Nepal Sherpa Village Trek
Sherpa Villages of the Everest Region
Overview
This is a classic teahouse trek that passes through high
mountain villages only accessible by foot. These villages are inhabited by the
Sherpa people, a mountain people of Tibetan heritage who migrated south over
the Himalayan chain more than 500 years ago, settling into the high valleys of
the Nepal Himalaya. The Sherpa's are revered for their incredible strength as
local high-altitude alpine climbing guides and are famous for their engaging
personalities, kindness and generosity.
Once we're settled in Kathmandu, our team will take a
breathtaking flight over scenic-mountain passes, to Lukla, a small village at
the mouth of the upper Khumbu Valley. After two days of trekking north, we'll
arrive at Namche Bazaar at 11,750 feet and spend two nights acclimatizing at
this relatively high elevation.
From there we will travel to a village on the old Tibetan
salt route, Thame. Here you will visit a small monastery. The next day we'll
travel to Kunde & Khumjung. From there we will hike to Phortse. These
mountain villages are off of the main tourist destinations, giving you a real
sense of mountain life.
From Phortse we will travel to Tengboche, the largest
Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu. That evening you will spend a night in the
Ama Dablam View Lodge on the road to Namche Bazaar. This trek is an excellent
opportunity to connect with the Sherpa people of Nepal and become introduced to
high altitude life in the Himalaya.
Details
Trip length: 16
nights / 17 days
Dates: October
5-21, 2007 & March 24-April 9, 2008
Cost: $2495
Difficulty:
Moderate - Must be able to trek 5-6 hours per day.
Includes:
Professional Western mountain guide, local Sherpa Sirdar, all land costs,
including all meals.
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