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Sherpa Dashain
This short trek in Helambu is a perfect fit for walking and a deep look into the culture northeast of Kathmandu Valley. Witness this amazing symbiosis between two faiths in Helambu - minus watching the sacrifices!
Sherpa Dashain
Mid October when the Kathmandu valley is absorbed with the Hindu festivities of Dashain in various rituals and animal sacrifices, the Buddhist monks in monasteries adjoining the valley chant prayers to atone for the sins of humans and moksha for the sacrificed animals. This is one of the most unique sights you can behold in Nepal – harmony between two great eastern philosophies
Route: Drive to the trek trail head Shermathang which would take about 6 hrs from Kathmandu. Trek for the next couple of days.
Highlights
- One can experience the Sherpa culture in depth in this trip.
- One can know about the rituals performed while celbrating this festival.
- Some may find it brutal but there are animal sacrifices in this ritual.
Includes
- All food (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
- Tea house/lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Professional Guide and Helpers (porters) assistance, according to the group size.
- All food, drinks, Lodge, salary, Insurance, medical equipment, all transport for guide, and porters.
- All land transportation.
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) card.
- Langtang National Park entry permit.
- All government Taxes
Excludes
- Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, client’s personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc that is beyond our control.
- Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag. (Please let us know, we can arrange it for you)
- Tips for Guide and Porter (Tips are not compulsory but expected).
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Any other personal expenses
Our trail head is Timbu, where we start and end the trail. Reaching there is a six to eight hour drive through the Nepali countryside, on a comfortable private jeep transfer.
25th Oct | Trek to Shermanthang
26th Oct | Trek to Tarkhe Ghyang
27th Oct | Trek to Melamchi Ghyang
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28th Oct | Trek to Timbu | Drive back to Kathmandu
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| Day | Location | Activity | Transport | Hotel | Meals |
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| 1 | 24th Oct | Drive to Timbu | ||||
| 2 | 25th Oct | Trek to Shermanthang | ||||
| 3 | 26th Oct | Trek to Tarkhe Ghyang | ||||
| 4 | 27th Oct | Trek to Melamchi Ghyang | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | |||
| 5 | 28th Oct | Trek to Timbu | Drive back to Kathmandu | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
GEAR LIST | What to bring on this Trek?
Think only safety. Safety from the rain, the cold, the heat and the altitude. So simply put the bare essentials would be
- RAIN - a rain jacket and if required during monsoon, rainproof pants
- COLD - layers of clothings - thermals, tee shirt, fleece, windstoppers and down. Sleeping bag and liner for the night
- HEAT - Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- ALTITUDE - Water bottle, snacks and a great Attitude! The rest is all about building an itinerary thats going up slow!
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- $665.00
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