Lhasa Everest Base camp Tour

Overview

Popularly known as the Roof of the World as surrounded by the mountain ranges is a mystic place with rare culture, mountains, traditions and monasteries offering you the life long memory to cherish on. A hidden world for centuries now is opening arms for you to experience the mysticism.

The trip to TIbet will take you to varieties of experiences ranging from an incredible journey to view world's highest mountains, travel on the world's highest plains, interact and be exposed with the nomadic life and pilgrims and walk amidst the burning butter lamps & chanting monks of Tibet's ancient and legendary Buddhist monasteries and of course the Base camp to highest peak of the world Mt. Everest. This trip will certainly be printed in your mindset forever and adds a smile on to your face every time you recall it.

Itinerary

Day 01:Fly Kathmandu-Lhasa.
Transfer to the airport to fly over to Lhasa after having Breakfast. Arrive at Gongar Airport, 95 km away from Lhasa and then drive to Lhasa. Rest day free for Acclimatisation..

Day 02:Sightseeing in Lhasa.
We will explore Lhasa after breakfast which mainly includes:

The Potala Palace:
Named after Mount Potala, the abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara, The Potala Palace, was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India, after an invasion and failed uprising in 1959. The first palace was built in 637 BC by the Tibetan king as a present for his bride Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty of China which now is a museum. This landmark is one of the wonders of the eastern architecture. You will be able to be in the Throne Room, Meditation Room, Bedroom of Dalai lama and Chapels of different Buddhist Gods and Goddesses inside the Museum.

Drepung Monastery
Founded in 1416, Drepung Monastery approximately 8 KM to the west of central Lhasa was once Tibet's largest and most influential monastery which shelters about 700 monks and attracts pilgrims and visitors from around the world. It was the home of the Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace was built in the 17th century. Resemblance to a heap of white rice from a distance it was called "Monastery of the Collecting-Rice" (Drepung Gompa) in Tibet. You will be able to visit the Assembly Hall which showcases the statue of Dalai Lama XIII which is lit by butter lamps and visitors are offered with holy water to purify themselves. There are different paintings, scriptures and statues of Buddha which are decorated throughout the building which brings solace to every person visiting it.

Day 03:Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Jokhang Temple Jokhang temple is the most scared temple in Tibet which is the reminiscence of 7th century Cultural Revolution of Tibet. The experience that you get in this temple is incomparable to any other instances that you get to experience. You can see the the Four Guardian Kings, two on either side inside the temple where the main assembly hall or Dukhang opens to a paved courtyard beneath the open sky. You will be welcomed by the row of butter lamps in the altar just before the main entrance to the temple.

The Norbulingkha
Norbulingkha meaning Jewel Park was the Summer Palace of Dalai Lamas in the western part of Lhasa. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site it once served as a administrative and religious centre from the time of Dalai Lama 7th. Within a walking distance from southwest of Potala Palace, this is the biggest human made garden in TIbet covering the area of around 36 hectares making it the hub for cultural songs, dances, music and festivals.

Day 04:Lhasa-Gyantse.
From Lhasa we will drive towards Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake. This lake is considered as the holiest lake and an important centre for Buddhist pilgrimage. Gyantse is one of the remote places of Tibet which is not under Chinese influence whose virginity offers you with the chance to interact and be exposed to the true Tibetan lifestyle.
Visit the main attractions:

Gyantse is popular for its Fortress, the Dzong, a very special building, the Kumbum, and a monastery, the Pelkor Chode. This monastery was found in 1418 and initially wa s comprised with numbers of monasteries inside which now only has one monastery. The Kimbum has a strange structure and is decorated with number of pictures and thousands of statues.

Day 05:Gyantse-Shigatse (3900m).
On fifth day we will drive to Shigatse & en-route visit Shalu Monastery. Shigatse (3900m) is the second largest town in Tibet and the traditional capital of Tsang. Visit Tashiluhnnpo Monastery, spectacular chapels and tombs of the Panchen Lamas & the Shigatse Free Market.

Day 06:Shigatse-Shegar then to Tingri(4300 m)
Drive Shigatse to Tingri via Lhatze.

Day 07:Tingri- Rongbuk (5200 m)
Drive Tingri to Rongbuk. Visit Rongbuk monastery and around.

Day 08:Rongbuk – EBC explore and back to Tingri ( 4300 m)
After breakfast Visit Everest base camp then drive back to Tingri for night halt.

Day 09:Tingri-Zhangmu (2300 m)
Drive through the nomad and Yak hightablends. to Zhagmu via Nyalam (3800 m), Lalung La pass (5050m) with panoramic view of Himalayan Peaks. With good weather conditions is possible to see the Mt. Everest, Cho Oyo, and the Shisha Pangma.

