Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Rest of the evening is free to enjoy exploring local animated market.
Kathmandu the capital of the Nepal Kingdom, surrounded by green hills and mountains with snow capped peaks against its northern and eastern background the Valley is indeed beautiful. There are complex examples of Nepal’s art and architecture all round.
Enjoy a full day city tour of Kathmandu,
Visiting temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, temple of the living and Also visit Residence of the Living Goddess near the Durbar Square, which is residence of Kumari, the Living Goddess (Virgin Goddess). Its wooden balconies and windows are profusely carved.
Afternoon city tour of Kathmandu city includes Hanuman Dhoka, the historic palace of the ancient kings of Nepal. A complex of many temples and monuments, guarded by a huge statue of the Monkey God, Hanuman, it has evolved to its present state of maturity over a period of centuries with contributions from a number of dynasties, headed by Malla kings. It is here that the kings of Nepal are crowned, and their coronations solemnized. There are complex examples of Nepal’s art and architecture all round.
Rest of the evening is free to enjoy exploring local animated markets,
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu - Pokhara
Early morning you will drive for Pokhara and on arrival check –in into the hotel.
Rest of the day free for explore leisure.
Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet. Its peaceful lakeside location and proximity to the Annapurna mountain range, mean it is an ideal place for recovering from (or gearing up for) for execution. the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.
The day is spent unraveling the wonders of the Pokhara Valley.
Enjoy a visit to the Tibetan settlements, the handicraft markets and the Gupteshwar cave where the Shiva lingam is preserved and finally a visit Devi's fall.
In the evening enjoy boating on Phewa Lake (on direct payment basis).
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Pokhara - Ulleri
In the morning you will leave for Pokhara early in the morning by buss or truck we have to got of new bridge and head for Birethati.
The journey will take about 2 hrs over the hill to Chandrakot where you alight to start you walking. Cross the river at Birethati and head left along the gentle slope to Tikhedhunga where you cross the Bhurungdi Khola to start the long steep climb to Ulleri. Here you will find a lodge to spend this right.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Ulleri - Ghorepani
Continue your climb along the trail making sure you're on the inside of the path when the donkey pass. Occasional views of the peaks give way to a narrower valley, you pass through Rhododendron forest and eventually reach Ghorepani. If you find a lodge near the top of the pass you'll have less to walk in the morning. If you are up early enough to walk half an hour up to Poon Hill to see the sunrise and the spectacular views of Machapuchhre, The Annapurna South, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri.
Day 06: Ghorepani-Tatopani
Enjoy the cool quite of the forest as you descend steeply through chitre. Shikha and Ghara all of which offers refreshment and a chance to rest your knees. After about 6000 ft. of descend you have your first sight of the Kali Gandaki river which you cross to reach Tatopani. Tatopani means "hot water" and the Geothermal water in the well maintained pool near the river is well worth the day walk. Lodge at either and of the village and good with excellent food at the North end.
Day 07: Tatopani-Lete
You continue up the valley to day which becomes progressively steeper and narrow as the river becomes "younger" when the river meets the Rupse Khola. There is a waterfall and the Geology changes. The river valley becomes "old again" the secret being that the river was here long before the himalayas. Try to reach Late or Kalopani, but there are lodge to stay at along the way at Ghasa if you've had enough for the day.
Day 08: Lete-Marpha
From Ghasa the trails is very beautiful with forests and spectacular views of the peaks. At Kalopani you cross the river where it is narrow and back again over suspension bridge. Aim to reach the pretty villages of Marpha today. There are lots of lodge to choose from, some basic and some catering for those needing home comforts.
Day 09: Marpha-Kagbeni (2667m-2800m)
From this point north wards a strong wind begins to blow from about 10.00 am onwards. So, aim to set out early. The trail begins to enter the rain shadow caused by the mountains and the trek became smaller. So they are few and far between and scrub taken its place. As you approach Jomsom. The scenery changers again becoming like desert. you may want is have a rest day in Jomsom in one of the large lodge with cheaper food, which can be flown in instead of being carried on a donkey train. If you're full of energy, you can go continue to Kagbeni.
Day 10: Kagbeni-Muktinath
If you have Jomsom to day aim for Jarkot. If Kagbeni you will reach Muktinath. Head up the wide river bed about an hour and you'll come to a lodge for refreshment before deciding on the high path of Muktinath or low path of Kagbeni. Both are interesting and meet halfway up the hill. As you turn east away from the Kali Gandaki river there are views to Muktinath and the Thorong Pass in the distance. Notice how the local people use different the village have a Tibetan Buddhist feel to them. Jorkot is much more real then the trekking villages of Muktinath and it is possible to stay here and visit the temple the next morning without your heavy pack. Muktinath Temple is a point of Pilgrimage for Buddhist and Hindus where flame, water and air meet.
Day 11: Muktinath-Jomsom
Enjoy the views from here before returning to Marpha or Jomsom. if you have a plan to fly back Pokhara by airlines, It is possible to set out return.
Day 12: Jomsom – Pokhara
In the early morning flight back to Pokhara and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
In the half day sightseeing tour around the Pokhara valley.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 13: Pokhara-Kathmandu
In the early morning you will drive to Kathmandu and on arrival check –in into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 14: Kathmandu
Full day you will be free leisure for your own either shopping or rest.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 15: Kathmandu Departure
In the morning as per your scheduled you will be transferred to international airport to board flight for onward Journey.
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