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DAY 01: KATHMANDU                                                                                                                                      

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. A representative from our office will greet you at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Briefing on your tour itinerary. Afternoon free. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02: KATHMANDU                                                                                                                                        

Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. Afternoon Patan Durbar Square and Golden Temple. Overnight at Hotel.    

DAY 03: KATHMANDU                                                                                                                                         

Morning free. Morning sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Afternoon Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.                                        

DAY 04: KATHMANDU (1350m) – SATI KHOLA (730m – 8 hrs approx)                                          

Early morning drive to Sati Khola via Arughat. During the drive you will enjoy the scenic view of Landscape, Trishuli River and small villages. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 05: SATI KOHLA – MACHHE KHOLA (930m – 6 hrs approx)                                                          

We start to trek to Machha Khola. Walk up and down through various landscapes including forests, rice paddies, a cliff-face ridge, a rushing river, and several beautiful waterfalls. The journey begins by crossing a bridge, before you trek through a forest, then climb onto a ridge above the wild rapids of Budhi Gandaki River. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 06: MACHHE KHOLA – JAGAT (1340m – 7 hrs approx)

We continue trekking up and down the valley walls along the western side of the Budhi Gandaki until reaching Tatopani, a tiny village of a few houses on the narrow trail between the gushing Budhi Gandaki and a tremendous cliff. Jagat is a very picturesque and tidy Gurung village with slate-paved streets. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 07: JAGAT – DENG (1860m – 7 hrs approx)

The trail from Jagat descends to the pleasant village of Salleri. Immediately after Salleri we reach Paimo. About 2 and half hours from Jagat we reach Sirdibas, a compact village with nice stone houses and slate roofs. We then pass the small village of Ghote Khola before crossing the Budhi Gandaki on one of the longest suspension bridges of this trek, followed by a steep climb to Philim. We cross the Budhi Gandaki yet again, the trail hugging the cliff-side, up and over ridge backs then down again to the river where the Shar Khola cascades into the Budhi. The trail flattens out, winds through bamboo forest to Deng Khola and into the Deng settlement itself. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 08: DENG – NAMRUNG (2630m 7 hrs approx)

Leaving Deng we again use the course of the Budhi Gandaki, recrossing the river and past the little monastery (gompa) of Shringi.  Cutting across fields we start to head west and enter a dense mixed forest of conifers and juniper with birdlife and monkeys. The trail stays high above the river includes another waterfall to finally reach Namrung. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 09: NAMRUNG – LHO (3180m – 4 hrs approx)

Trek to Lho. Our trekking with appearance of pry like Mt. Manaslu and Naike Peak. Shortly, we will cross a small stream that will lead us to Lho. Lho is a major league settlement with a monastery, a rough cobble archway at the entrance and chortens and immense mani wale denoting the Tibetan civilization. the mountain views become more dramatic – Manaslu, Manaslu North, Himalchuli, Saula Himal and Dwijen Himal rise either side of the trail. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 10: LHO – SAMAGAON/ SAMA GOMPA (3520m – 5 hrs approx)

The trek resumes with a steep descent and a crossing of yet another rock-strewn torrent, the Thusang Khola. Manaslu and Himal Chuli dominate the entire landscape. Further on, across the glacier-fed Numla Khola the valley drops away to a moraine while we follow the ancient trans-Himalayan trail now just a very few kilometers from Tibet. We then arrive in Samagaon, one of the region’s classic lama settlements with monastery and mani walls and all things totally Tibetan. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 11: SAMAGAON/ SAMA GOMPA (3520m) – Acclimatization day

We will take a a rest and acclimatization day here with an optional hike to Pung-gyen Gompa, or the day can be spent immersing oneself in the daily life of Sama Gompa. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 12: SAMAGAON – SAMDO (3860m – 4 hrs approx)

Passing by the foot of the great, white slide that is the Manaslu Glacier we pass the trail that branches off to Manaslu Base Camp. Our path enters woodland where we might see marmots in the birch and juniper bushes, before a final steep ascent brings us to the charming village of Samdo. The village has a well-established Tibetan refugee community –with Tibet being only a morning’s walk away. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 13: SAMDO – DHARAMSALA (4460m – 5 hrs approx)

Trek to Dharamsala. After an easy first part today we cross the Budhi Gandaki for a final time before the trail gradually rises through juniper and tundra with a viewpoint overlooking the Larkya La glacier. Climbing further we arrive at the Spartan Larkya. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 14: DHARAMSALA – BIMTANG (3590m – 8 hrs approx) VIA LARKYA (5100m)

Early morning we start trek to Bimtang. A pre-dawn start to avoid gale force wind which usually gains in strength after mid-day at the pass. After a long gradual climb alongside a moraine we make a short descent to a glacial lake and reach the head of the moraine which we cross to climb to the ridge top. Four frozen lakes lie below and then it is up to the crest of the Larkya La. The reward for these difficult trekking conditions is brilliant westerly views of Himlung Himal, Kangurru and Annapurna II as well as the looming omnipresence of Manaslu. Our trail then levels off onto yak pastures before finally reaching Bimtang, a collection of typical summer kharkas. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 15: BIMTANG – DHARAPANI (1960m – 7 hrs approx)

We descend on easier terrain through meadows and pine and rhododendron forest, until  arriving in Hampuk. Then the path drops further, following the course of the Dudh Khola, crossing the stream fed by the snows of the Kichke Himal and arrive at Karche and then onto the village of Gho – where rice is back on the menu and Nepalese ‘dhal bhat’ is revisited. Keeping to the west bank of the river, the afternoon is one of gradual descent to the Gurung settlement of Tilije which is famous for its apple brandy. Overnight at Lodge.

DAY 16: DHARAPANI – BESISAHAR (760m – 4 hrs approx) – KATHMANDU (180 KM – 9 hrs approx)

Early morning we leave from Dharapani to Besishar on a local jeep or a bus. The drive will be scenic as we will pass many villages, Marsyangdi river, bhulbhule town an Khudi. During drive to Kathmandu you will enjoy the scenic view of Landscape, villages, Marsyagdi river and Trishuli River. Overnight at Hotel.    

DAY 17: KATHMANDU

Day free for rest. Evening Farewell Nepalese dinner with culture dance. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 18: KATHMANDU

Departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight.