Journeys Nepal Itineraries
The itineraries are a general outline. We will attempt to follow this approximate schedule. But due to the nature of international travel, weather, Trekking conditions, accommodations availability, please remember to be flexible. We will make decisions based on the best possible way to accomplish our goals making the best relaxing adventure possible.
We also offer custom Everest Base Camp treks. Also, you can add days for a Chitwan National Park safari or river rafting. Contact us for details.
Everest Base Camp trek: This trek is definitely one of the most popular trek in the world. It takes you into the heart of the Majestic Himalayas with awe-inspiring views of many of the world's highest peaks and most beautiful mountains. The name of "EVEREST" is a magnet in itself. Everest at (8848m/29035 ft) is called "SAGARMATHA" in Nepali "Higher than the Sky" and "CHHOMOLUNGMA" in Tibetan "Mother Goddess of the Earth". The quickest and easiest way to reach this region is by domestic flight to Lukla at (2840m/9,315 ft) Tenzing and Edmond Hilary AIRPORT.
Day 1: Kathmandu (1300m/4,260 ft.) Arrive in Kathmandu Airport. You will be greeted by a host from Maya Devi Trekking who will furnish your transportation to your Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu (1300m/4,260 ft.) Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with a Tour Guide. Visit to the Monkey Temple, Durbar Square and possibly local market. After sightseeing we will have dinner which will be provided by Maya Devi Trekking. After dinner we will discuss about trip and tips about the journey. Then go back to the Hotel for bed.
Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2840m/ 9,315 ft.) about 35 minutes flight and than 3 to 4 hours Hike to Phakding(2610m/8,560ft.) A rolling hike ups and down with a net loss of 750 ft. breathtaking Scenery along the Dudh Koshi(Color of Milk) River.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/ 11,283 ft.) A morning flat hike along the Dudh Koshi river with an afternoon climb up to Namchhe Bazaar of 2,650 ft.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar, extra night Acclimatize (3440m/ 11,283 ft.) Rest and get acclimated to the altitude. Explore the shops in Namchhe Bazar and relax Or optionally, hike to visit the Everest View Hotel (12,600 ft.) with your first view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse. It's a 1,300 ft. climb to the hotel then afterwards descending to a Khumjung Sherpa Village or visit Kunde Hospital(It depends on time and our pace) and back to Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche or Deboche (3860m/ 12,660 ft.) After a rest day, we hike on flat and down for the morning before descending to 10,660 ft. with an afternoon climb up to Tengboche of 2,000 ft. and our teahouse for the night. A visit to the Buddhist Monastery is a must with prayers at 4 PM.
Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4530m/ 14,800 ft.) Today we hike through the Rhododendron Forest down/ flat trail to the river crossing at 12,200 ft. Before beginning our rolling up and down ascent to Dingboche at 14,800 ft., elevation gain is 1,550 ft. for day but lots of ups and down along the river as we leave the tree line for the higher elevations.
Day 8: Dingboche(4530 m/ 14,800 ft.) Rest for Acclimatize or day trip to Nagarjuna Hill where you can see 360 degree fascinating views.(15,000 ft.) If there is a large enough group interested, then there will be free talk about high altitude by westerner Doctors volunteering for the Himalayan Rescue Association. Again it depends on time, season and size of group of people and availability of the volunteer doctors.
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m/16,100 ft.) Today is a slow steady up hill to Lobuche with views of the surrounding high peaks of Mt.Lhotse Shar, Mt.Nuptse,Taboche,Cholaste,Lobuche peaks and Everest, elevation gain of 2,250 ft.
Day 10: Lobuche to Gorak-Shep (5140m/16,850) Again, another slow and steady climb up to Gorak Shep, a spectacular Tea house town at the base of Everest and the huge Lhotse face, elevation gain of 750 ft. With an afternoon hike to Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu, Glacier at 17,580 ft. Reaching our goal with a rolling hike of 750 ft. of elevation and view of Everest and Pumori. Returning to Gorak-Shep for the evening in the Everest Cirque view.
Day 11: Gorak-Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/ 18,200 ft.) Up early for a climb of Kala Patthar (Almost 2000 ft elevation gain to climb up) and the best Sun rise view on the Everest Summit and more views, returning to Gorak-Shep for a breakfast and packing up for our descent to Pheriche dropping 4,350 ft in elevation for some of that thick air. visit to the Himalaya Rescue Association Hospital if you like and an altitude lecture held daily.
