1 EVEREST YETI TRAIL 13 nights 14 days

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1 1 EVEREST YETI TRAIL 13 nights 14 days

2 2 Introduction Nepal is landlocked country with varies of its geographical structure and cultural diversity, situated between China to the north and India to the south, and is venerated as the birthplace of Lord Buddha. From the majestic Everest to the mystical valley of Kathmandu, this really is an enchanted country, You will spend the mornings trekking with an experienced team of local guides and sherpas, and stay each night at a Yeti Mountain Homes chain lodges. Yeti Mountain Home - situated at majestic backdrop of Mighty Himalayan Peaks-offers luxury accommodation, sumptuous food with excellent views. Experience the incomparable comfort at the lap of the Everest. Classic Sherpa Land is based on the Delux lodges of Yeti Mountain Home in Phakding, Monjo, Namche, Thame, Monjo and Lukla. This program is specially designed for the individuals who are not used to trekking and wish not to go to high altitude but get the view of mountains along with Mt.Everest and experience the Sherpa community in a short time. Namche Bazar is the oldest trade centre in the entire Khumbu Valley and the most developed area comparing to other parts of Khumbu.We can get a spectacular view of Everest and other mountains from this area.

3 3 Detail Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu(1300m/4265f) On arrival in Kathmandu, after you have passed through Customs and Immigration, you will be met by our airport representative at the airport with logo of out Yeti Mountain Home or if you re from any local agent in your country, with your travel agent s name etc. And will be welcomed you with garlands of flower and taken on a short drive to the Gokarna Forest Resort, which is your comfortable base for your first night. Then you ll be served with welcome drink and will start briefing about your programs, will collect necessary documents for permit for the trekking. Gokarna Forest Resort is located inside the serene temperate Gokarna Forest, the former private Royal hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal. A winding road climbs leads through the forest up to the main complex, comprising a mix of subtly majestic Malla period architecture, Rana period lodges, and sanctuaries harmoniously blending with nature. Further on exotic Forest View cottage rooms are set beside a century old restored Hunter s lodge. A quiet peaceful haven set between ancient towering trees with glimpses of the second fairway in the valley below make the perfect getaway for a few days of golf, relaxation and rejuvenation at the Spa, enchanting forest walks, and time close to nature. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening. Day 2 Full Day Kathmandu Sightseeing This day is fully sightseeing day and suvenir shopping day. You will visit around the local, markets, most popular sights of Nepal like Bhoudhanath, Bhaktapur & Pasupatinath. Pashupatinath (crematory temple): Hindus holiest temple situated at the bank of Bagmanti River, 5 km away from the downtown of Kathmandu. Thousands of devotees converge here on an annual pilgrimage on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, the night of Lord Shiva falls in the month February. Entrance into the templeprecincts is permitted only for the Hindus but other can clearly see the temple and rituals beings performed inside from the eastern bank of the Bagmati

4 4 river.the temple was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument list in Boudhhanath Stupa: Holiest Buddhist stupa of Nepal located at 6 km away from downtown Kathmandu. It was built in fifth century by Lichhavi king Karna Dev. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of Stupa design. A huge statue of Lord Buddha is kept. Boudhanath a World Heritage Site is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: This complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples were built in the 12th to 18th centuries used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu situated at 12 km from Kathmandu in Baktapur district. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set in to the wall of the palace with writing in 15 languages. Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are three museums inside the palace building. Highlights: Machchhendranath Temple, Akash Bhairav Temple, Temple of Kumari (Kumari Ghar), Kasthamandap, Jaishi Dewal. Lunch during the tour and dinner at the evening is included. Day 3 Flight: Kathmandu- Lukla (2850m/9317f) and trek to Phakding(2610m/ 8562f) (35 minutes flight by Twin otter or Dornier aircrafts, 3 hour s walking) After breakfast, we transfer to the airport before 1.5 hours of your flight time for the flight about 35 minutes to Lukla by Tara Air. This flight follows the Langtang and Jugal ranges before entering the Eastern region where you pass Rolwaling Himal. Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before entering the Khumbu area. After your arrival at Lukla Airport, is also called Tenzin- Hillary Airport located at 2840 m. Once you arrive at Lukla airport you ll be introduced with your crew Guides, sherpa and porters. Then from airport, we walk for 5 minutes to the Yeti Mountain Home and have a cup of tea. Then we start trek to Phakding walking off three hours. This starts with a gentle down hill walk with beautiful scenery of the Sherpa homes. There will be plenty of hot lemon tea stops and a chance to meet the locals and take plenty of photographs. On the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with distant views of the peaks of Nupla (5,885 metres) and Kusumkang (6,367 metres). Following the left bank of the river you reach Phakding, where you stop for lunch and for the evening. Phakding is located at 2640 meter high from sea level. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening. Day4 Phakding to Namche (3440m/11286f) (approximately 10 kilometres: 5-6 hours) After breakfast at lodge, we trek to Namche following with the left bank of Dudh Koshi River. while following the level path along the right bank from the resort, Thamserku 6623m. Looms skyward on

