High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking
HIGH SOLU SHERPA CULTURE TREKKING IN NEPAL (12 DAYS)
There are two main treks in Everest area, Solu and Khumbu. Solu is less traveled than khumbu. Khumbu trekking is one of the busiest trekking routes in the world. There are few trekking routes recently found where you can enjoy the culture of Sherpa people. Sherpa Culture Trekking is area is below the Numbur himal.
Junbesi is one of most beautiful Sherpa village located on the way to Solukhumbu district. It holds religious importance as well. Sherpa Culture Trekking can see a big monastery there which is believed to be built in 16th century. Three big statues have been placed inside the monastery. The statues are of Amitabha Budha, Awalokyshwar and Guru Padma Sambwa. Local people celebrate Dhumji festival for four days in this monastery. This festival falls in the first week of April every year.
There are three Buddha stupas in this village. One is situated at the south of village and second one is situated in the midst of the village. The third one is situated inside the monastery. It reveals a very interesting story.
Sherpa culture Trekking is the prefect destination for all age’s people and it is most suitable trekking for those who can not afford more time for trekking in the high mountains. We see excellent view of Mount Everest including Thamserku (6623m.), Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and Mera Peak (6650m.) We stay overnight at guesthouse
Highlight sights of High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking:
Numbur Himal / Khatang / Kerolung, Everest 8848m. Thamserku 6800m, Kangtenga 6645m, Kusum Kangru 6369m, & More attractive snowcapped peaks.
Facts of High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking:
| Country | Nepal |
| Trekking Destinatin: | High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking |
| Trekking Starts in: | Phaplu |
| Trekking Ends in: | Phaplu |
| Trip Duration: | 12 Days |
| Activities: | Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, Scenic Mt. Everest Flight |
| Culture: | Particularly based on Sherpa Buddhism Tibetan and Hindu |
| Transportation: | Private vehicle as per itinerary | Kathmandu - Phaplu - Kathmandu flight |
| Accommodation: | 4 Nights in Kathmandu, 5 Nights in trekking lodge |
| Trekking grade: | Moderate |
| Max. Altitude: | 3010M Taksindu La |
| Best season in Nepal: | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov |
| Mode of Trekking: | Teahouse |
| Cost Start: | USD 570 TO USD 655 PER PERSON |
| Group Size: | Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX |
Sherpa Cultural Tea Pot
Outline Itinerary for High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking
| Days | Day to Day Activities |
|---|---|
| 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu:
Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in. The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day. |
| 02 |
Tour in Kathmandu valley
After the breakfast in the morning, our city guide will come to the hotel with vehicles and then we leave hotel to visit Kathmandu Darbar Square , the house of living Goddess Kumari, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, The Red Monkey God and hundreds of erotic carvings. Swayambhunath is the worlds most glorious Buddhist Chaityas.It is said to be 2000 years old. Boudhanath is a huge Buddhist stupa located about 7 km east of Thamel. It stands on a massive mandala style platform and has features similar to the Swayambhunath, though it is bigger than Swayambhunath in size. It is said that this stupa was built during the 5th Century. Every year, Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and neighboring countries visit Boudhanath, particularly in winter and Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath temple is one of the biggest Hindu temple. |
| 03 |
Fly Kathmandu to Phaplu and trekking around Phaplu, Salleri and Chilsa (2500m)
We fly on a twin-engine Otter to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the High Solu area. The sights from the plane are amazing, providing dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing in the village of Phaplu , we meet the rest of our staff and porters. The Phaplu is small airstrip in Solukhumbu; we start very few treks from Phaplu it takes 35 minute by plane. When you get down from plane, you can see excellent view of Sherpa town and Numbur/Khatang/Kerolung. See the local market in Salleri and visit local monasteries. Visit Chilsa monastery. We stay overnight at guesthouse. |
| 04 |
Trek to Junbesi ( 2675m)
The Trekking trail follows Beni through a pine tree, River bank and alive with birds. As large numbers of Sherpa people live in Solukhumbu, therefore it is popularly known as Sherpa village Junebesi. We stay overnight at guesthouse. We stay overnight at guesthouse. |
| 05 |
Trekking around Thubten Chholing monasatry and rest day at Junbesi
The High solu Trekking begins with Rest day at Junbesi and hang around or visit Thubten Chholing Monastery known as Nunnery Monastery on two hours side trip after 3 days harassing working, Observe wildlife and vegetation on the way. Visit Thuptenchholing monastery. Observe traditional Tibetan medicinal therapy at Thuptenchholing. Visit Phunmoche monastery and meditation cave, We stay overnight at guesthouse. |
| 06 |
Trek to Phurtung ( 2900m)
Today the Sherpa culture trekking enters just below the stupa, cross the bridge over the Junbesi Khola. Take the downstream path following the signs to Namche. A little further on, at a Y junction, follow the left hand uphill path to Namche. to Phurtung (2900m.) which takes approximately 2 hours. The beginning of your trek is gently ascent for Phurtung (2900m.). From this place, you could see first view of Mount Everest including Thamserku (6623m.), Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and Mera Peak (6650m.) We stay overnight at guesthouse. |
