Everest Base Camp Yoga Adventure Trek 21st October to 4th November , 2013

A Pilgrimage into the Himalayas Calling adventurous yoga students everywhere who want to not only deepen their practice but also embark on a transformational journey of self-discovery! For the first time, the Everest Base Camp trekking experience will be offered with a unique twist, combining Eastern and Western philosophies of Yoga, meditation and pranayama with the physical endurance of two weeks of trekking and exploration in the highest mountain range in the world. Join other like-minded individuals with a spirit of adventure for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you hike through beautiful landscapes, visit historical and spiritual monuments, and get to know the rich culture of the people who call these lands home. You will have daily asana practice along with meditation and group discussions to quiet the mind and to balance out the strenuous nature of hiking. Throughout the trip, you will also have free time to explore various camp sites and villages, engage in colorful dialogue with your fellow adventurers and also the native locals, discover your inner sanctuary as you re-connect to nature and to those around you, and be inspired to live authentically, with compassion while pursuing your own passions. Warning: This trip may change your life, so get ready for an amazing adventure! All you need is to bring along an open mind and an open heart and let us do the rest. Your journey will also have a profound impact on the children of Nepal Orphans Home; a portion of your trip cost will go towards supporting these kids who have been sold or abandoned by their families, providing food, shelter and education and more importantly, a real chance in life. At the end of your journey, you will return to Kathmandu and have a chance to meet some of these children and truly feel gratitude at all that life has to offer. A Trek Introduction

The trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most famous and popular in the world, taking you right into the heart of the Nepalese Everest Base Camp. Nepal has 8 of the world's 14 highest peaks and is blessed with spectacular mountains and vistas, justifiably famous not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain but also for its friendly people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, temples and monasteries. The Everest trek is inside The

Sagarmatha National Park, which is rich for its flora and fauna, and is the land of yeti, whose existence remains a mystery…

Kalapathar 5,550m

Kala Patthar is a black mountain in the Nepalese Himalayan mountain range. It appears as a big brown bump below the impressive south face of Pumori (7,161m / 23,494ft). Many trekkers in the region of Mount Everest will attempt to summit Kala Patthar, since it provides the most accessible point to view Mt. Everest from base camp to peak (due to the structure of Everest, the peak cannot be seen from the base camp). The views from almost anywhere on Kala Patthar of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are spectacular. Trip grade: 4/Strenuous: This trek is strenuous. Maximum elevation is 5,550m (Kalapathar).

Trek Highlights

From the tiny airfield of Lukla the trail leads through Sherpa villages, Buddhist Monasteres, alpine forests of fir and rhododendron and across high suspension bridges meeting caravans of a yak-cow crossbreed along the way Namche Bazaar is a colorful, bustling market with traders from surrounding villages and as far as Tibet, and from Tengboche the views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam.Climbing above the tree line to cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine you eventually reach Base Camp, high on the Khumbu Glacier, where colorful expedition tents stand out in this desolate place surrounded by rock, snow and ice.

Itinerary in Detail

21st October , 2013: Arrive in Kathmandu: Arrival in Kathmandu airport meet with guide of NSTE and transfer to hotel, shopping trekking gears, evening briefing about the trek and all programmes. After the briefing meet with yogi to do some light evening stretching, followed by Nepali traditional Cultural Dance will welcome you with Nepali food.O/n at Hotel on 3*** B/B

22nd October , 2013: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,800m) In the morning at about 6am, our journey of adventure starts with mountain flight to Lukla (2,800m). At Lukla, the trail leads north from the airstrip to the edge of Lukla Plateau. After an easy walk through several villages we shall reach Phakding (2,800m). The journey will take roughly 3-4 hours, followed by evening Yoga Practice on the land of yeti. O/n Phakding, (B,L,D) 23rd October , 2013:Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Early morning Yoga, then after breakfast we proceed our journey continue towards Base Camp. We start off with a gentle trail passing several villages, beautiful pine forest, coming to Jorsalee (2800m). From Jorsale, we follow the Dudhkosi River for about one hour and begin our ascent

up a steep trail to reach Namche. Namche Bazaar is the administrative capital of the region, historically it was the staging point for trading expeditions to Tibet and its Saturday market remains an important event bringing traders from villages a week's walk away. Nearly more than half the trail is quite steep, allowing one to enjoy the breath-taking first view of Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,879m) and Lhotse (8,383m). Walking time is about 6 hours. Evening Yoga with group. O/n Namche Bazaar, (B,L,D) 24th October , 2013: acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar– Khumjung Valley Excursion- Rest Day (3,790m) Early Morning Yoga with sunrise over snow capped mountain & sound of prayers at monastery, After Breakfast we start our hiking to Khumjung Valley, where the trail leads to a steep climb for about one hour to Shyangboche. From the top of Shyangboche, one can get a glimpse of Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Themserku (6608m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8383m). From there, the trail leads downwards to Khumjung, where can see Sir Edmund Hillary School and a local hospital. Walking time is about 5-6 hours. Evening Yoga, O/n at Namche Bazaar, (B,L,D) 25th October , 2013: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,870m) Early morning Yoga, after Breakfast our adventure continues. From Namche Bazaar, a flat trail leads to Kayanjuma view of Everest, Amadablam, Thamserku and we will descend to Phunki Thanga through a beautiful pine forest. The trail then leads rapidly up towards Thyangboche, a beautiful place with a Monastery & views of Everest. Walking time takes about 6 hours. Evening Yoga by the Monastery with views of Mount Everest, O/n Thyangboche, (B,L,D) 26th October, 2013: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,410m) Early morning Yoga then mediation at Monastery, after breakfast our adventure continues towards Dingbouche. From Tengpoche, it's a short steep and muddy descent to Dingboche through birches, conifers and Rhododendron forest. After a long walk we will pass through several villages such as Dingboche, Pangboche, finally reaching Dingbouche. Evening Yoga, Walking time - about 6 hours. O/n Dingboche, (B, L, D)