5 5 the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Banker. Walking on the riverbed on the left bank, through a forest you arrive at Chumow where you can visit the Vegetable Farm. Walking along a path with many ups and downs, crossing a stream you pass by a small village located at 2840m gaining with 230m from Phakding. Then from Monjo, descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb you reach Jorshale. This is the entrance to the National Park, and you must wait here while your guide pays the entrance fees. Walking beside the river, you reach a forested mountainside and pass a rocky area. After crossing a high, winding path, you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. The river forks here: the right stream is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing another suspension bridge and walking a short distance alongside the Bhote Koshi, you ascend to Tup Dhara where youwill get the first view of Mount Everest and hot lemon tea with biscuits - From here you ascend gradually up to Namche Bazaar (The Sherpa capital). Dinner at the evening is included. Day 5 Namche day excursion (2 hours walking) After breakfast we trek up to Syangboche airport about 1 hrs. Passing through a small forest we reach Khumjung Hillary High School. The village of Khumjung covers the largest area in Khumbu. After lunch at Khumjung we visit Khunde hospital. The hospital & school were built by the late Sir Edmund Hillary. From this area, there are spectacular Views of Majestic Mountains like Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and of course Everest. Beside that we can see Kongde Ri also. We then return back to Namche. Dinner at lodge in included. Day 6 Namche to Thame (3440m/11286f) (approximately 10 kilometres: 5 hours walking) After breakfast at Namche, begin your walk to Thame, which should take approximately two-anda- half hours for lunch.you will pass through a beautiful pine forest and typically Sherpa homes.

6 6 This trail forms part of the entry route to Tibet, which passes near the 8,012-metre peak of Cho Oyu, first climbed in It is also the historical route that the Sherpa s migrated from eastern Tibet 800 years ago. A lunch stop is made at Thamo. Its also the home Ang Rita Sherpa, who holds the record for scaling Mt Everest ten times without oxygen. After lunch you ascend gradually up passing a monastery where nuns live and finally you come to village of Samden.From here you descend down to the bridge and crossing Bhote Koshi River, A half an hour ascent up to reach Thame Village, where you stay at the Thame Yeti Mountain Home, your base for the next two nights. Dinner is included at the YMH this evening. Day 7 Thame day excursion (approximately 4 hours walking) After breakfast at lodge, take a half-hour walk up to Thame Monastery. This monastery is located in the Khumbu region, 200 metres above the village. It is set on the southern slope of Sumdur Mountain under a very high rocky cliff, noted for its rock formations, which are mentioned in five books on the history of the region. The monastery was built in the 14th century. From the monastery you trek back to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch you can also visit the home of two famous Sherpa s One Tenzing Norgay and Appa Sherpa who has now climbed Mount Everest 20 times. Thame is one of greatest village of Solu Khumbu where many young High altitude climbing Sherpa s have climbed Mount Everest at least 6 to 18 times... Very beautiful village with very humble Everest summiteers... Lunch and dinner are included at the lodge today. Day 8 Thame to Kongde (4250m/13943f) (approximately 13 kilometres: 7:30 hours walking with tea and photo stops) After breakfast you walk about 6 hrs through beautiful rhododendron, pine and bamboo forest. This route is the original Khumbu Sherpa use before 1950 and we renovated this route with the view of Khumbu mountain views. From Thame down hill 30 minutes to Khumbu Electric Power House, other side of Bhote Koshi River. After 15 minutes walk you

7 7 come a cross a typical small Sherpa village PARE. Walking through pine and bamboo forest you will arrive in the glacier of Kongde Mountain with the fantastic view of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. You can enjoy. Day 9 Kongde Excursion Day After breakfast walk about 3 hrs to approximately 500m to Farak Ri with panoramic birds eye views of entire Khumbu Valley and view of 8000m peaks; Everest, Lhotse Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dalam, Thamserku and many other Peaks of Khumbu Valley such as Cholatse, Island Peak, etc. Get back to the resort for lunch & dinner and you can enjoy the spellbinding panoramic view of Tengboche monastery, Namche and Khumjung village. One might have ever seen from any parts of the world, and the entire Solukhumbu Ranges from this part. Dinner at the hotel in included. Day 10 Trek Kongde- Phakding(2610m/ 8562f) (Appr. 9 km, 4-5 hours walking) After breakfast at Kongde, we trek down to Phakding following the view of Phakding valley and excellent view of Mt. Thamserku (6623m) and range of Kangtega. We slightly descent through the jungle to Toktok village. And finally to Phakding. Dinner at YMH is included. Day 11 Trek Phakding- Lukla(2850m/9317f) 3 hrs After breakfast 3 hrs walk to Lukla, on the way visit Chaurikharka High School, Kyongma Monastery and enroute Villages. Then checkin at lodge, lunch and free time or rest. Dinner at YMH is included. Day 12 Fly: Lukla-KTM (35 min flight) After breakfast in Lukla, as per our flight time to Lukla, we check-in Lukla (Tenzing- Hillary) airport before 1.5 hrs of departure time. Then catch the flight to Kathmandu. After around 35 min flight by Tara Air, you ll land in Kathmandu airport and there will be Yeti Mountain Home representative at the airport ad will transfer to hotel free time in Gokarna Forest Resort. Dinner is included. Day 13 Kathmandu Free Day Today is fully free for relax, for shopping as your souvenir etc. Dinner at hotel is included Day 14 Departure from Kathmandu Upon your international flight time, we ll transfer you to the international airport before 3 hrs before your flight departure with the fare well Khada.

