Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)

   • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

   Overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: No

   3 * Accommodation

2. Day 2: Acclimatize in Kathmandu with a City Tour

   • After breakfast, a trip orientation meeting will be organised in the morning, and there will be a full-day guided tour around Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu, being a historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular destination among tourists, trekkers and adventure seekers. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the valley. 
   • See the glorious Newari architecture of the old palace of Kathmandu Durbar Square and join the pilgrims around the enormous Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa.
   • Head to Nepal’s most important Hindu temple, Pashupatinath temple that stands on the bank of the holy Bagmati River. 
   • Last-minute shopping can also be done this day. 

   Overnight at the hotel. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

   3 * Accommodation

3. Day 3: Drive to Arughat Bazar (600m/1969ft)

   • We will drive to Arughat Bazar which is a bustling market town cut in half by the Buri Gandaki River. 

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 4: Trek to Soti Khola (710m/2330ft) 5-6 hours/220m ascent, 110m descent

   • To begin the trek from Arughat, we will turn west across the bridge over the Buri Gandaki and pass the stone buildings of the hydroelectric power plant before walking through fields of rice and millet to Maltar. 
   • Continue our trek past through forests full of monkeys to Sante Bazar with a view of Sringi Himal (7187m) up the valley. 
   • Now, the trail will become more difficult as it will cross the Arkhet Khola on a suspension bridge.
   • Pass through Arkhet (760m) to a stone-paved trail that climbs through fields and descend to a high, cascading waterfall to make a long, steep slog up a ridge to Kyopani, a small Magar and Gurung village at 820m. 
   • From here, the trail descends to Soti Khola, where there is a good swimming hole and waterfalls. 

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5: Trek to Machha Khola (900m/2953ft)

   • Crossing the bridge and making our way through beautiful sal forests, we climb onto a ridge above high rapids on the Buri Gandaki. The route will get a bit more precarious as it passes over a big rock and crosses a stream, and after a few ups and downs past two tropical waterfalls on a steep, rocky trail that makes its way down and past a few rice terraces to reach a Gurung village of Labubesi (880m). 
   • Drop to a sandy riverbed at 860m and walk along with rounded stones before climbing about 110m over a side ridge and head down again to the river and traverse the village of Maccha Khola. 

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day 6: Trek Jagat (1410m/4626ft)

   • The trail will eventually cross the Tharo Khola, flowing in a rocky ravine, and then reach Khorlabesi having fields of tobacco, wheat and buckwheat. The valley is extremely steep, and the trail climbs over a small ridge and again climbing steeply; we will descend, and after more ups and downs, we will reach a small trailside hot spring from where the route takes us to Tatopani (930m). 
   • From this hot spring, the trail will climb over another ridge and then cross the Buri Gandaki on a suspension bridge from where we will climb the staircase to come across a landslide and over a ridge, we will reach a village of Doban (1000m). Crossing a long suspension bridge and then a big landslide, we will find ourselves atop a ridge from where the trail will descend and reach Yaru Khola (1330m), where we will cross a 93m long suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola and after ups and downs of stone stairs, we will reach Tharo Bhanjyang. 
   • Cross the west bank of the Buri Gandaki, climb over a ridge and trek along the river for a while and then climb to the compact village of Jagat.

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7. Day 7: Trek Ekla Bhatti (1600m/5250ft) 4-5 hours, 270m ascent

   • From Jagat, we will go quite a distance upstream and cross the suspension bridge and climb over a ridge to a settlement of Salleri (1440m). 
   • As we continue up along the side of a cliff, we will have good views of Sringi Himal. The trail will descend to Setibas (1430m). A decrepit stone Kani and several mani walls indicate that the trail is now entering a region of Tibetan influence, although the people are still Gurungs. 
   • Now the trail continues up to the stone houses of Ghatta Khola from where the trail continues to cross the bridge and climb up to a large Gurung village of Philim (1590m), having corn and millet fields. The trail turns north and stays fairly level as it traverses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti. 