Day 10:Zhangmu - Kathmandu 116 km
Drive to Kathmandu through the Sunkosi river valley, following the old salt route from India to Tibet

Cost Info

Cost Includes

• Accommodation using standard hotel in Lhasa and best available Hotels/Guest Houses en route on twin sharing.
• Daily breakfast
• All arrival/departure transfers by Good bus/ Vehicle.
• Local English speaking Guide.
• Entrance fees to monuments.
• Tibet Travel Permit Fee.

Cost Excludes

• Lunch & Dinner
• Any meals arrangements in Kathmandu
• Any Airfare and Airport taxes (Given separately for Lhasa sector).
• Nepal Entry Visa Fee (Given separately)
• Tibet Visa fee ( given separately)
• Personal travel Insurance, Medical Expenses, Emergency Evacuation/rescue in any form.
• Any expenses arising due to Landslides, political disturbances, strikes etc...
• Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tip etc.
• Any other extra cost which is not mentioned in above cost includes section.

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What is Trekking ?

Trekking is another word for walking. However, the word trekking has become better known for the kind of walking, which takes you along trails winding up, down, over and around mountains.

Trekking is not mountaineering although some of the popular trails are used by mountaineering expeditions to get to their base camps. Most of the trails you walk on are still used predominantly by Nepali people for everyday travel and trade. It is not uncommon to be passed along the way by a Nepali porter carrying lengths of corrugated roofing iron slung.
Trekking is a way of seeing a mountain, its History, People and nature. You will walk through the streets of cities and villages and past the open front doors of houses; you will see the people at their daily tasks, the clouds forming below you and the magnificent mountains towering over you. By trekking you will be involved in a way you could never be in a car, bus, train or airplane; you can enjoy the friendliness of the people, feel the magnetism of the mountains, and be at one with the country and at peace with yourself. A trekking trip can be any length you choose. There are a number of short treks around the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys which only take a day to complete. There are two or three day treks or treks from a week to a month. For those with the time you can combine a number of treks and spend months just walking around. Nepal Spiritual Trekking P Ltd can help you to put together a trek to suit your needs at an affordable price leaving you free of any bureaucratic or logistic hassles.

Camping Trekking Information

Another style of trekking is to gather Sherpa’s, porters, food and equipment and take off on a trek with all the comforts and facilities of an organized trek. On such a trek you camp in tents, porters carry your gear, Sherpas set up camp and cook and serve meals. You carry a backpack with only a water bottle, camera and jacket. Trekkers, who opt for this approach, particularly with a small group of friends, often have a rewarding, enriching and enjoyable trip. You can use a trekking company in Nepal to make some or all of the arrangements, though you may have to shop for an agency that suits you. Some Nepalese trekking companies offer equipment for hire, some will arrange a single Sherpa or porter and some will undertake only the entire arrangements for a trek.

If you want to have everything organized in advance, you can contact us.

Teahouse Treks Information

It is a bit pretentious to call some of these village establishments a hotel, but the Nepalese use of English translates restaurant or eating-place as "hotel". Since the word hotel has been pre-empted, Nepalese use the word "lodge" for sleeping place or hotel. Thus, in the hills of Nepal a "hotel" has food, but may not provide a place to sleep, while a "lodge" always offers accommodation. Many innkeepers specify the services they provide by calling their establishments "Hotel & Lodge". To avoid all this semantic confusion, most people use hotel, lodge and teahouse interchangeably. In reality, you can usually find both accommodation and food at any trailside establishment. The most popular way to trek in Nepal for both Locals and Westerners is to travel from teahouse to teahouse. Hotel accommodation is most readily available in the Khumbu (Everest) region, the Langtang area and the entire Annapurna region. In these areas, you can operate with a bare minimum of equipment and rely on teahouses for food and shelter.

By arranging your food and accommodation locally, you can move at your own pace and set your own schedule. You can move faster or slower than others move and make side trips not possible with a large group. You can spend a day photographing mountains, flowers or people - or you can simply lie around for a day. Hotels provide a special meeting place for trekkers from throughout the world. You are free (within the limits imposed by your trekking permit) to alter your route and change your plans to visit other out-of the- way places as you learn about them. You will have a good opportunity to see how the people in the hills of Nepal live, work and eat and will probably develop at least a rudimentary knowledge of the Nepali language.

You are, however, dependent on facilities in villages or in heavily trekked regions. Therefore, you must trek in inhabited areas and on the better-known routes. You may need to alter your schedule to reach a certain hotel for lunch or dinner. You can miss a meal if there is no hotel when you need one or if the hotel you are counting on is closed. A few packets of biscuits in your backpack are good insurance against these rough spots. Most of the major routes are well documented, but they are also well travelled. A hotel can be out of food if there are many other trekkers or if you arrive late. You may have to change your planned destination for the day when you discover that the lunch you ordered at an inn will take a very long time to prepare. You will usually make this discovery only after you have already waited an hour or so. It is wise to be aware of these kinds of problems and to prepare yourself to deal with them.

