Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Your city tour guide will arrive promptly at the hotel with a private vehicle and driver. After breakfast, you will process to visit the following religious and historical sites, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979 AD.

Swayambhunath is situated atop an elevated hill station in the heart of Kathmandu city, standing 77 meters above the city’s level, providing panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu valley. It is also famously known as “Monkey Temple” among tourists due to the abundance of monkeys found on the site. While primarily a Buddhist pilgrimage site, you can also find a Hindu temple harmoniously coexisting alongside the main temple of Swayambhunath.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated in the heart of Kathmandu, is the former Royal Palace of Nepal. “Durbar” translates to ‘palace’ in Nepali. It stands out as one of three durbar squares in the Kathmandu valley. Today, it serves as a key attraction for tourists, renowned as the center of medieval art and architecture.

Within the Durbar Square, your tour will encompass visits to several historical landmarks, including the ancient palace museum, the temple of Kumari (the living goddess of Nepal), Hanuman Dhoka, the Kasthamandap Temple, and the statue of Kal Bhairav.

Boudhanath is the largest stupa in Nepal, situated 11km northeast from the heart of Kathmandu city. Its magnificent size and mesmerizing shape are sure to leave you stunned. Historically, it is believed to have been built in the early 5^th century and now stands as a beacon of Buddhist belief. Surrounding the stupa, there are many terrace restaurants where you can enjoy a lunch break.

Pashupatinath Temple stands as one of the largest and most revered shrines for Hindus worldwide. Situated on the western bank of the holy Bagmati River, which flows through the center of the Kathmandu valley, it also serves as a popular cremation site for Hindus. The majority of Hindus who pass away in the Kathmandu valley are brought to Pashupati for cremation, so it is highly likely that you will observe open-air cremations during your visit. Entrance to the main temple is restricted to Hindus only. However, even if you are non-Hindu, you can still observe the main temple from the eastern bank of the river.

The journey begins right after an early breakfast at the hotel. You will walk or drive to the tourist bus station and travel by tourist bus towards Pokhara along Prithivi Highway. After an hour, you will start following the Marshyangdi River and Trishuli River until halfway. After the lunch break, you will continue journeying through the foothills of the Himalayas, passing through villages and terraced fields. Upon reaching Pokhara, you will be transferred to a hotel at Lakeside. If you have enough time, you can walk and explore the area around Phewa Lake and the markets on your own.

The breakfast will be served at the hotel. After breakfast, your journey begins with a private vehicle drive all the way to Tikhedhung, passing through the scenic villages of Phedi, Naudanda, Kande, and Lumle and enjoying panoramic mountain views of Fishtail and Annapurna Range. After one and half hour’s drive, you will reach Nayapul. From Nayapul, the road diverts from the main highway and you will follow the right sub-road. After 10 minutes, you will reach Birethanti, where the Modi River and Burundi River meet. From there, you will drive following bank of the Modi River all the way to Syauli Bazar.

From Syauli Bazar, you will begin your trek along an uphill trial, passing traditional Gurung houses with enjoying viess of terraced fields and lush forests. Lunch will be served at Kimche village. Afterwards, the path becomes relatively easier as you follow a road until you reach the first houses of Ghandruk. From there, you will climb a steep uphill trial for about half an hour to reach the hotel. Ghandruk, the largest and most popular village on the trek, offers a glimpse into the rich Gurung culture. Once you arrive in Ghandruk, lunch will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to explore the village in the afternoon.

Today is the easiest day of the trek. After the first half an hour, the entire journey will be through the forests. After breakfast, you will begin the day’s journey. For the first half an hour, you will walk on well-paved stone steps, passing hotels and houses. Once you leave the last house of the village and enter the forests, the journey will become more comfortable in the shade. The sounds of birds chirping and occasional encounters with monkeys and langurs add a pleasant atmosphere to the journey. After about three and a half hours, you will reach Bhaisikharka, where you will stop for lunch. Just before reaching Bhaisikharka, the path ascends steeply for 45 minutes. From Bhaisikharka, it takes another one hour of easy walking to reach Tadapani.

After breakfast, you will begin the day’s journey. The trail winds through dense rhododendron forests, where you may encounter monkeys and langurs along the way. After approximately three and a half hours, you will reach Isharu, where you will stop for lunch. From Isharu, it takes another one and a half hour to reach Dobato.

If the weather permits, you can visit Mulde Viewpoint in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset. It takes 45 minutes to reach Mulde Viewpoint from Dobato and 20 minutes to return.

Early in the morning, you will walk to Mulde Viewpoint to witness the sunrise. The viewpoint offers stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range and many other peaks. Breakfast will be served upon your return to the hotel.

After breakfast, you will begin the day’s journey. The trail features a series of ascents and descents thorough dense forests, with occasional open meadows. Lunch will be served at Bayeli. From there, you will proceed to Upper Chistibang. The path descends steeply to the river before continuing straight to Upper Chistinbang.

Today is the shortest day of the trek. However, the trail primarily involves climbing, with some steep sections. The entire journey can be completed in about three hours. There are no tea shops or hotels along the way, so lunch will be served upon reaching the campsite. The campsite at Khopra is situated on the ridgecrest and offers stunning views of Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167meters).

Today will be the longest day of the trek. The hike to Khayer Lake and back will take about nine hours, including a lunch break along the way. After breakfast early in the morning, the day’s journey will begin. Be sure to carry enough water, energy foods, rainproof and windproof clothing, and headlamp. The hike offer a wonderful experience with breathtaking and the challenge of walking at high altitudes.

After three hours of walking, you will reach a tea shop where you can stop for a break. From there, it will take another two hours to reach Khayer Lake. The final one and a half hours of the journey involve a steep ascent. Upon returning to the tea shop, lunch will be served. Food choices may be limited due to the remote location. The return to the campsite will be easier, with mostly flat or descending trails.

Right after breakfast, you will begin the day’s journey. As the trial quickly takes you to a lower altitude and the air becomes thicker, you will find it easier to breathe. Soon, you will experience a significant increase in temperature and encounter different vegetation. Such dramatic changes in environment and temperature over a short period are rare in other treks. Once you reach Paudwar, lunch will be served. From there, you will drive to Pokhara, which takes about five to six hours.

After early breakfast, you will depart from the hotel at 6:00 am and drive to tourist bus station by a car or taxi, where you will board the bus for the 5 to 6 hours scenic journey back to Kathmandu.

Today is a leisure day. You can plan your activities as you wish. You can hire a taxi and explore your favourite places or go shopping. If you wish to arrange extension trips you can talk to your guide or contact Osprey Adventure.

Today marks your final day in Nepal. We will drive you to Kathmandu International Airport three hours before your flight time.