Sherpa Cultural Trek 8 Days
Highlights:
1. Discover Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Swoyambu and BoudhaStupa, and Pashupati temples, six of seven Cultural World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO in the Kathmandu Valley.
2. Scenic trek in the NumburHimal valley, see spectacular mountain views and scenic vistas, and visit Sherpa homes and interact with local people to explore their way of life. See breathtaking view of the Himalaya in the Everest Region fare and wide,
3. Visit three biggest Buddhist Monasteries of Chiwong, Taksindu and ThuptenChholing in the NumburHimal valley.
What's Included:
1. All lodging and transportation including two domestic flights,
2. Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbars and SwoyambuStupa tour,
3. All costs of permits, entry fees, guides, kitchen crew and porters,
4. All breakfasts on Economical Trek,
5. All meals on Luxury Camping Trek except lunch and dinner in Katmandu,
Trip Rating: Easy
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Meet on arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel,
Check in and refreshment,
Briefing on your trip itinerary is given at your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu heritage tour,
Breakfast at hotel,
7:00AM depart to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and its museum,
Then visit Swoyambustupa, and continue tour to Patan Durbar Square and temples, the city of artistry,
Lunch break en route where convenient (you order and pay for your own lunch),
End of tour return to hotel,
Dinner on your own,
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Flight to Phaplu and trek to Junbesi (8,856ft),
Breakfast at hotel,
Take morning flight to Phaplu Airport,
On arrival meet trekking crew and trek to Chiwang Monastery, pay a visit to the monastery and continue trek Junbesi,
Lunch served en route,
In Junbesi, the trail joins with the main route to Everest region trek.
Hot Shower: In Junbensi, there are lodges, where you can have a hot shower for small fee. You have to tell the lodge operator to make the hot water for you.
Overnight in the lodge.
Day 4 trek to ThuptenChholing Monastery 9,678ft),
Breakfast at camp, and then we will hike to ThuptenChholing Monastery run by Trulsik Rinpoche (a very high lama from Tibet); it is one of the largest and most active monasteries in the region. Most of the monks and nuns are Tibetan refugees, Sherpa and others.
We will visit the monastery and the Abbot if he is present.
Then we’ll return trek and relax.
Lunch served at local restaurant or inn.
Overnight in the lodge.
Day 5 trek to Taksindu Monastery and camp (9,709ft),
Breakfast at camp and trek through sparsely inhabited area to Taksindu. Today’s trek is easy to moderate and scenic. It is apple country so we will see some orchards en route.
We will camp near the Taksindu Monastery and visit it. We are closer to the high mountains so we shall have great vistas. Lunch en route at local inn or restaurant.
Day 6 trek to Phaplu Airport 2,469m,
Breakfast at camp, enjoy mountain views and trek to Phaplu Airport.
Today’s trek is easy with gradual downhill and straight terrain.
We trek through villages and forest.
Lunch served en route at local inn or restaurant.
Overnight at lodge in Phaplu.
Day 7 flight Phaplu to Kathmandu,
Breakfast at camp, pack up and free until walk to airport,
Early morning flight to Kathmandu,
On arrival, transfer to Pashupati (the most sacred Hindu temple), Bouddhastupa and Bhaktapur, the city of devotees, one of the very beautiful squares with 55 window palace museum and temples. Bhaktapur is least developed compared with neighboring cities of Kathmandu and Patan. It is also a cultural world heritage site declared by the UNESCO. After the tour, transfer to hotel, check in and free.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 Departure from Nepal
Breakfast at hotel and free until transfer to Kathmandu airport.
ECONOMICAL TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Person US$1,018
3-5 Persons US$969
6-9 Persons US$913
10-15 Persons US$857
Single Supplement US$150 per trip
Economical Trek with Basic Lodging
This trip involves trekking on the main trail from one lodge to another, and overnights stay in economical lodges; breakfast costs are included in the trip price; however lunches and dinners are chosen by and paid for by the trip participant.
LUXURY CAMPING TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Persons US$1,424
3-5 Persons US$1,298
6-9 Persons US$1,151
10-15 Persons US$1,100
Single Supplement US$100 per trip
Luxury Camping Trek involves overnights in tents setup and packed by the guide(s), meals are cooked fresh daily by experienced cook and served in the dining tent, luggage are carried by porters. You’ll carry only your day pack while trekking. Sleep in two person tents with 3-4 inch thick foam pads for your comfort.
Economical Trek Includes:
Four nights in quality hotels in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
5 days trekking with overnights in economical lodges,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
Meals: 7 Breakfasts included in the trip price,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry luggage during trek,
Entrance fees to monuments,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Phaplu-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Luxury Camping Trek Include:
Four nights in 3-4 star hotels in Katmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
5 days camping trek with overnights in tents,
Trekking equipment (two person tents, foam pads, dining tent, tables, chairs, kitchen utensils, and toilet tent),
All meals on camping trek(3 meals a day) are cooked fresh and served,
Cooking crew (cook and kitchen helpers) service,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry your luggage,
Entrance fees to monuments,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Phaplu-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Price Excludes:
(1): Economical Trek excludes lunches and dinners throughout trip and items in the list A through G,
(2): Luxury Camping Trek excludes lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and items in the list A through G,
(A): Visa fees,
(B): international airfares and airport departure tax,
(C): Beverages such as alcohol and soft drinks,
(D): All items of personal nature such as travel gear, laundry, telephone, tips,
(E): Personal medical and travel insurance,
(F): Hot shower fees while on trek,
(G): Charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, emergencies and helicopter rescue fees are not included in the trip price.
