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Everest Rolwaling Trek

Explore Nepal and Trek in the Himalayas of Nepal

Trip Overview

Trip Facts

  • Trip Code TMG-ER100
  • Start Point Kathmandu
  • End Point Kathmandu
  • Trip Duration 30 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Activity Trekking
  • Region Everest Region
  • Trip Staff Trekking Guide, Porter
  • Transportation Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Trip Style BLD
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
  • Max Elevation 5755 m
  • Group Size 1-15 pax
  • Accomodation Comfort
  • Trip Type Small Group Guided Trips
  • Best Time March, April, May, September, October, November

Trip Highlights

  • Kalapathar
  • Gokyo Lake
  • Trakarding Glacier
US$ 3200per person

Trip Overview

Rolwaling Valley is a valley that borders the Everest Region, so in Everest Rolwaling Trek, you know where you are trekking. From this valley, you can see Gauri Shankar, a sacred mountain to the Hindus, and on the other side of the valley is the Langtang Region, the third famous trekking region of Nepal. What lies in the Everest Region is difficult, and what lies in Rolwaling Valley is also tough, that is to say, Everest Rolwaling Trek is difficult. It is to be always considered that trek should never be easy, difficult is the name of a trek, and in this difficult is full of fun that trekkers seek to have. No doubt, the highlight of the trek is Rolwaling Valley. As you are in the valley, you become speechless with its beauties, and other highlights that make you speechless are the Everest Region, Tamang Villages, Sherpa villages and mountains, such as Melungtse (7181 m) Dorje Lakpa, Langtang, Pachermo, Ramdung, and Tashi Lapcha. The mind-blowing beauties of Rolwaling Valley that you see rarely in your life are alpine lakes, hanging glaciers, moraines, high pastures, waterfalls, biological diversity, glacial lakes, mountains, and isolated villages, such as Bedding (3,510 m) and Na (4,120 m). Tsho-Rolpa glacier lake is one of the famous lakes of Nepal that you will see, and the glaciers that you come across areTrakarding Glacier and Drolambau Glacier. High passes that you have to cross are Cho La, Renjo La, and Tashi Labsta-La, and each of these ranges up to 5000 m plus.

 

Everest Region is home to endangered species, similarly, Rolwaling Valley is home to such species. There is Rolwaling Valley, and there is also Rolwaling Himal which lies along with Nepal Tibet border. From Rolwaling Valley, there is a trekking trail which takes you to the Everest Region, so you can look at this trail as an alternative trail to head to the region. The question may arise why this trail is not frequently used by the trekkers. The reason is obvious it is an isolated place it is far off and in a difficult position. Everest Rolwaling Trek is always going to be different because you are going to spend the rarest nights of your life, for example, on the glacier, and by the lake.

 

We do not want you to be disappointed

Yes, this is what we want to say to you from our hearts and mind because your happiness is our happiness. If you are happy, we are happy. Your happiness depends on so many factors: first it depends on the service that we provide, second it depends on the weather, and third, it can be anything related to your trek. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu might get canceled due to bad weather, which can last from 1 to 2 days or 2 hours. Weather can be bad even in the best months, and we cannot guarantee to anybody when the weather will be good. This is the reason why you should bring some extra cash with you because you have to stay at a hotel either in Lukla or Kathmandu, and you have to pay the personal expenses by yourself. If the bad weather lasts for more than 2 days, your travel plan would be affected because you have to fly out from Nepal to your country in time. To avoid this situation, you can choose the alternative trek like Annapurna Base Camp or Langtang Valley Trek; however, we do not refund the money to you. We are sorry for the problem caused by the weather, and this is one of the main reasons why you should come to Nepal with some extra days as well as you should bring some extra cash with you.

 

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must because you are trekking near the mountains at an altitude of more than 3000 m. You must ensure in your country before coming to Nepal, before starting your trek. Please bring with you a copy of insurance, and your insurance policy must cover the medical expenses, helicopter evacuation from the altitude of 5000 m to 6000 m, and other things related to your health. Please give the copy to TRAVEL MAX GUIDE. It will send the information to the insurance company if you use the mountain rescue operation, mentioned above.

 

Passport and visa

Before coming to Nepal, your passport has must have the validity of 6 months, and you can put the visa on your passport at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The current cost of the Nepalese visa is the US $ 40 for 30 days, and you must also bring 4 passport-sized photos. If you are from China or SAARC countries, a free visa will be provided to you.

 

Trekking Information

The following are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal, and each of these has its charm, the one which is on the top of the list is the best.

  • Winter season (December – February, including September, October, and November)
  • Spring season (March-May)

As a trekker, you can do different types of trekking in Nepal, and they have been given below.

1) Tea House Trekking (Lodge Trek)

2) Camping.

3) Home Stay 

 

Travel for a cause and transform the lives of the needy children

Travel Max Guide is not only a travel company but also a supporter of needy children and works together with FAN, a non-governmental organization. It helps these children by donating for their education. In other words, it buys books, pencils, and school bags as well as pays the school fee.

 

Travel Max Guide donates a certain amount of its income to FAN annually, and the amount that it donates varies from year to year because the income that it earns also varies from year to year. Sometimes the income of Travel Max Guide is high, and sometimes, it is low. Accordingly, the donation is made.

 

Travel Max Guide also has a volunteering program, and if you are interested, then you can help these children through this program, arranged by its founder and CEO.

