Numbur Cheese Circuit

16 Days Easy Ethinc Culture & Eco Trekking

Trip Duration: 16 Days

Group Size: Minimum; 2 people to Maximum: 12 peoples

Maximum altitude: 4515 meters.

Best Season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun-Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Trekking grade: Moderate

Overview

There is one of the recently opened new trekking routes in Nepal, that is Numbur Cheese Circuit. This trail takes you on a picturesque passage through two river valleys namely Khimti and Likhu valleys which are nestled on the foothills of Everest and Rolwaling region respectively. The rich biodiversity ranging from temperate to alpine forests is inhabited by wild life like Red Panda ... Musk deer, Himalayan thar, Snow Leopard and various species of pheasants like Danfe. The presence of glaciers and moraines along with the spectacular vistas of the Himalayas namely Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Lang tang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest and Kanchenjunga adds to the interest of the trek. The trail also offers a close look at the life style and culture of the indigenous communities such as Sherpa, Newar, Thami, Tamang, Yolmo and Majhi.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1 Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya

Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (1790m) takes nine hours. Stay overnight at lodge in Shivalaya.

Dinner Hotel 1790 m.

Day2 Trek from Shivalaya to Khahare

Trek from Shivalaya to Khahare (2175m) takes four hours. Stay overnight at home in Khahare.

BLD Lodge 2175 m.

Day3 Trek from Shivalaya to Panipakha

Trek from Shivalaya to Panipakha (3105m) takes four hours. Stay overnight in camp.

BLD Lodge 3105 m.

Day4 Trek from Panipakha to Manedanda

Trek from Panipakha to Manedanda (3940m) takes three hours. Stay overnight in camp.

BLD Lodge 3940 m.

Day5 Trek from Manedanda to Panchpokhari

Trek from Manedanda to Panchpokhari (4515m) takes three and half hours. Stay overnight in camp.

BLD Lodge 4515 m.

Day6 Trek from Panchpokhari to Tare

Trek from Panchpokhari to Tare (4140m) takes five hours. Stay overnight in camp.

BLD Lodge 4140 m.

Day7 Rest day in Tare to explore

Rest day in Tare to explore the sights and scenes of this region. Stay overnight in camp

BLD Lodge 4140 m.

Day8 Trek from Tare to Ngeju

Trek from Tare to Ngeju (2665m) takes four hours. Stay overnight in camp.

BLD Lodge 2665 m.

Day9 Rest day in Ngeju to explore

Rest day in Ngeju to explore the sights and scenes of this region. Stay overnight in camp.

BLD Lodge 2665 m.

Day10 Trek from Ngeju to Lhachhewar

Trek from Ngeju to Lhachhewar (2665m) takes four hours. Stay overnight in home in Lhachhewar.

BLD Lodge 2665 m.

Day11 Trek from Lhachhewar to Kyama

Trek from Lhachhewar to Kyama (2380m) for four hours. Stay overnight at home in Kyama.

BLD Lodge 2380 m.

Day12 Trek from Kyama to Gumdel

Trek from Kyama to Gumdel (2255m) for two hours. Stay overnight at home in Gumdel.

BLD Lodge 2255 m.

Day13 Trek from Gumdel to Serding

Trek from Gumdel to Serding (3360m) for three and half hours. Stay overnight at lodge/home in Serding.

BLD Lodge 3360 m.

Day14 Trek from Serding to Lapchane

Trek from Serding to Lapchane (3150m) via Thodung for five hours. Stay overnight at home in Lapchane.

BLD Lodge 3150 m.

Day15 Trek from Lapchane to Those

Trek from Lapchane to Those (1755m) for three and half hours. Stay overnight at home in those.

BLD Lodge 1755 m.

Day16 Drive from Those to Kathmandu nine hours.

Drive from Those to Kathmandu nine hours.

(Note: This is full trip Itinerary, if anyone interested for the half trip after arrival in Nepal, we can arrange half trip itinerary also)

BLD Hotel 1350 m.

What’s included

Cost includes

All airport/Hotel transfers
3 star level Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Welcome and farewell dinner.
All lodging and fooding during the trek.
A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees.
Domestic flights and Airport taxes.
An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, Assistant trek guide and Porters to carry luggage (2 Trekkers:1 porter ) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
All necessary paper work and Trekking permits or National park permit, TIMS Card)
All government and local taxes if necessary.

Cost excludes

Nepal visa fee.
International Airfare to and from Kathmandu.
Excess baggage charges.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, Late departure, Early return from mountain (Due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Lunch and Evening meals in Kathmandu (And also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary).
Travel and Rescue insurance.
Personal expenses (Phone Calls, Laundry, bar bills during the trekking, Battery recharge, Extra porters, Bottle or Boiled water, Shower etc).
Tips for Guides and Porters.