8 8 Useful Information We strongly recommend traveling light because of the mobile and challenging nature of the trip. Limit your luggage to one or two; any extra luggage can be left at Gokarna Forest Resort. Yeti Mountain Home will provide following items for your trek: Woolen Hat and Scarf Kathmandu Valley Map Trekking Map Post cards Additionally, we also provide few items for you to use during your trek; however, some items must be returned after the trip: Duffel Bag (3 feet long and 1.6 inches wide) - All of yours light items can go in here. This bag will be carried by your porter and you do not need to return the bag after the trek. Adjustable Walking Stick This can assist your trip walking in up and downhill terrain. Mineral Water Bottle (1 litre) - the bottle will be filled each day 1 Duvet Jacket - as per your size (depending upon the availability) Suggested trek packing list. This list is provided as a simple guideline to plan your trip; however, you may carry additional items as per you needs: Pair of trekking boots with good ankle support and a VIBRAM or similar sole Light Running shoes (recommended while your stay in Kathmandu) T-shirts (Long & Short) for Spring and winter season Light Cotton T-shirts Pair of jeans and/or trousers Pairs of Shorts or skirts (Only for Late April and May) Long Sleeved Shirt Mountain fleece or Polar tech Jacket Wind proof jackets or Gore-Tex Jacket Few trekking Socks (2-3 pairs) Undergarments Toiletries Flashlight, with spare batteries Binny or polar fleece hat UV protection sun glasses Accessories like Camera batteries, binoculars etc Please note that if you wish to wash any clothes during the trek, it is unlikely that they will dry. Electricity: Power cuts are quite often in Nepal. Usually during a power cut (Load shedding) generator or village electricity are used. When generators are used, lights will be turned out around 9:30 pm, so candles will be provided. Valuables: Please keep all your valuable items in a safe place or you may ask to keep it in for safety purpose. First Aid Kit: Each of our lodges has First Aid kit. However, if you choose to bring your own you will have to carry it with you during the trek. Money Exchange: It is recommended to exchange your currency while in Kathmandu. For a tentative required amount you can ask your guide. Etiquette: Please do not give sweets or other gifts to children you meet on the trails, as this encourages begging. However, if you wish to (only) you may give gifts or sweets at the lodge or you may ask your guide.

9 9 Information about Nepal Climate and Clothing Bring lightweight cottons and linens and a waterproof raincoat. Warmer clothing, including a thick sweater and a fleece-type garment are recommended for the evenings except at the warmest time of the year. During the winter, days are warm, but evenings and early mornings are surprisingly cool, especially in the hills at altitudes above 7,000 feet. Electricity Mains voltage in Nepal is 220 volts AC (50 Hz). A wide variety of electrical sockets is in use, including European two-pin and 5-amp and 15- amp three-pin designs, so we recommend that you bring a multi-standard adaptor. Power cuts are more frequent in Nepal, although many hotels have their own generators so guests are not unduly inconvenienced. Due to power surges, we recommend that you only charge electrical equipment that is fitted with a surge protector. The use of portable immersion water heaters is not permitted as they are considered to be a fire hazard. Food and drink All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. You are therefore advised to drink only bottled water or soft drinks. If you are on a special diet, please speak to your representative at the beginning of your holiday or trekking leader. He or she will then try to arrange for an alternative dishes, wherever possible. Extra cash will be beard by you. Health we request that you bring the name, address and telephone number of your GP, as this is usually required by insurance companies incase anything goes wrong. In Kathmandu you can experience serious air pollution during spells of long hot weather. This creates a haze above the city, which can cause sore throats and eyes. People suffering from chest or respiratory, bronchial, asthma, chest or emphysema problems should seek medical advice before travelling. Flying insects, including mosquitoes, are common so we suggest you to wear longsleeved, long-legged clothes and use mosquito repellents on exposed areas of skin. Holidays Holidays are celebrated in January (National Unity Day); March (Nepalese Women s Day); April (Ram Nawami - birthday of Lord Ram); August (Rakshya Bandhan - Janai Purnima, Gai Jatra and Krishna Asthami - Birthday of Lord Krishna), September (Teej - for women only and Indra Jatra - Festival of Rain God), October (Dasain - Durga Puja Festival and Deepawali - Festival of Lights) and November (Constitution Day). Various other Hindu festivals are celebrated: the dates are set by astronomical observations, and vary from one year to another. Language The official language is Nepali, but several other languages and dialects are spoken, including Sherpa, Tamang and Gurung. English is widely understood by people working in the tourism industry.

