Group Meeting in Kathmandu on 25th Sept 2009
Trek start Date: 27^th September 2009
Trek End: 19^th October 2009

20 % of trip cost goes to Library project.

Trek Cost:
 #   $ 1500 for Chyangba Village only
 #   $ 3000 for Chyangba Village and Everest Base Camp
 #   $ 2800 for Everest base Camp & Lobuche peak Climb
 #   $ 3500 for Village, Everest Base Camp and Lobuche (20,075 ft)

Chyangba Village 8,200 ft.

Chyangba Village lies at a height of 8200ft, in the Everest Region Solukhumbu District and is approximately 400 Km away from the city. The village does not lie on the trekker's trail so development has been very slow. Yet the natural beauty and the rich c cultural heritage make this village a unique place on earth.

There are about 150 houses inhabited by many ethnic groups such as Sherpas, Rai, Magar, Newar, Tamang, Chhetris, Brahmins, Viswakarma, Sunuwar, etc. People here are mostly farmers, growing potato, apple, maize, wheat, barley, peach, radish, buckwheat, millet, etc. Every Friday, people bring their crops to sell or exchange for rice, tea, salt, oil, butter, spices, soaps etc.

This primary school Named Wongchu Biswa Darshan Junior High School was established on 1990. Currently children from three surrounding villages namely Sisa Khola, Chyangba and Chepte Khola, come to receive education.

Everest Base Camp 18,500 ft.

The seduction of Mount Everest has long been known to travelers, climbers and adventurers alike. The region of the Sherpa people is famous not just for Its fabulous peaks but also for its people, those of the Khumbu region whose Tremendous ability have been the lifeline for many Westerners wanting to Climb in their home area. Surrounded by the world of Tibetan Buddhism this Expedition is more than just a trek. It is for many a pilgrimage to one of the most remarkable countries on earth. Reaching Everest Base Camp is a feasible goal for most fit trekkers. It is a well trodden path but this should not put you off. Each individual will leave with memories that will last a lifetime. Added to that the convenience and camaraderie of a staff of Sherpa’s and porters who will make the necessary arrangements for food and accommodation along the route, leaving you to enjoy the stunning mountain scenery that each day will bring there will be an exciting opportunity to visit the Base Camp of the highest mountain in the world, trekking easily through lush forests and stunning mountain scenery over a period of trekking. It is not technical and much of the enjoyment is in immersing yourself in such a slow and easy routine, with only the elements, the mountains and the quiet character of the people to accompany you.

Lobuche peak 20,070 ft.
Lobuche Peak, lies close to Khumbu Glacier in Everest Region,offers an attractive climb summit. There are two distinct peaks, Lobuche East and Lobuche West. Although they are associated by a continuous ridge, there is a sharp gap and a much distance between two peaks. The true East Peak is quite prominent and is reached by downward into a marked cut off and climbing step snow/ice slopes to the top.

The peaks (LW & LE) have been achieved by several climbers. Lobuche East and Lobuche West were first climbed by Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa on April 25, 1984.




 

Trip Itinerary

Sept  25 Day 01  Arrival in Kathmandu
Sept  26 Day 02  Preparation day in Kathmandu
Sept  27 Day 03  Fly to Phaplu  
Sept  28 Day 04  Trek to Bithakharka
Sept  29 Day 05  Trek to Chyangba
Sept  30 Day 06  Chyangba Library work project.  
Oct    01 Day 07  Chyangba Library work project
Oct    02 Day 08  Chyangba Library work project
Oct    03 Day 09  Trek to Phaplu  
Oct    04 Day 10  Fly to Lukla trek to Phakding
 ( Village trekkers fly to Kathmandu)
Oct    05 Day 11  Lukla to Namche Bazaar  
( Village trekkers shopping and Packing)
Oct    06 Day 12  Rest day in Namche Bazaar
( Village trekkers fly Home)
Oct    07 Day 13  Namche Bazaar to Thengboche
Oct    08 Day 14  Thangboche to Dingbouche
Oct    09 Day 15   Rest day in Dingbouche  
Oct    10 Day 16   Dingbouch  to Lobuche
Oct    11 Day 17   Lobuche to Kalapathar. Back to Gorakshep
Oct    12 Day 18   Gorakshep to Everest B.C. Back to Lobuche.
Oct    13 Day 19   Loubuche to Lobuche Peak High Camp .
Oct    14 Day  20  Climb Lobuche and back to Pheriche
Oct    15 Day  21  Trek to Namche .
Oct    16 Day  22  Trek to Lukla.
Oct    17 Day  23  Fly back to Lukla
Oct    18 Day  24  Shopping and Packing
Oct    19 Day  25  Fly Home  

