Everest Region Trek
> Numbur Cheese Circuit (18 Days Trek)
(Virgin circuit trekking trail in the lap of Everest and Rolwaling Region)
(1 Day Before & 1 Day After Trek For Preparation & Relaxation at the Retreat Center)
Best Season :
Sep - Dec / Mid March - May
Trekking Duration :
16 Days + 2 Days
Trekking Grade :
III (Strenuous Treks)
Mx. Altitude :
4508m
Starting From :
Shivalaya
Ending Point :
Those
Culture :
Different Community with majority of Sherpa & Tibetan
Mode of Trekking :
Fully Organized Trek Only.
Himalayan Sights :
Everest range, Numburchuli, Gaurishankar, Jugal and Langtang Himal.
Highlight :
Extremely varied Landscapes, rice-terrace, Sunrise, Water Falls, Flora & Fauna, and Natural Sceneries.
If you want to escape the congestion of commercialized trekking trails and get 'off-the-beaten track' then plan your trek to the recently developed trekking trail,
the 'Number Cheese Circuit (NCC)'
Situated in Ramechhap, some 190 km east of capital city kath, NCC is a 14 to 16 Day circuit trail connecting two beautiful river valleys;
Khimti and Likhu in the lap of Everest and Rolwaling region. Named in honor of the virgin peak Numburchuli (6959m) and one of Nepal's first
Yak Cheese Factories, established in 1957; the NCC trail offers visitors the superb and breathtaking view of majestic Himalayan peaks
including Everest range, Numburchuli, Gaurishankar, Jugal and Langtang Himal range combined with the still virgin and Vibrant Sherpa
cultutal attractions. NCC is primarily an eco-lodge camping trek combined with the unique home-stay experience among Sherpa communities. NCC
is equally potential for both domestic and international visitors.
Itinerary
Note: Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day of preparation for Yoga Trek
Day 2 : Kathmandu – Shivalaya (8-9 hr)
Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya (187 km from Kathmandu) through the mountain terrain following the traditional approach march for everest. Enjoy fresh water fish and refreshments at Shivalaya. Arrange porter, local guides and other logistics at Shivalaya.
Day 3 : Shivalaya – Khahare (3-4 hr)
Enjoy soft trekking along the Khimti River and enjoy lunch at Garjyang. Enjoying Sherpa culture and home-stay accommodation at Khahare. Don't forget to taste of NCC fresh Yak Cheese.
Day 4 : Khahare – Panipacka (3-4 hr)
Be prepared for adventurous trekking and eco-camping. Enjoy wilderness trekking along the khimit River and up to the Panipakha where you will find your first eco-camping site amidst the scattered Chauri sheds and th, towering alpines. Enjoy rare sunset views from Panipakha.
Day 5 : Panipacka – Maanedanda (3-4 hr)
Continuing to snake you way up, the trail as it ascends through the conifer and rhododendron forest before reaching Maanedanda offering spectacular views of thick green forest with numerous steep waterfalls.
Day 6 : Maanedanda – Jatapokhari / Panchpokhari (4-5 hr)
The trail traverses alongside the mountain before a dramatic waterfall heralds your arrival at Jatapokhari (4206m), a holy mountain lake in the lap of Mt. Numbur.Over 3000 pilgrims, both Buddhist and Hindu followers, make their way here to celebrate Janiapurnima in August. Just short climb above Jatapokhari are the five sacred lakes known as Panch Pokhari (4508m) within a huge glacial, moonlike cirque. Sidewalks around Panchpokhari and Panch Pokhari pass offers spectacular panoramic views of the Rolwaling, Numbur and an Everest Ranges.
Day 7 & 8 : Panchpokhari - Tare (4-5 hr)
The Trail takes you to Khola Kharka and further downhill to Nupche River via thick bamboo forest. Enjoy fresh cheese making in green pasture alongside the Nupche River before you reach to your eco-camping site at Tare. For anyone with an extra day, a side trip to Gigphera Go Nup Base Camp/Glacier, Khola Cire (4469m), Linkhu Nup Glacier and impressive Lhasa Lake (4469m) is recommended.
Day 9 & 10 : Tare – Gyazo La Pass - Ngeju (4-5 hr)
The most strenuous setion of the NCC, the trail from Tare to the Linkhu Khola valley is one that is both challenging and rewarding. The mountain views extending north into Tibet as you cross the Gyajo La (Thulo Lapcha at 4880m) traditionally used by local Sherpas to bring yaks across the mountains to Rakhidanda and Ngeju are sensational.
"Wilderness" is the only apt term for the wild and rugged basin of the Lhiku River valley, Dudhpokhari Lake, Likhu Glacier at the base of towering tumbling glaciers and large moraines. The trek down from the Likhu glacier and large moraines. The trek down from the Likhu glacier takes you to Ngeju (3690m) nestled against the river. A Short side trip up from Ngeju is the ancient Buddhist Shrine of Kau Gumba.