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

8. Day 8: Trek Deng (1800m/5906ft) 3-4 hours; 280m ascent, 80m descent

   • Beyond Ekle Bhatti, the route enters a steep, uninhabited gorge. 
   • Crossing through grassy slopes dotted with pine trees and then the blue metal bridge over Buri Gandaki River, trekking along river banks and climbing over ridges.
   • Descending to the river, the trail takes us to the pleasant walk through bamboo forests to the Deng Khola and then, we finally reach a Gurung village of Deng. 

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

9. Day 9: Trek Ghap (2160m/7087ft) 3-4 hours; 420m ascent, 120m descent

   • Recrossing the Buri Gandaki, we will reach the north bank and climb to Rana (1980m) on steps past a waterfall and cross two streams; the trail darts in and out of two ravines. Then, it climbs high above the river before dropping into the Sringi Valley. 
   • Cross the Sringi Khola at 1990m on a funky suspension bridge and then climb steeply and traverse above the Buri Gandaki, where it flows between vertical rock walls. The trail now makes more ups and downs in forests, passing a mani wall, and then turns a corner and contours to Ghap. The mani wall in Ghap has exquisite carvings that depict the Buddha in various meditative poses, as well as the Tibetan Saint Milarepa. 

   Overnight at tented camp. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

10. Day 10: Trek to Lhogaon (3180m/10434ft) 6-7 hours; 1290m ascent, 210m descent

    • Our route cuts across fields and heads into the woods, and passes three streams in a forest of big firs alive with birds, including the National bird of Nepal Danphe. On the north side of the river is the Tom Khola which flows in a deep gorge from Tibet.
    • Climb alongside the river past two long mani walls to a waterfall and climb over a large rock to avoid one big mud hole. Then, continue up through deep forests of fir and rhododendron. In the middle of the forest is a wooden bridge that spans the Buri Gandaki at 2240m crossing, which is made more exciting by the mist rising from the valley and the lack of handrails on the bridge. 
    • The trail takes us to a big rock cave and crosses the river again on another wooden bridge at 2510m under the watchful eyes of a tribe of grey langur monkeys. Now, the trail takes us to a long serious climb through bamboo and rhododendron forests, finally entering Namrung (2660m) through a stone archway. Beyond Namrung, the trek enters upper Nupri, where the dialect changes to Tibetan, and people dress in Tibetan style wraparound cloak. 
    • Climb past the mani wall and fields to reach Basram and then up through the forests of firs, rhododendrons and oaks to a promontory. Now the trail passes through a stone arch and wheat fields to reach Lihi (2900m). 
    • From here, make a long sweep into a wooded canyon and cross the Hinan Khola on a double span cantilever bridge to reach Sho (2960m). The views now start to get spectacular. Manaslu, Manaslu North (7157m) and Naike Peak (5515m) appear at the head of the valley. The trail crosses the small ravine and wheat fields to reach a small settlement of Shrip and climbing past a small stream. 
    • Reach the big village of Lhogaon with a gompa and spectacular views of Manaslu. 

    Overnight at tented camp.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

11. Day 11: Trek Samagaon (3530m/11582ft)

    • Now, we will drop down and cross the bridge of Damonan Khola and then ascend again. From here, we will take the right-hand trail that follows the north fork of the stream up for a long distance through damp forests on either muddy or icy ground and finally reach a plateau at Shyaula (3520m) with a wide vista of Himalchuli (7893m), Ngadi Chuli (7879m) and Manaslu. 
    • Now crossing the total desolation area of acres of blackened stumps of trees, we will cross a ridge and trek in and out of the canyon of the Thosang Khola. 
    • Descend onto a rock-strewn moraine and cross through boulders and fields to reach Samagaon with a large village gompa and crops grown are only potatoes and barley. 

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

12. Day 12: Trek Samdo (3860m/12665ft)

    • Walking west beside the stream, we will head for the Kargyu Chholing Gompa, climbing up to many buildings and residences. This is a Nyingma gompa with eight separate temple buildings, out of which the biggest one is Pemba Chholing Gompa which houses a large statue of Guru Rinpoche. 
    • The Larkya La trail passes through several mani walls and juniper and birch forests, and the stone huts at Kermo Kharka. Then, it gets rougher as it reaches a ridge where yak trains have ground the trail into mush.
    • Drop off the shelf, cross the Buri Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply between two forks of the river. 
    • Passing through Kani, reach Samdo, nestled behind a ridge. 

