Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the company meets you and drives you to your hotel. Later in the evening, you can get together with the other trekkers and team members to go over plans for the days ahead.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, you'll spend the day walking through Kathmandu's four UNESCO sites. Start at Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism's most sacred places sitting along the Bagmati River. From there, head to Boudhanath Stupa, the massive Buddhist complex with its white hemispherical stupa and prayer wheels. Next, check out Kathmandu Durbar Square where you'll see ancient temples and palaces, including the Kumari Chowk where the Living Goddess lives. Finish up at Swayambhunath on a hilltop, which gives you wide views across the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kathmandu city tour including four UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Chowk Swayambhunath - Day 3
Sundarijal to Chisopani
Drive about an hour to Sundarijal at 1350m/4429 ft where the trek starts. You'll walk through Shivapuri National Park, going past Mulkharka, a settlement where mostly Tamang people live. The trail follows the ridge through oak and rhododendron forests until you reach Chisopani at 2300m/7546 ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sundarijal to Chisopani through Shivapuri National Park
Landmarks Sundarijal Shivapuri National Park Chisopani - Day 4
Chisopani to Kutumsang
After breakfast, trek to Kutumsang. You'll start by descending through meadows and fields with great views of the Langtang mountains ahead of you. Pass through Pathi Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang, then climb up to another pass before dropping down into Kutumsang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang via Pathi Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang
Landmarks Kutumsang Pathi Bhanjyang Gul Bhanjyang Langtang mountains - Day 5
Kutumsang to Thadepati
The trail above Kutumsang gets steep as it goes through fir and rhododendron forest with no permanent villages around. Push on to Yurin Danda where you'll get magnificent Himalayan views and see how the Tamang people live and work. You'll stay overnight at Thadepati at 3650m/11,975 ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kutumsang to Thadepati via Yurin Danda
Landmarks Yurin Danda Thadepati - Day 6
Thadepati to Tarkeghyang
Today you'll descend until you cross the Melamchi Khola, then climb up to Tarkeghyang passing by Sherpa settlements. Watch for Himalayan peaks shining in the light. Spend time in the village checking out its monastery, one of the region's oldest and largest. This area is called Helambu, mainly home to the Helmu caste.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thadepati to Tarkeghyang
- Visit Tarkeghyang monastery
Landmarks Melamchi Khola Tarkeghyang Tarkeghyang monastery Helambu - Day 7
Tarkeghyang to Sermathang
The trail curves around the wide valley between Parachin and the Sherpa village of Gangyul. After passing through Gangyul, you'll reach Sermathang and can walk around the village and its Buddhist monastery at the highest point. You'll get a feel for the old Sherpa village atmosphere and learn about how they live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermathang via Gangyul
- Visit Sermathang village and Buddhist monastery
Landmarks Gangyul Sermathang Sermathang Buddhist monastery - Day 8
Sermathang to Kathmandu
Trek for 3 to 4 hours and arrive at Melamchi Pul Bazaar, then catch a bus back to Kathmandu. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or picking up souvenirs around the city. In the evening, you'll have a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Trek from Sermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar
- Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
Landmarks Melamchi Pul Bazaar - Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
A representative from Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours will pick you up about 3 hours before your flight and drive you to the airport, giving you enough time to check in and head through security before your next journey.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop to Airport by private vehicle., 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
