Everest Cultural Trek - 14 Days

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. Your 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, mani walls (boulders marked with Buddhist prayer inscriptions) 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

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Outline Itinerary

Day 01 : Kathmandu arrival (1300m)
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing.
Day 03 : Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.)
Day 04 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)
Day 05 : Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization
Day 06 : Namche Bazaar (3440m.) to Thame (3800m.)
Day 07 : Thame to Khumjung [3790m]
Day 08 : Khumjung to Tyangboche (3867m.)
Day 09 : Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.)
Day 10 : Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2640m.)
Day 11 : Phakding to Lukla [2886m]
Day 12 : Fly From Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 13 : Kathmandu free day of your own.
Day 14 : Final Departure.

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COST INCLUDES :

# Welcome in Airport by garland
# Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle
# Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu in 2 star to 5 star hotels with breakfast
# sightseeing in Kathmandu Escorted with English Speaking Guide & Entrance fee
# Kathamandu /Lukla/ Kathamandu flight for Clients and guide
# Accommodation in tea house during trek
# Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trekking
# 4 seasonal sleeping bag
# Everest trekking map for group
# All necessary paper work & Permits
# National Park Fee
# All cost for a Langtang Ri staff (A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide and one Porter between 2 members while on trek)
# Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Langtang Ri trekking staffs
# Travel & Rescue arrangement.
# All government taxes.
# Farewell dinner

COST EXCLUDES :

# International Airfare
# Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)
# Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
# Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu
# Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
# Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
# Client's insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc.
# Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual

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Detail Itinerary

Mode of Payment
- We accept Cash, Credit card and payment through bank

Booking Conditions
- A non - refundable deposit of 10 percent must be paid at time of booking and booking form must be completed.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
- Travel insurance with unlimited medical cover is compulsory for all trips to Nepal.
- A visa for Nepal is to be obtained prior to departure from your home country or can obtain in Kathmandu airport, please note your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your return and 2 passport size picture needed.

Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation in writing is received by Langtang Ri Trekking more than 45 days prior to
  departure, the non-refundable deposit will be retained (maximum 10% of total land price)
  plus any air cancellation fees that may apply
- If cancellation is received within 45 days of departure, the following per person cancellation
  fees will apply:
- 15 - 45 days prior to departure: 25% of total price
- 7 - 14 days prior to departure: 35% of total price
- Less than 7 days prior to departure: 50% of total price (except for the total cost of
  government fees)
- On departure day or later: 100% of total price.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Experience Required :This Trek is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude. Generally the trail is a good track, but occasionally it will be uneven and rocky.

Food & Accommodation : You are accommodated in teahouses whilst on trek. A teahouse is a local run guesthouse, but standards vary enormously. In popular areas such as Everest, teahouses are more like hotels, with hot water, Western food and private rooms

Recommended equipment list :Trekkers need to provide their own personal clothing and equipment. Some items of equipment are available for hire from us as like Sleeping bag and Down Jacket

Footwear : Well broken-in walking shoes - these must be suitable for snow, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes.

Clothing : Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.

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