Days 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha
stupa has it that Manjushree,
found of Kathmandu valley,
and discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03-05 :
Our morning flight is to Tumlingtar, a village
of the Kuhmale (potter)
caste who manufacture
earthenware pots from the
red clay of the region. From
here the trail follows the
Arun River gorge, sometimes
high above the river,
sometimes traversing the
sandy riverbank – this
mighty river has its origins
in Tibet and is one of the
major tributaries of the
Ganges. Even in winter the
climate here is hot and
tropical and many of the
settlements are inhabited
only during planting and
harvesting, the inhabitants
preferring to live high
above their fertile
farmlands. Cross the spur
separating the Arun and
Inkhuwa Kola. The original
inhabitants of the area were
almost exclusively Rai, but
following the Gurkha
conquest about 200 years ago
considerable numbers of
Chhetris and Brahmins have
settled here.
Days 06 :
The trail leads upwards,
almost imperceptibly gaining
in elevation, through the
rice fields. Numerous bamboo
bridges, flimsy and
substantial – all
picturesque – cross and
re-cross the river and there
are many pools large enough
for swimming. An enjoyable
day in preparation for the
continuous ups and downs to
come.
Days 07-09 : Ascend through
bamboo then rhododendron,
from the steamy Arun valley
to the Salpa Bhanjyung Pass
(3349m) where a large
Chorten marks the pass and
the beginning of Sherpa
influence. It is a long
descent to the Hongu Khola,
through hemlock and fir
forest that abounds with
bird and animal life
including Himalayan bear,
barking deer and lesser
panda. This is followed by
an equally long, although
steeper, ascent to Bung.
This rice growing area is
one of the most fertile
regions of Nepal and is
almost exclusively Rai,
although you begin to find
some Sherpa villages at
higher elevations. The
ascents and descents
continue across the Hinku
Khola towards the Dudh Kosi,
which leads north tar woods
along the Dudh Kosi to
Pakding you will encounter
your first yak caravans
carrying trekking and
equipment and supplies –
including yours – towards
base camp. These wonderful
beasts creating mobile
roadblocks, or virtual
avalanches on downhill
stretches, are a feature of
all treks in the Everest
region. It is also possible
to see musk deer, Himalayan
thar and, if you sit quietly
on the river banks, water
rats. Namche Bazaar is the
administrative capital of
the region, historically it
was the staging point for
trading expeditions to Tibet
and its Saturday market
remains an important event
bringing traders from
villages a week’s walk away.
Days 10-11 :
Heading through pine and
cedar woods along the Dudh Kosi to Pakding you
will encounter your first
yak caravans carrying
trekking and equipment and
supplies – including yours –
towards base camp. These
wonderful beasts creating
mobile roadblocks, or
virtual avalanches on
downhill stretches, are a
feature of all treks in the
Everest region. It is also
possible to see musk deer,
Himalayan Thar and, if you
sit quietly on the river
banks, water rats. Namche
Bazaar is the administrative
capital of the region,
historically it was the
staging point for trading
expeditions to Tibet and its
Saturday market remains an
important event bringing
traders from villages a
week’s walk away.
Days 12 :
Leaving Namche
Bazaar the route is
unbelievably beautiful – the
Dudh Kosi is far below and
Thamserku, Kantega, Ama
Dablam, Lhotse and Everest
rise in front. Woods,
rhododendron forests, mani
walls, chorten and
suspension bridges across
the river make this a lovely
walk. The morning view from
Tengboche is justifiably
considered one of the most
magnificent in the world.
Tengboche Gompa, the
cultural and religious
center of Khumbu. Founded in
1912, it has been destroyed
and rebuilt twice as the
result of earthquake and
fire.
Days 13-14 : Stone steps lead
down through rhododendrons,
birches and conifers where,
due to the hunting ban,
almost tame pheasants are
regularly seen. At the
bottom lie the small village
of Deboche and its nunnery.
