SHERPA FOOD TREK - 7 DAYS

Come explore the land of the Sherpas through their culinary heritage.

In this food trek, you will stay at villages that are quietly tucked away from the regular spots. You will also get to see what a real Sherpa village looked like before tourism swept the region and have some deep conversations with your hosts.

And while you do all of that, you not only get to enjoy locally produced organic Sherpa food, but also learn how to make a few dishes yourself.

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WHY HONEYGUIDE?

~ Specialized in Everest - From dropping cyclists at Kala Patthar to classy New Year events, we have done some exciting things in Everest. ~ Travelers’ Choice Award 2022 by Tripadvisor - Also, we only use hotels that are highly rated on Tripadvisor. ~ Understand Everest inside out - Extensive online resources and deep community involvement. ~ Only Online Travel Agency in Nepal- Option to book Treks & Heli Tours / Flights / Hotels / Trekking Guides directly. ~ Love the Mountains and are fun to talk to.

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill out an Enquiry Form.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: KATHMANDU - LUKLA - RIMIJUNG (2,700 meters) - 4 hours.

~ Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,850 m) - 25 minutes. ~ Enjoy Riki Kuur (Potato Pancake) at Himalayan Lodge, Lukla. ~ Walk for around 3 hours through villages, forests, and some long-ass bridges to reach Rimijung for lunch. ~ Enjoy traditional Sherpa dinner (Syakpa) ~ Overnight at Rimijung Accommodation: Rimijung Sherpa Home, Rimijung

DAY 2: RIMIJUNG - NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440 meters) - 5 hours

~ Explore the Rimijung Monastery and the village. ~ Trek for 2 hours to reach Monjo for Lunch. ~ Get your Sagarmatha National Park permits at Jorsalle. ~ Walk uphill for around two to three hours to reach Namche Bazaar. ~ Stroll around Namche and enjoy the sunset from the National Park View Point. ~ Enjoy famous Sherpa food “Rildook” for dinner at Namche Accommodation: Hotel Sherwi Khangba, Namche

DAY 3: NAMCHE - KHUMJUNG (3,780 meters) - 2 hours

~ After breakfast at Namche (Tibetan Bread with topping), hike to Khumjung . (2 hours) ~ After your lunch at Khumjung, there will be a guided tour to Khunde View Point(2.5 hours) ~ Overnight at Khumjung Accommodation: Hidden Village Lodge, Khumjung

DAY 4: KHUMJUNG (3,780 meters)

~ Enjoy the traditional Sherpa breakfast (Tsampa Porridge with Sherpa Tea) at Khumjung. ~ Walkthrough the village to learn about the lifestyle of local Sherpas ~ Learn to make Rildook ~ Overnight at Khumjung Accommodation: Hidden Village Lodge, Khumjung

DAY 5: KHUMJUNG - RIMIJUNG (2,700 meters) - 5 hours

~ After your breakfast at Khumjung (Rikii Kuur with Somar), stroll around the village. ~ Walk for 1 hour to reach Namche for lunch at the famous Sherpa Barista Cafe. ~ Trek from Namche to Rimijung for a stay. ~ Enjoy Te Momo with veg curry for dinner at Rimijung Sherpa Home Accommodation: Rimijung Sherpa Home, Rimijung

DAY 6: RIMIJUNG - CHAURIKHARKA (2,645 meters) - 3 hours

~ After breakfast (Tibetan Bread), trek back to Chaurikharka (2.5 hours) ~ Walk past Dudhkoshi river and enjoy the dense forest to reach Chaurikharka for lunch ~ After lunch, there will be a guided tour of the village ~ Dinner at Chaurikharka (Syakpa) Accommodation: Chaurikharka Lodge, Chaurikharka.

DAY 7: CHAURIKHARKA - LUKLA - KATHMANDU - 1 hour

~ Early morning breakfast( Tsampa Porridge with Sherpa Tea), hike for 20-25 minutes to reach Lukla ~ Flight back to Kathmandu - 25 minutes.

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CONTACT

If you have any questions, feel free to Call / WhatsApp / Email OR Fill an Enquiry Form.

We will happily tweak this tour to your liking. Some possible changes are: ~ Travel by helicopter between Kathmandu and Lukla - approx. USD 400 per person one way | USD 2,400 per flight. ~ Add hotel and/or city tour in Kathmandu - approx. USD 100 per person.

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INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Includes

~ Flights between Kathmandu and Lukla ~ Local Guide ~ Accommodation on twin sharing basis ~ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ~ Permits Learn more. ~ Porter (only for non-Nepalis and non-Indians)

Excludes

~ Tips for guides and porters (15% of wages is considered fair) ~ Battery Charging. (NPR 100-500 per hour from Deboche onwards) ~ Extra Hot Water. (NPR 100-300 per liter from Deboche onwards) ~ Hot Shower. (NPR 300-500) ~ Everest Link WiFi Cards. (NPR 600 for 600MB) ~ Drinks, Travel Insurance, and anything else not mentioned in Inclusions.

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