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Itinerary & Maps

Itinerary & Maps

Below is an existing itinerary; this is a standard itinerary of ours, but you can customize the itinerary to meet your specific needs. You can prepare the itinerary that is going to work best for you. Your itinerary should be based on your interest. You can make your itinerary unique by adding fun to it. Travel Max Guide gives the topmost value to your customized itinerary because it has experienced trekking guides to make your itinerary better as well as make it easier for you to travel and have a good time in Nepal.

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport at your best time; we love to wait for you. Don’t worry if you are going to arrive there at night; we will come to pick you up. You will be greeted by our representatives and taken to a hotel. There are no activities today; you can relax at your hotel. Thamel is open till midnight; this is the place where your hotel is located. You will find it lively.

  • Accomodation

    Comfort

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

Today, you will visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and these are Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The first one is a Hindu Temple, the second is a Buddhist Stupa, and the last one is a palace as well as a museum. After the tour, you will head to your hotel. Private transportation will be provided as well as a city guide.

  • Accomodation

    Comfort

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

You know today is the first day of your trekking, and you are excited because you are heading to Everest Base Camp. Lukla will put something new in your brain because you have never landed in such an airport before in your life. After landing, you will be relieved, and as you head to Phakding, you will come across a village called Chaurikharka, this is a popular village, and then you descend to Dudh Kosi Ghat. The length of today’s trek is short compare to the other following days. One of the main highlights of Phakding is Rimishung Monastery.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

You will trek by the Dudh Kosi River, and this is one of the Kosis, actually, there are seven Kosi Rivers; two of them are Tama Kosi and Soon Kosi. As you are trekking, you are also in the region where there are natural beauties, such as hills and mountains. There are suspension bridges to be crossed, and one of the famous bridges is the Hillary Suspension Bridge. You will be trekking in Sagarmatha National Park where there are check-post and dense forest. You will see Mount Everest, and you will reach Namche Bazaar, the largest Sherpa village of Nepal.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today, you have to acclimatize because tomorrow, you are ascending to a higher altitude. Acclimatization means exploring Namche and its surrounding places, not staying in a hotel room. Hike to Hillary School, also hike to Khunde and Khumjung. Visit the museum to know the culture and traditions of the Sherpa people, including their lifestyles. Visit Syangboche airport and hike up to Everest View Hotel to see Mount Everest.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Tengboche is a village; Tengboche is a viewpoint because you will see the fine view of Mount Everest. Others that you see are Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.  You also see them as you head to Tengboche from the uphill and downhill trekking trails. You will sweat as you walk on these trails, and you might see rare species like Musk Deer, Pheasant, and Himalayan Thar. There is an alpine forest to be crossed, and later, you will reach a village called Phunki Thanga. Steep trekking trail takes you to Tengboche; this is where you have to walk and should be looked at it as a final trail.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

The most famous village that you reach today is Pangboche which lies on the way to Dingboche. Other things that lie on the way are Chortens, mani walls, and small villages. It is said that you will see the most fantastic view of Ama Dablam, the world’s most beautiful mountain. Following the trekking trail, you will reach Imja Valley; the trekking trail walks by the Lobuche River. Walk uphill and downhill. The locals of Dingboche grow barley, buckwheat, and potatoes, and the fields where they are grown are surrounded by stone walls.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today, you have to acclimatize because tomorrow, you are ascending to a higher altitude. Acclimatization means exploring its surrounding places, not staying in a hotel room. Walk on the ridge and enjoy the panoramic view of Lhotse. You will also see the beautiful view of Ama Dablam and Island Peak, a trekking peak. At the same time, you will have an opportunity to see Cho Oyu and Makalu. When you cast your eyes on the northern side, you will see many snow-covered peaks.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today, you will see mountains from beginning to end, that is, a whole day. You walk uphill and reach a top hill, and the trekking trail where you walk is a wide valley. You will be walking on glacial moraines, but you are ascending a higher altitude every time, and you will reach a village called Thukla. You will also see the view of Lhotse. You will also come across the burial site of the climbers who died while ascending Mount Everest.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today, you are heading the final destination, that is, Everest Base Camp. Walk on the lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier. When you reach Gorakshep, you will be surrounded by mountains from all sides. As you head to the Everest Base Camp, you will again come across the burial site of the armies who had lost their life while ascending Mount Everest Khumbu Glacier that you see is the world’s deepest glacier. Take the photos as much as you want, and you will be satisfied.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today is one the greatest day of your trekking because you will be heading to Kalapathar early morning. You start before the dawn and see the view of the sunrise in the mountains like Everest and Makalu. In addition to Goyo Ri, Kalapathar is one of the best viewpoints of the Everest Region. From there, you head to Gorakshep for breakfast, and then you trek to Pheriche.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

You trek downhill by the Khumbu Glacier. Where there is a glacier, there is always a mountain. The mountain that you see is Awi Peak; it stands right in front of you; you cannot take off your eyes from it because it keeps on coming to your eyes. There is a steep trekking trail further, and this trail takes you to Chola Tsho Lake. There, you will cross the Chola Khola, a river.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today, you are going to face one of the toughest days of the trek because you are going to cross the Cho La pass. The pass is steep, and you have to walk through the glacier as well as crevasses before you reach Dzongla. The trekking trail is slippery as well as rocky. From the top of the pass, you can see Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche East, and Baruntse.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