10 10 Money The currency unit is the Nepalese rupee (NR), divided into 100 paisa. Notes are issued for NR 1000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in the denominations of NR 5, 2, 1 and 50 and 25 paisa. It is illegal to exchange your currency with persons other than authorised dealers in foreign exchange. You should keep all the receipts obtained when changing money, as you will need to show them if you need to change surplus rupees back at the end of your holiday. You will only be able to convert 15% of the total amount of rupees exchanged during your stay in Nepal back into hard currency when you leave. It is advisable, therefore, to change only a small amount at a time, so as not to be left with rupees you cannot use. Please save any exchange receipts as you will need these when re changing money. Visa and MasterCard credit cards are widely accepted; American Express and Diners may be accepted in Kathmandu. Debit cards are less widely accepted than credit cards. Please check with your card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services. A 3% bank surcharge is sometimes levied on credit-card payments. Some traders accept your currency or US dollars in cash, although it almost invariably works out cheaper to pay in rupees. Shopping The opportunity to purchase local crafts, clothing and gifts is one of the great delights of travelling abroad and buying local not only means you have something authentic to take home, it also means your money goes to the right people. However, it almost goes without saying that travellers need to be vigilant and use their discretion when making purchases. If in doubt, you should consult your tour operator/ representative for advice. Many dealers advertise a shipping service, but this may only include handling and shipping as far as the first point of entry to your home country. Further costs can include fees for import handling, haulage costs, import service fees, Customs clearance fees and VAT. Your travel agency cannot be held responsible for faults or problems with purchases made on holiday. Smoking Smoking has recently been banned in enclosed public spaces, although some venues may still permit smoking and we cannot guarantee a smokefree atmosphere. Please check with your tour manager or local guide if you have any queries. During the trekking you re requested not smoke in the Yeti Mountain Home lodges. Passports and security It is a good idea to take a photocopy of the pages of your passport showing your passport number and photograph. Bring this with you on holiday, but keep it in a different place from your passport, so that you will still have it even if your passport is lost or stolen. Time Nepal is +5:45 hours ahead of GMT. Tipping While all basic service charges have been included in your holiday cost, you may wish to leave a tip for good service. Gratuities to your

11 11 tour manager, local guides and coach drivers are left to your own discretion. Tipping is appreciated by drivers, guides and hotel staff, with 10% the usual rate (only hotel). Taxi drivers need only be tipped when they have been particularly helpful. Metered Taxi For your personal visit around the city or where else, you can hire a taxi which can be easily recognize with the sign of Taxi on the top with black license plate. As a rough guide, a trip inside the city will cost anywhere between Rs. 50/- to 1000/- (depending on the distance). Tourist information Further information is available from: Nepalese Embassy In the event of an emergency: Please contact your representative. If he or she is not available, please contact to Yeti Mountain Home Corporate Office Yeti Mountain Home Duty Officer may be contacted on the following number: If you are unable to contact the Duty Officer on this number, please call the following mobile number: Please use these numbers only for situations which require immediate assistance, and not for questions which can be answered during regular business hours. Telephone calls may be recorded or monitored for staff training purposes. Getting Around Once you arrive in Nepal, you can visit places with the guideline of city maps. If you need special info, please contact your travel agency. For your information, some transfer services as below: City Buses As a local transportation, there are many buses, minibuses and microbuses available at Ratnapark (old Bus Park) which depart to different destinations in the valley. Safa tempo run by battery is available in Kathmandu for commuters. Extra nights in Kathmandu If in case of any emergency or if you would like to return back to Kathmandu earlier than the program or stay more days in Kathmandu, you need to pay extra for hotel stay in Kathmandu. It is also most important that if you ve inform in advance to head office or related person regarding this matter and he/she will check room availability. Then he/she confirms then you could do like that after consulting and agreeing to pay the extra nights for hotel. Our office staff will assist you to book the rooms in hotels.

12 12 Why Yeti Mountain Homes Exotic Views Yeti Mountain Home is situated at the world s highest altitudes offering panoramic views of the highest mountains in the world. YMH gives a true experience of living in the lap of the most beautiful mountains like Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse and many more. Guests will be amazed to see the beauty of nature and feel the coldness of mountains ahead of their expectations. Yeti Mountain Homes (YMH LUKLA, YMH PHADING, YHM THAME, YMH KONGDE, YHM MONJO and YMH NAMCHE) offers sights beyond imaginations. Comfort Lodges Yeti Mountain home provides extra ordinary lodging services to comfort its guests. Regardless of being in the world s highest attitude, guests at Yeti Mountain Homes are provided with all the modern amenities. This includes spacious cozy rooms, duvets, electric blankets, varieties of fresh food and vegetables etc. Moreover, Yeti homes offers en-suite bathroom with hot running water to ease the comfort to its guests. You will be amazed by the quality service and fascinating interiors of Yeti Mountain Homes. Enhance Trekking Experience Nepal is one of the best trekking destinations in the world. And this Trekking experience can be enhanced with proper place to rest and relax. With Yeti Mountain homes, trekkers can enjoy their trekking journeys with comfort lodging and extra-ordinary views of the most beautiful mountains of the world. This panoramic views and comfort rest will definitely boosts up the enthusiasm of the trekkers and prepare them for the next day for trekking. Know the People Khumbu/Everest region of Nepal is enriched with cultural values and aspects of Sherpa. Situated in the Everest region, Yeti Mountain Homes provides an opportunity to its guests to know about the culture and tradition of the Sherpa people. Guests can know Sherpa s culture, traditions and beliefs by personally interacting and living with them. Meeting Sherpas and experiencing their culture is one of the most important highlights of Yeti Mountain Homes.

