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Everest Sherpa Culture Trek

Overview:

Embark on a journey that weaves the majestic beauty of the Everest region with the rich cultural tapestry of the Sherpa people. This trek offers more than breathtaking mountain views; it’s an immersion into the heart of the Khumbu Himalayas, where Everest towers ever closer with each step and the elegant Ama Dablam steals the spotlight. Explore vibrant Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar, Thame, Manjo and Khumjung, alive with Sherpa heritage and warm hospitality. Visit sacred sites like Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual centerpiece of the region, and experience the tranquil yet profound rhythm of Buddhist devotion. Along the way, Mani walls, chortens, and prayer flags mark your passage, their whispers of spirituality blending with the hum of yak bells on ancient trade routes. 

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Famous Sherpa Monasteries: Tengboche and Khumjung
  • Spectacular Mountain Views: Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse
  • Authentic Sherpa Culture: Sherpa community and Cultural  Exploration
  • World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu: Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Tour Facts

  • Total Duration : 11 Nights/ 12 Days
  • Trek Duration : 8 Days
  • Max. Elevation : 3860m/12,663ft
  • Trip Grading  :  Moderate to Strenous
  • Trek Style :  Lodge-to-Lodge Trek
  • Suggested Season  :  February to May, October-December
  • Trek Starts/Ends :  Lukla
  • Accommodation :  4 Nights in Hotels on Bed and Breakfast and  7 Nights in Guesthouses with breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Everest Sherpa Culture Trek: Itinerary Outline

  • Hotel Transfer
  • Overnight in Kathmandu 
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Cultural City:
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • Pashupatinath
  • Boudhanath
  • Overnight in Kathmandu
  • Trek Briefing and Preparation
  • Overnight in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Heli Flight Kathmandu-Lukla (40-45 minutes)
  • Trek Lukla- Phakding
  • Overnight in Phakding
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: BLD
  • Trek Distance: 7.8km
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 240m / Down Hill- 398m
  • Trek Phakding-Namche Bazaar
  • Overnight in Namche Bazar
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: BLD
  • Trek Distance: 10.4km
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 1,303m / Down Hill- 310m
  • Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
  • Explore Namche Bazaar
  • Overnight in Namche Bazar
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Trek Distance: 1.6km
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 500m / Down Hil- 500m
  • Trek Namche Bazaar-Thame
  • Explore Thame Monastery
  • Overnight in Thame
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Trek Distance: 10.6 km
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 596m / Down Hill- 302m
  • Trek Thame- Khumjung
  • Explore Khumjung Village
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Trek Distance: 10.6 km
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 460m / Down Hill- 460m
  • Trek Khumjung-Tengboche
  • Explore Tengboche Monastery
  • Explore Historic Sherpa Heritage at Tengboche Monastery
  • View of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam
  • Overnight in Tengboche
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Trek Distance: 11.1km
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 1775m / Down Hill- 1467m
  • Trek Tengboche- Monjo Village
  • Gradual Sherpa Cultural Walk
  • Overnight in Monjo
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Trek Distance: 16km
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 615m / Down Hill- 1644m
  • Trek Monjo-Lukla
  • Explore Sherpa Cultural Heritage
  • Overnight in Lukla
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Trek Distance: 12.7km
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Elevation Change: Up Hill- 492m / Down Hill- 528m
  • Heli Flight Lukla-Kathmandu (40-45 min)
  • Overnight in Kathmandu
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Airport Transfer
  • Accommodation: None
  • Meals: Breakfast

Cost Includes:

  • All ground transportation, including airport pick-up and transfers.
  • Double occupancy hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, including all entry fees.
  • English-speaking trekking guide to ensure a smooth and informative trek.
  • Best available local lodge accommodation during the trek (in the case of a lodge-to-lodge trek).
  • Meals as per itinerary to fuel your trekking adventure.
  • Conservation fee for protected area entry.
  • Flight fare: Kathmandu to Lukla and return to Kathmandu.
  • Well-equipped and insured supporting staff to ensure your safety and comfort.

Cost Does Not Includes:

  • Nepal entry visa fee, which must be obtained upon arrival or in advance.
  • International flight fares to and from Nepal.
  • Airport departure tax for international flights.
  • Travel insurance, which is essential for coverage in case of emergencies.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Rescue charges, should evacuation be required.
  • Medical expenses if treatment is needed during the trek.
  • Personal equipment, such as trekking shoes, clothing, and gear.
  • Any personal expenses, such as souvenirs, drinks, and snacks.
  • Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions.

Trip Extension

Do you wish to extend your trip to include more time, additional destinations, or both? Let us know and we’ll help you plan it out.

(These trips can also be extended or modified to fit your schedule.)

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