Numbur Cheese Circuit Trekking

• Sample of several local yak cheese at various location of trail.
• travel at high gyajo la pass at 4880m(16010ft).
• refreshing swim at holy panch pokhari lake (4100m).
• off-grid trek still un-known to many.
• different facility for sleeping camping, homestay and guest house.

Numbur Cheese Circuit trekking offers visitors a superb, breathtaking view of majestic Himalayan peaks. Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar and Numbur Chuli are some of the few peaks in the list. This trek consists through deep river gorges, glacial lakes, terraced rice fields, subtropical forests and Sherpa villages to the Likhu Khola glacier. Also, towering peaks of Bigphera Go Nup (Pathibarra) and Numbur Chuli watch over the circuit. Nepal’s first cheese factory, established in 1957 and the famous Thodung Monastery lies in the same path.

Numbur cheese circuit trekking primarily based on a virgin natural landscape circuit trek. It is wisely blended with Sherpa culture and tradition. Also during April and May, rhododendrons bloom in abundance. You may also see eagles and musk deers as well as Himalayan tahr, a species of goat antelope. If lucky, you can catch a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard. “Leave only footprints behind you, take only memories when you leave.” This is a concept of sustainable tourism. It means that future generations also find the place preserved as it is now.

Great care was taken to ensure that northern portion remained unharmed when planning this trekking as a service product. Nobody can build lodges and motels so that the wilderness remains original. The locals only allow eco-friendly campsites and trail improvements in the area. Firstly, the identity of Number cheese Circuit Trek is by Numbur Chuli which is at 6,959m. Secondly local ‘slow food’ products such as Yak cheese, high altitude orthodox tea, local potato have made this trek special. Local farmers and entrepreneurs, grow such slow food . Likewise rainbow trout and plum are other potential new slow foods on offer.

March to May and September to December are the best season for trekking at NCC. However, various short packages can also be operated throughout the year. Himal Mandap will design an itinerary and program for Numbur Cheese Circuit trekking according to the individual client’s interest as per need.