Detailed trek briefing at your hotel in presence of your trek guide. You can ask any questions you might have. While we prepare special permit from immigration department of Nepal, you will enjoy a guided Kathmandu tour of popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal: Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Today, you will get to know many interesting facts and stories about Hindu and Buddhist culture, history and the people of Nepal from your local tour guide. You can take your own time as you like at each temple to explore around and asking the questions to your tour guide (this is a private tour just for you) for spending your time in Kathmandu.

Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most popular UNESCO world heritage sites located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa is massive mandala and it is one of the largest unique structure’s stupas in the world with a long history. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.
Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, approximately 5 km north-east of Kathmandu dedicated to Shiva. You will see many Sadhu monks and the cremations taking place across the holy river of this temple.

Today early in the morning we will take our drive through countryside of Nepal towards Arughat via Dhading Besi which will take us through kyorpani. Reaching there hotel checking .Overnight at Arughat.

Today the trail passes through Gurung and Magar villages walking in the upper road along the Budhi Gandaki. Climbing the stairs in a narrow trail then descending to Soti Khola and trekking through shady sal with up and down we reach Lapubesi. Overnight at Lapubesi.

The trail is up and down, passing through the Macchakhola and Buri Gandaki.. Goat herders passing through this area where the distinctive smoke-browned capes called bokkhu made famous in the book Honey Hunters of Nepal. Continuing with up and down over a couple of ridges we reach  Tatopani  where we get hot water spouts under the sheer cliffs that provide a delightful evening shower and soft skin due to natural minerals. Overnight at Tatopani.

The trail ascends over a ridge and cross the Buri Gandaki on a new suspension bridge, circle under cliffs and climb a little to Doban. Crossing the bridge across the Yaru Khola and emerge onto riverflats, enjoying easy up and down to Jagat. You will get opportunity to explore the  Buddhist culture through walk. Crossing Nepal’s longest suspension bridge to the east bank and a tiring climb up we reach Philim. Overnight at Philim.

Descend through beautiful forest, crossing two new bridges, circle under a huge bluff on the river then climb steeply on deteriorating exposed stairs. After about 30mins start to traverse north through pines and rhododendrons, still climbing and with very steep slopes. You can explore the old gompa, the traditional houses, orchards, clinic and beautiful stone streets on the way where all the way are lined with artistic chortens and mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with deities and prayers. Overnight at Chumling.

An easier trail than yesterday, we cross the suspension bridge just east of the hotel and traverse through rich farming land of maize and potatoes. Up the valley to the east are superb views of Ganesh Himal. Crossing the Serpu Khola and climb on well-graded but exposed track to upper Tsum and the joined villages of Chhokang-Paro, Himalchuli can be seen down valley. Overnight at Chhokang Paro.

Heading  east through small villages and past a local school, climb over a ridge of chortens and past Lamagaon through the flat fields, looking across the extensive crops and river to the huge courtyard of the Rachen Gompa with excellent pilgrim accommodation. The trail crosses the Shiyar Khola, passing through hamlets of Phurbe and Pangdun. With some up and downs and crossing bridges we reach Nile. Overnight at Nile.

The trail today is very traditional landscapes where you learn about buddisht tration and culture.The isolated 600 year-old Dhephu Doma Gompa uphill on the obvious westward track and has two resident nuns who report seeing snow leopards and musk deer. The inside of the gompa has been repainted by monks from Tibet and there are some ancient thankas. Overnight at Mu Gompa

Returning down valley through Chhule, we trek continuously on the east bank of the Siyar Khola and cross flat boulder-covered plains following the power lines to Rachen Gompa, where it is possible to inspect the ancient gompa if you want and the many young nuns are very friendly. Overnight at Rachen Gompa.

The trail follows the south until a bridge crosses to the west bank and pass again through Chhokang Paro then drop below on the previous trail towards Chumling.
Ascending  very steeply through pines and rhododendrons until the track starts traversing at a mani wall with prayer flags. The track is exposed and narrow. Finally, in the pine forest, take a prayer flag marked uphill trail and make a zigzag climb through huge silver pines to reach Gumba Lungdang. Overnight at Gumba Lungdang.

It takes about 4hrs to reach the Ganesh Himal Base Camp. The map shows another base camp on the east side of the glacier, but there appears to be no obvious track between them, so return to Gumba Lungdang in time for the evening puja by retracing your steps. Overnight at Gumba Lungdang.

Early morning after breakfast we descend to Domje, Crossing the Laudang Khola on a new swing bridge. Again descend on steep loose stairs to the deserted bhatti Ghumlong on the river, which you passed through some days ago. Climb again through the pristine temperature forest to Lokpa. Overnight at Lokpa.

