Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where Adventure Himalayan staff will meet you and drive you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, your guide takes time to go over the trip details and answers any questions you have about what's ahead.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Your day covers Kathmandu's main UNESCO sites with a guide. You'll see Pashupatinath, the important Hindu temple and cremation area, then head to Boudhanath with its large Buddhist stupa, and Swyambhunath which sits on a hilltop and was built around 2000 years ago. After that you walk through Patan to check out its art and craftsmanship. Later in the afternoon, meet with your trekking guide to go through and organize all your gear.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swyambhunath, and Patan
- Meeting with trekking guide and equipment check
Landmarks Pashupatinath Boudhanath Swyambhunath Patan - Day 3
Changunarayan to Nagarkot
You drive about 20km east of Kathmandu to reach Changunarayan, another UNESCO site. There you'll see the temple of Lord Vishnu, then start trekking through pine forests following the ridge. The route goes through small villages with good views of the mountains ahead, bringing you to Nagarkot where you'll stop at 2175m elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit to Changunarayan UNESCO World Heritage Site and temple
- Trek through pine forests to Nagarkot
Landmarks Changunarayan Nagarkot 
- Day 4
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel
Start early and trek up to a tower for sunrise views toward Mount Everest. After breakfast, you trek toward Dhulikhel through rolling hills and past small settlements scattered throughout the area. This roughly 5-hour walk gets you to Dhulikhel, an old Newar town where you can see Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar, and Langtang peaks from different spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from tower overlooking Mount Everest
- Trek to Dhulikhel (approximately 5 hours)
Landmarks Dhulikhel Mount Everest Dorje Lakpa Gauri Shankar Langtang 
- Day 5
Dhulikhel to Namobuddha to Balthali Village
Trek to Namobuddha, which sits on a hill above Panauti about 3 hours away from Dhulikhel. You'll visit the ancient stone slab and stupa with Buddha's eyes carved into it, which marks the story of Buddha's kindness toward a hungry tigress. Then walk another 3 hours or so to reach Balthali Village, where you get great views of the surrounding mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek to Namobuddha (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit to Namobuddha stupa and ancient stone slab
- Trek to Balthali Village (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Namobuddha Panauti Balthali Village - Day 6
Balthali Village to Panauti to Kathmandu
You walk down to the Newari Village of Panauti near where the Punyamata and Roshi streams flow. Stop at the Indreswor Mahadev Temple with its three tiers, and wander through other temples and traditional houses around the village. After that, you drive back to Kathmandu and have a celebratory dinner with traditional Nepali dancing and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Trek to Panauti
- Visit to Indreswor Mahadev Temple
- Celebratory dinner with Nepali cultural dance
Landmarks Panauti Indreswor Mahadev Temple - Day 7
Kathmandu
You'll head to the airport for your flight out. Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
