Journeys to the Himalayas Journeys to the Himalayas US Sherpa International is a Nepal and Vermont-based, family-owned business founded by Himalayan native, Ongyel Sherpa. Ongyel’s journey to the USA began after meeting Dr. Geoff Tabin (co-founder of Himalayan Cataract Project and Everest Climber) in 1998. Our mission at US Sherpa is to become a top Nepalese business with healthy business expansion through the promotion of Nepalese handcrafts. The handcrafts that we sell are the livelihood of the Nepalese people. In order to assure quality and commitment to our customers, as well as our friends in Nepal, we make frequent trips to Nepal to understand the needs and stories of the individual businesses from which we carefully select our products before returning to the United States. All of our handcrafts are made in Nepal and produced by artisans who receive fair wages and benefits. All of us at US Sherpa International are proud of what we have accomplished and we hope that you will embark upon this wonderful and rewarding journey with us to promote future growth through this unique Nepal-Vermont connection. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] 802-318-6953 3 WO O L /C OT TO N P RO D U CTS 100% natural Himalayan sheep wool, used for many generations by local Sherpa Mountaineers and Yak Caravan Tibetan traders in the harsh Himalayan weather for warmth and comfort, durable and quality crafts with incredible value, One size fits all, comes in vibrant multi-assorted colors and designs, hand made in Nepal. Our natural cotton shawls are woven by hand on a traditional loom. Cotton is the most affordable, feasible and practical piece of fabric that has the unique property of being warm in winters and cool in summers. Perfect for all four seasons. WWW.USSHERPA.COM Our cotton shawl comes in unique color patterns and designs and each of our shawls are handcrafted beautifully. Although we make an every effort to ensure that descriptions and pictures are as accurate as possible, we hope that you will understand that the uniqueness and hand crafted nature of the products means that there may be slight variation in color and size. 802-318-6953 Journeys to the Himalayas SHE RPA WO O L E A R F L A P HAT- LINE D ITEM # 101 Earflap wool hat with fleece lining in the interior to keep the warmth and skin from itching while providing outstanding protection against the cold. Long enough to cover both ears. One size fits all, comes in assorted colors and designs, hand made in Nepal. *Please note that there is a minimum quantity of 12 required to place an order with us for any products. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] 802-318-6953 7 SHERPA WOOL BEAN IE HAT-LIN ED IT EM # 10 2 Journeys to the Himalayas Round beanie wool hat, some come with pom-pom on top, fleece lining in the interior to keep in the warmth and your skin from itching while providing outstanding protection against the cold. One size fits all, comes in assorted colors and designs, handmade in Nepal. S HERPA WOOL FOLDIN G MI T T EN & HALF GLOVE I TE M # 10 3 Non-lined Hand made wool knit half finger gloves with button, will allow you to get the most out of the outdoor experience from shoveling the driveway to winter sports, Our gloves have finger holes that allow you to grip surfaces and have a glove flap that comes over the fingers to protect them against the cold. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] 802-318-6953 9 SHERPA WO O L M I T T E N NON LINE D ITEM # 104 Journeys to the Himalayas Simple, light weight and easy to put on. Our non-lined colorful mitten, great while out for trail walk or outside walking the dog during mild spring and fall weather. S H E RPA WOOL MI T T EN L I N E D I T E M # 10 5 Crafted and designed for warmth during the cold winter weather for those cold hands, A little bulky, but incredibly comfortable SHERPA WO O L G LOVE NON - LINE D ITEM # 106 Simple non lined glove, great while out for trail walk or outside walking dog during mild spring and fall weather. S H E RPA WOOL GLOV E L I N E D I T E M # 10 7 Warm and comfortable fleece lined gloves which allows flexibility and easy maneuver while on the go. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] 802-318-6953 11 Journeys to the Himalayas SHERPA C OT TO N S H AW L I TEM # 10 8 One of our top sellers! Very soft almost the feeling of Pashmina silk, 100% cotton comes with vibrant color and unique design to match any outfits. Multi functional: wear as bandana, scarves or wrap around your body. Great for all fall, winter and spring season. Comes in assorted colors and designs. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] 802-318-6953 13 TIBETAN PRAYER F L AGS Our prayer flags are one of our most popular items. They are made in Nepal in the pure home of Tibetan Buddhism where Buddha was born. Locals and natives from the Himalayas call these flags Lung-ta, meaning Wind Horse. The flags are rectangular in shape and hung horizontally. There are 5 colors: red, blue, white, yellow and green. Each set has one color. Blue symbolizes sky and space, white symbolizes air and wind, red symbolizes fire, green symbolizes water, and yellow symbolizes earth. Tibetan Prayer Flags are believed to bring good karma. Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. They are also thought to bring benefit to all beings. The best time to put up new prayer flags are in the mornings on sunny, windy days. S HERPA PRAYER FLAGS S MAL L I TEM # 10 9 Journeys to the Himalayas 5 pieces. Each rectantular-shaped flag is between 4.5 by 5 inches and comes in individual packets. Hung horizontally. S HERPA PRAYER FLAGS MEDI UM IT EM # 110 Rectangular shaped flag, 5 different colors. Each flag is anywhere between 5.5 by 6 inches and comes in a set of 10 rolled flags, hung horizontally. S HERPA PRAYER FLAGS L ARGE I T E M # 111 Rectangular-shaped flag in 5 different colors. Comes in a set of 15 to 25 flags rolled. Hung horizontally. Each flag is anywhere between 6 by 7.5 inch. Hang these prayer flags and bring good luck to all! S HERPA MIN I PAPER PRAYER F L AGS I TE M # 11 2 Handmade mini paper prayer flags (3x3inch), square shaped and horizontal with 15 to 25 pieces in each flag. Comes in Om Mane Padme Tibetan mantra, Buddha eyes, prayer wheels and various other symbols. Each wrapped set of flags come in 5 different colors. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] 802-318-6953 17 SHERPA JOURNALS / HEMP PRODUCTS WWW.USSHERPA.COM Our beautiful Sherpa Journal / Lokta Paper note books are entirely handcrafted in a traditional manner. The papers are made from the Daphne plant, which grows in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains at an elevation of 2000 to 3500 meters. Lokta plants are self-regenerating and as long as the plant is cut 8 inches from the ground, it will re-grow within 6 years and can be cut again. Lokta paper is abundant in its native land of Nepal, and many farmers are able to make a living from making and selling lokta paper. Lokta paper is also naturally resistant to insects and worms. The paper is prized for its rough, attractive texture, its durability and each of our journals comes in beautiful designs and vibrant colors. Our hemp products are 100% eco friendly, natural and free from animal leather. The durable fiber hemp wallets and passport bags are directly made from hemp plants which has been a great source of fiber and paper for many generations for the Himalayan people. In the mountains of Nepal, hemp has been used for centuries because if it’s strength and durability. S HERPA T R AV E L JO U R N A L S HERPA MIN I JOURN AL I TEM # 113 I TE M # 11 5 Made with handcrafted Lokta tree paper in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. These beautiful journals come in many colors with hand- printed designs on a hard cover with thick, natural white interior pages. Eco friendly and durable, each journal is packaged individually and comes in assorted colors and designs, (4.5 inches) Hard cover pocket size (4x3.5inch) compact journal and notebook. Eco-friendly and durable, the journal and notebook front covers have a beautiful solid color with various Tibetan and Hindu symbols. Keep a pocket-sized account of your larger-than-life adventures. Journeys to the Himalayas S HERPA HEMP PASSPORT BAG I TE M # 11 6 100% Eco friendly natural fiber hemp passport bag, designed for travel with long sting to hang the bag around your neck, protects your valuables, durable and natural plain color with zipper and large enough pockets to fit your passport, cash and cards. WWW.USSHERPA.COM S H E RPA PRI NT T RAV EL J O U RNAL I TE M # 11 4 SHERPA HEMP WALLET Handcrafted Nepalese Lokta tree paper journals with hard covers (5.5*5inch). The front cover is solid in color with various Tibetan and Hindu symbols. Eage page has different art and symbols. An eco-friendly and durable journal/ notebook that will help you document any adventure! 100% Eco friendly and natural fiber durable hemp wallet directly made from hemp plant which has been great source of fiber and paper for many generations for the Himalayan people, bi-fold and has a Velcro closure with one big zipper, assorted pockets for cash and cards. [email protected] IT EM # 11 7 802-318-6953 21 TREKS We provide organized/guided camping treks; tea house/sherpa guide treks, expedition/peak climbing and other travel services to Nepal. We offer these services by advertising our treks, gathering group members in the United States then traveling to Nepal or simply by offering travel services in Nepal such as guide hiring, lodging, transportation, airline tickets, hotel reservations and transportation. Nepal is one of the most famous destinations for trekking and mountain climbing in the world. It has some of the