For the Traveling Tribe

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 30 mins

Drive from Pokhara to Ulleri 3 to 4 hrs

Trek from Ulleri to Banthanti I 1 to 1.5 hrs | 2 kms

Trek from Banthanti I to Ghorepani 3 to 4 hrs | 8 kms

Trek from Ghorepani to Mohare Daanda 4 to 5 hrs | 5 kms

We start with a short but strenuous uphill climb to Poon Hill today. Enjoy views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains from here and follow the ridge to Mohare Daanda (boasting even better views) on some of the finest forested and meadowy trails.

Trek from Mohare Daanda to Banthanti II 6 to 8 hrs | 12.5 kms

Trek from Banthanti II to Ghandruk 4 to 5 hrs | 7 kms

It’s a comparatively short walk today, which leaves us with more time to explore Ghandruk. The trails go down to the river base and then up again to Tadapani, after which you mostly walk downhill through rhododendron forests, all the way to Ghandruk – a large Gurung settlement.

Explore Ghandruk 1 to 2 hr

Gurung is an ethnicity of Nepal, with their own culture, dialect and lifestyle. Treat yourself some lazy time over tea/lunch gazing at the mountains or explore the town and visit the Gurung museum if you wish to. We head down to the bus stop after lunch.

Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara 2 to 3 hrs

Leisure afternoon in Pokhara

Spend time by the lake or opt for one of the many activities the gorgeous lake town has to offer.

Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu 30 mins

Bid farewell to the gorgeous lake town and drive back to Kathmandu after a fun week in the mountains.

Drive from Kathmandu to Khanjim 6 to 7 hrs

Set off on a long scenic drive from Kathmandu chasing the Trishuli river on roads that change from smooth to bumpy to extremely bumpy as we near our destination. You will come across interesting villages, terraced fields, and scenic views of layered hills and mountains (on clear days). Bear with us as we keep up with the checkpoints on the way to the Khanjim (further ahead from Syafrubesi)

Trek from Khanjim to Sherpagaon 2 to 3 hrs | 5 kms

From the starting point, we start our short hike to Sherpagaon, a small settlement above Syabrubesi, known for its tranquil environment and unique Sherpa culture.

Trek from Sherpagaon to Thangshep 6 to 8 hrs | 12 kms

Today, the trail passes through lush rhododendron forests, picturesque villages, and terraced fields, gradually ascending to Thangsep. The trails today change from rhododendron and pine forests to fairly tale pastures with yaks grazing after Ghodatabela.

Trek from Thangshep to Kyanjin 6 to 7 hrs | 11 kms

We start on similar trails as the last day and walk past the rocky landslide patch where the old Langtang village was before getting swept away in the 2015 earthquake. The new Lantang village, right in the shadow of Langtang Lirung, is just a little further with all the new and sturdy houses. Adorned with mani walls, some amazingly pleasant trails will take you to Kyanjin today. In 2-3 hours, you will reach Kyanjin, a little mountain settlement surrounded by gorgeous mountains.

Explore Kyanjin

You can visit the local cheese factory and walk to the charming Kyanjin monastery (Gompa).

Hike to Kyanjin Ri I or II and back to Kyanjin 3 to 5 hrs | 4 kms

In the morning, we head for an uphill hike to Kyanjin Ri for some spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and a glacial lake right on the foot of Langtang. Kyanjin Ri I and II are both equally good for panoramic views.

Trek from Kyanjin to Thangshep 4 to 5 hrs | 11 kms

After lunch, we take a scenic descent through the heart of the valley, offering a gradual transition from alpine landscapes back to more vegetated terrain and spend the night in Langtang village.

Trek from Thangshep to Sherpagaon 6 to 7 hrs | 12 kms

We bid farewell to the magical Langtang valley and descend down the same route to Sherpagaon today. The day is pretty long, but is mostly downhill and has a pleasant route.

Trek from Sherpagaon to vehicle point 1 to 1.5 hrs | 3 kms

After breakfast, we hike for an hour or so to reach Khanjim, from where we board our jeep.

Drive to Kathmandu 7 to 8 hrs

We retrace our steps and drive back to Kathmandu on the scenic mountain roads.

