visit solukhumbu

visit solukhumbu

The best known and admired of all of Nepal’s ethnic groups, the Sherpa migrated to the high valleys south of Mt Everest from eastern Tibet about 450 years ago. Their Tibetan origins are reflected in their language, customs, and religion. The local Sherpa villagers from Junbesi & Pangkarma introduce trek participants to their way of life, and a traditional Sherpa meal with them is on the trip agenda. The staff and crew will all be local Sherpa people from Solukhumbu. The walks will all be in their ’back yard’, so the many questions about the land and its people can be answered promptly and accurately.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu: meet and greet

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Arrive Kathmandu: Sherpa staff transfer participants to a lovely hotel in Boudhanath, a short walk from the world’s second-biggest Buddhist stupa.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: overnight at kathmandu

Day 2: Drive to Phaplu, then walk to local market

Stop At: Phaplu Airport, Dudhakunda 56000, Nepal
Drive to Phaplu for a late lunch and easy afternoon to be followed by the evening meal with the Local staffs
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Phaplu

Day 3: Trek to Junbesi (approx 4 – 5 hrs)

Stop At: Junbesi, Dudhakunda 56000, Nepal
Walk to Junbesi (4-5hrs – 2750m), through a lovely valley to the Dudh Kosi river which is followed to Beni for lunch. Then a gradual climb through pine forests and beautiful Sherpa villages with arrival at Junbesi in time for afternoon tea.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Junbesi

Day 4: Walk to Pangkarma (approx 2 – 3 hrs): several visits

Stop At: Junbesi, Dudhakunda 56000, Nepal
Walk to Pangkarma (2–3 hrs – 3000m), with several visits on the way. First to the local medical center in Edingma with an opportunity to discuss local medical problems and facilities with staff before continuing on to Mopung for lunch. Here also stands the Tashi Kongma stupa which is the tallest and largest stupa in the Solukumbu. Then a side trip to the 35-year-old Thuptenchholing Monastery, home to around 500 monks and nuns where circumstances allowing, a tour the monastery and a chat with the local monks is on the agenda
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Junbesi

Day 5: Trek to Taksindu (2785m) (approx. 6–7 hrs walk)

Stop At: Takasindu, Nepal
Trek to Taksingu (2785m) (approx. 6–7 hrs walk), After breakfast, we make our way through vibrant rhododendrons, whispering pines and ancient bamboo forests laden with waterfalls and streams. We will take a lunch break at the halfway point and follow the wide trail ascending east through juniper woods past some rectangular Mani walls to Taksindu village where we stay overnight at a lodge run by a local Sherpa family. During the trek, you will find villagers of the entire area are welcoming and friendly.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Taksindu

Day 6: Walk to Paphlu 2400m (approx 3–4 hrs)

Stop At: Phaplu Airport, Dudhakunda 56000, Nepal
Walk to Paphlu 2400m (approx 3–4 hrs), Wake up early and walk to viewpoint 10 to 15 minutes. Returning for breakfast we will then walk down to Phaplu. This is the last night with the full crew of porters and Sherpa guides, and a time to celebrate with a meal together and distribute your tips to staff.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at phaplu

Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Return drive to Kathmandu and overnight accommodation.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at kathmandu

Day 8: Trip concludes after breakfast

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Journey formally concludes after breakfast with transportation to the airport, unless other arrangements have been made.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.