Everest Sherpa land heritage exploration or Everest Sherpa cultural trekking is a unique hiking trip for those who want to explore the Sherpa culture of the Everest region for 2 week. This exploration trip will cross various Sherpa villages for this area to observe the Himalayan people lifestyle. Sherpa village tour is not only to study about Sherpa culture but it also offers you breathtaking Himalayan view of Mt. Everest range. This trip also allows you to learn about the influence of Buddhism in Sherpa’s life in Khumbu and traditional farming (Agriculture) system of Sherpa’s which might be marvelous and unforgettable experiences in your lifetime. So you can name for this trip "Everest Sherpa cultural trekking".
The trip will start from Kathmandu same as other trips in Everest region, taking a 30 minutes flight to Lukla and same day trekking to Phakding village. Then other days, we will cross Namche Bazaar (3500m), Tengboche (3870m), Pangboche Village (3985m), Mong La (3850m), Khumjung village (3780m), Jorsale and Lukla. Along the trip, we will visit various Buddhist Monasteries in the different villages and try to find its influence on local people. The trip is low altitude trekking in Everest region and thus, has very rare chance of Acute Mountain Sickness. Please come and join hands with Himalayan Mentor to explore the Nomadic Sherpa heritage of Everest region.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal. Up on arrival meet our office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city- Historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa which will take you to visit Nepal’s most popular attractions and lunch break will be during the tour at best restaurants available/overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m), start trek to Phakding (2610m)/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 04: Trek Phakding (2610m) to Namche Bazaar (3500m)/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar (3500m)/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 06: Trek Namche Bazaar (3500m) to Tengboche (3870m) /overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 07: Trek Tengboche (3870m) to Pangboche Village (3985m)/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 08: Trek Pangboche Village (3985m) to Mong La (4020m) via Phortse Sherpa village/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 09: Trek Mong La (4020m) to Khumjung village (3790m)/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 10: Trek Khumjung (3790m) to Jorsale (2740m)/overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 11: Trek Jorsale (2740m) to Lukla (2800m) /overnight at teahouse. (All meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served at teahouse lodge restaurant)
Day 12: Early in the morning, transfer to airport and fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, end the trip and transfer to hotel, rest and afternoon free for personal activities. Evening fare well dinner with culture show at Nepalese Traditional Kitchen you will be enjoyed very authentic way of Nepalese hospitalities and overnight at hotel in BB Basis.
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu for your personal activities/shopping/sightseeing/overnight at hotel. (Hotel in Kathmandu BB Basis)
Day 14: Transfer to airport for International departure
OR if you wish to have onward programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking, paragliding, sightseeing or visiting main tourist attraction of around please let us know we are happy to organize as you wish.
Sherpa land heritage exploration proposed itinerary is just an outline guide and standard model of package basis given here provided by Himalayan Mentor (P) Ltd. The entire trip package can be customized according to your specific requirements and services standard as you wish to have for your holiday. Generally in fact an adventure trip package of this type sometime affected by unforeseen circumstances like bad weather forecast, flight delay and multitude of other factors which are beyond our control can result in a change of original itinerary.
However, Everest Sherpa trekking is very rare case that the original itinerary would be considerably altered, so if alterations are needed the trip leader or guide (person in charge) will make a decision what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where as if a change does arise, we do everything as we can reduce its effect, but we cannot be liable for the results of changes or delays affected your original schedule.