Day 12: Pheriche Altitude: 4371 m/14,350 ft. to Tengboche,most of down hill hike but if we decided want to go all the way to Namche Bazaar from Phereche than it is long day hike but next day no need to rush hiking to Phakding.
Day 13: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar,first thing in the morning hike down Phungitanga 2,000 ft. and than after that up 10,660 ft.and flat trail all the way to Namche Bazaar.
Day 14: Namchhe Bazaar to Lukla is our final day hike.
Day 15: Early Morning Flights back to Kathmandu from Lukla / Evening in Kathmandu/ Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 16: International Departure
Your trip comes to an end today after breakfast. Your leader will be on hand to advise and assist with your onward travel arrangements. A departure transfer to the airport is included.
Over Thorung La. The circuit trek takes you through out some of the most amazing landscaping and beauties in Nepal. The trek begins in well-forested and terraced hills, a region inhabited by Hindu groups of Nepal. But past Pisang the landscape changes dramatically as the dense forests are replaced by the barren landscape of the Tibetan plateau. Here you enter the Manang valley, which is inhabited by gypsy traders of Tibetan origin. After several rest and short days for acclimatization, head north to the Thorung pass from where you descend to Muktinath village where there is a shrine revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.
The trek ends in Jomsom from where a flight through the Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, brings you to Kathmandu. You may opt to continue and complete the full circuit. There is a newly built unpaved from Jomsom to Tatopani (3 days trek) but views of the Dhaulagiri range from here are awe-inspiring. Beyond Tatopani, ascend to Ghorepani Ridge and to Pun Hill from where a 360’ degree view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains is possible. This is indeed one of the best mountain view-point of the world.
Day 01 - Kathmandu (4,400ft)
Arrive Kathmandu. Maya Devi Trekking represent meet you at the Air port and Transfer to Hotel. Rest of day free.
Day 02 - Kathmandu (4,400ft)
Visit Monkey temple, Darbar square(Old Royal Palace)Boudha nath and Pashupatinath, Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver door. Here, you'll probably witness a Hindu cremation along the banks of the Bagmati River. Lunch is your own but Welcome dinner by the company.
Day 03 - Kathmandu to Bhulbhule (2,750ft)
Early in the morning,A private vehicle takes you to Besi-Sahar. Trek couple hours to BhulBhule perched by the Marshyangdi river. Overnight Lodge.
Day 04 - Bhulbhule to Jagat (4,350ft)
Today is mostly hiking up moderate/ steep trails: first to Bahundanda and then to Jagat. Overnight Lodge.
Day 05 - Jagat to Tal to Dharapani (6,500ft)
Trek past several waterfalls to Chamje and then to Tal Besi. From here, it is a grueling climb on switch backs to Tal where the valley opens into a large plateau. After lunch at Tal, continue to Dharapani. Overnight Lodge.
Day 06 - Dharapani to Chame (8,800ft)
Today is a long day of hiking. Most of the day there are views of Lamjung, Annapurna II and Annapurna IV. Camp is at Chame, the district head-quarters. Overnight Lodge.
Day 07 - Chame to Pisang (10,500ft)
Todays highlight is the Paungda Danda rock face, an interesting and large rock slab. At our camp, Pisang peak (6,091m) looms over Pisang village. Overnight Lodge.
Day 08 - Pisang to Manang (11,600ft)
Today, you will find yourself above tree-line. The mountain views from here are marvelous: Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8,091 , Annapurna III (7,555m) and Gangapurna (7,454m) are visible. Overnight Lodge.
Day 09 - Manang (11,600ft)
Acclimatization day in Manang. Overnight Lodge.
Day 10 - Manang to Yak Kharka (13,500ft)
A short day of 3 to 4 hours hiking to Yak Kharka. Overnight Lodge.
Day 11 - Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi (14,200ft)
Another short trek day of 3 hours to the base of the Thorung la pass. Overnight Lodge.
Day 12 - Thorung Phedi to Muktinath
The day begins early with wake up call usually around 3:00 am. The steep ascent to the pass can take up to 5 or 6 hours. Then it is a long arduous descent to Muktinath. As you walk towards Muktinath, views of the Dhaulagiri massif dominate the horizon. Overnight Lodge.
Day 13 - Contingency day
Contingency day for health or weather delays. If this day is not required, you can make a side trip to Kagbeni - the gateway to Lo in Mustang. Overnight Lodge.
