Trekking in Nepal : Salpa High Passes and Everest
The highest trekking peak in Nepal and views of four of the worlds five highest mountains with Salpa pass.
Salpa passThis superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails, begins with a mountain views flight, take us always exciting to Tumlingar before heading into the beautiful and remote Arun Valley in the eastern Everest region. An area astoundingly rich in flora and fauna, with numerous species of birds and animals found no where else in the country. From the fertile tropical valleys inhabited by Rai peoples cross the Salpa Bhanjyang pass and alpine ridges to reach the Dudh Kosi Valley, home land of Sherpa people. This trip is more convenient to do trekking in the season spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December). Beginners or inexperienced climbers can take this trek, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snow conditions over Salpa Pass, the trek is advisable even during winter (January & February) and the monsoon season (July & August).
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Salpa passThis superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails, begins with a mountain views flight, take us always exciting to Tumlingar before heading into the beautiful and remote Arun Valley in the eastern Everest region. An area astoundingly rich in flora and fauna, with numerous species of birds and animals found no where else in the country. From the fertile tropical valleys inhabited by Rai peoples cross the Salpa Bhanjyang pass and alpine ridges to reach the Dudh Kosi Valley, home land of Sherpa people. This trip is more convenient to do trekking in the season spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December). Beginners or inexperienced climbers can take this trek, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snow conditions over Salpa Pass, the trek is advisable even during winter (January & February) and the monsoon season (July & August).
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| Trekking Itinerary: A * Hotels/Lodge/Camping * 12 Days Trek * Grade: Moderate plus * Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu * Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu & 11 Nights Lodges/Camping * Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel. Day 02: Sightseeing: Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath temple. 4/5 hrs. Day 03: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar By plane and walk up to Kartike Ghat (457m.). Day 04: Kartike Gothey (1128m.) Day 05: Gothey Phedi. Day 06: Phedi Gurase. Day 07: Gurase Sanam (2750m.) Day 08: Sanam Bung (1710m.) Day 09: Bung Gaikharka. Day 10: Gaikharka Vasme. Day 11: Vasme Pangum (2850m.) Day 12: Pagum Painya (2730m.) Day 13: Painya Lukla (2866m.) then transfer to Hotel. Day 14: Lukla Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel. Day 15: Kathmandu Free. Day 16: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Optional Trekking Itinerary: B * Hotels/Lodge/Camping * 10 Days Trek * Grade: Moderate plus * Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu * Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu & 9 Nights Lodges/Camping * Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff & transfers to Hotel. Day 02: Sightseeing: Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath temple. 4/5 hrs. Day 03: Kathmandu Lukla (2866m.) by flight then trek to Puiyan (2730m.) Day 04: Puiyan Pangum (2850m.) O/N. Tented Camp. Day 05: Pangum Najing (2650m.) (Splendid views of Mera Peak from pangum pass) Day 06: Najing Bung (1710m.) Day 07: Bung Sonam 2750m. Day 08: Sonam Phedi (1676m.) (Himalayan views from Sonam 3414m.) Day 09: Phedi Gothe Bazaar (1128m.) Day 10: Gothe Bazaar Kattike Ghat (457m.) Day 11: Kattike Ghat Tumlingtar and overnight at tea-house. Day 12: Tumlingtar Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel. Day 13: Kathmandu Free. Day 14: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. This "backdoor" to Everest from Tumlingtar to Lukla takes at least seven days. Cost: Contact Us |
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| Tea-house Lodge Trek Cost Includes: * All land transportation by private vehicle. (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop). * One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. * 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. * 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route. * One professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa and Porters * Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages. * Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking * Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees. * Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/ Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary A * Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary B * Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews. * All official taxes and service charge. Camping Trek Cost Include: * All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop). * One full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees. * 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. * All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.). * One professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa and Porters. * Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages. * Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking. * Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees. * Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews. * Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/ Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary A * Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary B * All official taxes and service charge. |
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| The Cost Doesnt Include: * Personal transportation except above programs. * Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu. * Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags. * Personal Nature expenses. * Emergency evacuation (If incase). * Drinks except tea and coffee. * Airfare: to & from your country. * Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees. * International airport departure taxes. * Personal travel insurance. * Tips for trekking crews. |
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