6233.jpg) March 2016 Come join Sally Hunsdorfer and The Himalayan Project team for an unrivaled adventure in Nepal from March 8 to March 23, 2016. Few mountains in the world have the mysticism or draw of Everest. This is a classic trek which starts at an elevation of 9200' and climbs to 15,000', past the renowned Tengboche Monastery, to receive blessings and teachings from Lama Ghesi at Pangboche Monastery, trekking alongside the world’s mightiest and arguably most awesome and beautiful mountains! This is a challenging trek through beautiful rhododendron, oak, silver fir and birch forests, past amazing alpine scenery and traditional Sherpa villages and monasteries. You will experience firsthand the rhythms of Sherpa daily life, staying in private homes in the village of Chaurikharka and visiting the village school and its classrooms which have been a major focus of development for The Himalayan Project over the last several years. Discover why few who visit can remain indifferent to the strength, warmth and loyalty of the Sherpa people. Upon return to Kathmandu explore the fascinating history and culture of this medieval city. Come join Sally for a once in a lifetime journey! Proposed Itinerary: Mar 8 leave the US Mar 10 arrive in Kathmandu Mar 11 sightseeing around Kathmandu, taking in World Heritage Sites Mar 12 early morning flight to Lukla Mar 13 trek 1 hour to the village of Chaurikharka, settle into a Sherpa home for the night and spend the afternoon at the Mahendra Jyoti Secondary School Mar 14 trek to Jorsale Mar 15 trek to Namche Bazaar Mar 16 acclimatization day with an exploration of Khumjung and Kunde villages Mar 17 trek to Deboche with a stop to visit Tengboche Monastery Mar 18 trek to Pangboche and visit with Lama Ghesi Mar 19 trek to Namche Bazaar Mar 20 trek to Chaurikharka Mar 21 early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu Mar 22 more exploration and shopping in Kathmandu, packing up for home Mar 23 fly to the US For more information please contact the Marion Institute at 508.748.0816. |