Upcoming Trips

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.