Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek

Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek

16 Days 4880m Easy
Overview Itinerary Cost

Facts About Trip

Duration16 days
Max Elevation4,880 m
Nights15 nights

Overview And Highlights

Numbur Cheese Circuit trekking takes you to the Ramechhap, about 190km east of capital city Kathmandu. The trek completes between 14 to 16-days by circuit the two striking river valleys; Khimti and Likhu on the lap of Everest and Rolwaling region. The trekking is named in respect of the unexplored peak Numbur Chuli(6959m) and one of the Nepal’s first Yak Cheese factories. The Numbur cheese factory was established in 1957.

This Nepal trekking route offers exceptional and great view of majestic Himalayan peaks including Everest range, Numburchuli, Gaurishanker, Jugal and Langtang Himal range combined with the still unexplored and lively Sherpa cultural attractions. The Himalayan peaks seen during the trek are: Numburchuli(6959m), Sarmoche(5255m), Ramdung(5930m), Chukyima Go(6259m), Parchamo(6273m), Bigphrea Go Nup(6666m), Paniyo Tippa(6696m) and Paniyo Shar(6549m). It is also home to stunning glacier and rubble such as Linkhu Nup Glacier, Bigphere Go Glacier, Surmoche Glacier, Likhu Glacier and other different tiny glaciers . The circuit also provides the ample opportunity to observe the rich bio – diversity along the Khimti and Likhu river valleys, ranging from temperate to alpine vegetation. Visitors can also enjoy the flourishing rhododendrons, folded alpine forests , dispersed bamboo patches and colorful meadows that provide a habitat to beautiful and endangered species, such as the red panda, musk deer, exotic birds, Himalayan Thar and sometimes the exclusive snow leopard.

This camping trekking also offers pure Sherpa culture and traditional lifestyle at Khahare. Khachhewar, kyama, Gumdel and Serding Furthermore, Nepali culture and lifestyle can be experienced at Lapchane and Those villages.

Numbur Cheese Circuit trekking welcomes both domestic and international visitors. The trek encompasses a variety of terrain- deep river gorges, glacial lakes, and terraced rice fields, temperate to alpine vegetation, and Sherpa villages to the towering peaks of Bigphera Go Nup (Pathibara) and Numburchuli. One can also see the Yak Cheese factories and the renowned Thodung Monastery on the way. In March and April, rhododendrons bloom in excess and eagles, musk deer and Himalayan Tare are a regular sighting! And with a lot of luck, you can have a glimpse of the intangible snow leopard.

Outline Itinerary

DayProgramElevation
1Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.1440m
2Kathmandu to Shivalaya 
3Shivalaya to Khahare 
4Khahare to Panipakha 
5Panipakha to Maanedanda 
6Maanedanda to Jantapokhari to Panchpokhari4200m
7Panchpokhari to Tare4600m
8Tare to gyazo la pass to Ngeju3690m
9Ngeju to Lahaksewar 
10Lahaksewar to Kyama 
11Kyama to Gumdel 
12Gumdel to Serding3360m
13Serding to Lapchane 
14Lapchane to Thosey1755m
15Thosey to Kathmandu1440m
16Farewell, 

Numbur Cheese Circuit trekking takes you to the Ramechhap, about 190km east of capital city Kathmandu. The trek completes between 14 to 16-days by circuit the two striking river valleys; Khimti and Likhu on the lap of Everest and Rolwaling region. The trekking is named in respect of the unexplored peak Numbur Chuli(6959m) and one of the Nepal’s first Yak Cheese factories. The Numbur cheese factory was established in 1957.

This Nepal trekking route offers exceptional and great view of majestic Himalayan peaks including Everest range, Numburchuli, Gaurishanker, Jugal and Langtang Himal range combined with the still unexplored and lively Sherpa cultural attractions. The Himalayan peaks seen during the trek are: Numburchuli(6959m), Sarmoche(5255m), Ramdung(5930m), Chukyima Go(6259m), Parchamo(6273m), Bigphrea Go Nup(6666m), Paniyo Tippa(6696m) and Paniyo Shar(6549m). It is also home to stunning glacier and rubble such as Linkhu Nup Glacier, Bigphere Go Glacier, Surmoche Glacier, Likhu Glacier and other different tiny glaciers . The circuit also provides the ample opportunity to observe the rich bio – diversity along the Khimti and Likhu river valleys, ranging from temperate to alpine vegetation. Visitors can also enjoy the flourishing rhododendrons, folded alpine forests , dispersed bamboo patches and colorful meadows that provide a habitat to beautiful and endangered species, such as the red panda, musk deer, exotic birds, Himalayan Thar and sometimes the exclusive snow leopard.

