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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.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Thamel
Arrival, meeting with staff and rest.
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Swaymbhunath
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Lukla
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.
Admission ticket free -
4
From Phakding the trek goes along the Dudh Koshi river to Monjo and climbs the Namche hill to mountain town Namche Bazar.
Admission ticket free -
5Mount Everest
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
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.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
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.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
8
If you practice meditation or yoga or any kind of practice you can do so at the serene location of Lawudo. Or if there is a regular teaching, you can be part of it for the day.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
9
From Lawudo after breakfast, start trek down to Namche Bazaar and continue to Monjo.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Lukla
Trek down to Phakding where you spend the first night of the trek and continue to Lukla. Get ready for the next day flight.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Kathmandu
In busy seasons, flight can be Manthali than to Kathmandu. If you fly to Manthali the flight is shorter and driver is more 4 hours to Kathmandu. If your flight is direct to Kathamndu then of coruse you are in Kathamndu by 10AM.
Admission ticket free -
12Kathmandu
As sometimes the weather is not predictable for flights, we keep this day as a free day.
8 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Tribhuvan International Airport
Depending on the time of your flight reach airport about three hours before the flight time.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
KATHMANDU, meet the guide and other participants and rest and hotel.
KATHAMNDU introductory sightseeing.
KATHAMNDU - LUKLA - PHAKDING
PHAKDING - NAMCHEBAZAAR
NAMCHABAZAAR rest day
NAMCHE TO LAWUDO
LAWUDO REST AND RETRET
RETREAT SECOND DAY. ENJOY THE SERENITY, PEACE, DO DHARMA PRACTICE OF YOUR OWN
TREK TO MONJO
TREK TO LUKLA
FLIGHT TO KATHAMNDU OR MANTHALI
CUSHION DAY FOR BAD WEATHER OR JUST IN CASE
RETURN HOME !
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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