Day 14 - Muktinath to Jomsom
Descend to Jomsom. Overnight Lodge.
Day 15 - Jomsom to Pokhara
Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Day free in Pokhara. Overnight Hotel.
Day 16 - Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we are driving to Kathmandu by Tourist bus. Having lunch in river side. Overnight Hotel Kathmandu Resort. (Dinner is your own)
Day 17 - Kathmandu to home
After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. (It depends on your departure)
This 13 day program in Nepal is one of the best travel itinerary on the planet. You have enough time to explore the region and the most important thing that you will have experienced with diversity, Cultural and traditions. This is the only trek covers all of it. The view point from Poon Hill and accommodations in comfortable family run trekkers' lodges along the way offers all the best of trekking in Nepal.
A wonderful journey to the heart of the Annapurnas.
Very Moderate hike. Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by local families. The trek starts in Pokhara; clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.
Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys. On the return journey we will have a chance to visit the beautiful village and the Gurung 'capital' of Gandruk before heading back to Pokhara.
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will greet by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhu Nath temple, which is well known as a Monkey temple, Durbar square and Pashupati temple. By the way Kathmandu valley has over 200 temples. That’s why some people called Kathmandu is living Goddess. Anyway, car or Van provided for sightseeing but Lunch and drinks is your own. Also some Historical places entrance fee is your own.
Day 03: Early in the morning at 7 am drive to Pokhara by tourist bus.... Approximately 7-8 hour drive. You will see on the way to Pokhara breath taking spectacular scenery plus white water river, Trisuli River that is flows from near to the Tibet. This river offers to have a great Rafting for short vacation Travelers but if you want to do White Water Rafting … you will have an unforgettable experience. After checked in to Hotel in Pokhara, We will refresh and then if we have a time, we will take a walk around in Lakeside that is well known place to hang out for tourists plus main Tourists Hub in Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Next morning 1 and half-hour drive to Naya-pul by Taxi and trek continue to Tikhedhunga 5052ft. From Naya-pul: That’s where our actual trek starts. As soon as we get off the Taxi our Porter checks your Luggage and ready to head out on the trail. During our first hike we will cross a small suspension bridge and half an hour later we will have another bridge crossing over the Modi River. After crossing the bridge we have to stop in ACAP checkpoint and they check your Trekking permit. After that we can stop in Teahouse have a drink or we can keep going. During our Hike We will see waterfall, all kind of Green flora and Fauna and Green rice field and Terraces. Today our hiking is about 3 hours. Overnight at Guest House.
Days 05: Today also we crossing two small Suspension bridges before we are climbing about 1700 stone steps to Ulleri town and continuously hiking to Ghodepani 9022ft. When we arrive in Ulleri, We will have drinks and snacks and if we lucky enough, we will be able to see Mt. FISHTAIL but it depends on Weather. Also Ulleri to Ghodepani. This trail offers to our trekkers the magnificent scenery and you can hear the small stream running through the hills, not just of that we are actually walking through Rhododendrons forest. It is just nature beauty. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 06: Early morning hike up to Poonhill 10475ft for a great sunrise view and 180% of panoramic mountain ranges including Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri ranges nearly 16 peaks. After spending an hour for picturing top on the Poonhill, hike down to lodge and have breakfast. After breakfast trek continue to Tadapani 8497ft. in Tadapani there is lots of local Tibetan traders that they are selling Tibetan handicraft and tourist souvenirs. This town also offers to our Travelers magnificent views. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 07: Today we are walking down hill first two hours down to Gurjung River. Also first two hours hiking period we will be passing through Buckwheat, Millet and Potatoes field and small villages. Anyway, again, after crossing a small suspension bridge on Gurjung River, We will have drinks and snacks in Gurjung village and follow the trail up till Chommorong village. Also during that hike we will see lots of scenic view. Anyway, when we arrived in Chommorong, This town offers to see our trekkers Himchuli peak and (Machhapuchere) Mt. FISHTAIL and great landscaping view of the town. We will probably see Mother Group cultural program in the evening after having our dinner. This program is run by local Mother group and they raise money for building school, Maintaining Trail and more. Trek to Chhomrong 9153ft. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 08: Next morning, have breakfast and hike down to Jhinu Danda, go to Hot Spring and spend about an hour taking a bath (possibly having Lunch at Jhinu Danda). After that we will trek up to Ghandruk 1940m, and explore the Gurung village (which is well known as home of the British Gorkha Soldiers). Overnight at Guest House.
