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Peekye - Lower Everest Trek (17 days) One of the most beautiful areas and one still largely off the tourist route is that of Peekye mountain (4070m), a very special mountain in that it is considered the protector of Golla region. Golla is a small Sherpa village of about 40 houses scattered over the slope of Peekye at an altitude of 3060m, and dominated by a range of snow-capped mountains: Gaurishankar, Karylung, Numbur and Katanga. The religious life of this village is very vibrant thanks to its four small monasteries, all belonging to the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. The months of March and April are a wonderful time to visit the area. The forests then show off their rhododendrons, magnolias, wild orchids and edelweiss. At this time of year too, a great Sherpa festival takes place: the Dumje, for which, different families take turns each year in bearing the cost of the celebrations. This is a good opportunity to see the monks dancing sacred dances (cham) in the monastery courtyards and to enjoy the famous Sherpa hospitality. For those who like deep blue skies, snow and the mountain climate, autumn and winter are the best seasons to come. At the end of October or beginning of November (according to the Lunar calendar), a great festival takes place in Chiwong monastery in which the monks perform the sacred dance festival of Mani Rimdu over a period of several days. Each season of the year has its own beauty- its open feel –to make worthwhile a trip to this area. OUTLINE ITINERARY: Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Day 3: Kathmandu to Jiri (1955m) Day 4: Jiri to Shivalaya Day 5: Shivalaya to Bhandar / Changma (2190m) Day 6: Bhandar / Changma to Namkhile(2320m) Day 7: Namkhile to Golla (2980m) Day 8: Golla Village Day 9: Golla to Ngaur (3350m) Day 10: Ngaur to Chamdingma (3510m) Day 11: Chandingma - top of Peekye (4065m) - Chandingma Day 12: Chandingma to Junbesi (2670m) Day 13: Junbesi to Thubten Choling Monastery to Junbesi Day 14: Junbesi to Chiwong monastery Day 15: Chiwong monastery to Phaplu Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu Day 17: Depart Kathmandu TRIP FACTS: Trip duration: 17 Days Grade: Moderate Maximum altitude: 4065m Activity: Sightseeing, trekking Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Trek type: Camping Accommodation: Hotel and Camping Meals: Hotel/ tented camps Transportation: Flight & private car. If you want to more information please go to our company website: www.explorehimalaya.co Inquire please go to inquire@explorehimalaya.com
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