You will walk on a ridge and see an excellent view of the valley, Kantega, and Cho-Oyu (8201m). The trekking trail takes you to Pangka (4390m), and then you descend to the riverbank before climbing the terminal moraine of Ngozumpa Glacier. This is the steepest part of the trekking trail, and you reach the first small Lake (4650m), where you see Brainy ducks.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today is the most exciting day of the trek because you are climbing to Gokyo-Ri, the most famous viewpoint of the Everest Region for to see the panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Everest, and it takes approximately 2 hrs to reach the viewpoint. Other mountains that you see are Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Tawache.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Crossing the Renjo La Pass is challenging because you are heading to 5000 m plus for the first time. It is the highest you have reached. Is crossing the pass mean just walking uphill and downhill? The answer to this question is no. It is here that you become from a trekker to a climber. The new equipment that you are going to use is a rope. After all this hard work, the good thing is you are going to descend in the valley where you might meet the Tibetan Traders.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

You trek to south, and this time, you will be following the downhill trekking trail that goes to Lukla. Between the point from where you started your trek and the end that you are going to reach, has small villages of the Sherpa people. But the prominent one is Thame where you will spend your night. It has its monastery that is definitely worth visiting.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

You will be heading to Tashi Labsta; it is a two days journey from here. Pachemuche Tsho is a lake, and you are going to spend a night by this lake. The lake is beautiful, and so is the surrounding area.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

When it comes to camping, this is the highest one for the trekkers. The altitude is high; you are going to see the nice view of the Himalayas. The mountains that attract your eyes most are Tengi Ragi Tau and Pharchamo. You have to cross the crevasses, and you have to walk on ice gullies. You are in the remotest place on earth, but in the most scenic place between mountain ranges.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

You are going to follow a descending trekking trail, and you are going to reach a warm place. Tonight, you will be in Dokhang where you are going to spend your night by the stream. Simagaon has lots of agricultural lands. From the stream, you will see the sunrise and sunset in the morning and in the evening, and you can see its effect on the mountain, Gauri Shankar.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Just like any other village, Biju Gompa is also a Sherpa Village. Apart from this, Biju Gompa is also a monastery; it is the monastery of nuns. There are few such monasteries in Nepal. In this monastery, you will see the statue of Avalokiteshwara.

  • Accomodation

    Value

  • Types of room

    Twin Sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

After breakfast, you drive to Kathmandu by bus.

  • Accomodation

    Comfort

  • Types of room

    Twin Sharing

  • Meals provided

    BLD

  • Transportation

    Walking

Today you can take rest or free walk in the Thamel.

  • Accomodation

    Comfort

  • Types of room

    Twin sharing

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Walking

The company staff will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your departure time.

  • Meals provided

    Breakfast

  • Transportation

    Private Vehicle

What's Included

What's Included

Cost Includes

  • Standard hotel accommodation in Bed and Breakfast plan (BB Plan) in Kathmandu
  • Guesthouse/ Mountain Teahouse accommodation during the time of trekking

  • Pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle
  • Last resort to Kathmandu by local bus. (on request, company will arrange private vehicle from Last resort, Sindupalchowk to Kathmandu; additional cost)

  • Flight from Kathmandu-Lukla including departures taxes

  • Breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the time of trekking
  • As indicated in the itinerary

  • Nepal Government certified English speaking local trekking guide and porter
  • Porter service (One porter for 2 trekkers)

  • Restricted Area Trekking Permit for Tashi Labsta La/Rolwaling region, Gaurishanker Conservation Area Project (GCAP),  All permits issued by Immigration Office Kathmandu (www.immi.gov.np) Everest National Park permits and Trekkers’ Information Management Systems- TIMS card for trekking
  • Official paper documents Government taxes and local fees

  • 24 hours access to our staff
  • Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for staff
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • Farewell dinner in a Nepali typical restaurant with cultural show
  • Trekking accomplishment certificate

Cost Excludes

  • International flights tickets

  • Travel and rescue insurance

  • Nepal entry visa
  • Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone and bar bills
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellation, strikes, and others
  • Tips to your guide, porter, and driver
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section

Additional Info

Additional Info

When you confirm your trip with us, we, Travel Max Guide need some information about you because we have to do this, according to the rules and regulations, and we send this information to the tourism board because you are traveling in Nepal, and the same goes if you are traveling to Tibet and Bhutan through our agents. The information that you provide us will not be leaked, and it will be confidential because we know you also love to keep the matter within yourself as far as possible. Your privacy is our privacy. Please do provide us the following information so that we can build a good relationship with you not only for the present but also in the future.

  • We need the type of document that confirms your identity.
  • We need your name, address, mobile no, postal code, and email address.
  • Scan and send a copy of your passport.
If you have any questions on the above-mentioned, then please do send it to us because we want to have the information for your sake, for our sake, and the sake of your family.

Yes, this is what we want to say to you from our heart and mind because your happiness is our happiness; if you are happy, we are happy. Your happiness depends on so many factors; first, it depends on the service that we provide, second, it depends on the weather, and third can be anything related to your trek. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu might get canceled due to bad weather, which can last from 1 to 2 days, and sometimes, it lasts only for 2 hours. Weather can be bad even in the best months, and we cannot guarantee this to anybody when the weather will be good. This is the reason why you should bring some extra cash with you because you have to stay at a hotel either in Lukla or Kathmandu, and you have to pay for all the personal expenses by yourself. If the bad weather lasts for more than 2 days, then your travel plan would be affected because you have to fly out from Nepal to your country. In such a time, if the bad weather lasts for a couple of days, you can choose the alternative trek like Annapurna Base Camp or Langtang Valley Trek; however, we do not refund the money to you. Sorry for the problem caused by the weather. Weather is also another reason why you should come to Nepal with some extra days.