Day 09: Trek to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara and free half day on your own.
Day 10: Have breakfast in the morning and drive to Chitwan National park. Upon our arrival, we will meet by Resort people and drive to the Resort. Refreshing soft drink provided by Resort. After that checked in Rooms and then after we will have buffet. After finished eating Then Jungle Guide meet with us and takes you to do Tour Tharu's village (Local Tribe) and National Park till sunset.
Day 11: Next Day we will be doing Elephant ride, Canoe Ride, Jungle safari and visiting to Elephant Breeding center and get back into the Resort and Have dinner. After that The Hotel van takes us to watch Tharu's Cultural dance.
Day 12: Having Breakfast in the morning, after that Bird watching and head back to the Hotel. Then Resort driver drive to the Airport to fly to Kathmandu.
Day 13: Fly back home.
Gokyo Lake, Chola Pass , Everest Base Camp, 18 days
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This ideal trek gives enough opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view of Everest including several other similar peaks and to explore the Buddhists monasteries located at the world's highest elevation.
Day 1 : Kathmandu (1300m/4,260 ft.) Arrive in Kathmandu Airport. You will be greeted by a host from Maya Devi Trekking who will furnish your transportation to your Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2 : Kathmandu (1300m/4,260 ft.) Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with a Tour Guide. Visit to the Monkey Temple, Durbar Square and possibly local market. After sightseeing we will have dinner which will be provided by Maya Devi Trekking. After dinner we will discuss about trip and tips about the journey. Then go back to the Hotel for bed.
Day 3 : Flight to Lukla (2840m/ 9,315 ft.) about 35 minutes flight and than 3 to 4 hours Hike to Phakding(2610m/8,560ft.) A rolling hike ups and down with a net loss of 750 ft. breathtaking Scenery along the Dudh Koshi(Color of Milk) River.
Day 4 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/ 11,283 ft.) A morning flat hike along the Dudh Koshi river with an afternoon climb up to Namchhe Bazaar of 2,650 ft.
Day 5 : Namche Bazaar, extra night Acclimatize (3440m/ 11,283 ft.) Rest and get acclimated to the altitude. Explore the shops in Namchhe Bazar and relax Or optionally, hike to visit the Everest View Hotel (12,600 ft.) with your first view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse. It's a 1,300 ft. climb to the hotel then afterwards descending to a Khumjung Sherpa Village or visit Kunde Hospital(It depends on time and our pace) and back to Namche Bazaar.
Day 6 : Namche to Phorste Drengka (3675m/12,057 ft).
Day 7 : Phorste Drengka to Machherma (4470m/14,665 ft).
Day 8 : Machherma to Gokyo (4790m/15,715 ft).
Day 9 : Early morning hiking to Gokyo Ri (5483m/17,988 ft) and day hiking to 4th lake ( North of Gokyo Valley) at noon. Early in the morning we will have a steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m/17,988 ft) Ample rewards to one attempts this trip. There are stunning views of the super Gokyo valley, The massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m/27,824 ft), Cho-Oyu (8153m/26,748 ft) and Gychung Kang (7922m/25990 ft) can be seen depend on the weather. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. Then after having breakfast we go for day hiking to 4th lake (North of Gokyo Valley), and back to Gokyo Lake for overnight.
Day 10 : Trek to Thaknak (foot of the Cho-La pass, 4700m/15,420 ft).
Day 11 : Cross Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek to L oubche (4910m/16109 ft).
Day 12 : Lobuche to Gorak-Shep (5140m/16,850) Again, another slow and steady climb up to Gorak Shep, a spectacular Tea house town at the base of Everest and the huge Lhotse face, elevation gain of 750 ft. With an afternoon hike to Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu, Glacier at 17,580 ft. Reaching our goal with a rolling hike of 750 ft. of elevation and view of Everest and Pumori. Returning to Gorak-Shep for the evening in the Everest Cirque view.
Day 13 : Gorak-Shep to Kala Patthar (5545m/ 18,200 ft.) Up early for a climb of Kala Patthar (Almost 2000 ft elevation gain to climb up) and the best Sun rise view on the Everest Summit and more views, returning to Gorak-Shep for a breakfast and packing up for our descent to Dingboche or Pheriche dropping 4,350 ft in elevation for some of that thick air. visit to the Himalaya Rescue Association Hospital if you like and an altitude lecture held daily.
Day 14: Pheriche Altitude: 4371 m/14,350 ft. to Tengboche,most of down hill hike but if we decided want to go all the way to Namche Bazaar from Phereche than it is long day hike but next day no need to rush hiking to Phakding.
Day 15: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar or Monjo,first thing in the morning hike down Phungitanga 2,000 ft. and than after that up 10,660 ft.and flat trail all the way to Namche Bazaar.
Day 16: Namchhe Bazaar to Lukla, It's long day but it is our final day hike.
Day 17: Early Morning Flights back to Kathmandu from Lukla / Evening in Kathmandu/ Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 18: Fly back to Home
This 14 days of trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary is also known as Annapurna Base Camp. The view point from Poon Hill and accommodations in comfortable family run trekkers' lodges along the way offers all the best of trekking in Nepal.
Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, before entering the narrow Modi Khola gorge. As we climb higher we get to the hidden world of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The huge south face of Annapurna (8,090m) provides an impressive backdrop, while the closeness of 10 peaks over 6,000m, including Hiunchuli, Fang, Annapurna III and Machapuchare (the Fish Tail Peak), inspire a delicious joy as a fitting highlight of this spectacular trek. On the return journey we will have a chance to visit the beautiful village and the Gurung 'capital' of Gandruk before heading back to Pokhara.
A wonderful journey to the heart of the Annapurnas.
Moderate to difficult trekking from 900m to 3,700m. Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by local families. The trek starts in Pokhara, clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will greet by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhu Nath temple, which is well know as a Monkey temple, Durbar square and Pashupati temple. By the way Kathmandu valley has over 200 temples. That’s why some people called Kathmandu is living Goddess. Anyway, car or Van provided for sightseeing but Lunch and drinks is your own. Also some Historical places entrance fee is your own.
Day 03: Early in the morning at 7 am drive to Pokhara by tourist bus.... Approximately 7/ 8 hours drive. You will see on the way to Pokhara breath taking spectacular scenery plus white water river, Trisuli River, that is flows from near to the Tibet. This river offers to have a great Rafting for short vacation Travelers but if you want to do White Water Rafting … you will have an unforgettable experience. After checked in to Hotel in Pokhara, We will refresh and then if We have a time, We will take a walk around in Lakeside that is well known place to hang out for tourists plus main Tourists Hub in Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Next morning 1 and half-hour drive to Naya-pul by Taxi and trek continue to Tikhedhunga 5052ft. From Naya-pul: That’s where our actual trek starts. As soon as We get off the Taxi our Porter checks your Luggage and ready to head out on the trail. During our first hike We will cross a small suspension bridge and half an hour later We will have another bridge crossing over the Modi River. After crossing the bridge We have to stop in ACAP checkpoint and they check your Trekking permit. After that We can stop in Teahouse have a drink or We can keep going. During our Hike We will see waterfall, all kind of Green flora and Fauna and Green rice field and Terraces. Today our hiking is about 3 hours. Overnight at Guest House.
Days 05: Today also We crossing two small Suspension bridges before We are climbing about 1700 stone steps to Ulleri town and continuously hiking to Ghodepani 9022ft. When We arrive in Ulleri, We will have drinks and snacks and if We lucky enough, We will be able to see Mt. FISHTAIL but it depends on Weather. Also Ulleri to Ghodepani. This trail offers to our trekkers the magnificent scenery and you can hear the small stream running though the hills, not just of that We are actually walking through Rhododendrons forest. It is just nature beauty. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 06: Early morning hike up to Poonhill 10475ft for a great sunrise view and 180% of panoramic mountain ranges including Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri ranges nearly 16 peaks. After spending an hour for picturing top on the Poonhill, hike down to lodge and have breakfast. After breakfast trek continue to Tadapani 8497ft. in Tadapani there is lots of local Tibetan traders that they are selling Tibetan handicraft and tourist souvenirs. This town also offers to our Travelers magnificent views. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 07: Today We are walking down hill first two hours down to Gurjung River. Also first two hours hiking period We will be passing through Buckwheat, Millet and Potatoes field and small villages. Anyway, Again, after crossing a small suspension bridge on Gurjung River, We will have drinks and snacks in Gurjung village and follow the trail up till Chommorong village. Also during that hike We will see lots of scenic view. Anyway, when We arrived in Chommorong, This town offers to see our trekkers Himchuli peak and (Machhapuchere) Mt. FISHTAIL and great landscaping view of the town. We will probably see Mother Group cultural program in the evening after having our dinner. This program is run by local Mother group and they raise money for building school, Maintaining Trail and more. Trek to Chhomrong 9153ft. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 08: Trek to Dovan or Himalayas Hotel 9580ft. Leaving Chhomrong, The trail descends on a stone staircase and cross the Chhomrong river Khola on a swaying Suspension Bridge, Then climbing up slide valley. The trail passes through the tiny village Tilche in forests of Bamboo, Rhododendron and oak. Be careful while you climbing to get to Sinuwa hotels there is stinging nettles side on the trail. Continuously hiking though Rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. Where they’re used to British sheep breeding project once. Descending long steep staircase into thick Bamboo and Rhododendrons forests We will have lunch at Bamboo. After having a Lunch We will hike towards to either Dovan or Himalaya Hotel. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 09: Either leaving from Dovan or Himalaya Hotel, We will have different distance to get to Hinko Cave but From Himalaya Hotel… it will be an hour distance steep hill to get there. But it is amazing to see the cave even if you hike through the cave in dry season you will still see the melting ice dripping. Anyway, after passing Snow cave (Hinko Cave) We are heading towards to Daurali where will have lunch. After having a lunch, We are heading to Machhapuchhare Base Camp. Just right above Daurali the trail gets widen and less steep. You also can see gate of Sanctuary. Walking long stretch Moraine valley, We will be climbing easy up hill to reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp 12139ft. After spending 45 minutes in lodge, having hot drinks or snacks, We will do short hike above Base camp for acclimatization. Over night at Guest House.
Day 10: Early morning wake up at 5 am We are heading to ABC (13,589 ft) and that’s our final destination. However this Short treks up to base camp offers one of the world finest panorama views. We will see on our left hand Himchuli, strait ahead is Annapurna South, Annapurna 1st and on left hand Annapurna 2 and 3 and north east side Gandarva peak and on east side you will see magnificent MT FISHTAIL. Speaking of this panorama trip, I couldn't describe how beautiful place to be. I can describe the word but can’t describe the scenery. When We reached to Base Camp then We will hike above Base Camp. After all viewing all the spectacular views in the morning...We are heading back down to MBC. And have breakfast and Hike down to either Dovan or Bamboo. Over night at Guest House.
Day 11: Continue Trek to Chhomrong, over night at the lodge.
Day 12: We will trek up to Ghandruk 1940m. And explore the Gurung village. Which is well known as home of the British Gorkha Soldiers. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 13: Trek to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara and free half day on your own.
Day 14: We will drive back by standard Tourist Bus to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15: Fly back to Home.
Very Moderate hike. Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by local families. The trek starts in Pokhara,clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.
Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurung's, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys. On the return journey we will have a chance to visit the beautiful village and the Gurung's 'capital' of Gandruk before heading back to Pokhara.
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will greet by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhu Nath temple(Known as a Monkey Temple), which is well known as a Monkey temple, Durbar square and Pashupati temple. By the way Kathmandu valley has over 200 temples. That’s why some people called Kathmandu is living Goddess. Anyway, car or Van provided for sightseeing but Lunch and drinks is your own. Also some Historical places entrance fee is your own.
Day 03: Early in the morning at 7 am drive to Pokhara by tourist bus.... Approximately 7-8 hour drive. You will see on the way to Pokhara breath taking spectacular scenery plus white water river, Trisuli River that is flows from near to the Tibet. This river offers to have a great Rafting for short vacation Travelers but if you want to do White Water Rafting … you will have an unforgettable experience. After checked in to Hotel in Pokhara, We will refresh and then if we have a time, we will take a walk around in Lakeside that is well known place to hang out for tourists plus main Tourists Hub in Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Next morning 1 and half-hour drive to Naya-pul by Taxi and trek continue to Tikhedhunga 5052ft. From Naya-pul: That’s where our actual trek starts. As soon as we get off the Taxi our Porter checks your Luggage and ready to head out on the trail. During our first hike we will cross a small suspension bridge and half an hour later we will have another bridge crossing over the Modi River. After crossing the bridge we have to stop in ACAP checkpoint and they check your Trekking permit. After that we can stop in Teahouse have a drink or we can keep going. During our Hike We will see waterfall, all kind of Green flora and Fauna and Green rice field and Terraces. Today our hiking is about 3 hours. Overnight at Guest House.