| 07 |
Trek to Ringmu ( 2600m)
This Trek joines the High Solu Trek to the Phaplu Everest Base Camp Trekking, continue along the level path towards the north east. After 30 minutes, pass a small village, Salung, with at least two lodges reach a prayer wall marking the village boundary - here the path starts to gently descend. After about an hour, the path rounds a corner, and to the north is a magnificent view of Numbur 6,959 metres, at the head of the Dudhkund Khola valley. A little further on is a teahouse with an even better view - a great place for a break with its abundant fruit orchards. We are Seeing Sherpa settlement on the way. We stay overnight at guesthouse. |
| 08 |
Trekking around Ringmu hiking Kamo dalda and Taksindu la (2600m)
Your trek is immediately; your trail is steeply up for one and half hours to the Taksindu La Pass (3100m.). From this point, you could see excellent mountain views. Thamserku (6623m.), Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and Mera Peak (6650m.) There is an old Monastery for visiting and come back to Ringmu. Pass the Taksindu Monastery (4 hours). Taksindu Monastery was founded in 1946 by Lama Chuldim of Tengboche. He was joined by other monks living in remote parts of Khumbu, who wished to return to live in Solu, nearer to their home villages. Like the other monasteries in the region, it is a Nyingma Pa 'Red Hat' Buddhist monastery. A little lower is the Mountain View Lodge, run by the monastery. We stay overnight at guesthouse. |
| 09 |
Trek to Phaplu (2300m)
Ringmu – Phaplu Walk through mixed alpine forests. Experience wildlife and birdwatching. See Sherpa settlement.See wildlife and vegetation. Watch cultural show which will be performed on request. (Trekking) Phaplu. We stay overnight at guest house. |
| 10 |
Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu (2300m)
Fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu |
| 11 |
Sight seeing in kathmandu
After breakfast, our city guide reaches in Hotel with Vehicles, and then we drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square . Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum . Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple , Datatriya temple, exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal . And Patan is located 7 km away from Kathmandu , this city has many 15th to 17th century, Hindu and Buddhist, monuments built during the Malla dynasty. The most important area with many monuments is the Patan Durbar Square . Overnight stay at Hotel. |
| 12 |
Kathmandu – departure
Transfer to international airport for your final departure. The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal |
Fixed Departure Dates (Tailor made departures available on request)
| January: 25th | February: 15th, 28th |
| March: 15th, 26th | April: 2nd 8th, 15th, 20th, 24th, 28th |
| May: 4th, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 28th | June: 7th, 18th, 25th, |
| July: 6th, 22nd | August: 5th, 15th, 21st 27th |
| September: 3rd, 10th, 16th, 21st, 24th | October: 1st, 5th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 25th, 29th |
| November: 2nd , 7th, 11th, 18th, 23rd, 29th | December: 8th, 12th, 20th |
Cost of High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking
| Group Size | 1 pax | 2-4 pax | 5-8 pax | 9-12 pax |
| Cost (US$) per person | Inquiry | 655 | 500 | 570 |
Note:
Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek,Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The safety and security of clients is a matter of great importance for us. All of our trips are led by qualified professional and government license holder guides and they have received adequate training from the government of Nepal. We always carry first aid kits in our trip. Out duty is to work hard for you safety and comfort, no matter where we go. Therefore, we work very honestly to provide you with Himalayan experience following willingness your. Please feel free to put forward your queries for making your trip significant and memorable.
High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking Service Includes
- Transportations from Airport – Hotel – Airport Car, Van, Heice and Coaster
- All ground transfers by private vehicle hotel – domestic airport
- Welcome dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program.
- Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.
- English Speaking experienced Sherpa, Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder guide
- Porters (One porter for 2 people’s basis, Max 30 KGS per porter
- Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs.
- Kathmandu – Phaplu – Kathamndu roundtrip Airfare and local Airport tax in Kathmandu and Phaplu
- Full board basis during trekking, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea coffee and Bed
- TIMS permits & any required permits or Official Documentation
- One Sherpa,(Guide assistance) group size more than 4
- Accommodation in Kathmandu 4 Nights (BB plan and government taxes) Hotel categories are of four stars (Click for Hotel services)
- Private Transportation, Car Van, haice and Coaster for Sight seeing in Kathmandu as per our itinerary (Click for tour in Kathamndu)
High Solu Sherpa Culture Trekking Service Excludes
- Beverages (Coca, mineral water and beer)
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu - keep $ 10 to 14 for per meal in Tourist restaurant
- Tips for driver and guide (mandatory)
- Travel insurance,
- Personal expenses, what are not mentioned in above services?
- International roundtrip Airfare
Client Testimonials
Namadste!
While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.
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