TMG Adventure is not just a tour operator in Nepal but also a contributor for a good cause to our communities and the Himalayas people especially working on behalf of children where are abundant from education. Company work through FAN (First Act Nepal) It's a team that works purely for our children. Support for their well being through education providing child sponsorship programs. Assisting them in school uniforms, stationery, and school fees. TMG Adventure donates a certain amount of its income to FAN annually, and the amount that it donates varies from year to year because the income that it earns also varies from year to year. Sometimes the income of TMG Adventure is high, and sometimes, it is low. Accordingly, the donation is made. TMG Adventure also has a volunteering program, and if you are interested, then you can help these children through this program. For more, you can contact us via email, make a call or visit our office. You can also be a part of encouragement by engaging and sharing your ideas in our project.

Equipment

Equipment

We appreciate your preference for equipment, but please do check the following before flying to Nepal. You can hire the following equipment at a reasonable price, even if you arrive late in the evening, you can hire them in Thamel. The shops are opened till 10 p.m., and our guide will assist you.

1. Accessories

  • Duffel Bag
  • Backpack
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Gloves
  • Pole Stick
  • Water bottles (3 liters capacity)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm
  • Headlamp, spare batteries
  • Toiletries, and a small washcloth (bandana can serve as a washcloth)
  • Camera

2. Footwear

  • Hiking boots
  • Hiking socks
  • Sandals

3. Headgear

  • Brimmed sunhat and bandana
  • Warm hat

4. Clothing

  • Rain shell, waterproof/breathable jacket
  • Warm top, such as a long-sleeved sweater
  • One or two cotton shirts
  • Long pants
  •  Fleece jacket
  • Rain pants, waterproof/breathable pant
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Essential Info

Essential Info

The trip price we have mentioned is inclusive and includes transportation, accommodation, meals during the trek, and government taxes, including guide service and porter. For personal expenses, the money you should bring is USD 500, and you have to exchange it into Nepali currency in Kathmandu before trekking.

No, because we have to pay for the hotel, transportation company, guide, government, and porter. For some trips, we have to book air tickets. We have to book all of these in advance. That is the reason, why we do not refund.

Only if you are doing a private tour (private trek), you can add extra days. If you are trekking in a group, then this is not possible. Because on a private tour, you have chosen your date, and you can trek in the way you have decided, we mean to say, there will be you or your family or friends, no outsiders.

There will be other people in the group, but we do not tell you about their personal information, but of course, we can say the number of people in the group.

Nepal is the safest trekking destination in the world because you will be with a trekking guide and a porter. Lodges are safe, and our guide always gives paramount importance to your safety.

There is no such age limit because we have had families who trekked with us with their kids like 9 years old as well as senior people aged 70.

If you are seriously affected by altitude mountain sickness, then you will be flown to Kathmandu for treatment.

Hepatitis A · Hepatitis B · Typhoid · Malaria · Rabies

We would like to recommend this diet rather than meat because in the mountainous regions there are no fridges to store meat.

If it is urgent, then you should find some privacy on the trail and pee.

Yes, you can charge, and you have to pay $1 to $4 an hour for charging.

C or D type outlet (adapter). Ask your guide, you can buy an adapter at a cheap price in Kathmandu.

Tea houses might charge you from USD3 to USD 10 for Wi-Fi, and another option is to get a Nepal Telecom SIM card or Ncell SIM Card. You can also use your guide’s mobile for an international if you reimburse him.

Yes, you can at a small fee, especially when you acclimatize.

In Nepal, many people still use cash; this does mean there is no ATM. You will find ATM in the main cities of Nepal, including Kathmandu and Pokhara. We would like to recommend you to exchange USD into Nepali currency before trekking.

You must be 100% physically fit, that means, you should not have acute health problem nor chronic health problem.

Most of the time, we have the first time trekkers, and they are doing good. So, you do not need to have any experience to do a trek, but we do recommend you jogging, swimming, and walking before coming to Nepal for it. Previous experience will be a plus point.

It is a sickness caused due to the lack of oxygen at a higher altitude in the mountainous region, and one of the ways to overcome it is to drink plenty of water. The other is descending to a lower altitude, and the medicine you can take to fight against it is Diamox (acetazolamide).

Yes, the trek runs. We do not charge any extra money for a solo trekker.

Insect repellent. Antiseptic cream. Anti-diarrhoeal drug Antibiotics Paracetamol Skin cream for blisters. Diamox Multi-vitamin Iodine Cotton Tape Dettol

Yes, it does, and the rescue is done through helicopter, and the cost of the rescue operation is likely to be from USD 2500 to 3000 USD per person. If there is a group rescue operation, then the cost is likely to be USD 500 per person.

Tourism is the main source of income for the guides, porters, and hotel owners in Nepal, so we believe that the Himalayas should be protected not only for this generation but also for the future generation. Every trek that TMG runs focuses on taking care of the ecological aspects and works with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP).

Tourism is the main source of income for the guides, porters, and hotel owners in Nepal, so we believe that the Himalayas should be protected not only for this generation but also for the future generation. Every trek that TMG runs focuses on taking care of the ecological aspects and works with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP).