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Buddhist monastery volunteering program

Nepal is a home of Buddha. The Buddhism in Tibet was spread from Nepal to Tibet and then to outer world. Buddhism and hinduism are major religions of Nepal. Buddhism in actuality is not a religion but a philosophy for happy life. The Thera Buddhism is more meditation based but the mahayana buddhism of tibet is ritual based. Buddhism practised by local newars of Kathmandu and that practised by Tibetan origin monks is different. The sakyapa, nigma pa, gelugpa and Kagupa are major four branches of Tibetan Buddhism. The drukpa’s have their rich and luxurious monasteries here in kathmandu and in different parts of the country. In Tibetan Buddhism still the second son and second daughter should become monk and nun and should go to live according to the monastic life since their childhod. This is making Tibetan buddhism more systematic with huge number of monks. Some of these monks and nun’s get married but most of them become celibate and perform rituals in the monastery during their life.http://www.nepalfctrekking.com/

Monks do make rituals, practise meta, crack jokes, play games, eat mostly spicy food and more live a simple life. People love to become like monk for short time in their life, learn meditation and rituals from them, eat with them. Are you interested volunteering in buddhist monastery in Nepal and learn buddhism. This is the two way traffic where you can teach monks and learn with them at the same time. You can help in the kitchen or help in the dinning room or help in the garden. Spend your some days of life in monastery to experience peace, to intense your compassion and love. Come to  understand the law of impermanence with robe wearing people.

Fee For Monastery teaching volunteer program

Duration	US $	Euro £
Two weeks	399	280
Four weeks	599	399
six weeks	799	499
Eight weeks	899	599
Ten weeks	999	699
Twelve weeks	1099	799
Additional Week	50	40

The price includes

1. Airport airval and departure

2. Four night stay in kathmandu in our volunteer home

3. Guided Kathmandu city tour program

4. All the food and accomodation during your Nepal stay

5. stay in monastery during volunteering project

6. classes on nepali language, culture, orientation, cooking etc

7. Souvenior

8. Certificate

9. Nepali sim card

10. All the support in need

http://volunteersummernepal.org/

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Anapurna Base Camp Trek(15 Days)

In Nepal, Annapurna base camp trek know as Annapurna sanctuary trek is very famous trekking area for trekkers. Annapurna Base Camp trekking is a very wonderful trek with some tremendous Himalayan views, from base camp a labyrinth of mountains tower almost vertically above with Annapurna I in dominance. Annapurna base camp trek is more distinct than any other treks by its variety of people, rich culture, beautiful landscapes and natural scenery. Annapurna Base Camp trek is a good introduction to higher altitude without being too strenuous. In Annapurna Base Camp trekking area you can enjoy with different fabulous Himalayan panorama like the Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (7041m), Fishtail or Machhapuchhare (6998m,) Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna (II 7939m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Lamjung Himal (6986m),Tukuche peak (6920m) etc. 



Our trek starts from Nayapul, which is an hours attractive drive from Pokhara with some fabulous views of Annapurna (South) and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) en route . From Nayapul, a half an hours walk brings us to Birethanti, situated at the confluence of Modi and Bhurung rivers, here the route divides.We take the West trail towards Ghorepani, a trading village situated at an elevation of 2750 m., where there is a tremendous vantage point Poon. to view both the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himal. The views at sunrise from Poonhill are simply stunning. From Ghorepani, the trail leads East to the hamlet of Tadapani and on towards Chhomrong, from where we commence our journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary and onwards to Annapurna Base Camp. The journey to base camp follows the valley in between the huge ramparts of Himchuli & Machhapuchhre, eventually emerging into an awesome Amphitheater, where a labyrinth of mountains and Annapurna I tower almost vertically above us. 


Trekking Itinerary For Annapurna Base Camp Trek : 

Day 1 - Arrival at Kathmandu (capital of Nepal) 

Day 2 - Sightseeing around Kathmandu 

Day 3 - Kathmandu to Pokhara 

Day 4 - Pokhara - Birethanti – Ulleri 

Day 5 - Ulleri - Ghorepani 

Day 6 - Ghorepani - Tadapani 

Day 7 - Tadapani – Chhomrung 

Day 8 - Chhumrung -Himalayan Hotel 

Day 9 - Himalaya–Machhapuchere Base camp 

Day 10 - Machhapuchere- Annapurna base camp 

Day 11 - Annapurna Base Camp- Bamboo 

Day 12 - Bamboo – Jhinuwa (Hot spring) 

Day 13 - Jhinuwa- Pothana 

Day 14 - Pothana - Pokhara 

Day 15 - Drive Pokhara-Kathamandu http://www.nepalfctrekking.com

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