Thursday, June 30, 2016

PIKE PEAK Trekking

 
Exploring Pike Peak on foot reveals a captivating and lesser-known side of the Himalayas. Situated in the foothills of the Solu Khumbu region, this expedition offers awe-inspiring views of magnificent snow-covered peaks, as well as an immersive experience in Nepali culture. With elevations reaching up to 4065 meters, this trek requires a moderate level of fitness but guarantees a profoundly rewarding adventure.
 
It appears that you are inquiring about Pike Peak in Solukhumbu, Nepal. Pike Peak, also known as Pikey Peak, is among the highest peaks in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal, standing at an impressive elevation of approximately 4,065 meters (13,336 feet) above sea level.

This particular area is renowned for its breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan mountain range, which includes prominent peaks like Mount Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and others. Pike Peak is a favored destination for trekkers who seek awe-inspiring views and cultural encounters in the Himalayas. The trek to Pike Peak typically involves traversing through verdant forests, hillsides adorned with rhododendrons, and remote Sherpa villages, offering a unique glimpse into the local way of life.

The trek to Pike Peak is generally considered to be of moderate difficulty, making it accessible to a wide range of trekkers, including those with some prior trekking experience. The optimal time to visit Pike Peak and the Solukhumbu region is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons, when the weather is generally clear, and the views are truly spectacular. However, it is always crucial to check the weather conditions and adequately prepare for trekking at high altitudes.
 
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport, Welcoming and Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu which takes 35 minutes. Trek from Salleri to Ghunsa via Dorpu and it takes about six hours. On the way you can experience of Tamang, Magar and Sherpa culture. Not only this you can also enjoy the views of beautiful views of mountains and landscapes.

Day 03: Trek from Ghunsa to Pattale via Kerung which takes about eight hours. You can visit monasteries, mani walls and Buddhist stupa at Kerung. Here you find the mixed settlements of Tamang, Magar, Sherpa and others. The panoramic views mesmerize you completely.

Day 04: Trek from Pattale to Jhapre and it takes about six hours. You can see wild orchids on the way. Here you can view beautiful landscapes along the Solukhumbu Okhaldhunga bordering districts . There are monasteries and Buddhist stupa in Jhapre. The cultural show performed here is worth of watching.

Day 05: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey which takes about six hours. This day you experience high altitude vegetation and can see Himalaya flora and fauna. You find centuries old monasteries, Buddhist stupas and mani stones. The yak herding can be seen at different places. You are accompanied by unique landscapes and sceneries. This particular area is feasible for marathon and mountain bike race.

Day 06: Trek from Pikey to Junbesi and it takes about five hours. The trail goes from Pikey to Junbesi via Pikey peak. While trekking up to Pikey peak you can see sunrise view and mountain peaks from Kanchenjunga to Dhaulagiri including Everest. After you cross Pikey peak you walk down through unique landscape to Junbesi valley.

Day 7: Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu 2470m/5 hours, 
Today is our last trek day, we start our trek after breakfast, and our trail leads down hills to reach Phaplu. We walk along the Junbesi Khola to join our main trail where the trail heads to Ringmo Village. We will have our lunch on the way, and then we continue our trail until reaching Phaplu. Stay overnight in Lodge.

Day 8: Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Early in the morning after breakfast, we fly back to Kathmandu and our car come to pick up us and transfer to Hotel.

Day 9: Final Departure depending on your schedule transfer to International Airport.

Note : (If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by inquiry sherpaguide@gmail.com we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services.


Everest Base Camp Trekking























What You'll Do

  • Enjoy adventure trekking trails
  • Wonderful view of the world's highest peak
  • Spend several days moving through the homelands of the Sherpa people
  • See Buddhist monasteries in Tengboche, Panboche and close up views of Mt. Everest and adjoining Ama Dablam
  • Spend two nights at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country
  • See a cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of the region
  • Main highlight will be the brilliant views of the Mt Everest, Pumari which clarify from the summit of Kalapathar
  • Marvel at the extradinary ice sculptures of the Khumbu Glacier


Overview
Everest Base Camp trekking is a famous type of adventure trekking in Nepal. This trek will changes your views on reality. The tour will offer you spectacular views of Mt Everest and other snow peaks in a charming and adventurous style.