Cost included for Trekking

* Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport

* Hotel in Kathmandu for 4 nights including breakfast

* City tour of Swoyambhanath, Broudhanath, Pashupatinath, Patah and Kathmandu Durbar Square

* Transportation, tour guide and entrance tickets during city tour

* Flight, Kathmandu – Lukla – Karthmandu for members, staff and equipment

* Everest National Park entrance fees

* Food and accommodations for whole trip

* Guide and porters during the trek

* Salary and insurance for all Nepali staff   

* Gamow bag or oxygen for emergency

Cost does not include for Trekking

* Meals in Kathmandu (except welcome and farewell dinner)

* Beverages and alcoholic drinks on trek

* All personal expenses

* Personal medical and evacuation insurance

* International airport departure tax

* All other additional charges for additional services

* Nepal entry visa fee

* International flight

Trek support and points

You will be required to carry only a daypack into which you can put essentials such as camera, water bottle, rain jacket and hat. All other gear is carried by yaks or porters and food is provided morning, noon and evening. We stay in Lodges or Tent. Generally each day will start early to make the most of the clearer weather and the lodge is reached by about 2pm. There is acclimatization days incorporated into the trek so there is time to appreciate the way of life in Nepal and meet some of the people.

Health and Medical issues

Number one on our list of priorities will be your general health. One slip-up over drinking water or bad food will affect your whole trip. Diarrhea is debilitating and may well stop you in your tracks. Food provided in the lodges is always of good quality and water is boiled, vegetables treated. However take your Imodium, but far better to make sure you don't get it in the first place. Of course we presume you will all have been to see your doctor for the correct jabs prior to the trip.

Bring a good supply of headache tablets (Aspirin) and a general antibiotic.
The most common causes of complaint are headaches (caused by a

Combination of the altitude and dehydration) and upset stomachs which, if left untreated can develop rapidly.

Travel

You will need to purchase your own ticket to Kathmandu and we will give you a date on which we would like all the team to arrive. There are many airlines flying in and out of Kathmandu and a visit to your local travel agent or a look on the internet should be the best course of action. Then inform us of your flight times so that we can arrange an airport pick-up. Please be advised that airlines can, and do, alter their schedules up to a month before departure. Be prepared for a last minute change of times, perhaps of several hours. if You need a help with ticket & time please contact Gerri or pem. 

Insurance

You will need to get your own travel insurance for a trekking holiday to Nepal.

We always carry a medical kit with us to trekking for emergencies and there is the opportunity of helicopter rescue as far as Base Camp if there is a serious accident. Your insurance policy must include this provision.       

Baggage Limit

Flights to Kathmandu are strict on excess baggage costs, primarily because so many climbers attempt to fly out with 80kg+. Please be spare with your packing. The weight limit on treks and domestic flights is 15 kg (33 pounds) please make an effort to keep your baggage within this weight limit.  Int’l flight baggage limit check with your flight company.

Visa

On arrival at Tribhuvan airport you will be required to get a holiday visa for Nepal. Make sure you have the correct money (at present, $30), two passport photograph and a valid passport. Your address while in Nepal is Hotel Malla Thamal. For more info Visit: www.immi.gov.np .

Hotel

The hotels are situated in the area of Thamel, a central district of Kathmandu which is close to all the most famous' haunts' of climbers and backpackers. There will be ample opportunity to wonder around, buying souvenirs and go to the various bars and clubs.

The hotel will provide breakfast but it is up to you to provide your own lunch & dinners. There are a huge number of restaurants.

Rooms will be shared doubles, each with hot showers. The hotel has storage facility for left gear while you are on trek. Please inform us if you wish to have a single room.

Advance Deposits

to secure place, $1000 down payment is required to make in advance.

Deposit prices vary depending on the trip.