Day 11 : Ngeju - Lhachhewar (4-5 hr)
From Ngeju the trail weaves through thick ancient forests alongside the Likhu Khola re-emerging to Lhachhewar (2665m), one of the most beautiful Sherpa villages with its astonishing landscapes, cultural wealth, prominent monastery, and the hospitable Sherpa people. Lhachhewar offers untouched way of life. In Lhachhewar and onwards, the camping facilities can also be combined with the home-stay accommodation maintained at traditional Sherpa houses.
Day 12 : Lhachhewar - Kyama (3-4 hr)
The trail goes through the river valley, passing one of the still hidden Hindu pilgrimage site, 'UMATIRTHA TEMPLE' regarded as the KASHI of Himalayas at Nupche River; descending through deep forest to Kyama (2380m) with good views along the way of Gigphera Go Nup (Pathibara) and Numberchuili, Enjoy Monastery, Sherpa lifestyle and home-stay at the serene village environment.
Day 13 : Kyama - Gumdel (2 hr)
With the gleaming Numberchuili as the backdrop, Gumdel is a tiny hamlet gathered around a large Buddhist Stupa. The Gumdel Home-stays offer the best of Sherpa hospitality and cultural traditions amidst luxuriant landscape and spectacular mountain scenery.
Day 14 : Gumdel – Serding or Bhandar (4 -5 hr)
From Gumdel the trail either descends through the mountain terrace along the Likhu River finally meeting the Everest trail at Bhandar or ascends through the dense forest finally reaching the beautiful Serding (3360m). Enjoy folded temperate and subalpine forest at the backdrop of Numburchuli, Bigphera Go and Gaurishankar Himal range from Serding and Punnasa Danda. Enjoy fresh Yak Cheese and Cheese making process.
Day 15 : Serding / Bhandar – Thodung - Lapchane (4 -5 hr)
Descend gently to observe one of Nepal’s first Yak Cheese factories, established in 1957 on the way to Thodung. Visit Thodung Monastery and get warm blessing from lamas. Get your lunch with Lamas at Thodung or stroll back down to Deurali on the way to Everest trek, with good views of Gaurishankar before trekking to your penultimate DNCC Homestay village at Newari Houses, Lapchane. Tamdanda, thirty minutes above the newar village of Lapchane, is one of the tallest hills in Ramechhap. From Tame you can see most of the central and estern Himalayan Peaks Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Numbur, Makalu, Kanchenjunga.
Day 16 : Lapchane - Those (3 hr)
Enjoy sunrise view of mountains from Tame and gradually descend down to your last stay at Those.
Day 17 : Those - Kathmandu (8-9 hr)
Drive back to Kathmandu via Jiri. Overnight at the Retreat Center or in Hotel.
Day 18 : Kathmandu
Day of complete Relaxation with all the activities at the Retreat Center.
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day of preparation for Yoga Trek
Day 2 : Kathmandu – Shivalaya (8-9 hr)
Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya (187 km from Kathmandu) through the mountain terrain following the traditional approach march for everest. Enjoy fresh water fish and refreshments at Shivalaya. Arrange porter, local guides and other logistics at Shivalaya.
Day 3 : Shivalaya – Khahare (3-4 hr)
Enjoy soft trekking along the Khimti River and enjoy lunch at Garjyang. Enjoying Sherpa culture and home-stay accommodation at Khahare. Don't forget to taste of NCC fresh Yak Cheese.
Day 4 : Khahare – Panipacka (3-4 hr)
Be prepared for adventurous trekking and eco-camping. Enjoy wilderness trekking along the khimit River and up to the Panipakha where you will find your first eco-camping site amidst the scattered Chauri sheds and th, towering alpines. Enjoy rare sunset views from Panipakha.
Day 5 : Panipacka – Maanedanda (3-4 hr)
Continuing to snake you way up, the trail as it ascends through the conifer and rhododendron forest before reaching Maanedanda offering spectacular views of thick green forest with numerous steep waterfalls.
Day 6 : Maanedanda – Jatapokhari / Panchpokhari (4-5 hr)
The trail traverses alongside the mountain before a dramatic waterfall heralds your arrival at Jatapokhari (4206m), a holy mountain lake in the lap of Mt. Numbur.Over 3000 pilgrims, both Buddhist and Hindu followers, make their way here to celebrate Janiapurnima in August. Just short climb above Jatapokhari are the five sacred lakes known as Panch Pokhari (4508m) within a huge glacial, moonlike cirque. Sidewalks around Panchpokhari and Panch Pokhari pass offers spectacular panoramic views of the Rolwaling, Numbur and an Everest Ranges.
