Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu Airport where your local team meets you and takes you to your hotel in Bhaktapur. Depending on when you land, there's time to wander around this former royal city before dinner with your group and guides at around 6:30 p.m.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (One of our team mebers will be waiting for your arrival with a sign board of Tour radar or Travel Corporation Nepal.)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in typical restaurant in Bhaktapur)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner in typical restaurant in Bhaktapur
Optional Activities
- Explore Bhaktapur city
- Day 2
Bhaktapur
Your guide takes you through Bhaktapur, starting with Durbar Square and the Royal Palace's golden gate. You'll see the 30-meter Nyatopola Temple and the intricate Peacock Window with its detailed wood carvings. After checking out the pottery square where pots dry in rows, the afternoon is free to walk around the pedestrian streets, grab tea, or browse local crafts and arts shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur City
- Visit Durbar Square (King's Square)
- Visit Nyatopola Temple
- Visit Peacock Window
- Visit Pottery Square
- Entrance fee for Bhaktapur
Optional Activities
- Tea or coffee at local café
- Browse arts and crafts shops
Landmarks Durbar Square Nyatopola Temple Peacock Window - Day 3
Bhaktapur to Macha Khola
You'll drive from Bhaktapur through Arkhet Bazaar toward Macha Khola on a narrow, mostly unpaved road. The route passes typical Nepalese villages and offers your first views of mountains. If road conditions require it, you might switch to jeeps at Arkhet Bazaar for the rest of the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4
Macha Khola to Jagat
Your lodge trekking begins with a hike to Jagat village. You'll follow the river on a high path above the valley, cross the Thado Khola, and pass through Khorlabensi and Tatopani, known for thermal springs. A suspension bridge takes you into forested areas, then through Doban before reaching Jagat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Jagat
- Cross suspension bridge
- Visit Tatopani village
Landmarks Tatopani - Day 5
Jagat to Ekle Bhatti
You'll trek up a steep gorge past grassy slopes and tall pines along the Budi Gandaki River. The route goes through Deng village where the Deng Khola meets bamboo forest, then continues to Philim, a Gurung village with a monastery that offers views of Srirangi Himal on clear days. After following the river, you reach Ekle Bhatti, a small settlement of mountain huts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Ekle Bhatti
- Visit Deng village
- Visit Philim village
Landmarks Philim - Day 6
Ekle Bhatti to Bihi Phedi
From Deng village you'll descend to the riverbed, cross to the left bank, and climb steeply past stone gates and mani stones. You'll pass a waterfall and reach Bihi Phedi, positioned at higher elevation with impressive mountain views around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Bihi Phedi
- Day 7
Bihi Phedi to Namrung
Starting at the bottom of Bihi village, you cross the Bihjam Khola and make a steep, winding climb to a plain along the mountainside. The trek goes through the small Tibetan village of Ghap, crosses the river several times during the afternoon, and passes through dense woods before reaching Namrung village at higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Namrung
- Visit Ghap village
Landmarks Ghap - Day 8
Namrung to Samagaun
You'll follow a narrow forest path along a sloping ridge toward the Pungen glacier. After passing the glacier and descending to the rocky riverbed, you'll encounter a chorten before making a short descent to Samagaun village at significant elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Samagaun
- Visit Pungen Glacier area
Landmarks Pungen Glacier - Day 9
Lake Birendra Excursion
After breakfast you visit the local monastery then hike to Lake Birendra at 3,600m/11,811ft for views of Manaslu at 8,163m/26,781ft. The glacier-fed lake sits beautifully in the mountain landscape. You'll return to Samagaun for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local monastery
- Guided hike to Lake Birendra
- View of Mount Manaslu
Landmarks Lake Birendra Mount Manaslu - Day 10
Samagaun to Samdo
You'll take an easy descent to the Budhigandaki glacial river, then hike steeply uphill through juniper and birch forests. After crossing a small bridge over the river, the steep climb continues to Samdo village. Once there, you can acclimatize, explore the village, or check out a nearby panoramic peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Samdo
- Explore Samdo village
Optional Activities
- Hike to nearby panoramic peak
Landmarks Samdo - Day 11
Samdo to Dharamsala
From Samdo village you descend through a stone gate and cross the Hyala Khola River. You'll hike along a mountain slope, crossing two more rivers before encountering the Larkya glacier. The route continues around the Sarkha Khola river to reach a lodge in Dharamsala at very high elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Dharamsala
- View of Larkya Glacier
Landmarks Larkya Glacier - Day 12
Dharamsala to Larkya La Pass to Bimtang
You start with a short ascent to see Larkya Peak at 6,416m/21,051ft, then enter a vast glacier plain moving upward. Larkya La Pass at 5,135m/16,844ft offers panoramic views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. After that you descend steeply on snow and rocky ground along a lateral moraine, passing through Tengboche to Bimtang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek over Larkya La Pass
- View of Larkya Peak
- View of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Himlung Himal Annapurna II - Day 13
Bimtang to Gho
You walk down moraines and through the Burdin Khola riverbed, crossing the upper Dobhan Khola on a bridge. After climbing a moraine, you trek through rhododendron forests to Hampuk with its dwelling cave. The mountain path offers views of Manaslu's west side, and you cross Surkhi Khola before reaching inhabited areas at Karche. You'll climb through rice paddy terraces, cross Karche La, and arrive at Gho.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Gho
- Trek through rhododendron forest
Landmarks Hampuk - Day 14
Gho to Besisahar
You hike along Dudh Khola banks to Tilije, a village of about 40 houses. From there you head to the Marsyangdi, crossing it by bridge after a checkpoint at Thonjue. At Dharapani, where the trail meets the Annapurna Circuit, you'll have lunch. Later you drive from Dharapani to Besisahar by local jeep and have a celebration with your team.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Dharapani
- Celebrate with trekking team
Landmarks Tilije Dharapani - Day 15
Besisahar to Kathmandu
After breakfast you drive back to Kathmandu along the Prithivi Highway, returning to the capital city after your trekking adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 16
Kathmandu
After breakfast you have free time to relax and explore Kathmandu on your own. In the afternoon you visit the biggest Hindu temple in Kathmandu (watch for monkeys) and see Hindu farewell rituals. Then you head to Boudha Nath Stupa, the world's largest stupa. Later your guides and team meet you at a restaurant to share experiences over a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at restaurant with guides and staff)
Included Activities
- Visit largest Hindu temple in Kathmandu
- Witness Hindu farewell ritual
- Visit Boudha Nath Stupa
- Farewell dinner with guides and team
Optional Activities
- Relax and explore Kathmandu
Landmarks Boudha Nath Stupa - Day 17
Departure
Your tour ends today. You have free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or buying gifts. Later you'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Depending upon your flight time you will be accompanied by our guide till you reach airport.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping for souvenirs and gifts
