Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival in Kathmandu a travel-to-nature Asia guide/representative will be at the airport to greet and take us to our hotel. Please look out for your name-card once you exit out of arrival area.

If you’re not feeling jet-lagged, take some time to explore Kathmandu’s medieval backstreets, discover temples dating back to the 16th century, make your way down to Thamel, the main tourist hub in Kathmandu and a great place to dine.  There are myriads of options to choose from like New Orleans Café, Rum Doodle, Bear Garden etc just to name a few. Enjoy your evening and get some rest as the adventure begins tomorrow!

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Maximum Altitude

1,370 m

Weather permitting, we start our day with a scenic Everest mountain flight (optional) over the Himalaya to view Mt. Everest and many eastern ranges of Himalayas. Or begin our morning, visiting Hindu Pashupatinath (UNESCO Heritage site) and its sacred temple complex on the banks of the holy Bagmati river. Here, monkeys run up and down the steps of the burning ghats, and trident-bearing saddhus draped in burnt-orange and saffron sit serenely meditating – when they’re not posing for photos-for-rupees.

Next, the striking Buddha eyes of Boudhanath Stupa (UNESCO Heritage site) watch over a lively and colorful Tibetan community and attract pilgrims from all over the Himalayan Buddhist realm. In the midst of traditional gompas, and hung with long strings of multi-colored prayer flags, Boudhanath attracts Sherpas, Tibetans and tourists alike for daily circumambulations (koras) of the stupa.

For lunch we will drive to Bhaktapur city. Bhaktapur (UNESCO Heritage site) is a home of medieval art and architecture and it is like a living museum. As we walk along its cobblestone streets, notice the many ornately carved windows for which the town is famous. Over dinner we go over our equipment/gear for trek and wildlife Safari and also get to know your trekking guide. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

1,370 m

We make a very early start this morning, driving northwards to the riverside market town of Trishuli Bazaar – a journey of five to six hours by private Jeep. From here we continue on a rough military road which climbs high above the Trishuli River to the hill village of Dhunche and above. We will pass through pretty Tamang villages, steep terraced fields, and watery ravines filled with dense subtropical vegetation and tall alder groves. Moving higher all the time, we enter different zones. Pines replace alders before we reach remnant forests of oaks, rhododendrons and hemlocks. All along the route the views are spectacular. Far below us now flows the Trisuli River; to the west stands snowbound Ganesh Himal, and at the head of the valley lie some of the high peaks of Tibet.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

1,460 m

We make a very early start this morning, driving northwards to the riverside market town of Trishuli Bazaar – a journey of five to six hours by private Jeep. From here we continue on a rough military road which climbs high above the Trishuli River to the hill village of Dhunche and above. We will pass through pretty Tamang villages, steep terraced fields, and watery ravines filled with dense subtropical vegetation and tall alder groves. Moving higher all the time, we enter different zones. Pines replace alders before we reach remnant forests of oaks, rhododendrons and hemlocks. All along the route the views are spectacular. Far below us now flows the Trisuli River; to the west stands snowbound Ganesh Himal, and at the head of the valley lie some of the high peaks of Tibet.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,380 m

We will spend as much of today as possible walking in the fine forests of the lower Langtang Valley as we continue our trek slowly northwards through the forest, with occasional tantalising glimpses of Langtang Lirung (one of the region’s highest peaks) through the evergreen oak trees,until at last the trail enters open ground at Ghora Tabela (2,987 metres). There was once a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now the only residents are the  soldiers of a Nepalese army post.

 As we continue we enter different alpine habitat. The locals from lower valley bring their livestock up to graze in the high pastures each summer. Amongst the scrub, boulders and potato fields, as we approach Langtang village. We overnight in a Guesthouse near Langtang (3,307 metres), a village built in Tibetan style which accommodates the headquarters of the National Park and a Buddhist monastery. In the stone-walled fields around the village, potatoes and buckwheat are grown; in the pastures above the village yaks are grazed.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

3,430

Today we will start early, after breakfast, on a morning’s ascent to the village of Kyangjin, situated at 3,798 metres in the Upper Langtang Valley. Beyond Langtang village the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. To our left is the impressive sight of Langtang Himal, and ahead is the great snow-covered bulk of Ganchempo.By lunch time we should reach the monastery of Kyangjin, set well above the Langtang River and surrounded by snowy peaks. There is a cheese factory here, set up in 1955 with Swiss technical aid. During the summer months large quantities of yak’s cheese are produced, which can be purchased at the factory. We will spend the afternoon exploring and are likely to focus our attention in particular on the spectacular alpine

wilderness. Here, breeding Ibisbills are to be found; whilst the high mountain scenery is stunning, and the peaks and ice-falls all enveloping. We will stay in one of the local Guesthouse, allowing an opportunity to fully appreciate these Himalayan uplands.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

3,860 m

Admire the views of 7246m Langtang Lirung while enjoying alfresco plate of ‘yak’ cheese. Climb to the viewpoints atop Kyanjin Ri or Tsergi Ri for a spectacular day hike from Kyanjin Gompa.

 Based in Kyangjin Gompa, we shall explore the wonderful Langtang Valley. There are several superb posibble day hikes from here. We may consider taking a hike up the Lirung Valley north of the monastery up to the mountain ridge for spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Kimshung (6781m) and Yansa Tsenji (6575m) peaks on the border with Tibet. We may also encounter high altitude wildlife such Himalayan Thar , Snow cock on the slopes. The other superb high view point in the area we can climb is the Kyangjin Ri viewpoint or Tseko Ri for superb & breathtaking Himalayan scenery including Lantang lirung, Yala peak, Naya khanga etc.

Just north of Hotel Yala Peak is a cheese factory started with Swiss assistance in 1955, where we shall buy some fresh cheese and enjoy the Himalyan delicacy with view of Gabg Chhenpo (6388m) head of the Valley.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

3,870 m

After spending time during the first part of the morning in further exploration of the alpine habitiats around Kyangjin, we will begin our descent to Ghoda Tabela around mid-morning. During the rest of the day, as we walk back down the Langtang Valley again, we will be able to enjoy the local people, birds and flowers we have now come to know and be alert for new ones! We look for a Teahouse nearby for overnight.

Accommodation

Lodge/Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maximum Altitude

2,900 m

 This morning we will rise early in order to descend to Bharkhu. Here our Vehicle will  bewaiting for us, and we will spend much of the rest of the day driving back to Kathmandu. Back in the Hotel, a hot shower will be most welcome, as will that long- awaited restaurant meal!

Accommodation

Hotel Yak & Yeti

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

1,370 m

Depending upon your flight schedule we sadly send you off to the airport for your scheduled international service flight to your return journey back home 

If your return flight is in the evening you may consider visiting one of the ancient cities.

As in Katmandu, the Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO Heritage site) , is the ancient Royal Palace of Patan faces on to a royal square and this concentrated mass of temples and the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be seen in Nepal.

Accommodation

Hotel Manaslu

Meals

Breakfast

Maximum Altitude

1,370 m