This camping trekking also offers pure Sherpa culture and traditional lifestyle at Khahare. Khachhewar, kyama, Gumdel and Serding Furthermore, Nepali culture and lifestyle can be experienced at Lapchane and Those villages.

Numbur Cheese Circuit trekking welcomes both domestic and international visitors. The trek encompasses a variety of terrain- deep river gorges, glacial lakes, and terraced rice fields, temperate to alpine vegetation, and Sherpa villages to the towering peaks of Bigphera Go Nup (Pathibara) and Numburchuli. One can also see the Yak Cheese factories and the renowned Thodung Monastery on the way. In March and April, rhododendrons bloom in excess and eagles, musk deer and Himalayan Tare are a regular sighting! And with a lot of luck, you can have a glimpse of the intangible snow leopard.

Outline Itinerary

DayProgramElevation
1Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu.1440m
2Kathmandu to Shivalaya 
3Shivalaya to Khahare 
4Khahare to Panipakha 
5Panipakha to Maanedanda 
6Maanedanda to Jantapokhari to Panchpokhari4200m
7Panchpokhari to Tare4600m
8Tare to gyazo la pass to Ngeju3690m
9Ngeju to Lahaksewar 
10Lahaksewar to Kyama 
11Kyama to Gumdel 
12Gumdel to Serding3360m
13Serding to Lapchane 
14Lapchane to Thosey1755m
15Thosey to Kathmandu1440m
16Farewell, 

Day to Day Itinerary

Accommodation

Kathmandu

Walking Duration

20 minutes

Starts From

Arrival

Ends At

Kathmandu

Our team member will be waiting outside the airport terminal a few meters from the exit door. Please check your name at Showcard. He will bring you to hotel in Kathmandu. The drive from the airport to the hotel is around 20 minutes. After refreshment, we will brief your plan more visibly.
Walking Duration

9 hours

Starts From

Kathmandu

Ends At

Shivalaya

we will drive for 9 hour from Kathmandu to reach Shivalaya. On way we will enjoy the fresh air and the stunning mountain views with smooth driving on finely paved rood. Shivalaya is the gateway for the Numbur Cheese Circuit which is located on the scenic of Khimti River where you can rest and enjoy fresh river fish also.
Starts From

Shivalaya

Ends At

Khahare

From shivalaya we will trek along Khimti River and reach Khahare. Khahare is a tiny settlement resided only in winters by the house owners while during the summer they move to livestock pastures which borders Tibet. While enjoying the Sherpa cultural we have the home stay accommodation at Khahare.
Starts From

Khahare

Ends At

Panipakha

After the homestay at khahare we will trek to Panipakakha. Which will be the first campsite on our route which has a moderately plane camping area among the spread Chauri sheds and the towering alpines. Here you can Take pleasure from beautiful sunset views from Panipakha and have Overnight at tented camp.
Starts From

Panipakha

Ends At

Maanedanda

From panipakha camp site route will ascends all the way through the rhododendron forests to the summer meadows of Manedanda. At Manedanda we will set our tent which has a basic cooking shelter and space for tents. It offers superb views in the days with clear weather where we will have overnight camp.
Max Elevation

4200 m.

Walking Duration

4 hours

Starts From

Maanedanda

Ends At

Jantapokhari to Panchpokhari

Today we will climb for about 4 hour on a precise trail to reach Panch Pokhari which literally means five holy lakes which lies at an elevation of 4200m. But the trail climbs to Jata Pokhari firstly. With the elevating altitude we walk via alpine pastures to scrubby jungle of Sunpati, an unusual mountain herb. As we reach near the beautiful waterfall we get the sign of our arrival at Jata Pokhari. Then the trail moves further and after a short walk we will reach to Panch Pokhari. There are actually five small lakes which in Nepali language is named as Panch Pokhari. Here we will spend Overnight at tented camp.
Max Elevation

4600 m.

