Trekking and Meditation to Naar-Phu and Milarepa’s Cave, Lodge, 23 Days
This trek leads us mainly through the magnificent landscape of the Manang-Valley. Because this is located north of the Annapurna and by that in the north of the Himalayan main-range, the valley is much more dry than the southside of the Annapurna-range and looks therefore scenically as well as culturally more like Tibet than Nepal. The landscape is from breathtaking beauty and allows magnificent views on Annapurna-North face. The Tibetan saint Milarepa is well-known to many Himalayan Buddhist and Bon-Po communities. In the 10th century he wandered and meditated across the mountains of Tibet and Nepal from cave to cave, and is famous as Tibet’s greatest saint, who received Buddha-hood in only one lifetime. His biography is very inspiring for all Tibetan Buddhists, because he was just a murderer, before he met his teacher Marpa. With deep regret about his negative actions, he became an highly motivated, extraordinary meditator and yogi, who used to sit naked in his caves and feeding himself mainly by nettle-soup, until he got a greenish skin. He used to compose poems to teach local people, which are very popular until now days and known as the ‘The 100.000 Songs of Milarepa’. His main disciples founded the famous Kagyu-pa sect, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. As he wandered across this mountains, Milarepa came across a cave where he meditated for many days. A hunter of the Nyeshang people, Gompo Dorje offered food and comfort to the saint. In return he gave Dorje and his people wisdom-transmissions by poems, which he sung. Milarepa’s cave is honored with an annual festival and the local people pay a lot of respect to the saint and the the place, which was blessed by him. Like some other treks in the ‘Trekking and Meditation’-Program, we choosed this trek because of the extraordinary combination of natural beauty and a highly blessed place with an inspiring history, which will be beneficial for your meditation and unforgettable for the rest of your life.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet with SNFT representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about Meditation Program, Trek and relax.
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing Tour to Kopan Monastery, Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa with our highly experience Buddhist Meditator/Instructor by private car. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule 6 hours by Land Cruise and trek to Ngadi 930m/1hour, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 4: Trek from Ngadi to Jagat1300m/5hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 5: Trek from Jagat to Bagarchhap 2160m/6hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 6: Trek from Bagarchhap to Koto 2600m/5hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 7: Trek from Koto to Meta 3560m/7hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 8: Trek from Meta to Phu Gaon 3900m/7hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 9: Exploring the Oldest Tashi Lakhang Monastery, Full day free for Teaching and Meditation in Tashi Lakhang Monastery with our Buddhist Instructor. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 10: Exploring the surrounding hills, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Phu Gaon to Naar Gaon 4110m/6hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Naar Gaon to Ngawal 3660m/7hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 13: Trek from Ngawal to Braga Village 3360m/2hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 14: Exploring the Mila Repa Cave, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 15: Hiking Khangsar Village and Exploring the Manang 3540m, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 16: Trek from Braga to Pisang 3200m/5hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 17: Trek from Pisang to Chame 2670m/5hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 18: Trek from Chame to Dharapani 1860m/5hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 19: Trek from Dharapani to Syange 1100m/6hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 20: Trek from Syange to Besisahar 760m/6hours, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 21: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu 5hours and transfer to Hotel.
Day 22: Full day Sightseeing Tour to Pharping with Our Tour Guide by private car and back to Hotel. Farewell Dinner with SNFT Staffs.
Day 23: Final Departure to International Airport for you further Destination.
1 participant: USD 4192
2 participants: USD 3361
3 participants: USD 3084
4 participants: USD 2945
Additional Meditation teacher cost depends on the number of participants:
1 Person USD 60 per day
2 Persons USD 45 per day per person
3 Persons USD 35 per day per person
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* Lodge to Lodge accommodation during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, porters (1 porter
for 2 peoples), their food & accommodation, salary, equipments & insurance.
* All transportation by bus/car.
* Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and all necessary permits.
* Naar-Phu Valley Restricted Area Permits.
* Meditation Instructor during the trek.
* First Aid Kit.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* Guide & support staffs insurance and salary
Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Personal Travel insurance.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Emergency Evacuation.
* Personal Trekking Equipments.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous)
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Price
USD
EUR
SFr
4,192.00
3,353.60
3,810.91
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Grade
(Easy) |
Easy trekking by Himalayan standards is generally up to 2000m. There are plenty of ups and downs on well-maintained trails. This type of trip is best suited for those who lead a reasonably active life. The trek takes about 3 to 7 days, walking about 4 to 5 hours a day. |
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(Moderate) |
This involves longer treks (five to ten days) on maintained trails. This type of trek includes day excursions to higher elevations, for which it's advisable to have some previous hill- walking experience. On these treks, we generally achieve an altitude between 900m to 3000m. |
Grade
(Moderate to strenuous) |
A reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. The trails are sometimes uncharted and away from inhabited areas. |
Grade
(Strenuous) |
These treks must be fully supported. We climb to altitudes between 3500 and 5000m. & there are overnight stays at altitudes above 4000m. For this trek, trekkers should be fit & enthusiastic hill walkers prepared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas. |
Grade
(Very Strenuous) |
This trek is best described as Alpine, and suitable is suitable for those in excellent health, capable of carrying a backpack, when required. The trek covers very remote areas, traveling over snow-covered passes at an altitudes of up to 6500m. You will need to axes and crampons. No strenuous trek should be undertaken without medical clearance. |
| Basic |
Ideal for backpackers, students, travellers, very basic accomodation 1 * or none*, group travel in bus. |
| Standard |
Nice ** to*** star hotel ideal for the normal traveller family, couples, hotels are clean and monitored by our company, breakfast usually included. Travels are in van or 4 seater jeep. |
| Superior |
**** to ***** star Hotels with all possible international comfort, where available SAT TV. SPA etc. brekfast included for the traveller who wants to be spoiled , travelling in privat car, Jeep. |
TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.
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