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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek


Everest Mani Rimdu festival trekking is one of the most fascinating High Himalayan Buddhist festivals observed every year, usually in November (date fixed by lunar calendar). Tengboche, the world's highest monastery located in Solu Khumbu district of Nepal, is the focal point for the celebration of this festival. The main attraction of this festival is the various masked dances of religious significance. In this trek you are given opportunity to observe and attend this highly popular Himalayan festival in Tengboche monastery. We spend three nights at Tengboche for thoroughly witness this festival and back to Lukla via Namche bazaar, considered as the capital of Sherpa land.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Everest panorama Trek

Everest panorama trekking is also known as Everest View trek. It relatively easy and short but still very scenic one. It takes you to introduce Sherpa villages and its culture with great mountain views of World highest and beautiful mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kwangde etc. This trek starts from Lukla after 35 minutes of scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu. After we get down at Lukla airstrip we trek up to Namche Bazar, the gateway Khumbu region. After one day acclimatization in this Sherpa capital we proceed to Tengboche, a famous Tibetan monastery and final destination of this trek. From here we return back to Lukla. This trek is ideal for those who have less time and still want a view of high mountains of the world including Everest.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Gokyo, Chola - Pass EBC Trek

Gokyo, Chola - Pass EBC Trek

This is one of the most adventurous treks in Everest region. Sometimes it is also known as Everest Circuit trek. It follows the route via high pass of chola at at 5330 meters into the Base Camp of Mount Everest. This trek begins from Lukla. After one day acclimatization in Namche bazaar it follows all the way to Gokyo. We climb Gokyo Ri at Gokyo and then cross Chola Pass and reach Dzongla. After Dzongla ascent we continue towards Gorakshep and climb to Kalapathar (5545m) from where we enjoy an impressive upclose view of Mt. Everest. , Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp. Our return route passes through Tengoche, a place where a famous magnificient monastery located. We take a rest there and savor the incredible scenery enchaning views of Everest, Amadablam,