Drive from Kathmandu to hotel

Welcome dinner at Nepal's architecturally marvellous hotel

Explore Swayambhunath Stupa

Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, with museum and Kumari (Living Goddess) house

Drive to Bouddha, and explore Bouddhanath Stupa and nearby monasteries

Dinner at an exquisite rooftop overlooking grand stupa

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara Airport 30 mins

Breakfast and walk along Phewa Lake 2 to 3 hrs

Drive to Lumle 2 hrs

Trek from Lumle to Majhgaon 1 to 1.5 hr | 4 kms

Trek from Majhgaon to Landruk 4 to 5 hrs | 12.5 kms

Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk 5 to 7 hrs | 11 kms

Drive from Ghandruk to Begnas 3 to 3.5 hrs

Boat to Begnas Lake Resort

Ayurvedic spa and therapy

Fly from Pokhara airport to Chitwan 20 mins

Drive from airport to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge

Elephant river walk and bathing with sundowner

Tharu Cultural dance OR Kumal Cultural Dance

Morning river safari on a dugout canoe

Jeep Safari with picnic lunch in the jungle

Leisure morning

This morning, you have an option to go for a birdwatching hike in the community forest with our naturalist or go for a lovely village tour in the Tharu villages. Tharus are the indigenous tribe dominating the Terai lands and with a very interesting culture and way of living.

Drive from Tharu lodge to Airport

Afternoon flight back to Kathmandu

Drive from hotel to Kathmandu airport

Drive from Kathmandu to Singane 10 to 11 hrs

Set off to Pattale on an eight-hour-long scenic drive along the winding hilly roads east of Kathmandu. You will witness tiny villages nestled in the hills as well as the modernizing highway cities on this journey that constantly follows a river. We make multiple stops on the way for lunch, tea, and restroom. Our stop for the night is Pattle, a tiny village that offers a range of mountains on the horizon.

Trek from Singane to Jhapre 2 to 2.5 hrs | 6 kms

We start walking after getting dropped off at Dhap, and the sights of the mountains stay with us throughout. Jhapre is another lovely place with views of rolling valleys and mountains that start appearing closer.

Trek from Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp 5 to 6 hrs | 13.5 kms

The walk takes us above the treeline today, and in a wide prairie-like landscape, the panorama starts getting more dramatic. As we gain more elevation, we get 360-degree view of the mountains on one side and layers of hills on the other. It can get quite windy so have a windcheater handy. We check into a hotel at Pikey Peak Base Camp and have some hot food. Although we'll be going to Pikey Peak the following morning for sunrise, you may choose to either take rest for the day today or make it up to Pikey Peak in late afternoon to watch the sunset over the mountains.

Trek from Pikey Peak Base Camp to Junbesi, via Pikey Peak 7 to 8 hrs | 16 kms

We set off to Pikey Peak early morning before dawn to catch the changing colors and sunrise over Khumbu mountains. Besides Everest, you can see other giant mountain ranges like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Manaslu and Annapurna. After photo ops and catching final glimpses from Pikey Peak, we walk down to Jasmane Bhanjyang where we have a hearty breakfast, then on to the gorgeous monastery town of Junbesi through lush jungle.

Explore Junbesi and hike to Thupten Choling 3 to 3.5 hrs | 7 kms

Junbesi has a lot to offer. We explore this picturesque town of Junbesi and visit the biggest and oldest monastery of Solu- Thupten Choling. We spend some time in peace and make our way back to Junbesi for lunch.

Drive from Junbesi to Kathmandu 12 to 14 hrs

We have an early breakfast in Junbesi before driving back to Kathmandu.

Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 4 to 4.5 hrs

An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December.

Fly from Manthali to Lukla 20 mins

A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region.

Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms

We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. If the flight is delayed causing late hike start, we will call it a day in Phakding (1-2hrs before Monjo).

Trek from Monjo to Namche 4 to 6 hrs | 6 kms

We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill.

Trek from Namche to Khumjung 4 to 5 hrs | 7 kms

We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary.

Trek from Khumjung to Monjo (explore mountain museum and monastery on the way back) 5 to 6 hrs | 10 kms

Trek from Monjo to Lukla 4 to 5 hrs | 12 kms

We leave Monjo and take the same route back to Lukla. The team will gather to share laughs and maybe raise a glass or two before flying out of Lukla the next morning. We thank porters and assistant guide, and bid them farewell.

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport 20 mins

An early breakfast and we fly out of Khumbu with glimpses of the mountains we saw from the trails.

Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu 5 to 6 hrs

With memories to cherish a lifetime, we hop on our car and drive back to Kathmandu on the same roads we took the first day.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 25 mins

Drive from Pokhara to Kalopani 4.5 to 5 hrs

Explore around (Option exploration to Titi Lake)

Drive from Kalopani to Marpha 1 hrs

Explore Marpha

Trek to Jomsom, via Dhumba lake and Thini village 3 hrs

Drive from Jomsom to Muktinath

Explore Muktinath temple and areas nearby

Trek from Muktinath to Lubra village (old Bon village) 3 to 4 hrs

Drive from Lubra to Kagebni for lunch

Explore Kagbeni (the gateway to Upper Mustang)

Drive to Jomsom

Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara

Explore Pokhara

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 25 mins

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 7 to 8 hrs

Drive from Pokhara to Jomsom 8 to 9 hrs

Drive from Jomsom to Ghami 3 to 4 hrs

Drive from Ghami to Samdzong 3 to 4 hrs

Day trip to Chhoser and to Lomanthang 3 to 4 hrs

Drive from Lomanthang to Dhye and Dhi villages

Explore Lomanthang

Drive from Lomanthang to Marpha (side trip to Muktinath)

Drive from Marpha to Pokhara 6 to 7 hrs

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 8 to 9 hrs

Drive from Kathmandu to hotel

A warm Nepali welcome: dinner at a traditional restaurant with a cultural show.

Explore Swayambhunath Stupa

Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, with museum and Kumari (Living Goddess) house

Drive to Bouddha, and explore Bouddhanath Stupa and nearby monasteries

Dinner at an exquisite rooftop overlooking grand stupa

Heli flight from Kathmandu to Lukla 45 mins

A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region.

Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms

We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river.

Trek from Monjo to Namche 3.5 to 4 hrs | 6 kms

We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill.

Trek from Namche to Khumjung, and to Syangboche 4 to 5 hrs | 8 kms

We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary.

Heli flight over EBC and land at Kalapathhar 5 to 6 hrs

Breakfast at Hotel Everest View

Heli flight to Kathmandu

Fly from Kathmandu to Bharatpur Airport, Chitwan

Drive from airport to Barahi Jungle Lodge 1 | hr

Boat safari (afternoon) with Sundowner at confluence point

Floating downstream the Rapti River, towards the western boundary of the park formed by Himalayan Narayani, boat safari will be arranged for evening time offering our unique sundowner experience at the confluence point. (Note: These activities are combined with the hotel guests)

Jeep Safari with Breakfast in the jungle 3.5 to 4 hrs

Proceed for the Jeep Safari crossing the Rapti River by Patela Boat to start with from Bhimle army check post. There are two choices of routes available, which our naturalists pick upon their experience on current sightings and animal movement. (Note: These activities are combined with the hotel guests)

Drive to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge 5 to 6 hrs

After lunch, we drive to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge for a unique experience.

Elephant river walk and bathing with sundowner

End your day by the bank of the Narayani river watching one of Nepal's famous sunsets. Here the elephants will be let loose to cool down in the water and relax, while our bar staff are on hand with cold drinks of your choice.

Leisure morning

Drive from Tharu lodge to Airport

Afternoon flight back to Kathmandu

Farewell dinner

Bhaktapur Durbar Square sightseeing

Departure

Drive from Kathmandu to hotel

Welcome dinner at Nepal's architecturally marvellous hotel

Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj Airport 55 mins

Drive to Burhan Wilderness Camps, Bardia. Visit Black Buck Sanctuary on the way 3 to 4 hrs

River crossing to Burhan Wilderness Camps, sundowner, campfire and bush dinner

Wildlife tracking around the camp (Optional) 1.5 to 2 hrs

Full day Jungle Safari inside Bardia National Park on jeep and foot 7 to 8 hrs

Wildlife rafting and game drive in Karnali river

Bush dinner in the wilderness

Full day Jungle Safari inside Bardia National Park on jeep and foot

A local Tharu feast and cultural experience at a local house in the village

Drive to Nepalgunj airport 2 to 3 hrs

Fly from Nepalgunj to Pokhara 45 mins

Drive to Dhampus 1 to 1.5 hrs

Hike to Australian Camp (Optional) 3 to 4 hrs

Drive to Sarangkot. Visit Pema Tsal Monastery on the way

Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Kathmandu Heritage sightseeing 3 to 4 hrs

Drive from hotel to Kathmandu airport