Tax.

Glacier and mountains

Doesn't Include:

* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.

* Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).

* International air fare to and from Nepal.

* Nepal Tourist Visa fee. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.

* Items and expenses of a personal nature

* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.

* Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu).

* Tips for guide, porters, driver...

Please do not write mail to me for more information and clarification as follows email addresses;
Email; fusion_guidenepal@yahoo.com and treknepalhimalayas@yahoo.co.uk