13 13 Special Events above the Clouds 1. Relax within our elegant yet rustic lodge surrounded by majestic alpine scenery of the world s highest mountain Everest IN THE HEART OF THE KHUMBU REGION. 2. The ultimate Honeymoon Package Over the Top with Champagne and Yeti Mountain country breakfast. Nestled amidst rugged snow capped peaks of Kwongde Mountain range in the Western Khumbu region lays the finest Lodge and the highest in the world 4150m Yeti Mountain Home. Here we celebrate the art of pure relaxation and views of 180 degrees of the three highest mountains in the world including Mount Everest by taking 3 hours helicopter flight and finally a full gourmet Yeti Mountain Country breakfast. 3. Anniversary Celebration with Yeti Mountain Homes 1. Your 10th, 25, 50 th anniversary is a milestone. It means you ve worked to build a beautiful life together for a decade. It deserves to be celebrated in only the most special ways. Whether you are pursuing a romance, adventure or something entirely out of the ordinary, these anniversary ideas are sure to inspire you. Not only will they inspire, but they will allow you the time to reminisce about the wonderful years you have spent together, the life you created for yourselves and the beauty of what lies ahead. 4. Destination Wedding Organize your dream wedding at the footsteps of Himalaya with themed sherpa culture and tradition and with actual sherpa rituals performed by lama and attended by local sherpa people. A Wedding is a unforgettable moment in your life so, let us make it special at our Yeti Mountain Homes, Kongde in front of the top of the world s highest Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha).

14 Corporate Events Away from the hectic commotion of urbanization, come celebrate you success, finalize a deal, execute a seminar and perform you corporate board meeting in Yeti Mountain Home, Kongde. Your corporate events will be managed by YMH right in front of the world s highest peak Mt. Everest from start to finish. This corporate meeting will be different than your ordinary day to day meetings, from a closed space board rooms to open scenario of the Great Himalaya region at 6000m above by Helicopter ride led by Tashi Tenzing Sherpa, Grandson of First Everest summiter Tenzing Norgay with a talk show program on Everest and it s people for your corporate team. WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN CHOOSE ONE of special Anniversary Packages location. Picnic lunch at your choice of any location with bottle of fine champayne surrounded by mountains views and a traditional dances profomed by the local indigious mountain people of that area Everest region, Annpurna region, Langtang region. IN CASE OF FLIGHT CANCELLATION Flight to Lukla can get cancelled or delayed due to bad weather and / or Technical defaults. In such cases, YMH will try its best to facilitate it s guests. If Kathmandu to Lukla flight is cancelled: In case of flight cancellation, the extra nights spend on Gokarna Resort will be adjusted with your planned schedule. This means you total scheduled stay in Kathmandu will be maintained by shortening you stay after the flight to Lukla. If Lukla to Kathmandu flight is cancelled: Incase if the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is cancelled, the extra cost staying at Lukla hotel will be adjusted in Lukla itself and not in Kathmandu. Lunch and dinner cost will have to be paid extras as US$20 & US$ 25 each. If flights cannot be operated due to the extreme bad weather: In the worst condition the regular flights cannot operate. In such cases, Yeti Mountain Home can assist you by providing a Helicopter service; however the extra cost (i.e. after the deduction of regular flight cost) will have to be incurred by you.

15 15 Responsible Tourism We take seriously our role as guardians of the Himalaya so whilst contributing to the development of mountain adventure in Nepal we are committed to protecting the environment that we work in and act as responsible tourism leaders. We ensure that all our treks cause minimal environmental impact, that we act respectfully towards the local culture and wherever possible make sure the local community shares the benefits of trekking and tourism. Thamserku Trekking also supports sustainable development in remote mountain communities. We do this through direct donation for projects such as mini hydro-electricity schemes and safe water projects. In addition through the Pasang Lhamu Foundation. The foundation cofounded Lukla Hospital and provides education scholarships to village children.