What to Expect
On this Everest Base Camp Trekking will give us massive pleasure to introduce you to an amazing Mt. Everest view of the world's highest peak. Perhaps in viewing Everest in this way, you will be satisfying a long detained wish. Without hesitation you will never be quite the same again. Forever since the days of early climbing Everest expeditions, this 8,848m mountain has had a lure of its own, drawing climbers to scale it and trekkers to look on its icy faces. It easy to see why the trek to the base camp of Mount Everest has become one of the most well-liked trekking routes in Nepal.

We begin our trek from Lukla after a 30 minute flight from Kathmandu. When we land at that miniature airstrip of Lukla, the adventure really begins. During trekking, we spend several days moving through the homelands of the Sherpa people, and will see Buddhist monasteries in Tengboche, Panboche and close up views of Mt. Everest and adjoining Ama Dablam, measured by many to be among the most attractive mountains in Nepal. We spend two nights at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country, and at Pheriche see a cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of the region. We spend the time in Namche Bazaar exploring and acclimatizing, which is an important factor in your enjoyment of the trekking.

People who have fully acclimatized may trek to the Everest Base Camp but without doubt, for many people the main highlight will be the brilliant views of the Mt Everest, Pumari which clarify from the summit of Kalapathar - the extradinary ice sculptures of the Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse and the south-west face of Everest.

Everest Base Camp Trekking Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival to Kathmandu

Day 2 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2,652m): 3-4 hour trek

Day 3 Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m): 5-6 hour trek

Day 4 Namche Bazaar: Rest day

Day 5 Namche Bazaar - Phorse Village (3800 m):5-6 hour trek

Day 6 Phorse Village - Dingboche (4,360 m): 6-7 hour trek

Day 7 Dingboche - Duglha (4,600 m): 3-4 hour trek

Day 8 Duglha - Lobuche (4940 m): 2-4 hour trek

Day 9 Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5170 m) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m) - Gorak Shep: 7-8 hour trek

Day 10 Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5545 m) - Pheriche (4280 m): 7-8 hour trek

Day 11 Pheriche - Namache (3440 m): 6-7 hour trek

Day 12 Namche Bazaar - Phakding - Lukla (2,800m): 5-6 hour trek

Day 13 Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla

Day 14 Transfer to Airport for your home departure or onward for next program.

Note : (If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by inquiry Sherpaguide@gmail.com we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services.

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek has been dubbed as one of the best holidays of the world. We begin our trek in Lukla that serves as a gateway to this region and make our way across suspension bridges along the high ridges of the Khumbu region to Namche Bazar, a vibrant settlement set on ridge shaped like an amphitheatre. From here you have extraordinary views of the snow covered peaks. As you make your way higher up and make your way to the top of the ridge that looms over Namche you are blessed with great views of the highest peaks in the world. We continue towards Tengboche the religious heartland of this region. The beautiful Tengboche Monastery set against the backdrop of Thamserku and Amadablam is a sight that will haunt you forever. We march further to the heart of the Everest region towards Everet Base Camp and Kala Patthar. The viewpoint of Kalapatter at 5545m offer astounding views of Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse and a host of other peaks. We retrace our way back along the Dudh Kosi to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.

