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Everest Base Camp Yoga Adventure Trek April 16, 2012 to May 3, 2012

A Pilgrimage into the Himalayas

Calling adventurous yoga students everywhere who want to not only deepen their practice but also embark on a

transformational journey of self-discovery!

For the first time, the Everest Base Camp trekking experience will be offered with a unique twist, combining Eastern

and Western philosophies of Yoga, meditation and pranayama with the physical endurance of two weeks of trekking

and exploration in the highest mountain range in the world. Join other like-minded individuals with a spirit of

adventure for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you hike through beautiful landscapes, visit historical and spiritual

monuments, and get to know the rich culture of the people who call this land home.

You will have daily asana practice along with meditation and group discussions to quiet the mind and to balance out

the strenuous nature of hiking. Throughout the trip, you will also have free time to explore various camp sites and

villages, engage in colorful dialogue with your fellow adventurers and locals. Discover your inner sanctuary as you

re-connect to nature and to those around you, and be inspired to live authentically, with compassion while pursuing

your own passions.

Upon arriving at Base Camp, we will engage in seva (selfless service) by doing a trash cleanup to restore the beauty of

Base Camp. Many trekkers before you have abused this wonderful place in nature and you can do your part by setting

an example for other trekkers to take responsibility for the places on this planet that we all share.

Warning: This trip may change your life, so get ready for an amazing adventure! All you need is to bring along an open

mind and heart. Let us do the rest.

Additionally, your journey will have a profound impact on the children of Nepal Orphans Home; a portion of your trip

cost will go towards supporting these children who have been sold or abandoned by their families. The money will

help provide food, shelter, and education for the children but more importantly, a real chance for success in their lives.

At the end of your journey, you will return to Kathmandu and have a chance to meet some of these children and truly

feel gratitude at all that life has to offer.


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A Trek Introduction

The trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most famous and popular in the world, taking you right into the heart of

the Nepalese Everest Base Camp. Nepal has 8 of the world's 14 highest peaks and is blessed with spectacular

mountains and vistas, justifiably famous not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain but also for its

friendly people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, temples and monasteries. The Everest

trek is inside The Sagarmatha National Park, which is rich for its flora and fauna, and is the land of yeti, whose

existence remains a mystery…

Kalapathar 5,550m

Kala Patthar is a black mountain in the Nepalese Himalayan mountain range. It appears as a big brown bump below

the impressive south face of Pumori (7,161m / 23,494ft). Many trekkers in the region of Mount Everest will attempt

to summit Kala Patthar, since it provides the most accessible point to view Mt. Everest from base camp to peak (due

to the structure of Everest, the peak cannot be seen from the base camp). The views from almost anywhere on Kala

Patthar of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are spectacular.

Trip grade: 4/Strenuous: This trek is strenuous. Maximum elevation is 5,550m (Kalapathar).

From the tiny airfield of Lukla the trail leads through Sherpa villages, Buddhist Monasteries, alpine forests of fir,

rhododendrons and across high suspension bridges meeting caravans of a yak-cow crossbreed along the way.

Namche Bazaar is a colorful, bustling market with traders from surrounding villages and as far as Tibet, and from

Tengboche. Beautiful views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam can also be seen from Namche. After

Dengboche the trekking is above the tree line, cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine to arrive at Base Camp. Base

Camp is located high on the Khumbu Glacier, where colorful expedition tents stand out in this desolate place

surrounded by rock, snow and ice.

Trek Highlights

Your Yoga Teacher

In her former life, Tingting Peng was a hardnosed investment banker and hedge fund analyst

living the Wall Street high life in Hong Kong. When she discovered her love for yoga, Tingting

quickly gave up the materialistic fast-paced lifestyle for the simpler yet more fulfilling life of a

yoga teacher. She has since trained in a variety of yoga styles, including Iyengar, Power

Vinyasa, and Yin, and is also registered at the 250 hour-level with the Yoga Alliance.

Currently based in Hong Kong, Tingting’s current teaching schedule sees her at the Four

Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong as a resident teacher when she is home and guest-teaching in

other parts of Southeast Asia and throughout North America when she is on the road. An


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avid snowboarder, surfer, and intrepid outdoor adventure racer, Tingting often organizes and leads community

events to raise awareness for health & fitness, peace initiatives and environmental protection. A frequent contributor

to local and regional publications, Tingting has been featured by the Asian Wall Street Journal for her radical career

move from finance to yoga. Throughout her journey, Tingting is immensely grateful for her teachers, students, friends

and family who have all been inspirational forces in her life.

After traveling to Nepal on a Yoga for Freedom tour with some Cleveland yogis back in June, Tingting fell in love with

the kids at Nepal Orphans Home. Their big hearts and abundant joy for life inspired Tingting to share their stories, and

so she dedicates this adventure to them, for teaching her how to passionately laugh, love, and live.