Days 05: Today also we crossing two small Suspension bridges before we are climbing about 1700 stone steps to Ulleri town and continuously hiking to Ghodepani 9022ft. When we arrive in Ulleri, We will have drinks and snacks and if we lucky enough, we will be able to see Mt. FISHTAIL but it depends on Weather. Also Ulleri to Ghodepani. This trail offers to our trekkers the magnificent scenery and you can hear the small stream running through the hills, not just of that we are actually walking through Rhododendrons forest. It is just nature beauty. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 06: Early morning hike up to Poonhill 10475ft for a great sunrise view and 180% of panoramic mountain ranges including Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri ranges nearly 16 peaks. After spending an hour for picturing top on the Poonhill, hike down to lodge and have breakfast. After breakfast trek continue to Tadapani 8497ft. in Tadapani there is lots of local Tibetan traders that they are selling Tibetan handicraft and tourist souvenirs. This town also offers to our Travelers magnificent views. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 07: Today we are walking down hill first two hours down to Gurjung River. Also first two hours hiking period we will be passing through Buckwheat, Millet and Potatoes field and small villages. Anyway, again, after crossing a small suspension bridge on Gurjung River, We will have drinks and snacks in Gurjung village and follow the trail up till Chommorong village. Also during that hike we will see lots of scenic view. Anyway, when we arrived in Chommorong, This town offers to see our trekkers Himchuli peak and (Machhapuchere) Mt. FISHTAIL and great landscaping view of the town. We will probably see Mother Group cultural program in the evening after having our dinner. This program is run by local Mother group and they raise money for building school, Maintaining Trail and more. Trek to Chhomrong 9153ft. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 08: Next morning, have breakfast and hike down to Jhinu Danda, go to Hot Spring and spend about an hour taking a bath (possibly having Lunch at Jhinu Danda). After that we will trek up to Ghandruk 1940m, and explore the Gurung village (which is well known as home of the British Gorkha Soldiers). Overnight at Guest House.
Day 09: Trek to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara and free half day on your own.
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Fly Back to Home.
MOUNTAIN BIKING OVER THE THORONG-LA PASS AND ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (4412 ft)
Your Airport representative will be meeting you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. You will be then Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
(Dinner it's your Own)
Day 02: Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. In the morning, we have breakfast. comes with it. Lunch and dinner is's your own. After breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at around 8:30 am. We will have a supporting vehicle and a guide. The reason why we have supporting Vehicle,just incase somebody not feel well or something go wrong. We will visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhanath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath temple , the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the cemetery. After that we will be heading to Old Darbar square and Monkey Temple known as a Swayambhunath. The rest of Your time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and shopping in Thamel Area. Overnight at a Hotel.
(Lunch it's you own but welcoming Dinner is Provided by Maya Devi Trekking)
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (2495 ft) by private tourist vehicle- 6 hrs.
Early in the morning we set off to Besi Sahar, which is the starting point of our biking trip. We prepare for the tour, arrange porters and so on. Optional warm-up ride in Besi Sahar. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Day 04: Ride from Besi Sahar to Jagat (4465 ft)
The trail soon turns to rough jeep track, and follows the course of the Marshyangdi River along the right side of the valley. We ascend steeply, gaining 800m in elevation. The first day is the perfect prelude to more thrilling riding in the days to follow. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 18.68 mi
Avg Temperature: 83.9 °F
Day 05: Ride from Jagat to Tal (5578 ft)
After some 7 km the jeep track runs out and it is 11 km of mainly push and carrying the bike up the steep rocky trails with a final 1 km descent into the flat valley surrounding Tal. We are welcomed by marvelous sites and the remoteness of the region. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 4.70 mi
Avg Temperature: 76.2 °F
Day 06: Ride from Taal to Chame (8595 ft)
Leaving Taal, there is a mani wall (dry stone wall inlaid with Buddhist prayer slates) in the middle of the path. These should always be passed on the left going clockwise. After going through green corn, barley and potatoes field, the valley becomes narrow again. From Taal to Danaqu it will involve a large percent of push/carry with a very steep hard climb out of Danaqu. From here though it becomes more ride able with closer views of snow-capped peaks and a wide flowing trail to the finish. After a hard day'S work to reach Chame, bikers can relax by the hot spring on the other side of the Marshyangdi River, enjoy baked bakery product, check your e-mail as you like or send some info to your family back to home from an Internet café. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 14.77 mi
