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Trek: EVEREST HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL TREK
Duration: 11 Days
Grade: Easy
Accommodation: Lodge Based
This trek takes you to the heart of
Everest Country and the land of the legendary Sherpas without
the rigors of an expedition.
 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. Our 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 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.
DAYS ITINERARY
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Day 01 |
ARRIVAL –KATHMANDU
Kathmandu
 The small mountain sheltered valley; the arrival and
visit point for the visitors is the historical and
architectural centerpoint of Nepal which was crowned
with the title of "Capital City" after the great
unification of Nepal in 1768 AD.
Welcome With Flower Garlands & Transfer To Hotel.
Check Into Hotel Rooms.
Evening: Trek Briefing
Overnight at the HOTEL. |
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Day 02 |
Breakfast at the coffee shop of the
Hotel.
Kathmandu/ Lukla (2840m) by Flight.
Trek to Phakding. (2652m). |
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Day 03 |
Trek To Namche (3440
M.) and rest. |
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Day 04 |
Namche -
Acclimatization Day/ day hike to Khumjung, visit
Local school supported by Sir Edmund Hillary- visit local
monastery. |
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Day 05 |
Trek to Tengboche
(3860m).
Tour of the monastery & surrounding locality. |
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Day 06 |
Trek to Namche
(3440m). |
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Day 07 |
Trek to Phakding
(2652m). |
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Day 08 |
Trek to Lukla
(2840m). |
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Day 09 |
Breakfast at the
coffee shop of the Hotel.
Fly to Kathmandu.
Transfer to Hotel – Rest of the day free time on their own.
Overnight at the HOTEL. |
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Day 10 |
Breakfast at the coffee
shop of the Hotel.
AM Sightseeing tour of Boudhnath & Pashupatinath.
Boudhanath
 This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the
largest in the world. It is a religious center for
Nepal’s considerable population of Tibetans and there a
number of thriving monasteries around the stupa which
have their own self- importance.
Pashupatinath
 Pashupatinath the most important Hindu temple in Nepal,
it’s one of the most important Shiva temples on the
subcontinent and draws numerous devotees from all over
India each year. Pashupati is considered to have a
special concern for the kingdom of Nepal.
PM Sightseeing tour of Patan, Patan Durbar Square &
Swayambunath.
Patan
 Patan is 15 minutes drive from Kathmandu. Lalitpur, the
city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the
Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the
valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to
its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces.
Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with
temples: it’s an architectural center point with a far
greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in
Kathamandu or Bhaktapur.
Swayambhunath
 The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, situated on the
top of a hill west of the city, is one of the most
popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal.
Geologists believe that the Kathmandu Valley was once a
lake and legends relate that the hill on which
Swayambhunath stands was an island in that lake.
Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight Hotel. |
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Day 11 |
Breakfast at
the coffee shop of the Hotel. |
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Transfer to International airport for departure with
farewell Khata (white scarf). |
SERVICE INCLUDES IN OUR GIVEN COST |
