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Day 1: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel by our representative

Hotel rest / explore the streets of Thamel

Trek preparation

Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu

Day: 2 Bus Drive to Syabrubesi (1550 m/5100 ft), 7-8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Hotel breakfast and checkout

A scenic drive through the Nepalese highlands until reaching Syabrubesi

The road takes us to the rural Rasuwa District of Nepal and passed Nuwakot

Overnight stay in Syabrubesi village

Day 3: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2380 m/7830 ft), 6-7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast and departure

Our first trek goes to the Lama Hotel

The trail leads us passed Tamang villages and into the forest

After a few hours, we can see the Lama hotel located in the bamboo and rhododendron forest

Overnight stay at the Lama Hotel

Day 4 Lama Hotel to Mundu (3543 m/11621 ft) via Langtang village, 6-7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early breakfast and departure

Starting with a forest trail and the path goes slightly uphill

After exiting the open forest land gives way to incredible views

After passing the Langtang village that was struck by the 2015 landslide, we head to Mundu

Overnight stay at Mundu village

Day 5: Mundu to Kyanjin Gompa (3870 m/ 12697 ft), 3-4 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast and departure

Start the trek, about 2 hours upwards to Kyanjin

Enjoy the views from the Kyanjin Gompa

Evening Buddhist prayer ceremony

Overnight stay in Kyanjin

Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri (5000 m/ 16404 ft), 6-7 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast and departure

The amazing 5-hour hike brings us up to Tserko Ri

Relax and enjoy the views from up here

Heading back down to the Kyanjin Gompa

Overnight stay at Kyanjin

Day 7: Trek down to Lama Hotel from Kyanjin Gompa, 6-7 Hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early breakfast and departure

Following the same trail back as day 4 and 5

Entering the forest and hike down until reaching the Lama Hotel

Overnight stay at the Lama Hotel

Day 8: Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi, 4-5 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast and departure

Our last day of trekking brings us downwards

Following easy-going descending trails and passing various villages

Arrival at Syabrubesi

Enjoy the last evening in the Langtang Region

Overnight stay in Syabrubesi

Day 9: Bus Drive to Kathmandu 7-8 hrs

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and departure

The bus ride back to Kathmandu (about 7 hours)

After arriving back in Kathmandu, we will transfer you to your hotel

Rest of the evening free for leisure

Overnight stay in Kathmandu

Day 10: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Farewell Dinner

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel breakfast and pick up by our driver for sightseeing

Sightseeing a full day at:

The Famous Hindu Temple Pashupatinath

The amazing Buddhist Stupa Boudhanath

The Monkey Temple Swayambunath

The Royal Durbar Square in Kathmandu

A special thank you and farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali Restaurant

Overnight stay in Kathmandu city

Day 11: Transfer to airport for your departure

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel breakfast and check out

Transfer to the international airport about 3 hours before your departure time

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight to Kathmandu. Night on board. Important: If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

Day 2: Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. The largest urban area in Nepal, with 2.5 million inhabitants, consists of the core of the metropolitan city of Kathmandu and its sister cities Patan, Kirtipur, Thimi and Bhaktapur, including the urban areas of Shankhapur, Karyabinayak, Champapur, Banepa, Dhulikhel and Panauti. The capital of the country is located at 4,593 feet above sea level in a picturesque bowl-shaped valley in central Nepal. Spend the day discovering the city at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, visit "the city of the devotees", Bhaktapur, to admire the great architectural beauty of one of the three royal cities of the Kathmandu Valley, also declared a World Heritage Site and whose Durbar Square is the best preserved in the valley. The Royal Palace stands out, the entrance door is a masterpiece in embossed art, as is the Nyatapola Temple, known as the Temple of the Five Roofs, which is a pagoda of five magnificently sculpted floors and one of the highest in the country. Later, continue to the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley, the Changu Narayan Temple located in the Changu village and dedicated to the god Vishnu. From here there is a beautiful view of the surroundings. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 4: Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we recommend an optional Mount Everest flight-seeing excursion.* Head to the Kathmandu Valley through Asan Tole, the main street of the capital's oldest shopping area, which offers a vivid display of local Nepalese life. Discover the rich Nepalese culture and everyday life through the bustling and narrow streets and courtyards. Visit Durbar Square in Kathmandu, where you can see the Kumari Temple, which houses the living Goddess and the exteriors of the Taleju Temple and Kala Bhairav. In the afternoon, explore Swayambhunath Stupa, located at the top of a hill, to contemplate the beautiful landscape of the Kathmandu Valley. Later, discover the old city of Patan and visit it's Durbar Square, the oldest of the three Durbar Squares in the valley. See the Royal Palace, home to beautiful patios and ornate windows and sanctuaries dedicated to Shiva, Ganesh and Vishnu. Also visit the Temple of the living goddess Kumari, who looks out onto the balcony to receive the greetings of the devotees. Return to the hotel and overnight stay. * Optional Mount Everest Flight-seeing Excursion: One-hour long sightseeing on a fixed-wing aircraft for an experience of a lifetime. All the spectacular glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and gorges glide below you as your fly towards Mt. Everest. Includes a flight certificate awarded at the end of the excursion. Return to Kathmandu to begin the rest of the days sightseeing.

