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4000 meters
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8 Days
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Overview
Lawudo Gompa is situated within one day’s walking distance from Namche bazaar of Everest region, Khumbu. The place is the meditation hermitage of Lama Zopa Rinpoche (1946 – 2023), founder and previous head of the Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu. The retreat center has been made popular for spiritual seekers by his followers from across the world. However, anyone interested in experiencing the Tibetan Buddhist culture that is followed by Sherpa and the other Indigenous people of the Nepal Himalaya can join this trip. Lawudo was a cave used for meditation and retreat by a learned Lama (Monk) from the nearby village of Thame. Following his death, it is believed that he was reincarnated as Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Lama Zopa Rinpoche lived and meditated in this cave for many years and emerged as one of the highest-level spiritual teachers of our times. There are centers all over the world that are associated with his monastery, Kopan Mahayana Gompa in Kathmandu, and the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
The Three Jewels Adventures’ Manager, Amber Tamang, has worked with some of the teachers of FPMT, coordinating large groups on pilgrimage trips in Kathmandu, Lumbini, and India and treks to Lawudo. He was the first to guide the Lawudo Pilgrimage trek for Ven. Robina Courtin’s group. We offer this trip of 10 to 12 days trek to those who wish to have cultural and spiritual taste besides seeing the world’s highest peaks including Mt. Everest.
Trekking Itinerary
| Days | Places/Program | Activity Time | Sleeping Elevation |
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| Day 01: | Kathmandu, Arrival and meet the guide | 1350 meters | |
| Day 02: | Kathmandu for trek preparation and stay at a hotel | ||
| Day 03: | Fly Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Monjo | 25 minutes flights, 4 hour trekking | 2835 meters |
| Day 04: | Trek to Namche Bazaar | 5 hours | 3440 meters |
| Day 05: | Rest for acclimatization | ||
| Day 06: | Trek to Lawudo Gompa | 5 hours | 4000 meters |
| Day 07: | Rest and visit the cave, monastery and surrounding area | ||
| Day 08-09: | Retreat or rest in the peaceful setting of Lawudo, there can be scheduled teaching in the monastery which can be joined by visitors | ||
| Day 10: | Return to Monjo | 6 hours | 2835 meters |
| Day 11: | Return trek to Lukla | 4 hours | 2800 meters |
| Day 12: | Flight Lukla to Kathmandu. Trip concludes | ||
| Day 13: | Fly back to Home. |
