Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport where a Nepal Airport Representative will be waiting for you. From there, a private vehicle takes you to your hotel in Kathmandu, so you can settle in and start getting oriented to the city.
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
The trek begins with a descent down to Syabru Besi via Sherpa Gaon. You'll walk through Sherpa and Tamang villages with panoramic views of mountains and green hills surrounding you. The first part of the trail gradually drops in elevation, then it gets steeper as you make your way down to Syabru Besi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi via Sherpa Gaon
- Guided trek through Sherpa and Tamang villages
Landmarks Sherpa Gaon Syabru Besi - Day 3
Syabru Besi to Gatlang
This is a 6-hour trekking day that takes you via Bahun Danda Pass, zigzagging west and descending into the Tamang settlement of Gatlang. The village sits as a cornerstone location on the Tamang Heritage Trail and has distinctive local customs and craftsmanship. Just above Gatlang you'll find Parvati Kund, a sacred pond and temple that brings in thousands of pilgrims during Janai Purnima.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gatlang via Bahun Danda Pass
- Guided visit to Tamang village of Gatlang
Optional Activities
- Visit to Parvati Kund sacred pond and nearby temple
Landmarks Bahun Danda Pass Gatlang Parvati Kund - Day 4
Gatlang to Somdang
A 6-hour trek takes you ascending through pine and rhododendron forest to Yuri Kharka where you'll break for lunch. After that, you continue on to Khurphu Bhanjyang before descending down to the Somdang River, which marks the border between Raceway and Dhading districts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forest to Yuri Kharka
- Continue trekking to Somdang River
Landmarks Yuri Kharka Khurphu Bhanjyang Somdang River - Day 5
Somdang to Pangsang Kharka
You'll trek to Pangsang Kharka, a viewpoint that sits southwest of Somdang village and offers broad panoramic views across the surrounding terrain. To the north are the soaring peaks of Manaslu and the Ganesh Himal Range. The large meadow has a giant entry gateway and serves as an excellent camping spot. The region has an abundance of herbal plants growing throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pangsang Kharka viewpoint
Landmarks Pangsang Kharka Manaslu Ganesh Himal Range - Day 6
Tipling Rest Day
This is a rest day in Tipling, which gives you time to recover and let your body acclimatize to the altitude and physical demands of the trek so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Tipling village and surroundings
Landmarks Tipling - Day 7
Tipling to Shertung and Chalish
You'll trek down to cross the Adha Khola using a box bridge, then climb up to the sister villages of Shertung and Chalish. Both villages overlook a fertile river valley filled with abundant fields. Shertung has a mainly Tamang population, and the name translates to 'place of gold'.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down and cross Adha Khola on box bridge
- Trek to sister villages of Shertung and Chalish
Landmarks Adha Khola Shertung Chalish - Day 8
Chalish to Darkha Gaon
After breakfast, you trek the full distance to Borand and down to Listen Khola, a walk that takes about 3.5 hours. From there, you continue trekking to Percho for lunch, then head on to Darkha Gaon. Along the way you'll cross suspension bridges with nice views of Ankhu Khola below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Borand and Listen Khola
- Trek to Percho for lunch stop
- Trek to Darkha Gaon via suspension bridges
Landmarks Borand Listen Khola Percho Darkha Gaon Ankhu Khola - Day 9
Darkha Gaon to Dhading Besi
After breakfast, you trek downhill to Darkha Phedi, which takes about 45 minutes. Then you'll board a sharing local jeep with other travelers heading to Dhading Besi. That journey takes approximately 3-4 hours and follows rough and winding zigzag roads.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek down to Darkha Phedi
- Jeep transfer to Dhading Besi
Landmarks Darkha Phedi Dhading Besi - Day 10
Final Departure
It's your final departure day. You'll take a bus transfer from Dhading Besi back to Kathmandu, bringing your trek to a close and heading back to the city.