The trail continues from Lokpa down the exposed track until the track from Philim comes in from the left. The we cross the Buri Gandaki on a solid bridge after about 1hr and traverse to a welcome bhatti just around the corner for tea and a last look up the Tsum Valley. We enter a very narrow gorge with loose tracks, up and down, up and down. Crossing the new suspension bridge then heading back down to Ghap. Overnight at Ghap.

Crossing the north on a wooden bridge with a roaring narrow canyon below then we cross back to the south bank on a new swing bridge with grey langurs watching. The main trail now climbs on well-made stairs, but a highly recommended narrow shortcut to the right just after the bridge and along the riverbank is far quicker and through superb pine forest. After about 1hr, climb a zigzag from the river to the neat village of Namrung Pass mani walls, fields and houses through Banjam . Overnight at Lho.

This short day takes you into the mountains with time to enjoy and acclimatize. The views of Manaslu are stupendous. Easy walk to Shyala (3520m, Syal, Syalagaon, Shyaula) up a pine and rhododendron gully with moss and gin-clear stream. Another easy hour to the large village of Sama (3530m, Samagaon, Ro), losing the gigantic views of Manaslu but entering a world of yaks, pastures and houses which seem to have grown from the stones. We will walk at afternoon to the Kargyu Chholing Gompa. Overnight at Samagaon.

After having breakfast our trail lead toward Manaslu Base Camp. We will take descend trail to Budhi Gandaki River and follow a bridge over a side stream. We will pass through Larkya La Trail pass and then to Kermo Kharka. Again, we will cross wooden bridge in Budhi Gandaki river and passes through large white Kani to Samdo. Overnight in Samdo.

The trails descend beyond Samdo on a broad trail, dropping to cross the much-reduced Budhi Gandaki at 3850m. Pass the trail to Tibet to the right and climb left after a mani wall, traversing through juniper with many marmots in April but not November when they hibernate. Cross two ravines on narrow tracks, very icy towards winter. Overnight at Dharmasala.

Today we make a long descent on loose gravel to a welcome more level area with grassy moraine, where the angle eases. The trail now runs left of the large lateral moraine, rocky at times, in a widening and beautiful valley all the long way to very scenic Bimthang  The views during the descent are huge – icefalls and mountains in all directions, a medial glacial lake (Pongkar Tal) between the Pongkar and Salpudanda Glaciers, and the joining of these two glaciers with a third glacier to form the Bhimdang Glacier whose lateral moraine towers over Bimthang. Overnight at Bhimthang.

The trails follow the south ,below Bimthang behind the moraine wall for some time before crossing the Bhimdang Glacier, which can be loose underfoot.
We pass under a stone arch, cross the Dudh Khola and descend rapidly towards the Marsyangdi Valley through scrubby forest. Cross back to the north bank just below Thonje and climb up to join the main round-Annapurna trail, over the Marsyangdi Khola on a long suspension bridge. Turn left into Dharapani. Overnight at Dharapani.

Today the trail mostly descends via  beautiful Taal village & Tibetan village.Trek along through the off road and bank of Marsyandi river and small water fall we reach Ghermu via Jagat. vernight in Ghermu.

Our trail via Ngadi from where we can see still enjoy the scenery of Annapurna ranges, Khudi and Ngadi peak. Then walking the off road with waterfalls on some place reache to Bahundanda, a place where people of Brahmin are more than others caste. Continuing the walk the area gets city area to the Besisahar. Overnight in Besisahar.

Today we will take a ride from Besisahar to Kathmandu via Prithivi Highway. Enjoying the ride with greenerary and local settelements beside river we reach Kathmandu.

Today you can also have a few options for activities. You can relax at the hotel or go out and explore the city on your own or with an English speaking guide (optional add on). Here are some best options to consider:

Explore around Thamel – a colorful tourist hub of Nepal. You will spot numbers of hotels, money exchange, hotels, shops for trekking gears, etc and many restaurants to chose from offering both Western and local Nepali cuisines.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a great place to start your exploration. You can follow narrow alleyways teeming with small shops, ancient temples, and local restaurants.
If you want to stretch your legs, Swayambhunath, the white stupa rising above the valley, is the perfect spot to catch the sunset over the valley. You can also take a cab which is approximately about 15 minutes drive from Thamel if you are too tired to walk.
Visit the Garden of dreams, which is a classical historical garden located at Thamel(about 5-10 min walk). It is an exquisite ensemble of pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture, and beautiful flowers and trees.

Today is your departure day. Himalayan Namobuddha’s representative will drop you to Airport 3 hours before scheduled flight. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. Hopefully we shall meet again.

Note: Above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make shorter or longer or any other further changes in above itinerary. We will provide you details accordingly.