world’s richest culture, geography, arts, history and highest mountains such as Mount Everest, Annapurna, Kanchanjunga, Dhaulagiri, Amadablam and Lhotse. In order to share our country’s rich history and natural beauties, our experienced staffs are ready to share their knowledge with you and make your Nepal trip pleasant and successful. That is why; we have come up with the best trekking routes, untraveled and remote destinations, flexible itineraries, experienced Sherpa staffs and exceptional service. We have a great family team consisted of veteran trekking guide: Nima Thundu Sherpa who cooked for late Sir Edmund Hillary for number of years and Everest veteran: Nima Tashi Sherpa who have summited Mount Everest 10th times and have been in numerous famous expeditions including Surviving Everest documentary movie and the American expedition that brought a first American woman on the summit of Mt. Everest. We bring a wealth of knowledge and over 25 years of experience in the mountaineering and travel industry. Please remember us for your next trip and give us a call or send an email. WWW.USSHERPA.COM [email protected] Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation ranges are from 196 feet above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 29,035 feet all within a distance of 93 miles. In Nepal, 18% of the land is protected as National parks, conservation lands and reserves. It is the home of 8% of the world’s bird populations, 4% of mammals on earth and the diverse culture of 101 different ethnic groups. We provide and organize guided camping treks; tea house/ sherpa guide treks, expedition/peak climbing and other travel services to Nepal. We offer these services by advertising our treks, gathering group members in the United States then traveling to Nepal or simply by offering travel services in Nepal such as guide hiring, lodging, transportation, airline tickets, hotel reservations and transportation. Our experienced Sherpa team has come up with the best trekking routes, non-traveled and remote destinations, flexible itineraries and exceptional service. We have a great family team consisted of veteran trekking guide, Nima Thundu Sherpa who cooked for late Sir Edmund Hillary for number of years. Nima Tashi Sherpa, and Everest veteran who has climbed Mount Everest 10th times and has been in numerous expeditions including Surviving Everest documentary movie and the American expedition that brought a first American woman on the summit of Mt. Everest. We bring a wealth of knowledge and over 25 years of experience in the mountaineering and travel industry. We invite you to discover the gentle and colorful Buddhist and Hindu cultures of this magnificent and ancient city. Let’s experience the awe-inspiring presence of the world’s highest peaks with breathtaking views and soak in the magic of Nepal with us. “Simply put, Nima & Neema Treks is my choice for trekking or climbing activity in Nepal. For climbing skill, trekking knowledge, attention to detail, quality of food and personal service there is no better agency to maximize every aspect of your journey”. Geoffrey C Tabin, M.D Director of the Division of International Ophthalmology, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA Co-Director, Himalayan Cataract Project NEPAL: NIMA THUNDU SHERPA USA: ON GYEL SHERPA Nima & Neema Treks (P) Ltd Nima Thundu Sherpa Kutubhal, Chabahil, Ward Number 1 Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 448-0327 Mobile: 985-103-1485 Email: [email protected] US Sherpa International LLC 180 Flynn Avenue, Box/Ste # 7 Burlington, VT 05401 Ph: 802-318-6953 www.ussherpa.com Email: [email protected] 802-318-6953 “I have had the great pleasure and good fortune to climb with Nima Tashi Sherpa of Nima & Neema Treks and Pangboche village in Khumbu for nearly 20 years. Few Sherpas have the technical ability to climb Ama Dablam as well as the physical stamina to summit Everest repeatedly, season after season”. Peter Athans (Mr. Everest), 7th Everest Summit World’s foremost high-altitude mountainner & Motivational Speaker “Nima and Neema Treks (P) Ltd had been recommended to our society by French Mountatin Guides of Chamonix, and we have never regretted to have chosen this partnership. Nima and Neema Treks Ltd has always provided us the best sirdars, cooks and porters, perfect accomodations on all treks, and always took great care of the security of our clients”. Marc Demolis, Mountain Guide & Manager of Travel Agency Le Pays Den Haut, France “I can not speak too highly of Nima’s organisation and planning of these treks, and over the years I have known him and his company, he has become a friend who I can thoroughly recommend as a reliable trekking agent.” J Michael Pearson N Yorkshire, UK 23 US Sherpa International LLC 180 Flynn Avenue, Box/Ste # 1t Burlington, VT 05401 Ph: 802-318-6953 www.ussherpa.com Email: [email protected]