Trekking Rout For Everest Base camp

Day 01 – Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 – Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 – Fly out to Lukla. Trek start from here to Phakding
Day 04 – Phakding to Namche
Day 05 – Rest / Acclimatise day in Namche
Day 06 – Namche to Thayngboche
Day 07 – Thayngboche to Pheriche
Day 08 – Rest / Acclimatise day in Periche
Day 09 – Periche to Lobuche
Day 10 – Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Day 11 – Gorak Shep to Kala Patther and Everest Base camp
Day 12 – EBC to Pangboche
Day 13 – Pangboche to Namche
Day 14 – Namche to Lukla
Day 15 – Early morning flight to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 16 – Departure from Kathmandu.

Note : (If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by inquiry Sherpaguide@gmail.com we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek


Jiri to Everest Base Camp trek is one of the most popular trek routes in the world - a once in a lifetime adventure travel hike in the company of inspiring and breathtaking Himalayan scenery. It is worth pointing out that the walk - in from Jiri offers much benefit through gradual altitude acclimatization as well as a very special experience in getting to know the countryside lifestyle of this region and their Buddhist culture, rather than direct flight to Lukla. Populated by the Sherpa, the attraction of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, charming monasteries and congenial people. This area includes the highest mountain in the world Mount Everest, the alpine forests, glacial rivers and amazing rhododendron and pine forests.
The trail from Jiri to Namche passes through numerous interesting villages that are now visited by a small number of trekkers each year. While on the trek, we also pass through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic people. The trail passes through numerous villages of different ethnic groups including Tamang, Jirel, Rai, Brahmin, Chettri and of course the Sherpa's. Visit the Buddhist monasteries with prayer flags, the Sherpa and other ethnic villages with their simple yet rich mountain lifestyles. The views are gorgeous, and walking in the Himalayas proves to be quite an intense experience. Jiri Everest Base Camp trekking is best for acclimatize as the trail goes slowly higher and higher, after having rest day at Namche Bazaar, trails continues for famous active Monastery at Khumbu Region, Tengboche Monastery where trekkers will be rewarded by the panoramic view of Everest (8848m), Cho Oyu (8152m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m) and AmaDablam (6456m), Thamserkku and many other surroundings mountain. At Everest Base Camp you will also have the chance to have a close look at the spectacular Khumbu Icefall.

Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Drive Kathmandu to Bhandar via Jiri
Day 04 - Bhandar to Sete(2575m): 6/7 hrs.
Day 05 - Sete trek to Junbesi(2670 ), 6/7 hrs.
Day 06 - Junbesi trek to Nunthala (2220m): 6 hrs.
Day 07 - Nunthala to Bupsa (2360 m), 5/6 hrs.
Day 08 - Bupsa to Surke (2290m), 5/6 hrs.
Day 09 - Surke to Phakding(2,652m), 4/5 hrs.
Day 10 - Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3440 m), 5/6 hrs.
Day 11 - Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar (3,440m).
Day 12 - Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (3,870m), 5/6 hrs.
Day 13 - Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m)5/6 hrs.
Day 14 - Dingboche - Duglha (4,600 m), 3/4 hrs.
Day 15 - Duglha - Lobuche (4940 m), 2/4 hours.
Day 16 - Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5170 m) - Everest Base Camp (5364 m) - Gorak Shep, 7/8 hrs
Day 17 - Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5555 m/18,192 ft) - Pheriche (4280 m), 7/8 hrs
Day 18 - Pheriche - Pangboche - Tengboche - Namche Bazzar (3,440 m), 5/6 hrs
Day 19 - Namche Bazaar - Lukla (2,800m), 6/8 hrs
Day 20 - Lukla Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to airport.
Day 21 - Final departure transfer to airport.

Note :-If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us inquiry Sherpaguide@gmail.com we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services.

