Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,330 m]: A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting outside the airport according to your time of arrival. After reaching hotel a short briefing will be done once you have settled down. If you have any queries please do let us know. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Cultural Tour in Kathmandu [1,330 m] - (B): Today we will explore the Kathmandu Valley. We will visit the World heritage sites located in Kathmandu Valley. After your breakfast we will drive towards Swyambhunath also known as the monkey temple because of hundreds of monkeys living around the stupa. It is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Stupa and believed to be more than 2,000 years old. We will then drive to the ancient palace of Kathmandu Valley, the Kathmandu Durbar Square. This premises was the palace of ancient Kathmandu with many other attractions like temple of living goddess Kumari, the Jagannath temple and the Kastamandap temple inside the Durbar Square Area.
Later today we will visit Patan City Patan is often referred to as Lalitpur, which means “city of beauty”. Patan has a long Buddhist History and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas erected by the great Buddhist emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE.Visit Patan City second largest city of valley including Royal Palace, Bhimsen temple, Manga Hiti, King Yogaendra Malla’s Statue, Krishna temple, Taleju temple, 15th century Golden Temple and Mahaboudha Temple known as temple of 10,000 Buddha, Kumbeshwar Temple. Bishwakarma Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple.
Day 03: Cultural Tour in Kathmandu [1,330 m] - (B): AM: Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city 15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Lunch Time: 1300hrs-14:00hrs PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 04: Drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Aarughat [710m] - (B/L/D): After a hearty breakfast we begin our journey to western Nepal. We drive approximately for 5 hours to reach Arughat, situated at Gorkha district, from where we begin our trek (In monsoon, Gorkha-Arughat road might not be suitable for drive so trek might start from Gorkha). Arughat is a local market clustered on both sides of the Budi Gandakiriver connected by a suspension bridge. Overnight in Tea House. Drive- 6/7 hours.
Day 05: Trek to MacchaKhola [900 m] - (B/L/D): The trail today sometimes cuts into the steep valleys which isdensely forested. We pass many waterfalls and paddy fields to reach Lapubesi. From here our path descends to the wide, sandy riverbed which follows a trail meandering below the steep, craggy valley side. We finally ascend for one last time to reach MachaKhola where we will be spending the night. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 05-06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Jagat [1,350 m] - (B/L/D): We continue our trek after breakfast. The trail today takes us to other villages with the vegetation changing slowly. We then cross a bridge followed by an ascend to Kholabesi from where we head towards Hot spring. The trail then climbs over another ridge to cross the BudhiGandaki River on a suspension bridge. After ascending on staircase path to Dobhan we cross another suspension bridge over YaruKhola followed by a descend to the river. The trail then again goes uphill towards TharoBharyang. Finally after the last uphill climb of the day we walk along the river to reach the village of Jagat where we will be spending the night.Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 07-08 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Deng [1,804 m] - (B/L/D): After breakfast we begin a long descend on stone staircase towards the river followed by a uphill trek to Saguleri. From Saguleri, SiringiHimal can be seen in the distance. The trail then reaches GhataKhola where we cross yet another suspension bridge over Budi-Gandaki River. We then head in the direction of Philim village followed by a climb along the hillside passing many tiny settlements such as Aga, Lokwa. We finally camp at Deng which is a village followed by a gradual walk after EklaiBhatti. Overnight in Tea House. Average Trekking time is 07-08 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Namrung [2,700 m] - (B/L/D): Today’s trek is a little longer and harder. There are many mustard fields and waterfalls along the way. As you head further, you can see carvings on the stones of various images of Buddha in meditation. You pass the rhododendron forests and cross some wooden bridges. Then, a climb through some stairs and a walk through the pine forest will take you to the neat village of Namrung.Overnight in Tea House. Average Trekking time is 07-08 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Samagaon (SamaGumpa) [3,520 m] - (B/L/D: On this day we will continue further ahead through alpine forests from where we will have our first glimpse of Manaslu (8,163m) and Manaslu North (7,157m). The villages from here are highly influenced by the Tibetan culture. We trek through Oak and Rhododendron forests to reach Samagaon. Overnight in Tea House.Averahe trekking time is 07-08 hrs.
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Samagaon (SamaGumpa) [3,520 m] - (B/L/D): This is a rest day. We spend an extra day in Samagaon to acclimatize. Spending this extra day in Samagoan helps you to adapt with increasing altitude. We have a day hike either to Manaslu Base Camp or to PungyenGompa. Resting in Tea house and exploring the village around can also be another option. Overnight in Tea House.
Day 11: Trek to to Samdo [3,860 m] - (B/L/D): After breakfast at the tea house we resume our trek. We walk on the grassy land where farmers graze their cattles that goes gradually up the valley. Mount Manaslu rises majestically in the background as we continue further towards our destination. We finally reach Samdo (3860m), the last permanent settlement in the valley. This remote village is only a day's walk from the Tibetan border.Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 04-05 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Dharamsala/Larkya Base Camp (LarkyaPhedi) [4,460 m] - (B/L/D): Today we head in the direction of Larkya Base Camp (LarkyaPhedi). The trail goes down the edge to cross the wooden bridge over BudhiGandaki river followed by an ascend. We then cross couple of streams to witness LarkyaGlacier. We finally reach Dharmashala, a stone guest house at an elevation of 4,450m after going round the valley of SalkaKhola to climb uphill. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 04-05 hours.
Day 13: Trek to (Larkya la 5,160 m) Bimthang [3,720 m] - (B/L/D): After having an early breakfast we start the trek at 5:30AM today. The trail takes us at the top of the moraine at 4,700m. (15,420ft) and climbs steeply to the pass at 5,135m/16,847ft. with the marvelous views of HimlungHimal (7126m), CheoHimal (6826m), Gyaji Kang, KangaruHimal (6981m) and Annapurna 2nd (7937m). Then the trail descends to Bimthang “Plain of Sand" in Tibetan Language. This huge valley surrounded by high peaks.Overnight in tea house. Average trekking time is 09-10 hours.
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani [1,930 m] - (B/L/D): Today, we trek down to DharaPani( 1992m) which takes about 7 hours. The trail drops to DudhKhola and reaches Gho Crossing, through lots of Pine and Rhododendron forests. At the foot of the valley, part of Lamjung Peak above the Marsyangdi valley comes into sight. The trail heads to the villages of Tilje and Thonje. Once at Dharapani we will have joined the main trail of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 09-10 hours.
Day 15: Dharapani Trek to Syange [1,080 m] - (B/L/D): The remainin trail of our trek is similar to that which we use on first few days of 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, recrossing the river once again. It then descends through forests of rhododendron and pine to Syange.Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 06-07 hours.
Day 16: Trek to Bensisahar [800 m] - (B/L/D): The Marsyangdi valley opens and on its banks terrace fields and villages clung very high to the hillsides are the age-old work of the Nepalese farmers. We cross several interesting villages as Bhulbhule, (Khudi). Overnight in Tea House. Average trekking time is 06-07 hours.
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu [1330 m] - (B/L): After breakfast we start From Besisahar it’s a 5-6 hours’ drive to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu the remaining day is at leisure. You can walk down the streeets of Thamel for any last minute souvenir shopping. Overnight in Hotel. Average driving time is 05-06 hours.
Day 18: Fly back home - (B): According to your flight time a representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will drop you to the airport. Return back with memories that last lifetime.
Note: If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.