~ ~ Thyangboche ~ ~
The Monastery Built in Contemplations of Everest

A trek that takes you through the alpine Khumbu home of the worlds best climbers – The Sherpas.

You will revel in clean air, extraordinary views of the highest mountains in the world and get to know the most incredible monastery and its reincarnate head Lama.

You will unravel mysteries of faith, hear campfire tales of great ascents and of the abominable snowman who is said to inhabit this area.

Your staff of ethnic Sherpas will open up trails once taken by traders on their way to Tibet, and will interpret all that is permanent and enduring and a siren song to the world. You will be at the center, the heart; the gemlike being of a great and ancient religion that has beckoned travelers to the monastery of Thyangboche, high in its accessible fastness, for centuries.

And you will meet some of the most awe-inspiring mountains in the world.

This program includes a full tented camp and all transportation food, and staff: a professional, English-speaking guide and Sherpas, cook and kitchen crew, trekking permits, park fees and taxes; Hotel, breakfasts, and sightseeing in Kathmandu. Teahouse Option is available.

• Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu. We'll meet you and take you to your hotel. Settle in, then questions and answers with your guide.
• Day2: In Kathmandu. Morning briefing and meet your guide. We'll do trekking permits for you while you go sightseeing to Kathmandu's old city and palace square.
• Day 3: In Kathmandu. Morning sightseeing to the medieval city of Bhaktapur and to Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath, respectively the holy of holies for Nepal's Hindus and Buddhists. Afternoon free.
• Day 4: Fly to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding, along the Dudh Kosi (Milk River), named for its white rapids.
• Day 5: Enter the National Park and climb steeply to Namche Bazaar, the beautiful Sherpa "capitol" set in a horseshoe valley
• Day 6: Namche is an excellent place to stop and let your body acclimatize. Take a day trek to the old and interesting town of Khumjung for lunch and return to Namche for a second night.
• Day 7: Trek to the fabled Monastery at Thayangboche. The path starts out with a spectacular contour high above the river, descends to cross, and then climbs to a saddle, where the monastery sits in view of Everest.
• Day 8: Full day at Thayangboche. Day trek up the ridge and meet the reincarnate Abbot. Relax in and near the monastery, or sit in with the lamas as they worship.
• Day 9: Trek back to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 10: Return from Namche to Lukla.
• Day 11: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, afternoon free.
• Day 12: Morning sightseeing in Kathmandu. Afternoon free for shopping or solo sightseeing.
• Day 13: Depart Kathmandu. Airport assistance and transportation are included.

Program Summary:

• 13 Days: Thayangboche Monastery, 5 days Kathmandu at Hotel Everest or similar, 8 day trek, transportation, permits, fees.

Land Costs:

Peak Season:

• Starting any day of the year.

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