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Everest Trek with Monasteries and Sherpa Culture-14 Days

Tengboche Monastery

Festival in Tengboche Monastery

Phortse Village

Hillary School in Khumjung

pangboche monastery

Suspension Bridge

Group Photo at Tengboche Monastery

Trip Introduction

The Everest Trek with Monasteries and Sherpa Culture Tour has been especially designed for those adventurers who also wish to make a cultural journey into the Everest Region. Along with trekking in the region surrounded by Himalaya peaks, you get to visit ancient monasteries and witness cultural life of the highland Sherpas. Sherpas call Mt. Everest "Chomolongma" - or the mother-goddess. The package would be a great introductory to those wishing for cultural insights into the Sherpa version of Buddhism. The trek passes through the verdant alpine forest and wildlife, raging glacial rivers and waterfalls, stony trails, mountains, and Buddhist monasteries. If you happen to arrive at the season of Mani Rimdu Festival, you will also witness the Buddhist dance spectacle presented each year in the Khumbu region by the monks of Tengboche Monastery.

Our Everest Trek with Monasteries and Sherpa Culture Tour begins from Lukla Airport, the Gateway of the Everest Region. We take steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, the capital of Sherpas, where we are greeted by spectacular mountain vistas. We enjoy the Sherpa village, its culture and monasteries, the mountaineers and wild life museums. From Namche, we head toward Thame, a rather less visited but an exotic Sherpa settlement. Then we discover the Khumjung Valley. From Khumjung via Phortse, Pangboche and Tengboche, we complete our loop at Namche again. Trek back to Lukla for a return flight to Kathmandu.

Other similar treks in the region include: Everest Base Camp Trek -14 days, Everest Base Camp -19 days, Everest View Trek-12 days.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu - 1,300m/4,264 ft
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA) you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with ...read more »»

Trip Cost Includes

All airport/hotel transfers
3 nights in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Shanker or similar standard) with breakfast
10 nights in standard lodges/teahouses in mountain
Welcome and farewell dinner
All accommodation and meals during the trek
Domestic flights and airport departure taxes
An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes

Trip Cost Does Not Include

Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Tips for guides and porters

The Trekking Group

For the Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpaculture, there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for luggage carrying (2 trekkers:1 porter) This arrangement ensures that should any body in the group is sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run the Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpa culture for group of any size, but generally have a maximum of twelve people, as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However, if you'd like to make a group booking for more than twelve people together, we can arrange this too.

Health & Experience Required

Our 14-day Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpa culture is suitable for passionate walkers who have ability to walk at least 4-5 hours a day with a light day pack. ...read more »»

Accommodations

All accommodations for Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpa culture are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost and are chosen based on standard of hygiene, standard of ...read more »»

Meals

During your Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpaculture, you can enjoy typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, ...read more »»

Acclimatization

Our Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpa culture-14 days itinerary is planned with a high degree of awareness of AMS(Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical ...read more »»

Leader(s) & Staff Arrangements

The most significant thing that makes your Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpa culture successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek leader and the crew members with ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be ...read more »»

Equipments & Packing List

While packing for “Everest Trek with Monasteries and Sherpa Culture” certain gears are essential to be considered.
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Best Season

Autumn (mid Sept to mid Dec) and Spring(March to May) are the best seasons for the Everest trek with monasteries and Sherpa culture. The weather is sunny and warm, with outstanding views but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing in higher elevations. Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) is also good for EBC trek, only issue is cold (obviously). Trekking in summer/monsoon(June, July) will be affected by rain but summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist. The trekking routes are crowded during spring and autumn but during monsoon and winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather best of nature.

Departure Dates & Price

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684

Trip Facts

Price from : US$ 1560
Activities: Trekking & Walking
Trip Duration:14 days
Trip Grade:Moderate
Altitude:Max: 5554m/18192ft
Accommodation: 3 nights 4 star hotel in Kathmandu & 10 nights Lodge/teahouse during trekking
Meals:Bed/Breakfast in Kathmandu; Full board during trekking
Transportation: Private car in city/Aeroplane
Group Size: 2 to 12 people