16 16 Nature & Culture Tour Extension tour program (5 nights / 6 days) The Price US$ 1425 Per person Single Supplement US$ 555 Chitwan Jungle Experience Days Program Accommodattion Day 1: Drive to Chitwan Tiger Tops Jungle Resort FB Day 2: Full day Jungle Activities Tiger Tops Jungle Resort FB DAY 3: Drive to Pokhara Hotel Fishtail BB DAY 4: Full day Pokhara Excursion Hotel Fishtail BB DAY 5: Flight: Pokhara-Ktm, hotel Hotel Maridean on BB Day 6: Final Departure, transfer to airport The Price Includes: 1 night in KTM hotel Maridean on BB Double Room 2 night in Pokhara Hotel Fishtail on BB Double Room 2 nights 3 days in Chitwan Tiger Tops Transfer: KTM- Chitwan and Chitwan to Pokhara Flight: Pokhara KTM 1 English Speaking Trek Guide The Price does not include: Alcoholic Beverages, Telephone & Laundry Emergency Evacuation if required Tips for Staffs

17 17 Day 01: Drive to Chitwan (4-5 hours drive) Drive: KTM-Chitwan (140 km) On arrival transfer to Chitwan National Park (35 min. driver via the Megauli forest) and check in at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge. After breakfast in hotel, you ll be driven to Chitwan by private vehicle which takes around 5-6 hours (140 km) drive along the Prithvi Highway. After reaching at Sauraha, a hotel representative Hill excure you to the hotel. Then you ll serve with some snacksa and Hill brief about the program including the jungle activities like Elephant safari, birdh wathing, bathing etc. Then after check-in at hotel you ve free time to relax, take a shower etc. At the evening you ll have dinner with Tharu typical cultural dances. Some of the interesting Jungle activities include: - Elephant Safari - Bird watching - Jungle walk - River-boat sightseeing Evening programs hosted by Tiger Tops cultural program. (B/D). Overnight at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge on AP Basis. Day 2: Chitwan: Jungle Activities After breakfast continue with the remaining jungle activities: Canoeing (30-45 min) + Jungle walk (2-3 Hours Elephant safari Tiger sightseeing River side boat sightseeing The Chitwan National Park is home to more than 530 species of birds. Our specialist will help you to view these and identify them. There are Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, Storks, Cranes, Ducks, Woodpeckers, Hawks, Osprey, Falcons, Kestrel, Parakeets, Ibis, Kites, Cuckoos, Kingfishers, Swallows, Orioles, Drongos, Babblers and many others. Bird watching is always best on foot early in the morning. Then return to hotel and will have breakfast and then Canoe ride along with Elephant breeding center for 2-3 hours. his is the first elephant breeding centre in Asia and situated only two km. from our hotel. Our naturalist will take you to the elephant breeding center to show the baby elephants socializing with their parents. How the elephant meals are prepared and how they eat. They will explain the nature and habits of the elephant. The centre is government owned and its purpose is to raise the young elephant to secure a viable population. Then village tour to a near by ethnic Tharu village by ox cart. At the evening Slides presentation about the flora & fauna of the National Park. Overnight at Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge with AP. Day 03: Drive: Chitwan Pokhara (4-5 hours drive) Today after breakfast, you ll drive to Pokhara which take around 3-4 hours (92km). After arrival in hotel in Pokhara, you have free time to get rest or visit Pokhara market. Pokhara is situated in the northwestern corner of the Pokhara Valley, which is a widening of the Seti Gandaki valley. The Seti River and its tributaries have dug impressive canyons into the valley floor, which are only visible from higher viewpoints or from the air. To the east of Pokhara is the municipality of Lekhnath, a recently established town in the valley. In no other place do mountains rise so quickly. In this area, within 30 km, the elevation rises from 1,000 m to over 7,500 m. Due to this sharp rise in altitude the area of Pokhara has one of the highest precipitation rates of the country (over 4,000 mm/year). Even within the city there is a noticeable difference in the amount of rain between the south of the city by the lake and the north at the foot of the mountains. Overnight stay at Hotel Barahi on BB (B)

18 18 Day 04: Pokhara: Full Day Excursion This day is fully excursión day of Pokhara. You ve multiple choices to visit. Some important places to visit are as follows: Fewa lake: hewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a lake of Nepal located in the Pokhara Valley near Pokhara and Sarangkot. It is the second largest lake in Nepal and lying at an altitude of 784 m (2,572 ft) it covers an area of about 4.43 km2 (1.7 sq mi) with an average depth of about 8.6 m (28 ft) with maximum water depth is 22.8 m (75 ft) when measured with echo-sounder (depth measuring gauge; PLASTIMO ECHOTEST II) on 5 December Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 46 million cubic meters (37,000 acre feet). Annapurna looms in the distance from the lake and the lake is famous for the reflection of Mount Machapuchare on its surface. The holy Barahi mandir (temple) is situated on the island located in between in the lake. Barahi Temple The Barahi Temple is the most important monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the Center of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protester deity representing the female force Shakti. World Peace Pagoda This pagoda is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. It has four images of Buddha facing in our directions. The pagoda is an impressive sight and its hilltop location commands great view. It is a great vantage point, which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara city. Buddhist Monastery This famous Buddhist monastery is situated on the eastern part of Pokhara, on a hillock and one gets good view of the city from here. It was built by the Buddhist from Manang in 1960 s. Manang is one of the most famous situated Annapurna Circuit trek. Images of Buddha and Padmasambhava are its major attractions. Moreover, beside this many monks reside here. In other you can also visit as an option, Devi s Fall, boat riding in Fewa lake, bat cave and morning hike to Sarangkot. Overnight stay at Hotel Barahi on BB (B) Day 05: Fly: Pokhara-Kathmandu (1310m) (Fly: 25 min) Depending on flight time, the hotel will transfer you to the airport (if you do not have guide) in prior to 1.5 hours before of departure. You ll be fly to KTM with Yeti Airlines jetstream aircraft for 25 minutes. Then you ll relieve by our airport representative and will transfer to hotel. Then you ll have free time to visit any places in KTM, or do shopping for your suvenier. Overnight stay at Hotel Yak & Yeti on BB (B) Day 06: Fly back to your home country.. As per your flight time, we transfer you to the airport in prior to 3 hours before the departure.