Day 5: Kathmandu - Chitwan

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off by road to Chitwan, passing by scenic landscapes during the approx. 4-hour journey. Arrive in time for lunch and get settled at the hotel. In the afternoon, head out on a 1-hour nature walk to explore the beautiful surrounding area, scattered with cabins inhabited by the indigenous Tharu tribe, who have lived in the forests surrounding Chitwan for hundreds of years. After a delicious dinner, enjoy a Tharu Stick Dance Show, performed by local farmers, for an insight into Chitwan’s cultural roots. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Day 6: Chitwan

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off for magical Chitwan National Park, one of the richest national parks in Asia, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy an exciting photographic jeep safari in the heart of the jungle to discover a lost world of towering prehistoric trees, rhinos, elephants, crocodiles, brightly coloured birds and, of course, the majestic Bengal Tiger. Inside the park, visit the Gavial Crocodile Breeding Centre, dedicated to the breeding of this species in order to boost the local population. Lunch included. Afterwards, enjoy a tranquil boat ride on the river to soak up the views of the sunset. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Chitwan.

Day 7: Chitwan - Pokhara

Awake early to enjoy a quiet walk through the village to soak up the sights and watch as the village comes to life in the morning. Return to the hotel for breakfast before setting off for Pokhara, a journey of around 3.5-hours long. En route, visit Bandipur Village, a small hilltop settlement and an amazing example of Newar culture. This charming village is home to precious 18th-century architecture, a number of small cafes and shops. Continue to Pokhara, nestled in a quiet, forest-covered valley. Arrive, get settled at the hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, soaking up the fantastic views of the Himalayas and the five Annapurna peaks. Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 8: Pokhara

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Sarangkot to see the sunrise over the Himalayas if weather conditions permit. Located at 5,223 feet, it is the most popular spot to enjoy the magnificent views of the Pokhara valley and the mountains. Afterwards, take a boat ride on Phewa Lake and see the beautiful Devi Waterfall and explore the Sacred Cave of Gupteshwor, almost 1.9 miles long. Continue to the traditional Old Bazaar of Pokhara, a pleasant traditional place, which is full of merchants of diverse ethnicities that sell fabrics, food, and gold among many other products. Return to the hotel and an overnight stay.

Day 9: Pokhara - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Head back to Kathmandu and enjoy the scenery along the way. Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free to enjoy the city at your leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 10: Kathmandu - Nagarkot

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Nagarkot, a village nestled in the beautiful mountains which is famed for its amazing views of the Himalayas. Arrive at the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Nagarkot.

Day 11: Nagarkot

Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy guided walks through the hills surrounding Nagarkot. It is the best way to explore and experience the spectacular natural landscape, countryside and terraced farmland and also understand the lifestyle of local people. Overnight in Nagarkot.

Day 12: Nagarkot - Kathmandu

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Kathmandu. Take a guided tour of Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath. The Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath, one of the largest in the world and icon of Nepal, sits on an octagonal base and is surrounded by the houses of the Lamas. Discover Pashupatinath Hindu Temple from the east bank of the river, the most important and oldest of the Kathmandu Valley, which is dedicated to Shiva and built-in an exuberant natural environment. Free afternoon to stroll through the city or make last-minute souvenir purchases. Overnight stay.

Day 13: Kathmandu - Overnight flight

Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport and check-in for your return flight back to the US Overnight flight. (Dependant on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in the US today). * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

Day 14: US

Arrive back in the US and end of your trip.