Journeys to the Himalayas - US SHERPA

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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.

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S 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.

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.


*Please note that there is a minimum quantity of 12 required to place an order with us for any products.

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SHERPA WOOL EARFLAP HAT-L INED 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.

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SHERPA WOOL FOLDING MITTEN & HALF GLOVEITEM # 103

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.

SHERPA WOOL BEANIEHAT-L INED ITEM # 102

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.

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SHERPA WOOL MITTENLINED ITEM # 105

Crafted and designed for warmth during the cold winter weather for those cold hands, A little bulky, but incredibly comfortable

SHERPA WOOL GLOVENON-L INED ITEM # 106

Simple non lined glove, great while out for trail walk or outside walking dog during mild spring and fall weather.

SHERPA WOOL GLOVELINED ITEM # 107

Warm and comfortable fleece lined gloves which allows flexibility and easy maneuver while on the go.

SHERPA WOOL MITTENNON L INED ITEM # 104

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.

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SHERPA COTTON SHAWLITEM # 108

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.


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S 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.

SHERPA PRAYER FLAGSMEDIUM ITEM # 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.

SHERPA PRAYER FLAGSSMALL ITEM # 109

5 pieces. Each rectantular-shaped flag is between 4.5 by 5 inches and comes in individual packets. Hung horizontally.

SHERPA PRAYER FLAGSLARGE ITEM # 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!

SHERPA MINI PAPER PRAYER FLAGS ITEM # 112

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.



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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 ani-

mal 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 Himala-

yan people. In the mountains of Ne-

pal, hemp has been used for centuries

because if it’s strength and durability.

Journeys to the HimalayasSHERPA TRAVEL JOURNAL ITEM # 113

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)

SHERPA PRINT TRAVEL JOURNAL I TEM # 114

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!

SHERPA MINI JOURNAL I TEM # 115

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.

SHERPA HEMP PASSPORT BAG I TEM # 116

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.

SHERPA HEMP WALLET I TEM # 117

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.



“Simply put, Nima & Neema Treks is my choice for trekking or climbing activity in Nepal. For climbing skill, trekking knowl-edge, 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.DDirector of the Division of International Ophthalmology, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USACo-Director, Himalayan Cataract Project

“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 SummitWorld’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 organ-isation 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

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.

TREKS

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, conser-vation 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 climb-ing 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 itinerar-ies 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. Ever-est. 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.

USA: ONGYEL SHERPA

US Sherpa International LLC180 Flynn Avenue, Box/Ste # 7Burlington, VT 05401Ph: 802-318-6953 www.ussherpa.comEmail: [email protected]

NEPAL: NIMA THUNDU SHERPA

Nima & Neema Treks (P) LtdNima Thundu SherpaKutubhal, Chabahil, Ward Number 1Kathmandu, NepalPhone: 448-0327Mobile: 985-103-1485Email: [email protected]

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