Lawudo Gompa Retreat Trekking
Product code 246650P2
From
From USD 970
Dates
Available from Mar 1, 2020
Start times
12:15 AM, 7:15 AM
Travelers
Youth ages 13-17, Adult ages 18-69, Senior ages 70-85
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Lawudo Gompa Retreat Trekking
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Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
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Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
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From USD 970
Lawudo Gompa Retreat Trekking
Duration
312 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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
Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Airport pickup/drop and during Kathmandu sightseeing tour
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
bottled beverages and bakery items, personal travel /medical insurance
Kathmandu-Lukla/Ramechhap-Kathmandu Airfare
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
KATHMANDU, meet the guide and other participants and rest and hotel.
10 hoursAdmission included
KATHMANDU, meet the guide and other participants and rest and hotel.
Arrival, meeting with staff and rest.
KATHAMNDU introductory sightseeing.
2 hoursAdmission included
KATHAMNDU introductory sightseeing.
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.
KATHAMNDU - LUKLA - PHAKDING
KATHAMNDU - LUKLA - PHAKDING
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.
PHAKDING - NAMCHEBAZAAR
PHAKDING - NAMCHEBAZAAR
From Phakding the trek goes along the Dudh Koshi river to Monjo and climbs the Namche hill to mountain town Namche Bazar.
NAMCHABAZAAR rest day
3 hours
NAMCHABAZAAR rest day
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.
NAMCHE TO LAWUDO
5 hours
NAMCHE TO LAWUDO
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.
LAWUDO REST AND RETRET
8 hours
LAWUDO REST AND RETRET
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.
RETREAT SECOND DAY. ENJOY THE SERENITY, PEACE, DO DHARMA PRACTICE OF YOUR OWN
7 hours
RETREAT SECOND DAY. ENJOY THE SERENITY, PEACE, DO DHARMA PRACTICE OF YOUR OWN
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.
TREK TO MONJO
5 hours
TREK TO MONJO
From Lawudo after breakfast, start trek down to Namche Bazaar and continue to Monjo.
TREK TO LUKLA
8 hours
TREK TO LUKLA
Trek down to Phakding where you spend the first night of the trek and continue to Lukla. Get ready for the next day flight.
FLIGHT TO KATHAMNDU OR MANTHALI
FLIGHT TO KATHAMNDU OR MANTHALI
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.
CUSHION DAY FOR BAD WEATHER OR JUST IN CASE
8 minutes
CUSHION DAY FOR BAD WEATHER OR JUST IN CASE
As sometimes the weather is not predictable for flights, we keep this day as a free day.
RETURN HOME !
4 hours
RETURN HOME !
Depending on the time of your flight reach airport about three hours before the flight time.
Additional Info
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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