19 19 Tibet Explore Extension tour program (5 nights / 6 days) FLIGHT: KTM-LHASA Tuesday / Saturday The Price US$ 2195 Per person Single Supplement US$ 565 Tibet Explore Experience Days Program Accommodattion Day 1: Flight: Ktm-Lhasa, transfer to hotel Hotel Himalaya Day 2: Lhasa: Samye Hotel Himalaya Day 3: Lhasa: Potala, Norbulingka, Jokhang & Barkhor Hotel Himalaya Day 4: Lhasa: Visit- Sera & Drepung Monastery Hotel Himalaya Day 5: Flight: Lhasa-Ktm, hotel Hotel Maridean BB Day 6: Final Departure, transfer to airport The Price Includes: 1 night in KTM hotel Maridean on BB Double Room Flight: Ktm- Lhasa-Ktm for members Lhasa Sightseeing with Tibetan guide and monastery entrance fees The Price does not include: Alcoholic Beverages, Telephone & Laundry Tibet Visa Fee US$ 115 Per person Emergency Evacuation if required Tips for Staffs

20 20 Day 01: Fly: Kathamndu (1310m)-Lhasa (3600m) (flight: 1 hr) Transfer to Airport. An hour flight to Lhasa will enchant you with the spectacular, breathtaking view of the Himalayan Ranges. You will see most of the highest mountains on earth including Mt. Everest. Arrive in Gongkar airport and take a 2-hour drive to Lhasa along the banks of the river Kyi-chu that flows through to Lhasa. The drive will take you to the west of the city at Dongkar, and just west of Dongkar the Potola Palace will be visible from afar. At 3600m, it is advisable to take the rest of the day in leisure in order to acclimatize. You can go around the hotel area for light walk and sightseeing. Overnight stay at Hotel Himalaya on FB (B/L/D) Day 02: Lhasa: Morning Vistit Samye After breakfast, visit Samye and then drive back to Lhasa and free time for acclimatization. Overnight stay at Hotel Himalaya on FB (B/L/D) Day 03: Lhasa: Potola Palace, Norbulinga Jokhang Temple and Bakhor After breakfast, visit Samye and then drive back to Lhasa and free time for acclimatization. This morning we visit the Potala Palace, winter palace of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, It is a 13th storied complex monument rising to a height of above 117m which houses 10,000 shrines and over 200,000 images and about 1000 rooms. Next visit is the Norbulinga which lies west of Lhasa, It is the summer place of the Dalai Lama. Built starting in 1755, it was shelled in 1958 during a Tibetan uprising, defaced in the Cultural revolution and rebuilt since then. The room filled with white scarves was the ones used by the Dalai Lama. Norbulinga Park contains some of the few stands of trees that exist in Tibet. There are also some chapels built during the rule of the seventh Dalai Lama. In the afternoon we will take a tour of Jokhang Temple. Jokhang a seventh-century geomantic temple at the heart of Lhasa is the most sacred temple of all Tibet. It is considered to be a Power Place in all Tibet. Queen Bhrikuti a Nepalese princess married to King Songtsen Gampo founded Jokhang Temple and in recognition of Queen Bhrikuti the main gate of the temple faces west towards Nepal. The most impressive structure of the Jokhang Temple is the many chapels surrounding the temple. Later you can walk and shop in the popular Bakhor Square (Bazaar) where Tibetan handicraft items, Buddhist artifacts, carpets, paintings etc. are all in sale for your delight. Overnight stay at Hotel Himalaya on FB (B/L/D) Day 04: Lhasa: Sera Monastery - Drepung Monastery: This morning we will drive 5km away from Lhasa to Sera Monastery founded in It sits in the prettiest and most charming atmosphere at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be an important center for learning where 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. The most intriguing feature here is This morning we will drive 5km away from Lhasa to Sera Monastery founded in It sits in the prettiest and most charming atmosphere at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be

