Day 1: Arrival

You will be welcomed by one of our staff members at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A 45 minutes drive, depending on traffic, will bring you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. Rest and relax for the rest of the day while enjoying your first local food.

The B&Bs and hotels that we chose for our guests are located in safe and peaceful areas with supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.

Meals: dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Orientation and cultural tour

In the morning after breakfast, you will meet with your adventure tour guide. He will walk you through trek preparations including understanding the culture, gear lists, and show you the trekking route on a map. Afterward, you will get to explore Kathmandu City and its cultural heritage.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive to Dhunche (2022 m / 6634 ft) and trek to Deurali (2400 m / 7874 ft)

Today our journey starts with a long and bumpy drive on the mountain road, making our way to Dunche. After lunch in Dunche, we trek to Deurali. It is short, steep, and a good warm-up start. This is a perfect place to stretch out and to spend the night after the long drive and a hike.

Driving hours: 7

Hiking: 3 hours / 3 km

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: teahouse in Deurali

Day 4: Trek to Cholongpati (3600 m / 11811 ft)

Today our hike begins with a steep uphill section. We will take a slow and steady for 3 hours which will bring us to our lunch stop at Sing Gompa. The second half of the hike today is not as steep as the first half but you will still be gaining around 300 meters in a gradual manner. In the evening, you will get to enjoy the fire with hot tea and a delicious dinner.

Hiking: 6 hours / 9 km

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: teahouse in Cholongpati

Day 5: Trek to Gosainkunda (4380 m / 14207 ft)

You will begin your day on a gradual uphill section. You will have a short tea break in Laurebina while enjoying spectacular mountain views. Once you reach the top of this climb, you will start walking on the narrow path with many short uphills and downhills, all the way to Gosainkunda. You will be gaining some altitude at this point and you will probably start feeling it, but don't worry, your guide will be making sure that you are feeling well and drinking enough water. Staying positive and following your guide is the best way to do it. As we get closure to reaching our destination, be ready to amaze by the view of beautiful lakes and the surrounding mountains.

Hiking: 4 hours / 6 km

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: teahouse in Gosainkunda

Day 6: Trek to NauKunda (4320 m / 14173 ft)

Today, You will head out from Gosainkunda making your way towards Surya Kund. The hike starts with a steep descend and goes up and down for the rest of the day until we reach our camping spot. We will hike past many beautiful alpine lakes. This is off the beaten path so you won't be seeing any trekkers along the way and it's absolutely beautiful. There are beautiful Yak ranches and farmhouses where the local shepherds will be herding their mountain goats and Yaks.

Hiking: 8 hours / 15 km

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Camping in Surya Kund

Day 7: Trek to Shikharbesi (1900 m /6233 ft)

It's gonna be yaks and mountain goats that will wake you up in the morning. A tasty Tibetan bread and tea will be waiting to fill you up for the long day. We will be walking for 5-6 hours downhill in order to get to the homestay village called Shikharbesi. You will be staying and eating with the local families as you immerse yourself with the tradition and a village lifestyle. These families make very tasty food and make sure that your drinking enough water. It doesn't get any better than this to experience the beauty of Nepal. If you have any questions about the culture, village, lifestyle, or anything that is new for you, your guide will be more than happy to help you experience Nepal in a meaningful way.

Hiking: 5 hours / 7 km

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Homestay in Shikharbesi

Day 8: Trek to Missra Bhanjyang (1100 m / 3608 ft) and drive back to Kathmandu

It's time to say goodbye to your lovely homestay family. After breakfast at your homestay, you will hike down for 2-3 hours to the place called Missra Bhanjyang, where our private vehicle will be waiting to bring us back to Kathmandu.

Driving: 6 hours / 74 km

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: teahouse in Deurali

Day 9: Debrief, a day off or other activities

After breakfast, we will meet with you to talk about your travel experience. In order to improve our customer experiences, we would love to hear your feedback. For the rest of the day, you can rest and relax, go shopping, or participate in one of our day tours around Kathmandu.

Day 10: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, or better - see you again! One of our staff members will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport 2-3 hours before your scheduled flight time, making sure that you have enough time to check-in.