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Imja Tsho Beat The Glof Action Run and Save the Himalayas-Khumbu Festival 2010. Program for 10th and 11th June
Date: 20th August 2009
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IMJA TSHO ACTION EVENT 2010
BEAT THE GLOF ACTION RUN 10 JUNE 2010
& SAVE THE HIMALAYAS-KHUMBU FESTIVAL 11 JUNE 2010
CLIMATE CHANGE & MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES
ASIAN TREKKING CARES….
The Beat the GLOF ACTION RUN is being held to show the world what lies in the path of destruction should there be a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) of the Imja Tsho (lake), situated South-West of Mt. Everest.
The run starts at IMJA Lake (5010m/6433ft), the source of the biggest threat to the people of the Khumbu. The route will take us down the path of the GLOF. The runners will run on the paths and bridges that will one day be washed away. They will see the forest and the farmland that will become desolate landscapes. They will cross bridges that will cease to exist. Villagers and their homes will all vanish.
This devastation will not only cause loss of life and property but could also cause cultural and traditional values to fade and become extinct. It has been said: “Memory lasts only as long as the last person who remembers”.
The Action Run will be followed by The Khumbu in Khumjung Village on the day following the Beat the GLOF Action Run. Winners and participants of the Action Run will be felicitated by the community.
The theme of this Festival is to showcase for the world the Mountain Communities’ cultural, heritage, their lifestyle and their crucial role in maintaining and protecting their mountain environment. This will be an occasion for the communities to show and international institutions will be invited to share their studies with the communities, and together to formulate plans of action that are realistic.
In support of this effort Asian Trekking offers you an opportunity to be there and to show that YOU CARE. Come and participate in this unique Event!
Two itineraries have been prepared: one for those who want to run in the Beat the GOLF Action Run, and another for those who want to be part of the Khumbu Festival and experience first-hand a unique culture.
Program of Imja Tsho Action Event Run & Save The Himalayas-Khumbu Festival 2010
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Date |
Day |
Beat the GLOF (30 May 2010) Participants joining in Kathmandu Itinerary |
Day |
Visitors to The Khumbu Festival & Awards Function Itinerary- 2010 |
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28-May |
1 |
Sign up in Kathmandu. Trek Briefing and final preparations. |
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29-May |
2 |
Participate in the Third International Everest day Celebration. |
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30-May |
3 |
Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Lukla. Trek down to Phakding. (2610m) |
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31-May |
4 |
Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m) |
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1-Jun |
5 |
Trek to Khumjung (3780m) - acclimatization |
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2-Jun |
6 |
Tengboche (3860m) |
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3-Jun |
7 |
Dingboche (4410m) |
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4-Jun |
8 |
Lobuche (4910m) |
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5-Jun |
9 |
Gorek Shep (5140m) - Visit Kala Pattar (5550m) |
1 |
Sign up in Kathmandu. Trek Briefing |
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6-Jun |
10 |
Lobuche - Visit Everest Base Camp (5364m) |
2 |
Scheduled flight Kathmandu -Lukla. Trek down to Phakding(2610m) |
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7-Jun |
11 |
Dingboche (4410m) |
3 |
Namche Bazar (3440m) |
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8-Jun |
12 |
Imja Tsho Base Camp (5010m). Sign Up. |
4 |
Khumjung (3760m) |
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9-Jun |
13 |
Imja Tsho Base Camp(5010m). Rest Day. |
5 |
Khumjung - Visit Thame (3800m) |
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10-Jun |
14 |
Participate in the Beat the GLOF Action Run |
6 |
Khumjung - Beat the GLOP Action Run |
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11-Jun |
15 |
Save the Himalayas- Khumbu Festival - Khumjung |
7 |
Khumjung - Save the Himalayas- Khumbu Festival |
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12-Jun |
16 |
Phakding |
8 |
Phortse (3390m) |
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13-Jun |
17 |
Lukla |
9 |
Tengboche |
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14-Jun |
18 |
Scheduled flight Lukla-Kathmandu |
10 |
Namche Bazar (3440m) |
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15-Jun |
19 |
Kathmandu. Overnight hotel. |
11 |
Lukla |
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16-Jun |
20 |
International Departure Flights. |
12 |
Scheduled flight: Lukla to Kathmandu |
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17-Jun |
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13 |
In Kathmandu |
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18-Jun |
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14 |
International Departure Flights |
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Trek Package Costs |
Beat the GLOF Participants joining in Kathmandu |
Visitors to The Khumbu Festival & Awards Function |
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US Dollar |
1150 per person |
730 per person |
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Costs include:
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1. All meals and lodging during trek 2. Sherpa guide and porter; guide/ porter wages & insurance 3. Airport transfers and tax for Lukla flights 4. Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan as per Itinerary. 5. 2-day tented camp will be arranged during stay at Imja Tsho Base Camp as per program of Beat the GLOF Action Run (8 and 9 June). |
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Costs do NOT include:
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1. Personal expenses of nature, tips, alcoholic beverage, cold/soft drink and mineral water 2. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 3. Airport departure tax for international flight. 4. Any costs arise due to flight cancellation, political disturbance and natural disaster 5. Hot shower during the trek.
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Other Costs:
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· Scheduled flight: KTM-Lukla-KTM US$ 226 per person (airfare subject to change) · Sagarmatha National Park Fee and service of TIMS card: US$ 25 per person |
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