Day 7 & 8 : Panchpokhari - Tare (4-5 hr)
The Trail takes you to Khola Kharka and further downhill to Nupche River via thick bamboo forest. Enjoy fresh cheese making in green pasture alongside the Nupche River before you reach to your eco-camping site at Tare. For anyone with an extra day, a side trip to Gigphera Go Nup Base Camp/Glacier, Khola Cire (4469m), Linkhu Nup Glacier and impressive Lhasa Lake (4469m) is recommended.
Day 9 & 10 : Tare – Gyazo La Pass - Ngeju (4-5 hr)
The most strenuous setion of the NCC, the trail from Tare to the Linkhu Khola valley is one that is both challenging and rewarding. The mountain views extending north into Tibet as you cross the Gyajo La (Thulo Lapcha at 4880m) traditionally used by local Sherpas to bring yaks across the mountains to Rakhidanda and Ngeju are sensational.
"Wilderness" is the only apt term for the wild and rugged basin of the Lhiku River valley, Dudhpokhari Lake, Likhu Glacier at the base of towering tumbling glaciers and large moraines. The trek down from the Likhu glacier and large moraines. The trek down from the Likhu glacier takes you to Ngeju (3690m) nestled against the river. A Short side trip up from Ngeju is the ancient Buddhist Shrine of Kau Gumba.
Day 11 : Ngeju - Lhachhewar (4-5 hr)
From Ngeju the trail weaves through thick ancient forests alongside the Likhu Khola re-emerging to Lhachhewar (2665m), one of the most beautiful Sherpa villages with its astonishing landscapes, cultural wealth, prominent monastery, and the hospitable Sherpa people. Lhachhewar offers untouched way of life. In Lhachhewar and onwards, the camping facilities can also be combined with the home-stay accommodation maintained at traditional Sherpa houses.
Day 12 : Lhachhewar - Kyama (3-4 hr)
The trail goes through the river valley, passing one of the still hidden Hindu pilgrimage site, 'UMATIRTHA TEMPLE' regarded as the KASHI of Himalayas at Nupche River; descending through deep forest to Kyama (2380m) with good views along the way of Gigphera Go Nup (Pathibara) and Numberchuili, Enjoy Monastery, Sherpa lifestyle and home-stay at the serene village environment.
Day 13 : Kyama - Gumdel (2 hr)
With the gleaming Numberchuili as the backdrop, Gumdel is a tiny hamlet gathered around a large Buddhist Stupa. The Gumdel Home-stays offer the best of Sherpa hospitality and cultural traditions amidst luxuriant landscape and spectacular mountain scenery.
Day 14 : Gumdel – Serding or Bhandar (4 -5 hr)
From Gumdel the trail either descends through the mountain terrace along the Likhu River finally meeting the Everest trail at Bhandar or ascends through the dense forest finally reaching the beautiful Serding (3360m). Enjoy folded temperate and subalpine forest at the backdrop of Numburchuli, Bigphera Go and Gaurishankar Himal range from Serding and Punnasa Danda. Enjoy fresh Yak Cheese and Cheese making process.
Day 15 : Serding / Bhandar – Thodung - Lapchane (4 -5 hr)
Descend gently to observe one of Nepal’s first Yak Cheese factories, established in 1957 on the way to Thodung. Visit Thodung Monastery and get warm blessing from lamas. Get your lunch with Lamas at Thodung or stroll back down to Deurali on the way to Everest trek, with good views of Gaurishankar before trekking to your penultimate DNCC Homestay village at Newari Houses, Lapchane. Tamdanda, thirty minutes above the newar village of Lapchane, is one of the tallest hills in Ramechhap. From Tame you can see most of the central and estern Himalayan Peaks Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gauri Shanker, Numbur, Makalu, Kanchenjunga.
Day 16 : Lapchane - Those (3 hr)
Enjoy sunrise view of mountains from Tame and gradually descend down to your last stay at Those.
Day 17 : Those - Kathmandu (8-9 hr)
Drive back to Kathmandu via Jiri. Overnight at the Retreat Center or in Hotel.
Day 18 : Kathmandu
Day of complete Relaxation with all the activities at the Retreat Center.
Note:
There are many possibilities for trekking in this region. Please let us know the number of days you have
planned for trekking in order to make itinerary according to your wishes.
For Yoga Trek & Cost Details please ask with
info@nepalyogatrek.com / nepalyogatrek@hotmail.com
www.nepalyogatrek.com
ABOUT THE ITINERARY COST
For Yoga Trek & Cost Details please ask with
info@nepalyogatrek.com / nepalyogatrek@hotmail.com
www.nepalyogatrek.com
ABOUT THE ITINERARY COST