27th October , 2013: Dingboche: second acclimatization day and hiking to Chhukung (B, L, D) Early morning Yoga, after breakfast, we have this as an optional day for those who want to go for hiking to Chhukung, with great views of Everest, Amadalam, Lothse, Nuptse. After getting back from Day hike we will have some rest then practice evening yoga.

28th October , 2013: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,930m) Morning Yoga and after breakfast we continue our adventure towards Base Camp. At Dingbouche, the trail leads to Dugla (4,620m) followed by 2 hours of ascent to Lobuche where we will practice evening yoga. Walking time - about 6 hours. O/n Lobuche, (B, L,D)

29th October , 2013 : Lobuche – Gorak shep- Everest Base Camp (5,160m) Morning Yoga then after breakfast continue our most interesting & beautiful day by the Khumbu Glacier, views of Mt Pumori, Nuptse, Lotshe, Everest& views of Everest Base camp. From Lobuche trail winds through some flat sections, several small ascends before descending to Gorakshep. Walking time takes about 3 hours. After lunch at Gorekshep head to Everest base camp our ultimate destination & back to Gorekshep takes about 4 hours. Evening yoga at Everest Base Camp! O/n at GorakShep, (B,L,D)

30th October , 2013:Gorak Shep – (Kalapathar)- Pheriche(4,210m) Early morning before sunrise we hike up to Kalapattar (5,545m) catching the first rays of sun over some of the highest peaks of the world. Here we will be meditating at the top of the world! Kalapattar is the most popular place for breath taking mountain views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Themserku (6,608m), Nuptse (7,879m), and Lhotse (8,383m). Walking time takes about 6-7 hours. O/n at Pheriche, (B,L,D) 31st October , 2013: Pheriche – Phorste 3,870m) Morning Yoga & after breakfast leave for Phorste. From Pheriche, trails starts downhill until Pangbouche then an easy walk up and then down to reach Phorste with views of the Himalayas. Here we will be able to see some wild animals such as musk deer, wild boars, mountain goat & many birds. Walking time approx. 5 hours. Evening Yoga & meditation at monastery. O/n at Phorste, (B,L,D) 1st November , 2013: Phorste – Manjo (3780m) Morning Yoga then hike the same way back to Lukla, Walking time takes about 5 hours, evening yoga. O/n Manjo.

2nd November , 2013: Manjo – Lukla: morning Yoga then progress to Lukla, the trails leads downhill via Dudhkoshi River. Walking time about 5 hours, evening yoga & trek-completion celebration with singing and dancing! O/n at Lukla, (B,L,D)

3rd November , 2013: Lukla- Kathmandu In the morning, flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu we will go to visit Nepal Orphans Home & play with the kids (optional). The evening will be relaxing, and you can get a massage & do some shopping. We will close with a Farewell Dinner party. O/n Kathmandu, (B,L,D)

4th November , 2013: Departure to onward journey!

Total Cost per Person: US$1,900.00 For more details and booking email us: info@nepalsocialtreks.com,

A $500.00 deposit is necessary to secure your spot, with the balance due prior or upon your arrival in Nepal. A portion of the trip proceeds will be donated to Nepal Orphans

Home.

Cost Includes Cost Excludes

Two night hotel accommodation at Kathmandu;

Two way airfare from Kathmandu-Lukla–Kathmandu including guide & Porter;

All ground transportation as per itinerary using tourist vehicle;

All airport tax required Kathmandu airport & Lukla airport;

Trekking leader (if more than 08pax in groups we will provide leader/guide for entire tour (All tea house or camping equipment );

All Meals as specified above. Three times a day (e,g. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner);

National Park Fees or conservation fees Everest region;

Experience government licensed English Speaking Guide and Porter(s) with food and accommodation;

One porter for two trekkers to carry bags;

One duffle bag for each trekker;

Trekking permit;

Government Tax;

Other assistance

Roundtrip airfare to/from Kathmandu;

Expenses of personal nature during trekking;

Mineral water / beer (Regular drinking water will be included)

Tips for trekking guide & other staff

Meals during Everest Base Camp Trek

All Meals will be provided during the trek. Three meals (B, L & D) a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge. Each day, breakfast and dinner usually take place at the place of lodging, and lunches will be taken while on the road. Reception, farewell dinner and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance

Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Everest Base Camp Trek

Trekking Route Map

Photos from Previous Treks

Sunset view of Everest from Gorakshep

On the way to Kalapthar

View of Amadablam and Chorten

Namche Bazar

First view of Everest from Namche Bazar

Tyanbouche Monastery