Avg Temperature: 60.8°F
Day 07: Ride from Chame to Pisang (10,590 ft)
Ascend through pine forests as the trail open into a fertile agricultural valley. Rice fields and cow pastures mark a rather more hospitable stretch of terrain. The dirt trail leads you through villages and settlements, and you get the opportunity to meet with friendly locals and snotty children. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 8.79 mi
Avg Temperature: 71.4 °F
Day 08: Ride from Pisang to Manang (11,615 ft)
The route goes through a dense forest in a steep, narrow valley and crosses the river via two bridges, one at 2,910 M and the other at 3,030 M. The trail continues along the river to Pisang, where the altitude is enough to bring on the first symptoms of altitude sickness or AMS. From Pisang, the route follows through a wide valley that opens up ahead of us. Bikers will pass through Humde (the highest commercial airport in the world) and Braga with its monastery rooted in Tibetan religion. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 9.24 mi
Avg Temperature: 62.6 °F
Day 09: Ride from Rest day and acclimatization in Manang
It is necessary to spend a rest day here to acclimatize. Ascending too rapidly could have potentially fatal consequences. There are many short excursions possible from Manang and remaining active is encouraged to aid acclimatization. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Day 10: Ride from Manang to Yak Kharka (13,157 ft)
Today we leave Manang through narrow, medieval-looking streets and then climb steadily up to Khusang. Although the trail is more ride able above Khusang (3,900m), the altitude now takes effect and pedaling becomes a very hard work. It is advised to go slowly enjoying the scenery and culture of this region. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 6.08 mi
Avg Temperature: 45.9 °F
Day 11: Ride from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (14,600 ft)
We continue to ascend to higher altitude, and thus make our ride more strenuous as we reach Thorong Phedi. It is important to remain physically and mentally prepared for the highest climb of the following day. Take it easy and enjoy the scenery as we forsake distance for altitude. The scenery of the mighty hills surrounding you is sure to impress. Overnight at a guesthouse.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 4.29 mi
Avg Temperature: 41.5 °F
Day 12: Ride from Thorong Phedi to Thorung-La pass (17,769 ft) to Muktinath(12,648 ft)
A 4 am start is necessary to cross the Thorong-La Pass: the trail can get windy later making it difficult to cross the pass. It will take approximately 4 hours to reach the top (approx 3km) and will be 100% carry our bikes. The effects of altitude can now be fully felt. Once at the top, the trail descends rapidly on a very steep slope (technical riding) for approximately 45 minutes to Muktinath (12,468ft) and We will stop at Muktinath. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner Included)
Distance: 9 miles
Avg Temperature: 50.2 °F
Day 13: Ride from Muktinath to Tatopani (3905 ft)
Today we will descend from snow capped peaks to tropical lowlands. Leaving Kagbeni the trail follows a wide and flat river bed leading into the cobbled streets of Jomsom, with its bustling markets and airport. The trail then follows rough and rocky jeep tracks, descending through villages such as Marpha, and Khopang. Overnight at a Guest house.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 39.04 mi
Avg Temperature: 64.4 °F
Day 14: Ride from Tatopani to Beni ( 2,788 ft) and drive to Pokhara (2,690 ft)
Distance: 22 miles
As we descend the temperature increases and the trail becomes less rocky. From Beni the final 15km is a long an undulating track that follows the course of the river and passes through paddy fields, lined with banana plants. Once at Khaniya Ghat we will rejoin the paved road, where a bus will be waiting for us to transfer to Pokhara (2 hours). Overnight at a Hotel.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Distance: 11.53 mi
Avg Temperature: 62.8 °F
Day 15: Sightseeing in Pokhara (2,690 ft)
Your sightseeing trip starts at 9 am in the morning after breakfast. The places we visit are Fewa Lake, Bagnas Lake, Devi’s water fall, museums, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave. You will have a relaxing evening. Overnight at a Hotel.
(Breakfast Included, Lunch and Dinner it's your own)
Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,345m)
We drive back to Kathmandu by a tourist bus. A pleasant stroll and a last-minute shopping spree in Kathmandu.
Day 17 - Final departure. Our Airport Representative will drop you off at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
Note: You have the option to extend your trip to continue to Chitwan National Park Elephant jungle safari/ Rafting,scenic Everest flight and other activities. Overnight at a Hotel. (It is extra cost)