Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. Once you settle in, your guide will sit down with you to answer questions and go over what's ahead, then you'll have your first night to rest up.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Sybrubesi
Early start from Kathmandu on a local bus or jeep heading into the mountains, a 5 to 6 hour ride through scenic terrain. You'll reach Sybrubesi by afternoon, have time to clean up, and join the group for dinner that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kathmandu to Sybrubesi by local bus or jeep
- Day 3
Sybrubesi to Ghatlang Village
Today you begin trekking toward Ghatlang Village on the Tamang Heritage Trail. You can walk through the village at your own pace and learn about how the Tamang people live and their traditions in the Rasuwa region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghatlang Village along Tamang Heritage Trail
- Explore Ghatlang Village
Landmarks/POIs Ghatlang Village Tamang Heritage Trail - Day 4
Ghatlang to Somdang
After eating at Somdang, you'll trek through rhododendron and pine forests for about 5 hours with gentle climbing to reach Yuri Kharka. From there, you get views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Following lunch, you'll head down toward Somdang River and pass the impressive Chukarma Waterfall before reaching camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Somdang), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yuri Kharka through rhododendron and pine forest
- Trek to Khurpu Banjyang (3570m)
- Visit Chukarma Waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Yuri Kharka Khurpu Banjyang Chukarma Waterfall Langtang Range Ganesh Himal Range - Day 5
Somdang to Pangsang-La
This is one of your longest days. You'll climb up to Pangsang-La pass at 3900m, the highest point on the trek. From the top, you see Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. Your guide will talk about Tamang and Gurung traditions and herbal plants used in Tibetan medicine. The sunset and night sky from the pass are particularly nice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pangsang-La (3900m)
- Cultural engagement with Tamang and Gurung people
- Briefing on rare herbal plants and traditional Tibetan medicine
Landmarks/POIs Pangsang-La Manaslu Range 
- Day 6
Pangsang-La to Chalish Village
You descend to Chalish Village, an important cultural center for Tamang and Gurung communities. Prayer flags and mani stones line the path. A local development group will greet you, and if the timing works out, you might see a traditional Jhankari Shaman dance. You'll stay with a local family and experience how they live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chalish Village
- Visit Buddhist prayer flags and mani stones
- Stay with local family
- Experience traditional Jhankari Shaman dance (if available)
Landmarks/POIs Chalish Village - Day 7
Chalish to Khading Village
Leaving Chalish after breakfast, you trek through a river valley for 4 to 5 hours, passing through shaded villages on your way to Khading. This is one of the larger Gurung settlements in the Ganesh Himal area. You'll see views of Ganesh Himal, visit some Gumba temples, and experience the warmth of Gurung hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Chalish), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chalish to Khading Village (approximately 4-5 hours)
- Visit Gumba temples in Khading
Landmarks/POIs Khading Village Ganesh Himal - Day 8
Khading to Lower Borang
An easier day of trekking takes you to Lower Borang in around 5 hours. You'll have the rest of the afternoon to check out Upper Borang Village and visit the Gombas there. That night you stay at a local homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lower Borang
- Explore Upper Borang Village
- Visit Gombas in Upper Borang
Landmarks/POIs Lower Borang Upper Borang Village - Day 9
Lower Borang to Dhading Bensi
After breakfast in Lower Borang, a local jeep takes you on a scenic drive to Dhading Bensi, the regional capital. You'll stay at a proper hotel with quality meals, a nice change after your time in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Lower Borang), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Dhading Bensi by local jeep
Landmarks/POIs Dhading Bensi - Day 10
Dhading Bensi to Kathmandu
Early breakfast before driving back to Kathmandu, a 3 to 4 hour journey. Once there, you'll have free time in the Thamel area. Later that evening, the group gathers at a traditional Nepalese restaurant for a farewell dinner with live music and dance to mark finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance)
Included Activities
- Drive back to Kathmandu
- Leisure time at Thamel
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
Landmarks/POIs Thamel
