Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your representative meets you at the airport with a sign and drives you to your hotel in Thamel. On the way in, you'll pass Pashupatinath Temple, Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum, and the Garden of Dreams. After getting settled, your representative walks through your travel plans with you. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Thamel's vibrant streets and get familiar with the area.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival)
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel's vibrant streets
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple (Open Cremation Place) - observed during transfer
- Visit Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum - observed during transfer
- Visit Garden of Dreams - observed during transfer
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Narayanhity Royal Palace Museum Garden of Dreams - Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, your guide and driver take you to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with intricately carved temples and historic structures. From there, you head to Swyambhunath, also called the Monkey Temple, where you'll have views across Kathmandu. Next is Pashupatinath Temple where you can see traditional Hindu cremation ceremonies in a peaceful setting. Your final stop is Boudhanath Stupa, another UNESCO site dating back to 600 A.D., offering space for quiet reflection. You'll return to your hotel by evening to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swyambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
After breakfast, you hop into a comfortable jeep for the scenic drive to Syabru Besi, where Langtang Valley begins. The route winds through small villages and runs alongside the Trishuli River. When you arrive in Syabru Besi, your lodge is waiting. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge as you prepare for trekking to begin tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Trishuli River 
- Day 4
Gatlang - Chilime
Your trekking starts today. You walk along the valley trail and climb to a viewpoint showing Ganesh Himal, Goljang Valley, and the Gosaikunda range. Then you descend through Gatlang Valley, passing a quiet lake and a small apple farm, before arriving in Gatlang village where you can see the vibrant Tamang culture. Later you continue down to Thangbuchet and reach Chilime village by the Bhotekoshi River.
Included Activities
- Trek along valley trail with views of Ganesh Himal, Goljang Valley, and Gosaikunda range
- Pass through Gatlang Valley with lake and apple farm
- Explore Gatlang village and Tamang culture
- Trek to Chilime village
Landmarks Ganesh Himal Goljang Valley Gosaikunda range Gatlang Bhotekoshi River - Day 5
Chilime to Nagthali
From Chilime, you hike to Nagthali through lush forest where Nepal Gray Langur Monkeys sometimes appear. The trail opens into beautiful grassland with views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Range, and Sanjen Range. You arrive at Nagthali, a quiet location that monks and priests once used for meditation retreats.
Included Activities
- Trek through lush forest with wildlife spotting opportunity
- Trek through grassland with Himalayan mountain views
- Arrive at Nagthali meditation retreat location
Landmarks Ganesh Himal Langtang Range Sanjen Range - Day 6
Thuman - Briddim
Start the day with an hour of downhill walking to Thuman, a Tamang village with Tibetan influences where residents are welcoming and enjoy singing and dancing. Later, you walk through rhododendron forests and meadows to reach Briddim, another Tibetan-influenced Tamang community in the Langtang Himal area. The trail to Briddim is particularly nice in spring when the rhododendrons are blooming.
Included Activities
- Trek from Nagthali to Thuman
- Walk through rhododendron forests and meadows
- Trek to Briddim village
Landmarks Langtang Himal - Day 7
Briddim to Lama Hotel
You start early and trek to the Lama Hotel through lush jungle scenery. The trail passes charming villages along the way, and you'll have views of the surrounding mountains and hills as you hike. After a few hours, you reach the Lama Hotel.
Included Activities
- Early morning trek through lush jungle scenery
- Trek past charming villages
- Trek with mountain views to Lama Hotel
- Day 8
Lama Hotel to Langtang
This is a challenging day with about 1000 meters of elevation gain. You begin with a steep climb through forest to the Langtang River, then continue to Ghoda Tabela where the path becomes easier with views of yaks grazing in the valley. After crossing a stream and passing water-powered prayer wheels, you arrive in Langtang, a large settlement and one of the oldest on this route. As you get closer to the mountains, the views become more dramatic.
Included Activities
- Steep forest climb to Langtang River
- Trek to Ghoda Tabela with mountain and valley views
- Trek past water-powered prayer wheels
- Arrive at Langtang settlement
Landmarks Langtang River 
- Day 9
Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa
On the way to Kyanjin Gompa, you'll see Langtang Lirung and various sights including a Mani Wall covered in prayers, traditional water mills, sacred chortens, and rocks carved with ancient inscriptions. You cross several rivers before reaching Kyanjin Gompa. Once there, try the local cheese and curd made from yak milk.
Included Activities
- Trek with views of Langtang Lirung
- See Mani Wall with prayers and inscriptions
- Pass traditional water mills and sacred chortens
- Cross rivers to Kyanjin Gompa
- Sample yak cheese and curd
Landmarks Langtang Lirung Kyanjin Gompa 
- Day 10
Kyanjin Gompa
You hike up Tserko Ri to 5000 meters for mountain views, then return to Kyanjin Gompa without staying at that altitude. The thinner air may be noticeable but you won't spend the night there. Later, take a leisurely walk around Kyanjin Gompa to check out the scenery and spot different plants and wildlife.
Included Activities
- Hike to Tserko Ri (5000 meters) with mountain views
- Return to Kyanjin Gompa
- Leisurely stroll around Kyanjin Gompa with nature viewing
Landmarks Tserko Ri Kyanjin Gompa - Day 11
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Today's trek is mostly downhill over 6 to 7 hours through lush forests back to the Lama Hotel. Along the way, you pass through charming Tamang villages where people follow Tibetan traditions and beliefs.
Included Activities
- 6- to 7-hour downhill trek through lush forests
- Pass through Tamang villages with Tibetan traditions
- Day 12
Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi
Your trekking comes to an end after breakfast. The trail back to Syabru Besi is mostly downhill, winding through beautiful green forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Downhill trek through green forests to Syabru Besi
- Day 13
Syabru Besi to Kathmandu
A private vehicle takes you back to Kathmandu. The road is rough up to Dhanding Besi but gets smoother after. You'll see rolling hills, farmland, small villages, and rivers along the way. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you're driven directly to your hotel.
- Day 14
Patan
Your guide picks you up and drives to Bhaktapur to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Nyatapola Temple, one of Nepal's largest temples. At Pottery Square, you have the option to try a pottery-making class using traditional methods. Then you head to Patan Durbar Square, also UNESCO-listed, and check out Krishna Temple and Patan Museum to learn about Patan's history and former rulers. The day finishes with visits to the Golden Temple and Banglamukhi Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Nyatapola Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Krishna Temple
- Visit Patan Museum
Optional Activities
- Pottery-making class using traditional methods at Pottery Square
- Visit Golden Temple
- Visit Banglamukhi Temple
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nyatapola Temple Patan Durbar Square Krishna Temple Patan Museum Golden Temple Banglamukhi Temple - Day 15
Kathmandu to Airport
Your trip ends today. After breakfast, your representative picks you up with a private van and takes you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your scheduled departure home or onward destination.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast
