Lawudo Gompa Retreat Trekking

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Lawudo Gompa is the meditation spot and retreat cave of Lama Zopa (Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu), a leading figure of Tibetan / Himalayan Buddism. Located far from any of the tourist hustle and bustle of the Mt Everest region, the area provides a pristine atmosphere with views of the surrounding mountains. Lawudo is looked after by the sister of Lama Zopa and few devotees who reside there at a small monastery and huts built to accommodate visitors. This trek combined with Namchebazaar, Everest Panorama is designed to present true insight of the Himalayan cultural heritage that's rare in commercial trekking activities.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: KATHMANDU, meet the guide and other participants and rest and hotel.

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Arrival, meeting with staff and rest.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Welcome dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Potala Guest House, Kathmandu.

Day 2: KATHAMNDU introductory sightseeing.

Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
This half-day sightseeing provides you an insight of Kathamndu's history, culture, and other practical information. Besides Swayambhu you will visit some old sections of Kathmandu. Half-day is rest.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Potala Guest House, Kathamndu

Day 3: KATHAMNDU - LUKLA - PHAKDING

Pass By: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
A short early morning flight takes you to mountain village Lukla and our trek starts. Today's trek is of three hours approximately to a sherpa village of Phakding. Overnight at local teahouse.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at local teahosue.

Day 4: PHAKDING - NAMCHEBAZAR

Pass By: Namche Bazar, Namche 56000, Nepal
From Phakding the trek goes along the Dudh Koshi river to Monjo and climbs the Namche hill to mountain town Namche Bazar.

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at local teahouse.

Day 5: NAMCHABAZAAR rest day

Stop At: Mount Everest, Sagarmatha National Park Nepal
Today is a rest day to acclimatize. However, the rest day is well spent by visiting Mt. Everest view point (20 min walk from your lodge) to the local museum and Buddhist center and the fascinating local market.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at local teahouse

Day 6: NAMCHE TO LAWUDO

Stop At: Lawudo Gompa, RMGM+Q9R, Namche 56000, Nepal
Trekking of 5 hours partly gentle walk and last part climbing uphill brings to you to Lawudo Gompa. Lawudo gompa is set aside mountain from where nearest village is at least an hours's walk. The monastery and small huts to keep visiting guests are set near the meditation cave of Lama Zopa of Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu. Lama Zopa's meditation cave and little monastery are evidence of cultural and spiritual heritage of Sherpa people.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at Lawudo gonpa dorm or tent.

Day 7: LAWUDO REST AND RETRET

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Take it easy, visit the cave of Lawdo Lama where he had meditated nearly a hundred years ago. Good opportunity to experience the local Sherpa Buddhist culture and views.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at local teahosue.

Day 8: TREK TO MONJO, PAST NAMCHE BAZAAR

Stop At: Monjo, Monjo, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
From Lawudo it's the same trek back to Namche for lunch and then continues to Monjo.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at Local lodge

Day 9: MONJO TO LUKLA

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Trek down to Phakding and to Lukla.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:

• Dinner: You get a farewell dinner !
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU

Stop At: Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
A short flight to Kathamndu. Or via Manthali.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: KATHMANDU FREE DAY

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
You may join the optional day sightseeing of Kathamndu's old palaces and temples. And also packing and shopping!

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 12: RETURN HOME !

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Say good bye to Kathmandu. Reach airport about 3 hours before flight time.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • 7x Breakfast
  • 8x Dinner
  • 6x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 8 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Thamel

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • bottled beverages and bakery items

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • As the Nepal government has announced destination open for traveling, we happily offer this tour. We sincerely follow the global guidelines of travel protocol and also guidelines implemented by the Nepal government and our own precaution such as social distancing, sanitizing and other travel safety.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

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