April 16: Arrive in Kathmandu: Arrival in Kathmandu airport meet with guide of NSTE and transfer to hotel followed

by shopping for trekking gear, evening briefing about the trek and all programs. After briefing, meet with yogi to do

some light evening stretching, followed by Nepali traditional Cultural Dance will welcome you with Nepali food.O/n at

Hotel on 3*** B/B

Itinerary in Detail

April 17: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,800m)

In the morning at 6 a.m., our journey of adventure starts with a flight to Lukla (2,800m). At Lukla, the trail leads north

from the airstrip to the edge of Lukla Plateau for an easy walk through several villages to Phakding (2,800m). The

journey will take roughly 3-4 hours, followed by evening Yoga Practice on the land of yeti. O/n Phakding, (B,L,D)

April 18: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Early morning Yoga, then after breakfast we continue our journey to Base Camp. We begin the day with a gentle trail

passing through several villages and beautiful pine forest, coming to Jorsalee (2800m). From Jorsale, we follow the

Dudhkosi River for about one hour and begin our ascent up a steep trail to Namche. Namche Bazaar is the

administrative capital of the region, historically it was the staging point for trading expeditions to Tibet and its

Saturday market remains an important event bringing traders from villages a week's walk away. Nearly more than half

the trail is quite steep, allowing one to enjoy the breath-taking first view of Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,879m) and

Lhotse (8,383m). Walking time is about 6 hours. Evening Yoga with group. O/n Namche Bazaar, (B,L,D)

April 19: acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar– Khumjung Valley Excursion- Rest Day (3,790m)

Early Morning Yoga with sunrise over snow capped mountain and sound of prayers at monastery. After breakfast we

start the hike to Khumjung Valley, where the trail leads to a steep climb for about one hour to Shyangboche. From the

top of Shyangboche, one can get a glimpse of Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Themserku (6608m),

Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8383m). From there, the trail leads downwards to Khumjung, where the Sir Edmund

Hillary School and a local hospital is located. Walking time is about 5-6 hours. Evening Yoga, O/n at Namche Bazaar,


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(B,L,D)

April 20: Namche-Dole (4,200m) Early morning sunrise yoga and after breakfast start trek to Dole, at Namche trails goes flat and offer breathtaking views of Everest Lotshe and Amadablam, after trails ascend towards Mong danda and descend about 30 minutes and continue accent to Dole through the forest. Evening Yoga at Dole, O/n at Lodge April 21: Dole-Machhermo (4,470m) Leaving the main trail to Mt. Everest , climb high on a ridge to 4000m past a large chorten at the village of Mong , said to be the birthplace of the saint Lama Sange Dorje, the reincarnate lama of Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet who introduced Buddhism to the Khumbu. From there descend to the village of Phortse Tenga by the Dudh Kosi (river). From Phortse the trail climbs steeply through forests of rhododendrons and then stands of juniper and large conifers as the altitude increases. You will pass through Sherpa kharkas (high pasture summer settlements used by Sherpas to graze their herds of yaks allowing their lower winter pastures to recover) and the villages of Tongba 3950m and Gyele 3960m to Dole. You have great views of Khumbila and Tawachee peaks throughout the day. O/n at Lodge April 22: Machhermo-Gokyo (4,790m) Today you have a short and fairly leisurely trek to allow you to acclimatize to the altitude. In the morning there is a steep but beautiful climb through conifer and rhododendron forests and stands of juniper to Lhabarma 4220m and Luza 4360m. There are kharkas wherever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. Continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river to Machhermo (4,410m.) O/n at Lodge April 23: Gokyo Rest –Climb Gokyo Ri (5360M) Acclimatization Day As you will be crossing a high pass in the next few days it is important to be properly acclimatized. For enthusiasts a rigorous hike up Gokyo Ri 5,360m, the small peak above Gokyo provides spectacular views of the Everest trinity, Nuptse 7,879m, Lhotse 8511m, and Everest 8848m, as well as Makalu 8463m looming to the east, Cho Oyu 8,153m to the north and the smaller but closer peaks of Cholatse and Tawachee to the south. There is a wonderful view of Gokyo and Dudh Pokhari spread out below. There is plenty to do here for this day though. O/n at Lodge April 24: Gokyo -Chhyugima (Dragnag) A long day and the most difficult part of this trek. Cross the southern end of the Ngozumpa Glacier, pass by the stone huts of Thagna kharka then climb steadily up a narrow and steep valley which opens up to a wide shallow valley leading to the Kharka Chhyugima 5,170m. O/n at Lodge


