This trek is an excellent and varied alternative to the Langtang and Everest routes. It is ideal for those who want a moderate trek which offers beautiful scenery along with the chance to meet with local communities.

 

We start with a day’s drive to Jiri, where the trek begins. The first days follow the Everest Base Camp Trail, but then we leave the well-trod path to traverse an area that is truly wild and seldom seen by outsiders. Here we trek to the sacred lake of Dudh Kund, nestled in a spectacular setting below several high peaks, and the Numbur base camp.

 

We follow a magnificent ridge which offers exceptional views of the Khumbu peaks. Trekkers also have the opportunity to visit one of our school projects. At Ghunsa, the school has been built by Community Action Nepal - a chance to see at first hand how the profits from our treks benefit the lives of local people in Nepal.

 

At nearby Lapcha, another school has been built, again funded by Community Action Nepal. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome from the villagers. We also visit the monastery at where 150 Tibetan monks live in exile.

 

We may be lucky and have an audience with the head Lama. The trek ends at Phaphlu, from where we fly back to Kathmandu.

 

To enjoy the trek fully you need to be fit and walk regularly. Though graded moderate, there are several long days of walking and altitude may affect your performance.

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The Price Includes:

• Journeys (by air and road) between Kathmandu and accommodation.

• Accommodation for 4 nights in Kathmandu in rooms with shower and WC and inclusive of breakfast

• Transfer by road to Jiri.

• ​Flight between Phaplu & Kathmandu, inclusive of internal flight airport taxes

• Participation in the trek as per itinerary inclusive of full board, camping equipment (not sleeping bags)

• Services of porters (15kg max per person), Sirdar (head guide) and kitchen staff

• Trekking permit

 

Not Included:

• International flights

• Nepalese visa - (please refer to our document “Preparing for your trek: Nepal” for latest prices)

• Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara

• Travel insurance

• Tips

• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs (allow approximately £250 spending money)
   

Options:

• Extra nights are available in Kathmandu in our group hotel, and in Pokhara in our choice of accommodation.

• Extension packages can also be organised in Nepal, Tibet or Bhutan.

 

Please refer to our Himalayan extensions dossier for more details. Extensions should be arranged to booking international flights.