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Everest Trails to Pikey Peak and Beyond - Trek with Brigitte Muir OAM


Join a stunning trek through the heartland of the lower Solukhumbu with Brigitte Muir OAM.

Travelling by private 4WD to Shivalaya, you will follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay along the historic trails they took on their legendary 1953 Everest ascent. The journey includes a climb to the summit of Pikey Peak, where Sir Ed’s favourite view of the entire Himalayan Range unfolds before us. The experience continues as we cross the Solu River to Phaplu and meet the inspiring women who oversee AHF-supported telehealth services in the Solukhumbu. A transformative journey of adventure, culture, and deep connection to the Himalayas.

To help support the work that the Australian Himalayan Foundation does in the region, each of the trip attendees will be raising crucial funds to support AHF's work and to give back to the communities they are visiting.

These funds will help support the work AHF conducts in the Himalaya with partners such as Action for Nepal and our health program in Nepal.

To register or for more information, contact the Australian Himalayan Foundation:

info@ahf.org.au or (02) 9438 1822

Cost

  • Trip Costs from Kathmandu: AUD 5350

  • Registration Fee: AUD 200

  • Fundraising target per person: AUD 1000

Based on 8-12 people in group

Fundraising

All funds raised from this special trek will go to support AHF programs like Action for Nepal’s health projects. AHF programs improve health, environmental, and education outcomes for disadvantaged families in Nepal, Bhutan and the Indian Himalaya.

A minimum tax-deductible donation of $1000 to the Australian Himalayan Foundation is a requirement of joining this trip.

This amount can be fundraised, or your donation can be made payable to directly to AHF. Please contact Allan Delaney at allan@ahf.org.au with any questions about fundraising.

What’s included

  • 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners

  • 2 nights Radisson hotel on a twin share with breakfast

  • On trek, stay in exclusive camps and mountain lodges in the foothills of the Everest region

  • Internal flight in Nepal (Phaplu to Kathmandu)

  • All internal transport by private bus, car or scheduled air service

  • Airport transfers (providing you arrive and depart on the dates stated in the itinerary)

  • Gear package including kit bag (yours to keep), sleeping bag and liner, insulated sleeping mat and down or fibre filled jacket on trek (valued at over $US500)

  • Porters to carry all personal and group equipment

  • Nepal leader and kitchen staff

  • All park entrance fees and trekking permits

  • Emergency group medical kit

  • Huma training manual, gear list and fundraising guidebook

  • Trip led by Brigitte Muir

What’s not included

  • International flights

  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu

  • Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks

  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc

  • Airport and departure taxes

  • Visa

  • Travel Insurance

  • Optional tips for porters: allow AUD$8 (total) per day

  • Optional tips for temples & local entertainment on trek: allow AUD$10 (total)

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