Everest Cho La Pass Trekking

Everest Cho La Pass Trekking is one of the popular and adventurous treks in khumbu Himalaya. Instead name of its Cho La Pass (5,420m) is most popular and a spectacular destination for adventure seekers, it offers the best opportunity to get the Himalayan experience. Even such a challenging route, trekkers are eager to fulfillment of theirs passion in nature beauty. A scenic flight to Lukla the trail follows several farm of Sherpa villages with beautiful views of the high snow capped Peak and to the familiar view point Gokyo Ri (5,360m), where have catch sight of over 8000m including Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Nupse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Tawache. After Cho La pass (5420m) we are toward to the highest spot at Kala Patthar (5,550m) for the wonderful breathtaking panoramic mountains view, glacier, lakes, and others many mountains including Mt. Everest. Everest Base Camp offer, different shapes of Glacier Lake makes you over whelming and cracking sound of glacier makes you fear love. The Himalayan rare species wildlife musk dear, Panda, Snow Leopard, mountain goat "Jharal", colorful "Pheasants" national birds of Nepal, are another attraction of the Gokyo - Cho La Pass trekking for the visitors. Pine and juniper are the common forest of here as well as colorful rhododendron and magnolia flowers welcome you during the spring. The monasteries can be found most of the villages, which makes you spiritual soul, and the flattering flags and Chorten can be seen everywhere.

Cho La Pass Trekking Rout 

Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) and Trek to Phakding
Day 04 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5/6 hhrs.
Day 05 - Rest day at Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)
Day 06 - Trek to Phorste Thanga (3680 meters) 5 hrs.
Day 07 - Trek to Machherma (4470 meters) 5 hrs.
Day 08 - Trek to Gokyo (4790 meters) 5, hrs.
Day 09 - Trek Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo 5 hrs.
Day 10 - Trek to Thangna (4500 meters) 4/5 hrs.
Day 11 - Cross Cho La pass (5300 meters) then trek to Dzongla (4710 meters) 7 hrs.
Day 12 - Trek to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then trek back to Gorak Shep (5180 meters) 7 hrs.
Day 13 - Trek to Kalapattar (5555 meters) then trek down to Pheriche (4200 meters) 6 hrs.
Day 14 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hrs.
Day 15 - Trek to Lukla (3404 meters) 6 hrs.
Day 16 - Morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla.
Day 17 - Final departure transfer to airport.

Note :-If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us inquiry Sherpaguide@gmail.com we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

Mani Rimdu Festival Trek is one of the most fascinating High Himalayan Buddhist festivals observed every year, usually in November (date fixed by lunar calendar). Tengboche

3800m, the world's highest monastery located in Solu Khumbu district of Nepal, is the focal point for the celebration of this festival. Mountain is the main place, From here the visitor can view the highest mountain of the World, Mt. Everest 8848m, and other snow capped mountains. The main attraction of this festival is the various masked dances of religious significance. Mani Rimdu is a ten - day festival of nonstop prayer, colorful masked monks' ritual dances and public blessing by holiest lama Rinpoche that falls on the full moon day of Tibetan ninety month (October/November/December). Mani Rimdu is the only big social event that draws together large crowds from all villages in the Khumbu region. In this trek you are given opportunity to observe and attend this highly popular Himalayan festival in Tengboche monastery. We spend three nights at Tengboche for thoroughly witness this festival and back to Lukla via Namche bazaar, considered as the capital of Sherpa land.
Mani Rimdu Festival Trekking rout 

Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 02 - Sightseeing day in Kathmandu.
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakdhing 
Day 05 - Namche at leisure to acclimatize,
Day 06 - Trek to Khunjung village 
Day 07 - Trek to Phortse 
Day 08 - Trek to Tengboche Monastery through Pangboche 
Day 09 - Tengboche Mani Rimdu Dance Day
Day 10 - Trek to Namche,
Day 11 - Trek to Phakding,
Day 12 - Trek to Lukla,
Day 13 - Flight to Kathmandu and at leisure,
Day 14 - Departure from Kathmandu.

Note : (If the above itinerary interests you or if you would like to plan and develop your own custom itinerary, please feel free to contact us by inquiry Sherpaguide@gmail.com we will be glad to advise, help, recommend and give you a quote for our services).