21 21 an important center for learning where 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter image of the Monastery; here one can also witness the practicing debate among the monks, who pitch their knowledge against each other. In the afternoon we will drive 8km northwest of Lhasa to visit Drepung Monastery. It was the residence of the Third, Fourth and the Fifth Dalai Lamas. This winter Palace was the resident of hundreds of monks from all the major Geluk monasteries for staffing individual Chapels. The 20,000 sq m complex has survived unscathed even during the Cultural Revolution. Overnight stay at Hotel Himalaya on FB (B/L/D) Day 05: Fly: Lhasa (3600m) - Kathmandu (1310m)- After breakfast in Lhasa hotel, as per your flight ticket you ll transfer to airport. Then fly to Kathamndu. During the check out in Tibet your travel visa will be checked. After arrival in Kathmandu airport, you ll receive by our representative and transfer to hotel. Then you have free time. Overnight stay at Hotel Yak & Yeti on BB (B) Day 06: Fly back to your home country.. As per your flight time, we transfer you to the airport in prior to 3 hours before the departure.

22 22 Bhutan Cultural Tours Extension tour program (5 nights / 6 days) FLIGHT: KTM- PARO Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday / Sunday The Price US$ 2185 Per person Single Supplement US$ 565 Bumthang Cultural Tours Experience Days Program Accommodattion Day 1: Day 2: Flight: Ktm-Paro, hotel Paro Visit Tiger Monastery Day 3: Drive to Thipu visit Day 4: Drive to Paro Day 5: Flight: Paro-Ktm Day 6: Final Departure, transfer to airport Hotel Tenzinling or Namseychyoling or Tandinling Resort Hotel Tenzinling or Namseychyoling or Tandinling Resort Hotel Riverview/Pedling/Dragon Roots Hotel Meridian BB The Price Includes: 1 night in KTM hotel Maridean on BB Double Room Flight: Ktm-Paro-Ktm for members Paro & Thimpu visit as per program The Price does not include: Alcoholic Beverages, Telephone & Laundry Bhutan Visa Fes US$ 20 Per person Emergency Evacuation if required Tips for Staffs

23 23 Day 01: Fly:Kathmandu (1310m)- Paro (2135m) This morning you ll be transferred to intl. airport for your flight to Paro with dramatic Himalayan scenery flight and arrive at Paro Bhutanese representative will pick up you and transfer to the hotel. After refreshed briefing and start our trip by today. Paro is a small town situated in a beautiful and peaceful valley. We ll visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong in its strategic position where it once defended the Paro valley from Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On a clear day Mount Chomolhari (7320m) can be seen towering over the dzong. From here we ll continue on and take a short hike (2-3 hours) uphill through traditional villages and pine forest to reach the viewpoint at Taktsang Monastery. Horses can also be arranged for the journey uphill in extra payment. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. We ll continue on through the beautiful valley to visit the watch tower, known locally as Ta-Dzong. The tower was housed into the National Museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. After visit around explore the local market as well and back to hotel for overnight. Overnight stay at Hotel on FB (B/L/D) Day 02: Paro: Visit Tiger Monastery Today, you have full day at leisure in the Paro valley to explore the most beautiful part of the town or to acclimatize yourself a hike to Taktsang monastery meaning a tiger s den lies at an altitude of 3000m which takes about 2/3 hours. The monastery was gutted by fire in 1998 but the remains of the structure still attract visitors. The Royal Government has taken immediate steps to restore and re-construct the old structure. Tea and snacks will be served at the cafeteria where you can gaze at this beautiful monument built during the 17th century. After exploring the area stroll back to hotel for overnight, remaining time visit local market and surrounding areas. Overnight stay at Hotel on FB (B/L/D) Day 03:Drive: Paro-Thimpu After breakfast, we ll have a morning drive through the beautiful Bhutanese landscape to Thimpu, perhaps the least visited of all Himalayan capitals. This morning we ll take the scenic route and drive to the capital of Bhutan. Thimpu is a small and charming city situated in a river valley in the heart of the Himalayas with traditional low level Bhutanese buildings. On arrival we ll check in to our hotel and this afternoon we ll visit some of the many highlights of Thimpu including Tashichho Dzong, Changangkha Temple, the National Library, the School of Painting and the indigenous hospital. After exploring the area take back to hotel for the overnight. Overnight stay at Hotel on FB (B/L/D) Day 04: Drive: Thimpu-Paro This day we ll drive back to Paro.Overnight stay at Hotel on FB (B/L/D) Day 05: Fly:Paro-Kathmandu You will be escorted to Paro Airport for your return flight over the Himalaya to reach Kathmandu, Nepal with great views of Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga, Chomolhari, Tsrim Gang and Jichu Drake can be seen returning to the Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu you will transfer to the hotel. Remaining time rest and relax at the hotel or explore the Thamel area. Overnight stay at Hotel Yak & Yeti on BB (B) Day 06: Fly back to your home country.. As per your flight time, we transfer you to the airport in prior to 3 hours before the departure.

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