Yes, it does, and the rescue is done through helicopter, and the cost of the rescue operation is likely to be from USD 2500 to 3000 USD per person. If there is a group rescue operation, then the cost is likely to be USD 500 per person.

  • Insect repellent.
  • Antiseptic cream.
  • Anti-diarrhoeal drug
  • Antibiotics
  • Paracetamol
  • Skin cream for blisters.
  • Diamox
  • Multi-vitamin 
  • Iodine
  • Cotton
  • Tape
  • Dettol

Yes, the trek runs. We do not charge any extra money for a solo trekker.

It is a sickness caused due to the lack of oxygen at a higher altitude in the mountainous region, and one of the ways to overcome it is to drink plenty of water. The other is descending to a lower altitude, and the medicine you can take to fight against it is Diamox (acetazolamide).

Most of the time, we have the first time trekkers, and they are doing good. So, you do not need to have any experience to do a trek, but we do recommend you jogging, swimming, and walking before coming to Nepal for it. Previous experience will be a plus point.

You must be 100% physically fit, that means, you should not have acute health problem nor chronic health problem.

In Nepal, many people still use cash; this does mean there is no ATM. You will find ATM in the main cities of Nepal, including Kathmandu and Pokhara. We would like to recommend you to exchange USD into Nepali currency before trekking.

Yes, you can at a small fee, especially when you acclimatize.

Tea houses might charge you from USD3 to USD 10 for Wi-Fi, and another option is to get a Nepal Telecom SIM card or Ncell SIM Card. You can also use your guide’s mobile for an international if you reimburse him.

C or D type outlet (adapter). Ask your guide, you can buy an adapter at a cheap price in Kathmandu.

Yes, you can charge, and you have to pay $1 to $4 an hour for charging.

If it is urgent, then you should find some privacy on the trail and pee.

We would like to recommend this diet rather than meat because in the mountainous regions there are no fridges to store meat.

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Malaria
  • Rabies

If you are seriously affected by altitude mountain sickness, then you will be flown to Kathmandu for treatment.

There is no such age limit because we have had families who trekked with us with their kids like 9 years old as well as senior people aged 70.

Nepal is the safest trekking destination in the world because you will be with a trekking guide and a porter. Lodges are safe, and our guide always gives paramount importance to your safety.

There will be other people in the group, but we do not tell you about their personal information, but of course, we can say the number of people in the group.

Only if you are doing a private tour (private trek), you can add extra days. If you are trekking in a group, then this is not possible. Because on a private tour, you have chosen your date, and you can trek in the way you have decided, we mean to say, there will be you or your family or friends, no outsiders.

No, because we have to pay for the hotel, transportation company, guide, government, and porter. For some trips, we have to book air tickets. We have to book all of these in advance. That is the reason, why we do not refund.

The trip price we have mentioned is inclusive and includes transportation, accommodation, meals during the trek, and government taxes, including guide service and porter. For personal expenses, the money you should bring is USD 500, and you have to exchange it into Nepali currency in Kathmandu before trekking.

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  • First step in the Everest Base Camp

    I was in Nepal for the Everest Base Camp Trek. Outstanding sceneries and good hospitality. On the way to the base camp, I got an opportunity to visit the Buddhist monastery as well as got some information about Buddhism. That was great. Our guide and porter were awesome. Very kind and helpful. Thank you, TMG.

    Henry United Kingdom
  • Annapurna Circuit Trek

    Trekking with Travel Max Guide was an amazing experience. My selection of trip and the company were excellent and of the right decision. In each moment of my walk, I came across adventure and discovered something new. I remember my first step on the Everest Base Camp. The view was spectacular. Passing through the Sherpa communities and staying in Namche Bazaar is unforgettable. I miss the trip very much. Anyway, thank you so much for your service while I was in Nepal. See you next time for the Annapurna Circuit Trek.

    Angelo Barcelona
  • Everest Trekking in Nepal

    Originally from the United State of America from the city of Los Angeles where life is busy and rush. I made a trip with TMG. It’s a new experience than I excepted. I found Nepalese people really welcoming. They really love tourists. While trekking in the Everest region, I got time to spend with nature, gained plenty of ideas of culture and tradition from the Himalayas. The trip was totally mind-blowing. TMG has a good team spirit and is dedicated to serving guest and trekkers.

    Herald New York
  • Visit Nepal

    Hi! it’s me, Anna from Central London, I am a landscape photographer, love to take pictures of landscapes and portraits all around the world. My trip to Nepal was awesome with the TMG guys. TMG managed well during my trip. Plus point is TMG members are also photographers. I worked with the team for 5 weeks on video and photography projects. I highly recommend the TMG team if you want to know beautiful Nepal.

    Anna London
  • Everest Trek

    Last year in 2018, I was in Nepal for 14 days for the Everest Base Camp Trek. It was mind-blowing. I loved the trek and the time spend with TMG. The team is great, really caring and have great knowledge about the trip. Guys, keep ongoing.

    Sophia Hawaii
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The Ancient Story of Namo Buddha

A long time in the past, many immeasurable eons ago, our teacher the perfect Buddha was practicing on the path of learning. Below is the story of how he was overcome with compassion when he saw a tigress tormented by starvation and offered his body to her without a moment’s hesitation.

