Sherpa Culture Trekking Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Kathmandu (1,300 m/4,264 ft.)

Day 2 Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Day 3 Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding

Day 4 Phakding - Namche Bazaar

Day 5 Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day

Day 6 Trek to Thame

Day 7Trek to Khumjung

Day 8 Trek to Phortse

Day 9 Trek to Pangboche

Day 10 Trek to Tengboche

Day 11 Trek to Namche

Day 12 Trek to Lukla [2832 m/ 9,291 ft.]

Day 13 Lukla - Kathmandu

Day 14 Transfer to Airport

 

On Trek

Normally you will walk about 5-6 hrs a day. You will have plenty of time to stop for refreshments. Our guide will be there to assist you every step of the way during your trek. Your meals will be provided in teahouses according to your choice. Your guide will take your order from the menu and check in the kitchen that everything is fresh and well cooked. For accommodation you will be provided with a double room. Your guide will also act as your interpreter and be able explain about our culture and traditions and any other queries you may have. Our guides are well versed in English and their main duty is to help you in any way at all times. Our porter will be well equipped and insured. We want to you to feel safe and taken care of so that your trek is as enjoyable as possible.

Services included

• Pick up & drop off at arrival and departure to/from Kathmandu Airport
• 2 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Guide
• Porter
• Trekking Entry permit
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner during trek
• Accommodation during the trek
• Flight for you and guide to Kathmandu-Lukla- Kathmandu
• Road transportation
• Emergency rescue arrangement (Makes sure your insurance will cover it)
• Insurance for guide & porter that includes their emergency rescue
• Necessary equipment for guide & porter
• First aid kits

• The cost includes:

  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast,bed and guesthouse accommodation and full meal during the trek
  • Farewell dinner
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek
  • A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley and entrance fees
  • Domestic flights to and from Lukla and airport departure taxes
  • An experienced trekking guide, assistant trek leader and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • Pure Vision Adventure duffel bag, and trekking map
  • All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS)
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • All government and local taxes

Services not included:

• Meals in Kathmandu
• Hotel for more than 2 nights in Kathmandu
• Alcohol and any drinks on trek
• Hot shower and washing.
• Tips for guide and porter
• All expenses of a personal nature e.g. toilet paper, medicines, confectionery etc
• Nepal entry visa fee

• The cost excludes:

  • Nepal Visa fee (bring small denomination USD cash and two passport photographs)
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
  • Tips for guides and porters.