Detailed Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu

   Kathmandu

   Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, representative will receive you and transfer to the hotel as booked.

   Overnight at hotel (no meal)
2. Day 2 Kathmandu

   Kathmandu

   On this day, embark on a day visit in Kathmandu.

   KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE

   The durbar square with its arrays of temples, courtyards, monuments and the ancient palaces of the former Nepali Royals is located in Basantapur in the heart of Kathmandu city, the country’s capital. Chief attractions here include Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the magnificent Taleju Temple towering more than 40 meters; Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari; the temple of Ashok Vinayak dedicated to lord Ganesh (elephant headed deity), and Kal Bhairav, the God of Wrath. There is a giant pagoda of ‘Kasthamandap’ (it got completely destroyed during April 2015 earthquake), a structure which is said to have been built out of a single tree. The name of the capital ‘Kathmandu’ is said to be actually derived from ‘Kasthamandap’.

   THAMEL

   After sightseeing tour of Durbar Square get on a rickshaw (tricycle) for an interesting 20-minute ride to the tourist hub of Thamel. Travelers and the locals consider it a tourist haven. Its filled with narrow streets, all lined with budget hotels, small shops selling everything from food and provisions to clothes, carpets, walking gears, music CDs, DVDs, handicrafts, paintings which make it an ideal place for souvenir shopping. The area also has some very good restaurants when you need to stop for munching.

   BOUDHANATH

   One of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal; Boudhanath is a spherical stupa structure imposing at a height of 36 meters with three massive Mandala style platforms. Located 08 kilometres east of Kathmandu, the stupa with four pairs of eyes at the four cardinal directions is believed to be keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. Built on an octagonal base inset with 108 prayer wheels, the shrine is ringed by the settlement especially of the Tibetan refugees who entered Nepal in the 1950s. They have developed the place into a ‘Mini-Tibet’ ever since.

   Overnight at hotel (B)

   

   Boudhanath Stupa

   

   Kathmandu Durbar Square

3. Day 3 Drive To Syabrubesi (7-8 hours)

   Syabrubesi

   We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal.

   Overnight at lodge (B, L, D)
4. Day 4 Trek To Lama Hotel (6-7 hours)

   Syabrubesi

   After breakfast, we begin our trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail which will lead us to the Lama Hotel.

   Overnight at hotel (B, L, D)
5. Day 5 Trek To Mundu Via Langtang Village (6-7 hours)

   Mundu

   We continue ascending from Lama Hotel and enjoy the mountain landscape with abundant waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders. We pass a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village which was affected by the April 2015 earthquake. We continue on our trail to Mundu.

   Overnight at lodge (B, L, D)
6. Day 6 Trek To Kyanjim Gompa (4-5 hours)

   Kyanjin Gompa

   After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. We also pass by the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. After the short trek, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.

   Overnight at lodge (B, L, D)
7. Day 7 Acclimatization – Explore Tseko RI (7-8 hours)

   Kyanjin Gompa

   We spend the whole day exploring Tserko Ri which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is extraordinary. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yaks.

   Overnight at lodge (B, L, D)
8. Day 8 Trek To Lama Hotel (6-7 hours)

   Syabrubesi

   We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up.

   Overnight at hotel (B, L, D)
9. Day 9 Trek To Syabrubesi (5-6 hours)

   Syabrubesi

   We basically retrace our steps back to Syabrubesi. The trek will be easier as it will mostly involve descending.

   Overnight at lodge (B, L, D)
10. Day 10 Drive Back To Kathmandu

    Kathmandu

    We basically retrace our steps back to Syabrubesi. The trek will be easier as it will mostly involve descending.

    Overnight at hotel (B, L, D)
11. Day 11 Final Departure

    Kathmandu

    Our representative will transfer you to the airport on time for your flight back home.

    (B)