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

13. Day 13: Trek Larkya Phedi (4480m/14699ft) 3-4 hours; 630m ascent

    • From Samdo, we will descend on a wide gentle trail past many fields to a large mani wall and stone archway to cross a wooden bridge at 3850m. A fine, old mani wall marks the start of the climb to Larkya La. We will climb gently through the tundra and juniper opposite the vast Larkya Glacier that drops from Manaslu North. 
    • Staying high on the ridge to the right, we will find a trail that crosses the top of two large ravines from where the trail gets steeper and climbs the side of a ridge to about 4000m. There is a viewpoint at the edge of a huge gorge. We will climb in and out of the gorge and contour to the only shelter on the route before the pass, Larkya Rest House at Larkya Phedi. 

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

14. Day 14: Trek Larkya Pass (5100m/16733ft); Down to Bimtang (3720m/12205ft)

    • Starting early in the morning, we will head for a long gentle climb beside a moraine and cross a small ridge, descend a bit to a lake and keep climbing the ridge until we reach the top of the moraine at 4690m. 
    • Crossing rough and indistinct steep and grassy slopes and descend to four frozen lakes. 
    • Make the final steep climb to the Larkya La from where the views are tremendous. The peaks to the west of the pass are Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Guru (6981m) and Annapurna II (7937m). 
    • Now, the descent begins along the top of a moraine to the west and drops steeply and traverses scree slopes to a long set of steep, rough switchbacks. If there is snow, we will have to fix a rope on the steepest stretch. Once off the top, the trail crosses the moraine and descends more gently to a final long, steep, slippery descent on loose gravel to Taubuche (4450m) from where the easy trail descends through a grassy moraine to a small meadow and spring at 4080m. Now, the trail turns a corner, the valley becomes larger, and the trail heads down to a large meadow, a mani wall at Bimtang, which is a huge valley rounded by high peaks, and we might hear many avalanches during the night. 

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

15. Day 15: Trek down Tilje (2300m/7546ft)

    • The trail drops from Bimtang and crosses a glacial stream, the headwaters of the Dudh Khola on a wooden bridge. 
    • Climb over the side of the moraine and descend into beautiful pine and rhododendron forest to Hompuk (3430m). Now, the trail descends, switchbacking down to a fork of the Dudh Khola, and follows the river through forests to a herders hut at 3030m and finally reach Karache (2700m). 
    • Cross through fields to make a steep climb over a decorated ridge, while the river loops around in “S” shape below and then we will reach the village of Gho (2560m) from where the trail continues through fields a clear stream and rhododendron and oak forests. Staying on the north bank of Dukh Khola, we will climb over a small ridge to reach a large Gurung village of Tilje. 

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

16. Day 16: Trek down Syange (1080m/3543ft)

    • Leave the village through a stone arch, cross the Dudh Khola and trek along the river embankment. As the trail descends through scrub forests, the wall of the Marsyangdi Valley looms larger. 
    • Cross a wooden bridge back to the northern side of the Dudh Khola at 1930m and climb up through arch and mani wall to reach the village of Thonje, from where we will turn left and cross a long suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River to get to Dharapani (1920m). 
    • Descend to another village of Karte (1850m). Descending further past fields and stand of bamboo and rhododendrons, we will reach Chamje (1410m) and move downhill again to find ourselves at a village of Jagat and finally, reach Syange. 

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

17. Day 17: Trek down Bhulbule (840m/2756ft) 4-5 hours; 250m ascent, 490m descent

    • Descending downhill following through the Marsyangdi Khola south into villages with rice terraces, we will reach Bhulbule crossing the Brahmin settlement of Bahundanda (1270m) which is an attractive village in the saddle of a long ridge and Ngadi (900m) respectively.

    Overnight at tented camp. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

18. Day 18: Drive back to Kathmandu

    • From Bhulbule, we will drive back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. 
    • In the evening, you will be invited to join the farewell reviewing great photos and sharing experiences of the trip. 

    Overnight at a 3* hotel. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

19. Day 19: Fly back home or extend your holidays

    • If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. 

    Meals: Breakfast