In the distant past, there lived in this world a king named Great Charioteer (Shingta Chenpo) who ruled over a small kingdom of some five thousand subjects. Due to the king’s accumulation of merit, all his subjects enjoyed happiness and well being; rains came at the right time while crops and livestock flourished. The king had three sons: the oldest was named Great Sound (Dra Chenpo), the middle Great Deity (Lha Chenpo), and the youngest Great Being (Semchen Chenpo). Powerful in the martial arts and radiating confidence, the two elder sons always helped the king in governing the kingdom. From his earliest years, the youngest son, Great Being, was very bright and endowed with spontaneous kindness and compassion. He gave freely and generously to others as if to his only child.

One day when the weather was fine, the king along with his queen, sons, and ministers left the town for a relaxing time in the country. The king and queen rode upon an elephant while the sons, ministers, and retinue were mounted on beautiful horses. After half a day’s ride, they arrived at a place of thickly wooded forests resonant with birdsong while nearby blossomed a tapestry of flowers in rich variety. The king was pleased with the scenery and ordered a large encampment to be prepared for everyone’s enjoyment. The servants immediately unpacked everything, set up tents, and laid out a hearth of stones for cooking. Soon the ground was covered with tents as clouds billowed in the sky above. The servants bustled about, preparing a variety of foods and offering tea and liquor to everyone. Then the young people began to sing, dance, and play, transforming the encampment into a celestial realm. The king, queen, and ministers watched the entertainment while enjoying an eighteen-course meal accompanied by wine and sake.

Then the three princes, in the full flush of their youth, picked up their bows and arrows and headed for the forest. As they walked along, they noticed a den in the dense woods. They crept up to it and saw inside a tigress sleeping beside her cubs. Great Sound and Great Deity laid arrows on their bows, making ready to kill the tigress, but Great Being stopped his brothers, saying that killing was completely wrong. When he looked into the cave again, Great Being noticed that the tigress was not able to move, for she had just given birth and she also feared that if she left to hunt for food, another animal might harm her cubs. Tormented by hunger, she lay on the ground unable even to lift her head. Great Being was moved to tears with compassion that arose from the depths of his heart. He asked his brothers, “What kind of food would save the tigress and her cubs?” They responded, “This kind of red Indian tiger eats the warm flesh and blood of a recent kill. So if you want to help her and the cubs, you must find flesh and blood that are fresh.”

Great Being thought for a moment: “It’s indeed true that to save the tigress and her cubs, warm flesh and blood are needed. But then I’d have to kill another living being, and that would mean killing one to save another. What else can I do?” He thought for a long while but did not find a solution. Then his brothers said, “We came out here to have a good time. It’s pointless to worry about this tigress and her cubs. It’s time to return to our parents.” And so they left.

As he followed his brothers back to the encampment, Great Being thought, “For a long time, I have been cycling in samsara, wasting countless lives, sometimes due to excessive desire, sometimes aversion, and sometimes ignorance. I have rarely met such an opportunity to accumulate merit. What real use is this body if not for the Dharma?” Finally, he decided, “This time I must be truly generous.”

Before he had gone very far with his brothers, he said to them, “Brothers, you two go on ahead. I have something to take care of and will catch up with you soon.”

He took the path to the tigress’s den quickening his pace. When he found the collapsed tigress, she was so exhausted

that she could not even open her mouth. Great Living Being reached out his hand to touch her face, but she was so weakened she could not even bare her fangs. So the prince sharpened a splinter from a nearby tree and cut his body to draw blood, which he allowed the tigress to lick. Not long after, she opened her jaws and stood up. With a roar, she pounced on the prince and devoured him.

The two brothers waited a long time, but the youngest prince did not come, so they set out to find him. Reflecting on what he had said earlier, they did not doubt that he had returned to the tigress’s den. When they arrived and looked inside, there was nothing left of their brother but blood, bones, nails, and bits of clothing. The tigress had consumed him. At this sight, Great Sound and Great Deity immediately lost consciousness; it was a long time before they recovered their senses. The two gathered up the pieces of their brother’s clothing and, sobbing with deep sadness, set out for their parents’ encampment.

During this time, the queen was taking a nap and in a dream saw three doves flying high in the sky. As they fluttered around, a hawk struck and carried off the smallest one. Waking in terror, the queen immediately related her dream to the king. He replied, “Hearing your story, I believe the three doves are our three sons. The youngest of them, carried off by the hawk, is my most beloved son. I’m sure that something dreadful has happened to him.” So saying, the king immediately sent out servants to look everywhere for his son.

Soon, the two princes arrived and the king asked, “Did something bad happen to my beloved son? Do you have any news?” Choked with sadness, the two were unable to speak or even breathe for a while. Finally, they sighed deeply and told their parents that the tigress had eaten Great Being. Upon hearing this terrible news, the queen fainted right away. The king too was overwhelmed with immense sadness and tormented by sorrow. After a long while and with profound sighs, the two princes, the king, and the queen rushed to the place where the youngest prince had died. When they arrived at the opening of the den, what met their eyes were the bones and rivulets of blood left behind by the tigress. The queen recoiled, overcome with sobbing, and did not recover for a long while.

Meanwhile, the prince had been reborn as Great Courage (Nyingtob Chenpo). He wondered, “What did I do to be reborn here in the celestial realm of Tushita?” Through his divine eye, he thoroughly examined the five realms. Great Courage saw that, gathered around the bone fragments he had left behind, were his parents and two brothers. They were sunk in lamentation and completely miserable. He thought, “My parents are experiencing such unhappiness, it could threaten their very lives. To lighten their spirits, I’ll go talk to them.” He descended from space to the lofty sky and spoke words of encouragement to comfort his parents: “I’m the prince Great Being. After giving my body in generosity to the starving tigress, I was reborn in the celestial realm of Tushita.” With tears in their eyes, the king and queen said, “Son, you who are like our very heart, offering your body to the tigress was certainly most praiseworthy. But whom can we tell of our suffering in missing you?”

