Number Cheese Circuit Trek 20 days

Numbur Cheese Circuit (NCC); This trek is very best trek in Nepal and Situated in Ramechhap, some 190 km east of capital city Kathmandu, NCC is a 14 to 16- day circuit trail connecting two beautiful river; Khimti and Likhu in the lap of Everest and Rolwaling region. Named in honor of the virgin peak Numburchuli (6959 m) and one of Nepal’s first Yak Cheese factories, established in 1957; the NCC trail offers visitors the superb and breathtaking view of majestic Himalayan peaks including Everest range, Numburchuli, Gaurishankar, Jugal and Langtang Himal range combined with the still virgin and vibrant Sherpa cultural attractions.

NCC is primarily and eco- lodge camping trek combined with the unique home-stay experience both domestic and international visitors.

Numbur Cheese Circuit’s attractions

Numbur Cheese Circuit’ boasts superb 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 Nup0 Glacier, Bigphere Go Glacier, Surmoche Glacier, Likhu Glacier and other various tiny glacier s in the surroundings. The folded mountain range towards Gumdel Rocky Mountains in and around Panchpokhari and Tare areas and glaciated Landscape at Tare Kharka are some of most scenic Landscape in NCC. High Himalayan Lakes, revered 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 ample opportunity to observe the rich biodiversity also the Khimti and Likhu river valleys, ranging from temperate to alpine vegetation that comprises folded pine forest, blooming rhododendrons, scattered bamboo patches and colorful pastures providing a suitable habitat for endangered wild animal 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. The NCC also comprises still vibrant culture and traditional Yak cheese production and terraced agriculture practices. Beautiful monasteries lie along the trail in Lhachhewar, Kyama, Gumdel, Bhandar and Thodung offers visitors the spiritual and meditation experiences. The NCC is true choice for visitors seeking virgin trekking areas in Nepal. Unique tourism activities in the NCC trail include soft to adventure 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 visit Monastery, biodiversity and climate change study, interaction with rural Sherpa people. The mountain views are sensational and the Panchpokhari pass (4605m) and Gyajo La (Thulo Lapcha) pass at 4880 m and most dramatic adventurous passes with views extending north into Tibet and south to p- key and Tabe danda.

Primarily designed for eco-camping experience, the NCC is a 14 to 16 days circuit trek starting at Shivalaya and ending at those in Ramechhap district. Highly experienced and very best trek in Nepal also short duration trek, and domestic visitors including college / university students and researchers.

Interesting side treks off the ‘Number Cheese Trek’ include Baula Pokhari, the isolated valley of Khola Cire, and the natural Buddhist shrine at Kau Chorten up. NCC could also be the appropriate gate way extending trekking to Rowling region via Likhu Nup glacier and to Everest region via Tashi Tapcha La or Kalla Pass. Some highlights of the day to day tourist activities are provided below.