Raising above the tree line
the trail enters alpine
meadows of scrub juniper
and, in summer, a profusion
of wild flowers. From
Dingboche, the only place in
the region where barley is
grown, the mountain views
are outstanding. An
acclimatization day here can
be used to hike up the Imja
Khola to Chhukung, a small
summer settlement from where
the views of Island Peak
(6189), Lhotse, Ama Dablam
and the fluted ice walls
flanking the Amphu Lapcha
pass are one of the
highlights of the entire
trek.
Days 15-16 :
Alpine meadows and summer
yak pasture lead toward the
end of the moraine of the Khumbu
Glacier where there is a
steep, tough climb. There
are stone monuments to six
Sherpa who died in avalanche
as well as monuments to
other climbers. From Lobuche
the view is straight towards
Nuptse and sunset is truly
magnificent. Altitude makes
the climb onto the Changri
Glacier tough. From
Gorakshep, near a small,
usually frozen lake, climb
to Kala Pattar, a 5545m peak
which provides the best view
of Everest. The descent back
to Lobuche is not difficult,
but altitude induced
lethargy can make the many
uphill sections below
Gorakshep seem endless.
Days 17-20 : Descending the Imja Khola overnight at
Pangboche, the highest
permanent settlement. Its
gompa, the oldest in Khumbu,
is built over the hermitage
of Khumbu’s saint Lama Sanga
Dorje. The juniper trees on
either side are said to have
sprung from hair cut from
his head and a rock-like
projection is a piece of
mountainside he pulled out
for protection one day.
Continue down through Namche
Bazaar and Phakding to Lukla.
Days 21 :
This morning you will be
transferred to Lukla
airport for your flight back
to Kathmandu. On arrival in
Kathmandu transfer to the
hotel. The remainder of the
day has been left free.
Days 22 : After
breakfast drive to Pashupatinath. The
holiest of holy Hindu temple
in south Asia is the focal
point of pilgrimage from all
over the sub-continent. The
holy river Bagmati flowing
nearby is the cremation
ground of the Hindus.
Funeral pyres can be viewed
from across the riverbank.
We then visit to Boudhanath
stupa. Probably the largest
stupa in the world is also
found in Kathmandu valley
the great stupa of
Boudhanath. Again the
omni-sighted eyes of the
Budha stare all the
directions. This stupa is
the place of worship of
Tibetan Buddhists
predominantly. We then drive
to Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Bhaktapur is one of the
oldest cities in Kathmandu
valley. It is well known as
Living Museum. Old brick
paved enclave of old Royal
palace, Nyathapola Temple,
Datatriya temple exquisite
artwork offers a picture of
the grandeur of medieval
Nepal. It is very famous for
woodcarving and pottery
products. Then after we have
short visit to Changunarayan
temple. This is one of the
oldest Hindu temples in
Kathmandu valley that exists
in the valley dating back to
the 4th century.
Days 23:
After breakfast you will
have some free time until
the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure.
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Cost included with following services:
Arrival & departure transfer.
Accommodation at tourist standard hotel as per
program schedule on twin sharing bed room with
breakfast basis.
City tours as per scheduled program by private
transportation with tour guide.
Full board camping treks organized as mentioned
itinerary with:
All the road-head transportation
high quality of camping and kitchen equipments such
as sleeping tents, staffs tents, dining, kitchen and
toilet tents, dinning table, chairs, mattress are
provided.
3 meals (B.L.D.) from kitchen while on trek
Highly experienced and friendly licenses holder
guide, fully trained cook, Sherpas to set up tents,
kithen & camp helper & necessary supporters for
carrying all equipments and luggage.
National Park fee/TIMS card registration and
necessary permits.
Nepali crew’s meals/accommodation/salary/insurance
and their equipments
First aid medicine during the trekking
Necessary equipments such as sleeping bag, down
jacket, water bottle etc during the trekking trip.
Cost excluded with following services:
Lunch and dinner while in city.
Items of a personal expenses such as alcoholic, soft
& hard drinks, laundry, hot shower, phone call,
internet, tips etc.
Your personal trekking equipments
Entry fees of temples and other sites while in
sightseeing.
International & domestic airfare, excess luggages
charge & airport taxes
Travel/Medical insurance if incase for rescue
operation.
And things which are not mentioned above.
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