Great Courage replied, “Please do not be unhappy. The end of birth is disintegration, and the end of the gathering is separation. No one can transcend this for it is the nature of things. It is the same for everyone. If you perform evil actions, you will fall into the hell realms; if you perform virtuous actions, you will be reborn in the higher realms. Therefore, diligently pursue virtue. Make aspiration prayers, and in the next life we will meet in a celestial realm.” After a few more words, he disappeared. The king and queen became a little happier and committed to pursuing virtuous activity. They created a small casket covered with seven kinds of jewels in which they laid the bones of their son and a stupa was built over the place in which it was buried.

The Region of Namo Buddha, Past and Present

The pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha is about forty kilometers from the Boudhanath Stupa. Located on slightly elevated land, it is a pleasant and out-of-the-way place. The landscape below resembles an eight-petaled lotus, and the sky above has the form of a wheel with nine spokes. In this wide panorama, some mountains glisten white like a conch shell or a crystal. On other mountains, the groves of trees seem to gleam with emerald and turquoise jewels. In the summertime, southern winds bring coolness; in wintertime, the warm, gentle sun is like the clear and radiant face of youth. The flowers bloom bright and multicolored. In the blue vault of the sky, clouds gently gather and turn all shades of red at daybreak; they are beautiful in wondrous hues that fill space with their canopies and banners. Like a heap of white silk scarves, mists drift slowly from place to place. From the clouds, the drums of thunder resonate; lightning flashes like a slim dancer’s quick movement; and fine showers fall in brightness. In sum, all the harmonious conditions needed to practice samadhi are present at this sacred site. Merely coming here inspires one’s faith; renunciation and weariness with samsara naturally arise. As it is said: “In the supreme place of a solitary mountain retreat, any activity is virtuous.” In brief, Namo Buddha is a place of pilgrimage highly esteemed by people from all over the world, East and West.

After Great Being offered his body in generosity to the tigress, people found it difficult to travel through the region for fear of all wild animals, so they developed the practice of reciting “Namo Buddhaya” (“I take refuge in the Buddha”) to dispel their anxiety. To this day, the local inhabitants call the area Namo Buddha. As time passed, villages gradually appeared, and cultivated fields extended from the houses. The ancient stupa has become a special place to accumulate merit through activities such as circumambulation and making offerings. People come from all corners of the world to visit the site and make the traditional offerings of butter lamps, a fresh coat of white paint for the stupa, and a pleated cloth that encircles the base of its spire and ripples in the wind. In the past, when there were no roads for cars, only a modest footpath led to the site, and it was very difficult to reach. Nowadays, cars of any size can make the trip without a problem. In olden times, on most nights when the moon was full, a tiger would appear near the stupa; the caretaker and many local people would see it. It is said that later when cars, electricity, and other modern technology arrived, the tiger was no longer seen. Most of the local people in this area are Buddhist, and even to this day, some can read Sanskrit.

About eight kilometers below the stupa in the town of Panauti are ruins said to be the palace of the king Great Charioteer. Even today, on the fifteenth day of the fourth Tibetan month, the people of the region have the custom of setting out a gilded bronze statue of the Buddha and gathering to perform ceremonies all day. At another interesting site about three kilometers below the stupa, a small temple is said to contain the remains of the Prince Great Being’s mother. Inside one can see an image of her carved into stone. Further, in the woods below the stupa, a little spring gives what is known as blessed water. About a fifteen-minute walk up from the stupa, one can visit the place where the prince offered his body in great generosity.

Today, two caves are venerated, one near the monastery and another on a hill nearby. Since so many centuries have passed, the exact place is difficult to locate. It is certain, however, that the cave is in this locale. Many great individuals have set foot in Namo Buddha. From India came scholars and meditation masters such as the noble and supreme Vasubandhu and the unequaled Jowo Je, the glorious Atisha. From the Kagyu tradition, the protectors of beings, great lamas have visited such as Situ Chökyi Jungne and his attendant the great scholar Bero Lotsawa Tsewang Kunkhyab as well as the XVIth Gyalwang Karmapa, Rigpe Dorje; the Drugchen Khyabgon Rinpoche; and the Drikung Khyabgon Rinpoche. From the early tradition of the Nyingma, important lamas have traveled here, such as Khyabje Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Drubwang Pema Norbu, Chatral Rinpoche, and Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok. From the glorious Sakyapa tradition, great individuals belonging to the Sakya, Ngorpa, and Tsawa schools have come, as well as major scholars and meditation masters from the Riwo Geden (Gelugpa) tradition, such as Khewang Gendun Chöphel. In sum, numerous important figures from all the traditions have walked this land.

Visit Namo Buddha

Namo Buddha is a beautiful place. There is no need to exaggerate this. The place is very quiet and pure. Its environment is very clean, with no pollution, and the natural air is so fresh, cool and healthy. It is also the right place for meditation and practice. In the morning when you wake up, you can see a beautiful sunrise. In the evening you can see a wonderful sunset. You can enjoy snow-covered Himalayan ranges which look so amazing and pure.

From the Buddhist point of view, Namo Buddha is one of the most important religious sites in Nepal. There are three major Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Boudha Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Namo Buddha.