Starts From

Panchpokhari

Ends At

Tare

Today we will the cross the pass lying at an elevation of 4600m and move down to reach Tare. On the way we will walk all along Khola Kharka and move further downward to Nupche River passing through thick bamboo forest. Here you will enjoy fresh cheese making process in green pasture at the side of the Nupche River before reaching the eco-camping spot at Tare.
Max Elevation

4880 m.

Starts From

Tare

Ends At

gyazo la pass to Ngeju

Today we have a strenuous path from Thare to till we reach Linkhu Khola valley which although is the challenging one but rewards you with the beautiful views. The peak views expand from north into Tibet as we go across the Gyajo La also known as Thulo Lapcha at 4880m which is habitually used by local Sherpas to get yaks across the peaks to Rakhidanda and Ngeju are sensational. We trek further down from the Likhu glacier and big moraines. The trek down from the Likhu glacier assists us to reach Ngeju (3690m) where we will spend Overnight at tented camp.
Starts From

Ngeju

Ends At

Lahaksewar

From Ngeju we will head towards Lahaksewar which is also known as Sewar. Lahaksewar is the most striking Sherpa communities in the upper Ramechhap area. The village greets you with its incredible landscapes, culture and kindness. Sewar people still follow their typical lifestyle which will be the highlight of the trip.
Starts From

Lahaksewar

Ends At

Kyama

The track today moves further from Lahksewar to reach Kyama. On the way we descend through thick forest of Kyama with arresting views of Numberchuli and Pathibhara. On the way to kyama we will pass through one of the hidden pilgrimage site ‘Umatirtha’ which is regarded as the Kashi of Himalaya. With the beautiful serene view we will reach Kyama and have the homestay with the Sherpa lifestyle.
Starts From

Kyama

Ends At

Gumdel

Along with the glossy Numberchuili as the background, we depart from Kyama to reach home stay at Gumdel bestows you with the best of Sherpa culture amidst abundant landscape and amazing mountain scenery. And have Overnight at Kyama.
Max Elevation

3360 m.

Starts From

Gumdel

Ends At

Serding

From Gumdel we will trek through the thick forest and finally at the stunning Serding (3360m). You can enjoy the temperate and sub-alpine forest at the background of Numburchuli, Gaurishankar Himal range and Bigphera Go from Punnasa Danda and Serding. At Serding you can enjoy fresh Yak Cheese making process. You will also have a home stay or accommodate at lodge in Serding.
Starts From

Serding

Ends At

Lapchane

We today leave Serding and on the way visit Thodung Monastery. Then we will move down to Deurali where you can witness first-class views of Gaurishankar before we will reach Lapchane where we can have home stay at Newari Houses. Tamdanda is another attraction which is located thirty minutes above the village of Lapchane and is recognized as one of the tallest hills in Ramechhap. From the hill you can witness gigantic peaks like- Dhaulagiri, Gauri Shanker, Annapurna, Numbur, Kanchenjunga and more.
Max Elevation

1755 m.

Starts From

Lapchane

Ends At

Thosey

Today we will trek to Thosey (1755m) leaving Lapchane. Here, you can enjoy stunning sunrise view of peaks from Tame which steadily descends down to your last stay at Thosey in the night.
Starts From

Thosey

Ends At

Kathmandu

We will today drive back to Kathmandu passing through Jiri.

Services Included on Price

Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.

Regular Package Service Includes

  • Airport Pickup and Drop by private transport
  • Ground Transportation Kathmandu to Shivalaya and Thosey to Kathmandu
  • 2 nights hotel in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel ( centrally located, attach bathroom, hot and cold shower)
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
  • Best available accommodations during the trek in Tea house/tent camp.
  • TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System)
  • ( we need two photos each for permit
  • All the camping equipment such as sleeping tent, Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, sleeping mattress, Sleeping Bag and necessary Kitchen Equipment etc.)
  • An experience trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), trekking cook, kitchen helper, Sherpa
  • Necessary number of porter’s their meal /accommodation / transportation / salary / insurance / equipment’s are included in price.
  • Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
  • Trekking Maps
  • Rubbish Disposal
  • Our Service Charge and Government Taxes

Regular Package Service Excludes

  • All meals in Kathmandu
  • Extra nights hotel stay in Kathmandu.
  • Tips to guides and support staff.
  • Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
  • Your International flight ticket airfare
  • Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
  • Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
  • Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
  • Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
  • Services not mentioned herein

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