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SERVICE TREK-NEPAL
See the
long ridge in the center of the photo? Look to the right and you will see
a flat-topped mountain (Nuptse), and a large pyramid to the right behind
the flat-topped mountain (Everest). Seen at sunrise from the ridge above
the Dhaur Kharka health clinic, located near to Mount Everest National
Park. Flying back to Kathmandu after our trek (Dan Mazur). Thanks for
joining in!
In June of
2006 during our a family medical team led by Dr. Philip and Chantal
Heinegg and Arnold Coster, SummitClimb's 4 time Everest leader, just
returned from their trek to a new health clinic we are helping to foster
in Nepal, the world's 12th poorest country and the poorest country in
Asia, near to Mt Everest in a very poverty-stricken valley where tourists
never tread and where there are no doctors, no medical facilities, no
school teachers, no roads, no electrity and no phones. Some of the
patients walked or hobbled for two days to get a chance to see the
doctors. It’s in a district called Okhaldunga, a valley where 4000 people
toil on the steep Himalayan foothills of Everest. Not only did our medical
team see nearly 100 patients in one day during their visit, some of whom
had severe injuries that had been left untreated for months, they also
donated a new solar panel and medical supplies. The clinic is part of
efforts by the Mount Everest Foundation for Sustainable Development of
Nepal and Tibet. We are trying to help them raise funds to help poor
families living on the "wrong side" of Mt. Everest to get health care so
they can go back to work in the fields and survive in their own village
and raise their children with dignity, rather than migrating to the
teeming unemployed slums of Kathmandu. If you are interested, please visit
www.MountEverestFoundation.org
, and please consider sending a donation cheque. Thank you very much.
This is a
low-altitude trek, entirely below 3000 metres (Kathmandu is at 1300 metres),
and may represent the most cheap, inexpensive, affordable low budget trek
you could do in Nepal.
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November to 14 November, 6 June to 18 June, 2006, 2007, and 2008. 12 Days
in Nepal
Now
accepting applications for our 2006 and 2007 treks.
Full
Service Cost:
$790, £450, €650.
Price
includes return round/trip domestic flights, all guides, porters, meals,
cooks, tents, teahouses on the trek.
We offer
generous discounts for groups of two or more.
Interested? Please contact
us:
info@mounteverestfoundation.org
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Our “full-service” trek
includes:
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Trek Leader: Western Leader,
trekking in the Khumbu valley since 1991;
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Nepalese
Sherpa-English speaking guides for the group (we are also able to
provide Sherpa French and German speakers);
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Return
round-trip domestic flights for you and your baggage;
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Yak
and porter transport of all your equipment from the beginning to
the end of the trek;
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Three
hot, nutritious, simple meals per day during the trek.
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All
permit fees, trekking fees, and liaison officers;
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Emergency
equipment and supplies: first aid, etcetera;
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Sleeping
arrangements will be in simple tents and beds in inns;
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We
will be carrying satellite communications equipment so we can send
news and updates on our progress and stay in touch with our loved
ones at home during our trek.
What is not
included?
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Hotels and meals in Kathmandu are a minimal expense, with our
chosen Hotel costing $20 for
a single and $30 for a double. Three large western-style meals a
day might cost $20, including beverages, etcetera. There are
numerous delicious restaurants and cafes within a few minutes walk
of our hotel. In addition, there are over 50 trekking equipment
shops near our hotel, so you can easily purchase and hire all of
the personal trekking equipment you might need, such as shoes,
clothing, sleeping bag, etcetera.
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Your visa is best obtained at the Kathmandu airport upon arrival.
In June of 2004 the cost was $30 for a 60 day visa.
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Additional expenses like bottled or canned drinks on the trek,
tips and gratuities, and expenses of a personal nature (i.e.:
laundry or gift shopping) are not included.
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Proposed Itinerary for
the Service Trek:
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Day 1 |
arrive in Kathmandu
(1300 metres) |
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Day 2 |
Explore and tour
around Kathmandu |
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Day 3 |
fly to Phaphlu (2364
metres), trek to Bitta Kharka (2100 metres) |
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Day 4 |
Trek to Jamfre (2500
metres) |
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Day 5 |
Trek to Dhaur Kharka
Village (2100 metres) |
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Day 6 |
visit health clinic,
school, local environment (forest, farm, streams) |
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Day 7 |
visit health clinic,
school, local environment (forest, farm, streams) |
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Day 8 |
trek to Jamfre, 2500
metres |
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Day 9 |
trek to Rumjatar, 1350
metres |
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Day 10 |
fly to Kathmandu |
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Day 11 |
relax in Kathmandu.
Last minute shopping, saying goodbye to new friends |
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Day 12 |
fly back to your
home country. Thanks for joining our service trek |
Interested? Please contact us:
info@mounteverestfoundation.org |
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Discounts
We are able to provide
a five percent discount for:
- Groups of two or
more. Bring a friend!
- Combining this tour
with one or more of our other tours.
- Referrals leading
to new sign ups. Tell your friends!
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Equipment Note
During
travel and trekking, all group equipment and supplies are provided.
All you need bring is your own warm personal clothing, warm jacket,
waterproof clothing, sleeping bag, and mattress, in a waterproof,
locked travel bag. If necessary, all items can be inexpensively
purchased and/or hired in Kathmandu. Your porter and yak will be
carrying these items in your locked travel bag. |
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Fitness and Health
To participate in this
trek you must be a fit and active walker in good health. Prior to
joining our group, please see your doctor and obtain the necessary
permission and advice, as well as medications for travel in extremes
of altitude, and also for exotic locales. Please make sure you have
properly trained yourself for this tour. |
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