Itinerary

Today we are heading to Namobuddha from Kathmandu. Approx. on motorbike we need 2 and half hour. In a short time, you will get an opportunity to see the various places of Nepal. A old city known as Panauti and the beautiful villages. A legendary place which is known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, as he was born as a king in his previous life. Explore the hidden myths and place where still stand peace and the followers of Buddha.

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  • A motorbike
  • Guide
  • Entry fee

Cost Excludes

Samaybaji: Newari Food

Samaybaji: Newari Food

US$ 60per person
Duration: 1 Day

One of the best aspects of traveling to a new place is that you get to taste local cuisines which you have never tasted before. Sometimes, the cuisine you taste during your travel deeply touches your heart that you never forget its taste.

If you are traveling in Nepal, you surely will get to taste varieties of local ethnic cuisines. Hence, Nepal is not less than heaven for foodies. Nepal is a small country but it is the home of many ethnic groups. Each ethnic group has their lifestyle, language, culture, and cuisines.

Newar is one of the ethnic groups of Nepal who are the indigenous people of Kathmandu Valley. Newars are renowned for their rich culture. Every year they celebrate several festivals and organize different feasts. One of the traditional and regular food items in Newari festivals is Samaybaji. It is taken as a starter dish in almost all festivals, family get-together and religious activities of Newars. Newars offer Samaybaji to the god before they eat. So, it is considered as auspicious blessed food (Prashad).

It is a dish that has multiple Newari food recipes together. Each item of Samaybaji has its importance to enhance the richness of this delicious cuisine. Mainly, this famous Newari food consists of the following items:

Itinerary

This is the extension trip which is categories as Nepali food tasting. Schedule will be fixed in your conveniences time. Approximately we need maximum 4 hours to do it.

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    Hotel

Cost Includes

  • A private vehicle from your hotel to sport and back

  • A proper newari set

  • A guide will be with you.

Cost Excludes

Mountain Flight

Mountain Flight

US$ 250per person
Duration: 1 Day

A mountain flight is beyond one’s imagination because you’ve never seen anything like it before. Only a bird gets to see this glorious view and you’re up close within minutes of being airborne. Enjoy a close look at some of the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest and go home with incredible pictures because everyone gets a window seat!
Taking a mountain flight is the easiest thing to do. Buy a ticket and you’re taken on an hour-long flight that flies higher than some of the Himalayan peaks, looking down on glaciers and high altitude lakes. Nepal has eight of the highest mountains in the world and the only way to see them all is by flying past them. Even mountaineers don’t get to see them up close all in a day. The hostess identifies the individual peaks and the pilot invites each passenger to the cockpit to take pictures of Everest from their large windscreen.

In the west is seen the mighty peaks of the Dhaulagiri massif and the Annapurna range while far in the east lies Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. The horizon seems like an endless jagged row of high snowy peaks stretching far into the distance. The rows and rows of mountain peaks are beyond one’s imagination and simply unbelievable.
Leaving Kathmandu domestic airport early in the morning before the clouds form, passengers take an hour’s flight around the Everest region with stunning views of all the major peaks. Maps are available on the mountain ranges so one can identify the various important peaks. The hostesses are there if you have questions. Should the weather not be suitable you will be either offered a refund or the option to fly again.

For visitors based in Pokhara, there are other options available such as taking a microlight flight towards the Annapurna Massif with spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre among them. A microlight is a two-seater small aircraft with a powered engine designed to carry no more than two people, the pilot, and the passenger.
For visitors who like to take a mountain flight to the extreme, there are options to charter helicopters and fly to the Everest range, taking a short tour around the Everest valleys before landing for breakfast and then returning to Kathmandu.

If you are someone with a higher adventure threshold, then you might also want to experience hang-gliding, paragliding, paramotor flying, sky diving or even participate in relevant training courses. Enjoy the spectacular views!

 

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Itinerary

According to the schedule you will depart to the airport for your mountain flight by private vehicle.

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    Hotel

  • Types of room

    Twin Sharing

  • Meals provided

    B

Cost Includes

  • Mountain Flight tickets

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa
  • Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone and bar bills
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellation, strikes, and others
  • Tips to your guide, porter, and driver
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section

Nagarkot Sunrise

Nagarkot Sunrise

US$ 200per person
Duration: 2 Day

Nagarkot is a place where people are looking nearby Kathmandu to see the sunrise and the nearby villages. Nagarkot is located about 25 miles east of Kathmandu, Nepal at the elevation of 6,800 feet above the sea level. You can see the spectacular views of the Himalayan range. If the weather is clear, you can get an opportunity to see Mount Everest. In the meantime, you will pass through the terrace farming and the local villages. It might be a pleasant day for you. Approximately, in 1 hour of car driving, will reach Nagarkot.

Itinerary

Approximately, after 1 hour of driving, we will reach to Nagarkot. You can get fresh, after that, your guide will take you to the short hike in Nagarkot. At the time of hiking, you will get the beautiful scenario of the villages and the terrace farming.

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    Hotel

  • Types of room

    Private Room

  • Meals provided

    B

At early morning, your guide will take you to the view tower of Nargarkot from where you can see the sunrise clearly.

  • Accomodation

    Hotel

  • Types of room

    Twin Sharing

  • Meals provided

    B

Cost Includes

  • Three star hotel in Nagarkot with BB plan

  • Ground transportation with private vehicle

  • English speaking tourist guide

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