Trip Reports
This is a chance for all Down Wind Sports fans to join us for this challenging and inspirational tour in Nepal and Tibet. With trekking on scenic high altitude trails and exploration of the two different cultures this is sure to be a trip of a lifetime! Down Wind Sports co founder Bill Thompson and his family will be leading this adventure in September of 2011.
Your adventure begins the moment you arrive — with time to explore or relax at a Kathmandu hotel famous for its hospitality. After a few days of exploring in Nepal, you’ll board a breathtaking flight, taking a first glimpse of Everest, destined for Lhasa’s Gonggar Airport in Tibet. Here you’ll acclimatize and explore the local Yambulagang Tombs, Samye Gompa and Lhasa city itself — with highlights including the Tibetan Barkhor neighborhood surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the Potala Palace. Recently opened to tourism after its long isolation, it is still closed to the outside world from time to time. We will also be visiting the Dickey Orphanage, one of Namaste’s selected charieties. Here we will get to play with the 72 childeren who reside at the orphanage. We hope to visit on September 10th- which is the big birthday celebration for all of the children. Tibet promises exciting travel experiences and memories.
Then, it’s back to Nepal for a high mountain trek. Here is the chance for an unforgettable adventure to the Solu (near Everest) region of Nepal. Here you can see many 8000 meter peaks as well as Mount Everest. Experienced travelers always tell us that the views in this region are more beautiful than anywhere else in the world. With flexibility and a smile you will enjoy and long–remember the challenge and mystery of our unique exploration through this ancient land. Travel in Nepal and Tibet really is the experience of a lifetime! Along the high passes we discover secluded valleys — only inhabited by high-altitude nomads and their yaks. Be prepared for “roughing it” as conditions are as variable as the topography. This moderate tour and trekking program offers an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy unspoiled Tibetan and Nepali culture against the backdrop of magnificent scenery.
If you are interested in this tour please don’t hesitate to contact Bill at: bill@downwindsports.com
For a detailed itinerary please click here!
