Day-01: Step on Kathmandu(1,350M./4,429FT.)

From 1st step off to the land of Nepal, Completing our mandatory custom Formalities -Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Himalayan Traverse representative excited full of joy for you at the gate who will lead us to Hotel.  Rest of the day taking rest to get recharged after the tiredness of the long flight.

✈1,350m.                                        

☾Hotel Vaishali                                         

〄No Meal

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Day-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)

4-landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team and getting to know our guides in person.

Overnight in Kathmandu.           

INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER

✈1,350m.                                          

☾Hotel Vaishali                                          

〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner 

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Day-03: Barpak (2,000m./6,560ft.)

A 6 hours drive from Kathmandu into the western mountains takes us to Gorkha, the Capital of Medieval Nepal.  We drive Kathmandu to Baluwa, and then take a local jeep to Barpak village which is situated upon the hilltop. Barpak is also home to Gaje Ghale, the 2nd World War veteran who also received the Victoria Cross from the Queen of Britain.

Day-04: Laprak (2,200m./7,216ft.), 6-7 hrs.

We trek through the mountains in an easterly direction into the main valley of the Budhi Gandaki River. A few hours of the climb takes us to the pass of Gupsi Dada (3000m). The Gupsi Dada pass Laprak from Barpak, Enjoy the panoramic views of Buddhi, Shringi, Ganesh Himal, and the Langtang range.  From there, we descend down to Laprak, a beautiful Gurung village.

Day-05: Khorlabeshi (875m./2,870ft.), 7-8 hrs.

Trek further east to Manaslu main valley of the Budhi Gandaki river.  We descend from Laprak and cross a  suspension bridge. Then a steep climb around the hillside. Pass the village of Singla while enjoying the magnificent views of the Manaslu Himal, and the other Himalayas. Descend down to Kholrabeshi.

Day-06: Jagat (1,410m/ 4,625 ft), 6 hrs.

After a few more ups & downs, we reach Tatopani. From the Hot spring, we climb over another ridge, then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. Climb on over a ridge to Dobhan. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Dobhan Khola, the trail climbs on a rugged trail to Duman. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola we climb the stone stairs and then drop to the river and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang. Trek along the Budhi Gandaki river then climb towards the village of Jagat.

Day-07: Philim (1,590m./ 5,215 ft.), 3 hrs.

Climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Setibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola. Continue upstream to a long suspension bridge. Climb up to Philim, a large Gurung village.

Day-08: Chumling (2,363m./7,775 ft.), 6/7 hrs.

Walk past Philim to the north across a forest with the views of the narrowing valley. After Ekle Bhatti crosses the gorge and enters the pine tree forests. Descend down to trail going to the Tsum Valley. Climb through pine and rhododendron forests. Enjoy the views of the Himalchuli mountains. Pass Lokpa, climbing further north through pines and rhododendrons.  Climb down to Ghumlong, and climbing up to Ripchet. Crossing the Shiar Khola, finally arrive at Chumling. Visit the old Chumling gompa and the stone streets of the village

Day-09: Chokhangparo (3,010m/9,903ft), 5/6 hrs.

Cross the suspension bridge onto the opposite bank. Enjoy the great views of Ganesh Himal. Walk past Rainjham to Serpu Khola. Now we enter the hidden valley of Tsum. Another steep climb takes us to the village of Chhokangparo. Weather permitting, enjoy the views of Himalchuli at 7893 meters.

Day-10: Nile (3,361m./11,058ft.), via Milarepa cave, 6/7 hrs.

While climbing above Chokhangparo, better to be careful of altitude problems. Walk past Lamagaon to the Rachen Gompa. Climb up to the Milarepa’s Cave.  Then we cross the Shiar Khola. Continue walking through the villages of Phurbe and Pangdun. After crossing the village of Chhule, climb upstream and cross the bridge to finally arrive at Nile.

Day-11: Bhajyo (Chhekya) (4,030m./13,218ft.), 4 hrs.

We are now almost close to the Tibetan border. Walk to the west bank of the valley through the Tibetan landscapes. Climb up to the Mu Gompa. From Mu Gompa, climb further up to Bhajyo and We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. Bhajyo is a remote area there are not any local houses. Only we can see some yak farmhouse. After having lunch we will explore the area.

Day-12: Bhajyo (Cheekya) Rest

We take rest at Bhajyo both for acclimatization and sightseeing. Discover the highland around Bhajyo. If the weather is clear, you can also enjoy the magnificent views of Ngula Dhojyang pass as well the glaciers of the Yamdro Valley.

Day-13: Rachen Gompa: (3,240m./10,627ft.), 6 hrs.

From Bhajyo, we descend down to Rachen Gumba. Established in 1905 AD, the Rachen Gumba is a nunnery in the Shiar Khola Valley.  The nunnery is one of the largest in the region is of great importance. The interior of the Gumba is splendidly painted with Buddhist mural paintings.

