DAY 1:
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and you will be met at the airport by our representative who will be waiting with a Blue Mountain Travels & Tours sign outside the terminal and transfer to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and after you settle into the hotel there will be a group briefing with your tour leader. She/he will discuss the trek details and co-ordinate any last minute arrangements.
Stay overnight at Hotel.
DAY 2:
Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private van
After breakfast in the hotel, drive to Swayambhunath Stupa which is very close form the center of Kathmandu. It takes some minutes to be there. This Temple is also known as Monkey Temple which is considered to be self made Stupa. Then visit to Boudhanath Stupa: the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the bigger stupa in the world. You can basically experience Tibetan Buddhism, culture and way of life in Boudhanath Area. Boudhanath area is the authentic place to buy Tibetan stuffs. Again you will be visit Pashupatinath Temple and it is one of the most sacred temples in the entire Hindu world. It is a sacred place where Hindus come to die and to be cremated. The temple of Pashupatinath is a large double roofed, gilt pagoda, decorated with brass, the gateway is plated with silver. There are images of Shiva along with other statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eight-century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over south Asia offering ceremonies to worship Shiva, the Lord of Destruction.
Stay overnight at Hotel.
DAY 3:
Kathmandu – Syabrubesi 1550 m
We drive to the starting point of the trekking adventure today. Driving the stretch of Kathmandu to Syabrubesi on a scenic mountain road takes us around eight hours. Before we reach the small and beautiful town of Syabrubesi, we can enjoy the rural beauty of Nepal as we drive past several Nepali towns and villages. Once we reach Syabrubesi, we can go for some exploration of the town
DAY 4:
Syabrubesi -Gatlang (2238m) 5 to 6 hrs
We begin our trek with the steady climb up to the viewpoint and achieve the panoramas of Ganesh Himal and LangtangLirung range. Then we climb down to the Goljung valley that is about an hour’s descentfor the lunch stop. Passing various tiny Tamang valleys, we eventually reach the picturesque Tamang village at Gatlang, situated on the hillside.
Overnight at tea house/lodge.
DAY 5:
Gatlang - Tatopani (2607m) 5 to 6 hrs
We trek to Tatopani today. We descend to Thangbuchet near the Chilime village. Chilime hydro power dam is situated here by the Bhotekoshi River. After crossing the hanging steel bridge with the panoramas of the Langtang range, we walk further towards Tatopani. While reaching our campsite, we can enjoy the natural hot spring bath that is believed to be the natural remedy for various skin diseases and to cleanse ourselves.
Overnight at tea house/lodge.
DAY 6:
Tatopani -Thuman (2338m) via Nagthali (3165m) 7 to 8 hrs
Starting a long walk, we ascend to the Nagthali village, which is popular as the meditation centre for Buddhist devotees and priests. Then we cross the Nagthali peak (3165m) that is a lush hill and the highest area around here. Ganesh Himal, Langtang range and Sanjen ranges are visible from Nagthali. Then we gradually trek down to the Thuman, a Tibetan culture influenced Tamang village. We may encounter with the Gray Langur. The traditional village has got antique monastery as well. Overnight at tea house/lodge.
DAY 7:
Thuman-Timure (1762m) and Tibetan borderlands. 3 to 4 hrs
The trekking continually descends to Timure village through the ancient salt trade route to Tibet. After a short rest, we hike around the historical war place at Rasuwagadhi. It is the border area with Tibet that can be reached after crossing the bridge but we cannot enter there. Then we trace the trail to Timure village and rest.
Overnight at tea house/lodge.
DAY 8:
Timure -Briddim (2239m) 5 to 6 hrs
It is a continual walk through the rhododendron forest today. Trek down to the Tamang village at Briddim, which is influenced by the Tibetan culture and lifestyle. The village of about 50 houses has a monastery called Dukchu monastery. Home stay is flourishing here and we can get a splendid experience of exploring the local culture and their practices.
Overnight at the local house.
DAY 9:
Briddim- Lama Hotel (2470m) 5 to 6 hrs
Today, we leave a trail to Syabrubesi and continue trekking all the way to Lama Hotel following the ridge of the beautiful rhododendron forest. Descending to Ghopche Khola, we trek to Lama Hotel, nestled on the bank of the Langtang Khola.
DAY 10:
Lama Hotel – Syabru Village 4 to 5 hrs
After a few days of quality time in the Lagntang valley and Kyanjing, we are trekking back down towards Syabru village today. The trek takes us to a different route than we took to go towards Langtang valley a few days earlier. We are going to experience the a unique cultural life style of people living in the region and a wonderful natural setting of the amazing landscapes.
Stay overnight at Syabru Village.
DAY 11:
Syabru Village – Dhunche 4 to 5 hrs
We trek to Dhunche today to finish our trekking. Dhunche is a small and beautiful town at the end of our trekking trip. Some people start trekking to Langtang valley from Dhunche as well. Today’s trekking takes us through some more Nepali ethnic mountain villages and natural wonders before reaching Dhunche.
DAY 12:
Dhunche - Kathmandu
Another different perspective on the mountain road is on the way today as we drive back to Kathmandu on the same road we took to Syabrubesi before starting our trekking adventure. We reach Kathmandu; check into hotel and find some relaxing time.
DAY 13:
Love Kathmandu City Tour
Walk with us around the local town in Kathmandu to experience the local life and culture. If you are looking for the theme-based walking tour in the center of the Kathmandu valley, the tour lets you a great opportunity to experience historical, cultural and spiritual affluence to unveil the social and historical mysteries. Bustling city, to view the artistic Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour bequeaths you an opportunity to capture the snaps of the centuries old monuments and historical crafts in the Kathmandu city. On this walking tour, we explore the Local market of Ason, glass beads market at Indrachowk, oldest supermarket at New Road, Kilagal, and Hidden Stupa etc.
After exploring these hidden charms of Kathmandu, we walk to Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is famous for its unique historical, cultural and religious traditions. The most unique experience in the square is the visit to the temple of living goddess “Kumari”.
DAY 14:
Departure Day
We will drive you to airport for the departure flight to your flight schedule.