Trek to Solu Basa Village

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OVERVIEW

Introduction

Basa village is a scenic place that lies in the northeastern part of Nepal in the SoluKhumbu district of the Sagarmatha zone. This prepossessing village trek is one of the easy, convenient, and freshly opened trekking routes for all kinds of travelers seeking smooth trekking without any altitude sickness problems.

Walking through the basa village one can find the pleasure around the diversity of flora and fauna, a huge number of vegetation, amazing pine forest, rhododendron, bamboo, also enjoying the sight of alpine flowers and wildlife like deer, tiger and various species of birds.march and April month would be the best time to enjoy the blooming forest. and in autumn (September-February)would be a great time to be here, summer is not much favored due to heavy rainfalls.

Exploring the culture of sherpas and rai communities and their practices of Buddhism religion. There are also monasteries that architecturally resemble the community in a very different and classic style and the place carries a lot of history towards the trail to Everest. We can also enjoy the regional cuisine made from the organic vegetables and locally made dairy products milk, cheese, ghee, and butter along with the protein from local chicken, goats, sheep, and many more.

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ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

After your arrival in TIA, our representative will be waiting for you to guide through the streets of Kathmandu and reach your selected hotel. In the evening you can roam the local areas nearby the hotel and the heritages nearby. You can go through the maps and outlines of the trip at night.
Day 2: Drive to Nele Bazaar-10 hrs

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and commence the journey with a 10-hour drive to Nele Bazaar. We will pass through many villages and the path is alongside the river. On the way to Nele, there is a place called Patale which gives a clear view of Mt Everest. Nele village is a small market for the locals. This village has most of the people from the Chhetri community. Overnight in the hotel at Nele Bazaar.
Day 3: Trek from Nele Bazaar to Kanku Village-5 hrs

After having breakfast, we will begin our trek. To reach Kanku village we will have to walk for 5 hours. Our path passes through the jungle and several Rai and Tamang villages. You will mostly find the Rai community people in Kanku. Here people mainly grow fruits like mangoes, pineapple, lemon, oranges, etc. you will get to see the Mongolian culture here. Overnight in Kanku Village.
Day 4: Trek from Kanku village to Basa village- 6 hr

Leaving Kanku village, we will hike towards Basa village. We will pass through many villages, you will enjoy seeing the lifestyles variety of different villages. On the way, you will mainly see Rai villages but in Basa village, there live the people of the Chhetri community. Mainly people here wear their traditional dresses on the day to day interval. The village is independent of the daily needs as they grow on their own. Overnight in Basa village.
Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Basa village

Enjoy the day exploring Basa village. After having breakfast, we will take a walk in the village seeing their local lifestyle. We will have a traditional lunch in the village. You will get to see the handmade clothes and equipment by the villagers. Interacting with the villagers, you will get to know much about the tradition. We will spend the night in a guest house in Basa village.
Day 6: Trek from Basa village to Thulodhunga- 4 hrs

Leaving Basa village we will hike towards Thulodhunga. Our route passes through the village full of pine and rhododendron forests. This place is inhabited by Magar, Rai, and a few Dalit people. You will enjoy its unique culture. Overnight in the guest house at Thulodhunga.
Day 7: Trek from Thulodhunga to Nunthala- 4 hrs

After having morning breakfast, we will head towards Nunthala. We will be walking around 4 hours to reach Nunthala. Our route passes through mountains and jungle as well as a few villages. You will reach Sherpa village of Babu Chhiri Sherpa who Climbed Mt. Everest without oxygen. This village amazes you with a beautiful view of the mountains. Overnight in Nunthala.
Day 8: Trek from Nunthala to Takasindu- 4 hrs

We will hike towards Takasindu walking for 4 hours. You will see a flattering view of mountains and hills from Taksindu danda. The route passes through the forest and is a bit steeper. Overnight in a lodge at Takasindu.
Day 9: Trek from Takasindu to Phaplu

Continuing the trail we will head towards Phaplu which is about 4 hours of walk. The path is flat and passes through the jungle. We will have a walk with natural beauty and views around us. Overnight in Phaplu with a trek ending dinner.
Day 10: Drive from Phaplu to Kathmandu (or a flight)

We will return to Kathmandu after breakfast. You can choose either the flight of 35 minutes or a drive of 10 hours. After reaching Kathmandu our representative will drop you at your hotel and you can enjoy your rest of the day resting or sightseeing the valley.
Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu

Our representative will help you reach TIA by arranging you a farewell lunch in a typical Nepali style and help you at the airport to fly you back to your place. In case you want further trips to Nepal, you can inform us, we will arrange it for you as per your comfort.

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COST

TRIP INFO

Trip Overview:

Trek duration: 10 nights and 11 days
Accommodations: Lodge/ Hotels
Transportation: overland and flight
Group size: 3 to 15(max)
Best season: September-February or March-May
Per Day walk: 3 to 8 hours (max)
Trek cost-*****

Trip Highlights:

Routes passing through different beautiful villages.
Opportunity to explore a variety of cultures and lifestyles.
Interaction with the villagers.
Enjoy the accommodations of the locals.
Pine and rhododendron forest.
Flattering mountain views.
A day in Sherpa village.
Amazing view from Takasindu Danda

WHAT IS INCLUDED

WHAT IS EXCLUDED

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MAP

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EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

RECOMMENDED TREKKING GEARS

Trekking without any necessary gear can be very harmful and won’t be easy. No one wants to get hurt in a remote and distant area where there’s no proper health care. So to make your trekking safer and as well as trouble-free, we have enlisted some of the necessary gears that you need to acknowledge before heading for trekking is the highlands.

NECESSARY TREKKING GEARS

Here are some of the trekking gears which will be there to assist us while climbing any kind of mountain trails weather be steep or narrow. These trekking gears are extremely useful and are handy so make sure you have it in your checking list.

Trekking sticks
Quick-drying pants and shorts.
Jackets and thermal suit to outcast cold
Rainwear (jacket and pants.
Duffle bags
Plastic boots and crampons
Mountaineering ice axes
Climbing helmets (optional)

PERSONAL ITEMS CLOTHING

It’s very necessary to wear the outfit according to the situation and place. So here are some of the essential clothing gears required for trekking.

Warm, insulated jacket or vest
Fleece pants
Warm hat
Bandana (if necessary)
Boots or shoes suited to the terrain
Socks (synthetic or wool)
Extra clothing (beyond the minimum expectation)
Spare plastics or Ziplock bags to distinct clean clothes and dirty clothes.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

It’s very essential to take your own health and hygiene from the new weather condition. So here are some of the apparatus that might be needed while the trekking period.

Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Sanitation trowel (if no washroom)
Baby wipes
Sun Hat
Toilet Paper
Urinary products
Sanitizers and alcohol wipes

TECHNICAL MATERIALS

To capture moments, to withdraw money, and to trek in a very efficient manner here are some technical gears that should be packed.

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