Virgin circuit trekking trail in the lap of Everest and Rolwaling Region!

If you want to get away the congestion of commercialized trekking trails and get ‘off-the-beaten track’ then plan your trek to the newly developed trekking trail, the ‘Number Cheese Circuit (NCC)’. Located in Ramechhap, some 190km east of capital city Kathmandu, NCC is a 14 to 16-day circuit trail connecting two beautiful river valleys; Khimti and Likhu in the lap of Everest and Rolwaling region. Named in respect of the virgin peak Numburchuli(6959m) and one of the Nepal’s first Yak Cheese factories, established in 1957; the NCC trail offers visitors the excellent and spectacular view of majestic Himalayan peaks including Everest range, Numburchuli, Gaurishanker, Jugal and Langtang Himal range combined with the still virgin and vibrant Sherpa cultural attractions. NCC is mainly an eco-lodge camping trek combined with the unique home-stay experience among Sherpa communities.

The ‘Number Cheese Circuit’ boasts excellent breathtaking views of majestic Himalayan peaks including Numburchuli(6959m), Sarmoche(5255m), Ramdung(5930m), Chukyima Go(6259m), Parchamo(6273m), Bigphrea Go Nup(6666m), Paniyo Tippa(6696m) and Paniyo Shar(6549m). It is also home to beautiful glacier and moraine such as Linkhu  Nup Glacier, Bigphere Go Glacier, Surmoche Glacier, Likhu Glacier and other different tiny glaciers in the surroundings. The folded mountain range towards Gumdel, Rocky Mountains in and around Panchpokhari and Tare areas and glaciated landscape at Tare Karkha are some of the most scenic scenery in NCC. High Himalayan Lakes, valued by pilgrims and rich in biodiversity including Panchpokhari, Jatapokhari, Bhalepokhari, Dudhpokhari are also among the prime attractions of the NCC for visitors. The circuit also provides plenty chance to observe the rich biodiversity along the Khimti and Likhu river valleys, ranging from moderate to alpine vegetation that comprises folded pine forest, blooming rhododendrons, scattered bamboo patches and colorful pastures providing a suitable habitat for endangered wild animals and birds species such as Red Panda, and Musk deer; Himalayan thar, various species of pheasant including Danfe, and if you are lucky, the elusive Snow leopard. Beautiful monasteries lie along the trail in Lhachhewar, Kyama, Bhandar and Thodung offers visitors the spiritual and meditation experiences.

The NCC is a right choice for visitors looking virgin trekking areas in Nepal. Unique tourism activities in the NCC trail includes soft to adventurous eco-camping experience, rock climbing, exploring high altitude lakes, wilderness walks through the mountain forest, glacier walks, base-camp treks, high pastures and Yak cheese making Sherpa cultural experiences, spiritual and meditation visits at Monastery, biodiversity and climate change study, communication with rural Sherpa people. The mountain views are amazing and the Panchpokhari pass (4605m) and Gyajo La (Thulo Lapcha) pass at 4880m and most dramatic adventurous passes with views extending north into Tibet and south to P-Key and Tabe danda.

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