Highlights:
1. Discover Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Swoyambu and BoudhaStupa, and Pashupati temples, six of seven Cultural World Heritage sites declared by UNESCO in the Kathmandu Valley.
2. Scenic trek in the NumburHimal valley, see spectacular mountain views and scenic vistas, and visit Sherpa homes and interact with local people to explore their way of life. See breathtaking view of the Himalaya in the Everest Region fare and wide,
3. Visit three biggest Buddhist Monasteries of Chiwong, Taksindu and ThuptenChholing in the NumburHimal valley.
What's Included:
1. All lodging and transportation including two domestic flights,
2. Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbars and SwoyambuStupa tour,
3. All costs of permits, entry fees, guides, kitchen crew and porters,
4. All breakfasts on Economical Trek,
5. All meals on Luxury Camping Trek except lunch and dinner in Katmandu,
Trip Rating: Easy
Itinerary: Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Meet on arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel,
Check in and refreshment,
Briefing on your trip itinerary is given at your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu heritage tour,
Breakfast at hotel,
7:00AM depart to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and its museum,
Then visit Swoyambustupa, and continue tour to Patan Durbar Square and temples, the city of artistry,
Lunch break en route where convenient (you order and pay for your own lunch),
End of tour return to hotel,
Dinner on your own,
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Flight to Phaplu and trek to Junbesi (8,856ft),Breakfast at hotel,
Take morning flight to Phaplu Airport,
On arrival meet trekking crew and trek to Chiwang Monastery, pay a visit to the monastery and continue trek Junbesi,
Lunch served en route,
In Junbesi, the trail joins with the main route to Everest region trek.
Hot Shower: In Junbensi, there are lodges, where you can have a hot shower for small fee. You have to tell the lodge operator to make the hot water for you.
Overnight in the lodge.
Day 4 trek to ThuptenChholing Monastery 9,678ft),
Breakfast at camp, and then we will hike to ThuptenChholing Monastery run by Trulsik Rinpoche (a very high lama from Tibet); it is one of the largest and most active monasteries in the region. Most of the monks and nuns are Tibetan refugees, Sherpa and others.
We will visit the monastery and the Abbot if he is present.
Then we’ll return trek and relax.
Lunch served at local restaurant or inn.
Overnight in the lodge.
Day 5 trek to Taksindu Monastery and camp (9,709ft),
Breakfast at camp and trek through sparsely inhabited area to Taksindu. Today’s trek is easy to moderate and scenic. It is apple country so we will see some orchards en route.
We will camp near the Taksindu Monastery and visit it. We are closer to the high mountains so we shall have great vistas. Lunch en route at local inn or restaurant.
Day 6 trek to Phaplu Airport 2,469m,Breakfast at camp, enjoy mountain views and trek to Phaplu Airport.
Today’s trek is easy with gradual downhill and straight terrain.
We trek through villages and forest.
Lunch served en route at local inn or restaurant.
Overnight at lodge in Phaplu.
Day 7 flight Phaplu to Kathmandu,
Breakfast at camp, pack up and free until walk to airport,
Early morning flight to Kathmandu,
On arrival, transfer to Pashupati (the most sacred Hindu temple), Bouddhastupa and Bhaktapur, the city of devotees, one of the very beautiful squares with 55 window palace museum and temples. Bhaktapur is least developed compared with neighboring cities of Kathmandu and Patan. It is also a cultural world heritage site declared by the UNESCO. After the tour, transfer to hotel, check in and free.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 Departure from Nepal
Breakfast at hotel and free until transfer to Kathmandu airport.
ECONOMICAL TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Person US$1,018
3-5 Persons US$969
6-9 Persons US$913
10-15 Persons US$857
Single Supplement US$150 per trip
Economical Trek with Basic Lodging
This trip involves trekking on the main trail from one lodge to another, and overnights stay in economical lodges; breakfast costs are included in the trip price; however lunches and dinners are chosen by and paid for by the trip participant.
LUXURY CAMPING TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Persons US$1,424
3-5 Persons US$1,298
6-9 Persons US$1,151
10-15 Persons US$1,100
Single Supplement US$100 per trip
Luxury Camping Trek involves overnights in tents setup and packed by the guide(s), meals are cooked fresh daily by experienced cook and served in the dining tent, luggage are carried by porters. You’ll carry only your day pack while trekking. Sleep in two person tents with 3-4 inch thick foam pads for your comfort.
Economical Trek Includes:
Four nights in quality hotels in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
5 days trekking with overnights in economical lodges,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
Meals: 7 Breakfasts included in the trip price,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry luggage during trek,
Entrance fees to monuments,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Phaplu-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Luxury Camping Trek Include:
Four nights in 3-4 star hotels in Katmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
5 days camping trek with overnights in tents,
Trekking equipment (two person tents, foam pads, dining tent, tables, chairs, kitchen utensils, and toilet tent),
All meals on camping trek(3 meals a day) are cooked fresh and served,
Cooking crew (cook and kitchen helpers) service,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry your luggage,
Entrance fees to monuments,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Phaplu-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Price Excludes:
(1): Economical Trek excludes lunches and dinners throughout trip and items in the list A through G,
(2): Luxury Camping Trek excludes lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and items in the list A through G,
(A): Visa fees,
(B): international airfares and airport departure tax,
(C): Beverages such as alcohol and soft drinks,
(D): All items of personal nature such as travel gear, laundry, telephone, tips,
(E): Personal medical and travel insurance,
(F): Hot shower fees while on trek,
(G): Charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, emergencies and helicopter rescue fees are not included in the trip price.