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April 25:Chaayugima -Dzonglha( 4,830m) Today you have a steep and challenging but, non-technical climb over rock, snow and perhaps ice to Cho La (pass) 5,420m which links the glacial valleys of Cho Oyu and Everest and from where you have superb views. Descend from the pass, cross a small glacier, negotiate the ice fall at the end of it and descend via Leisyasa to Dzonglha Kharka 4,730 m, a high altitude summer pasture directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse Peak 6,440 m.O/n at Lodge April 26:Dzonglha-Lobuche(4,910m.) After a morning of rest, you hike on a trail above Tsholo Lake and join the main Everest trail at Dughla on the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From Dughla climb up the moraine past a row of stone monuments in memory of Sherpas who died on expeditions to Everest and on to Lobuche 4,930m.O/n at Lodge

April 27: Lobuche – Gorak shep- Everest Base Camp (5,160m) and Base Camp litter clean up

Morning yoga then after breakfast we continue for our most interesting and beautiful day by the Khumbu Glacier,

views of Mt Pumori, Nuptse, Lotshe, Everest and views of Everest Base camp. From Lobuche trail winds through some

flat sections, several small ascends before descending to Gorakshep. Walking time is appoimately 3 hours. After lunch

at Gorekshep, we go to Everest base camp and return to Gorekshep. Litter on the way to and at Everest base camp is

a problem not only for the environment but also takes away from the gorgeous views of the Himalayas. Therefore,

prior to returning to Gorakshep, we will be cleaning up the rubbish on the trail and at base camp to bring back to

dispose of in Gorakshep to help keep our mountains beautiful and clean. Approximately 5 hours. Evening yoga at

Everest Base Camp! O/n at GorakShep, (B,L,D)

April 28: Gorak Shep – (Kalapathar)- Pheriche(4,210m)

Before sunrise we hike up to Kalapattar (5,545m) catching the first rays of sun over some of the highest peaks of the

world. Here we will be meditating at the top of the world! Kalapattar is the most popular place for breath taking views

of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Themserku (6,608m), Nuptse (7,879m), and Lhotse (8,383m). Walking

time takes about 6-7 hours. O/n at Pheriche, (B,L,D)

April 29: Pheriche – Phorste 3,870m)

Morning yoga, breakfast, then we leave for Phorste. From Pheriche, trails starts downhill until Pangbouche then it is

an easy walk up and then down to reach Phorste with views of the Himalayas. Here we will be able to see some wild

animals such as musk deer, wild boars, mountain goat and many birds. Walking time approximately 5 hours. Evening

Yoga and meditation at monastery. O/n at Phorste, (B,L,D)

April 30: Phorste – Manjo (3780m)

Morning Yoga then hike same route back to Lukla, Walking time takes about 5 hours followed by evening yoga. O/n

Manjo.


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May 01: Manjo – Lukla: morning yoga then proceed to Lukla, the trails leads downhill via Dudhkoshi River. Walking

time about 5 hours, evening yoga and trek-completion celebration with singing and dancing! O/n at Lukla, (B,L,D)

May 02: Lukla- Kathmandu

In the morning, flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu we will go to visit Nepal Orphans Home and

play with the kids (optional). The evening will be relaxing, and you can get a massage and do some shopping. We will

close with a Farewell Dinner party. O/n Kathmandu, (B,L,D)

May 03: Departure to onward journey! Or free day at Kathmandu on your own. OR any extension of the many other

trips in Nepal.

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The Cost

Per Person

Payment Type

US$ 1990 per person

Bank transfer or

Travellers cheque

Deposit of $500 to confirm

your spot, balance to be

paid 4 weeks prior to the

trip

Cost Includes Cost Excludes

• Two night hotel accommodation at Kathmandu;

• Two way airfare from

Kathmandu-Lukla–Kathmandu including guide &

Porter;

• All ground transportation as per itinerary using

tourist vehicle;

• All airport tax required Kathmandu airport & Lukla

airport;

• Trekking leader (if more than 08pax in groups we

will provide leader/guide for entire tour (All tea

house or camping equipment );

• All Meals as specified above. Three times a day (e,g.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner);

• National Park Fees or conservation fees Everest

region;

• Experience government licensed English Speaking

Guide and Porter(s) with food and accommodation;

• One porter for two trekkers to carry bags;

• One duffle bag for each trekker;

• Trekking permit;

• Government Tax;

• Other assistance

• Roundtrip airfare to/from Kathmandu;

• Expenses of personal nature during trekking;

• Mineral water / beer (Regular drinking water

will be included)

• Tips for trekking guide & other staff


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Meals during Everest Base Camp Trek

All Meals will be provided during the trek. Three meals (B, L & D) a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge.

Each day, breakfast and dinner usually take place at the place of lodging, and lunches will be taken while on the road.

Reception, farewell dinner and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.

Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Everest Base Camp Trek.

Travel Insurance

Trekking Route Map


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Photos from Previous Treks

Sunset view of Everest from Gorakshep

On the way to Kalapthar

Gokyo Lake


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At Base camp

Yoga team


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First view of Everest from Namche Bazar

Tyanbouche Monastery


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