Payment Method

We accept personal check, money order, PayPal and bank wire transfer

Payment Schedule

Full payment for all Tour, Trekking & Expeditions is due 30 days prior to the expedition departure date, unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation Information:

If you decide to cancel your trip, you must notify Sherpa Adventure Int’l in writing. If proper written cancellation notice is not received, all amounts paid and any reservations made will be forfeited. You will be assessed a cancellation fee according to the following schedule:

Full refunds, less US$100 registration fee, will be provided 90 days prior to course, trek or expedition date.

50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to course, trek or expedition date.

No refunds will be provided 40 days or less prior to course, trek or expedition date.

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another, you must notify Sherpa Adventure int’l in writing and transfer will take effect upon receipt by us on a space available basis.


Trek Equipment List 
                                                                                                                
  The weight limit on treks and domestic flights is 20 kg (45 pounds) please make an effort to keep your baggage within this weight limit.
# Down sleeping bag warm to -20 degrees F, (or you can rent one in Kathmandu)
# Down jacket and fleece jacket
# Rainwear (poncho)
# Duffel bag without a frame (for porters to carry)
Vinyl lined duffel bags work great if rainy weather occurs
# Small daypack,
# Jeans or slacks, Shorts
# T-shirts and long sleeve shirt
# Gloves or mittens
# Hats, one with a brim for sun; one woolen for cold weather.
# Underwear, Socks,
# Trekking shoes either boots or strong tennis shoes.
# Water bottle 1 liter (two)
# Headlamp w/spare bulb
# Sunglasses: 100%UV protection. It is important to have a spare sunglasses
# Slippers for campsite wear.
# Sunscreen: SPF 30 or higher.
# Lip screen: SPF 30 or higher.
# Large 15”x15” Ziplock bags to keep clothing in to keep it dry in duffel bag
# Large Dry Bag to store dirty laundry in then to use as a bag to wash clothing in
# Small Dry Bag to keep toilet paper dry
# Toilet paper, Kleenex, wet wipes and facial wipes
# Quick dry camp towel and wash cloth
# Pocket knife (packed in your checked baggage to avoid hassles with airport security).
# Trekking poles (if you have knee problem)
# City Clothes for Kathmandu: Casual, one or two changes. Kathmandu is warm in the daytime, #  # Cool in the evening.  If you stay in Bangkok it is hot and tropical.
# Small Padlocks: for locking duffel bags
# Book's and Journal
# Cards and card games – Farkel Dice game is fun to have along – the Sherpa love it
# Camera / Video Camera/ Film w/ extra batteries If you bring a digital camera, bring extra media # Storage cards. (Batteries can be recharged – for a price – along the trek route)

MEDICAL & PERSONAL

Toiletries Kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, alcohol-based anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial soap, comb/brush, shampoo, shave kit, lighter, small long-burning candle, needle/thread, throat lozenges (bring travel size bottles to keep you kit small)

First Aid Kit: Ibuprofen/aspirin, assorted band-aids, moleskin or 2 ^nd Skin with gel pads, little of hydrogen peroxide, Neosporin-type suave, small gauze pad, roll of adhesive tape, tweezers, safety pins, arnica gel for sore muscle treatment. Include any prescription travel needs that might prescribed by your doctor.
Diamox for altitude sickness
Ear plugs: Very useful in noisy lodges and tents.
Water Purification Tablets: Such as Potable Aqua brand iodine tablets. You will be given plenty of purified water during your trek and climb, but one bottle of backup purification tablets is always a good idea for your travels. They are especially useful in hotels on your way to Nepal. You should not drink untreated tap water anywhere in Asia and bottled water in some rare cases might not be available.
 

Personal Water Filtration Bottle:

The Clearbrook personal water filtration bottles are great and very safe to use.  It can be used with city water from hotels and restaurants also filter raw water from streams or water sources found in the villages.  (Suggested that 3 filters be taken as there is substantial debris in the raw water sources.)

Contact Gerri Kier 303-815-3567 to order your Personal Clearbrook Water Filtration Bottle.

Bottled water does get pricy the farther you get from Lukla.  Bottled water is not available to purchase in Chyangba Village.

This list is suitable for only Trekking. Please visit http://www.sherpaadventuretravel.com/equipment.html for Climbing Gears.
You can wash clothes during the trek.

All of these items are available for rent or sale in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Contact persons

# Namaste-Common greeting in Nepal which essentially signifies mutual respect for one another.