Day-14: Chumje (3,230m./10,595ft.), 5/6hrs.

Continue south until a bridge crosses to the west bank then descend again to Chhokangparo. Drop below Chhokangparo on the previous trail for about 2hrs, until a small gompa is reached at Gho (2485m). Then taking the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley, we finally arrive at Chumje via Yaju.

Day-15: Bihi (3,130m./10,266ft.), 4/5hrs.

From Chumje, we continue on the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley.  Pass the village of Dorjon Kharka just before reaching Rana. Cross the large suspension bridge in the main valley of the Manaslu Budhi Gandaki River. If interested, walk further up to the village of Bihi.

Day-16: Namrung (2,540m./8,331ft.), 6 hrs.

The initial part of today's trek is on relatively flat terrain. Soon, the trail moves uphill through the forest path. Thus we arrive at Namrung while enjoying at the same time the magnificent views of Manaslu, among others.

Day-17: Lho Trek (3,180m./10,430 ft.), 4 hrs.

From Namrung, we again enter the Buddhism influenced region. Climb through the forest to Lihi. Enjoy the spectacular rise of the Ganesh Himal.  Descend to Sho. Another steep climb takes us to our today's campsite on a ridge.

Day-18: Samagaon Trek (3,530m./11,578 ft.), 5/6 hrs.

The Budi Gandaki is far down but we follow a small tributary instead. Walking in the shady fir forest is very enjoyable. A short climb to a plateau and the village Shyala. Huge mountains surround us, Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, other snow summits to the right, at the far end of the valley we have just come from stands Ganesh Himal. At the far end of the village, overlooking the valley stands the well-known monastery of Sama. Sama Gaon is a village inhabited mainly by the Tibetans and lies at the foot of Manaslu.

Day-19: Samdo Trek (3,860m./12,660 ft.), 4/5 hrs.

Descend to the Budi Gandaki, which has turned north, and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. It is an easy trail on a shelf above the river passing the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. We drop off the shelf, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch we can see a large white kani, finally passing through the kani we find Samdo.

Day-20: High Camp (Ekle Bhatti) (4,460m./14,628ft.), 5hrs.

We continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki, and begin walking upward. Cross two streams and witness the Larkya Glacier. Go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again and come to the stone guest house (4450 m) which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larkya Phedi. We camp here today and have a rest to prepare for tomorrow's crossing of the famous and most awaited Larkya Pass. After a short climb, we reach the ablation valley on the Northside of the Larkya Glaciers.

Day-21: Bimthang (3,590m/11811ft), 7/ 8 hrs.

After an early start, we soon walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass. From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Savor the spectacular views from the top of the pass.  It is a longer day than usual to Bimtang, but to walk into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in and Manaslu; it's an experience not to be missed.

Day-22: Bimthang Rest day

We have been trekking incessantly for more than 2 weeks. Still one more week to trek in the mountains. Therefore, a rest day would prove a blessing for the tired muscles. Also, discover the area surrounding Bimthang as well the cultural life of the mountain people.

Day-23: Dharapani(1,860m/6,100ft) Trek,6-7 hrs.

We will descend a great height today. Initially, from the valley of Burdin Khola, through rhododendron forests, to Karche, the highest cultivating place in the valley. Then we descend to the village of Gho. While staying on the north bank of the river, we trek into Tilje. Leave the Tilje Village, and cross the Dudh Khola.  Cross a wooden bridge back to the northern side of the Dudh Khola. Continue to Dharapani.

Day-24: Ghermu (1,100m/3,608ft), 7 hrs.

The remainder of our trek follows trails used on the first few days of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. We descend to the Marsyandi River and cross the suspension bridge. Climb up and away from the river and hike through a broad, flat valley to the village of Tal (1,675m), situated at the foot of a large waterfall.

The trail continues on to Chyamje. From Chyamje, trekking up and down along the river, we reach Jagat.

A steep trail descends from Jagat through the Marshyangdi valley. Cross Marshyangdi River at Syange and walk to Ghermu.

Day-25: Besisahar (800m/2,625 ft), 4 hrs.

The Marsyandi valley opens and on its bank's terrace fields and villages clung very high to the hillsides are the age-old work of the Nepalese farmers. We cross several interesting villages such as Bhulbhule, Khudi, etc. Then we walk on a flat part alongside the left bank of the Marsyandi. A last walk up for reaching Besi Sahar, a dusty and busy place that marks the end of our trek and the beginning of the civilization.

Day-26: Drive Kathmandu,7/8 hrs.

7 to 8 hours' of picturesque drive on the way back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces, and villages on both sides of the road. In Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day resting or catching up on some last-minute shopping. 

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DAY-19: FINAL DEPARTURE

Today we will be biding your farewell. Hoping we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight and finally, you will depart back for your homeland!

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                         

☾Homeland                                              

〄Breakfast   

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(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)

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