Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up by our correspondent and transfer to the hotel. (At the foot of the Himalayas, where they assure that their gods live, Nepal stands, a land of spectacular landscapes, temples and cities with a rich cultural heritage. These seem to transfer the traveler to medieval times on their walks through KATHMANDU, BHAKTAPUR and PATAN, the three urban cities that represent the backbone of the country.

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This day we will prepare for the trekking and after that we will visit different famous places listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath today. Stay overnight at hotel.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: (World Heritage Site): Kathmandu Durbar square is one of the popular places which is liked by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment. It consists of Huge Royal Palace with different temples dating back from the 15^th to the 18^th century. The house of the living goddess, the ferocious Kal Bhairav, the red monkey god, the Hanumandhokha palace, the Ashok Binayak temple, Kasthamandap, the Temple Taleju and hundreds of erotic carvings are some few examples of the sights at the square. All woodcarvings, statues and architecture in this area are exceptionally fine.
Swoyambhunath: Swoyambhunath is one of the most glorious Buddhist stupa. It is said to be 2000 years old. Swoyambhunath is, perhaps, the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is among the most ancient in this part of the world and it’s worshippers are diverse from Newar nuns, Tibetan monks and Brahman Priests to lay Buddhist and Hindus. Swoyambhunath provides an excellent view of the Kathmandu valley.

Bouddhanth: Boudhhanath stupa is one of the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. The Stupa 100 meters in diameter, was built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels by the Lichchivi King Mana Deva in the 15^th century. The pinnacle of this stupa represent the stages of enlightenment, symbol of royalty, compassion, knowing and nirvana. There are many myths about the origins of the Stupa. Early morning and evening are the times to visit Bouddha to join the local residents in Kora. There is an enclosure with several monasteries of the different schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred temples in Nepal. The temple of Pashupatinath is a large double roofed pagoda of brass and gilt gold; the gateway is plated with silver. There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines and temples dedicated to other deities in the temple complex. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over South Asia offering worship to Shiva, the Lord of Destruction. Entrance to the temple precinct is permitted to the Hindus only. However, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the vantage point across the bank of the Bagmati River.

This day we will have breakfast in the morning and then get ready to begin our trek to Machha Khola. We will have to drive for about 9 hours to reach Machha Khola. We will drive through the Prithivi Highway, cross several villages like: Dhanding, Arughat Bazaar, Soti Khola and then reach Machha Khola. Stay overnight at lodge.

This day we will have breakfast in the morning and then get ready to begin our trek. We will have to trek through the straight trials (some road ways) with some uphill and downhill trails crossing lush forest and beautiful small Gurung and Tamang villages. As we walk, we will reach Thado Khola, from here we will cross the suspension bridge and reach Khorla Besi. From there walking uphill trial we will reach Tatopani (hot spring). From here we will have to walk through the narrower road and we will cross suspension bridge of Budhi Gandaki River. After crossing the river, we will get to trekking trial and we will reach have to walk uphill crossing stone staircase decorated with Buddhist prayer flag. From there walking through the straight trial, we will reach Jagat. Stay overnight at lodge.

This day we will have breakfast in the morning and then begin our second day of the trek. At first, we will have to register our permits in Jagat and then begin our trek. We will follow the route of Manaslu trek untill Nak Phedi and then we walk towards right side to follow Tsum valley trial and reach Lokpa.  Today we will follow rivers and streams passing through forest also climb rocky ridge to reach Salleri. From Salleri, we can see amazing view of Mount Sringi. Then after we descend to reach Sirdibas. From here we will cross Budhi Gandaki River and enter Philim. Philim is a beautiful village settlement of Gurung people (one of the major ethnic groups of Nepal). Crossing Philim we reach Ekle Bhatti and walking through straight trail until we reah Nak Phedi. From Nak Phedi we can see gate of Tsum Valley from where we will walk uphill trial all the way to Lokpa. Lokpa is the entry point of Tsum Valley trek. Stay overnight at lodge.

This day we will have breakfast in the morning and then begin our trek to Chumling which takes about 5-6 hours.

At first, we will descend towards Lungwa River valley walking along the Rhododendron, pine and juniper forest. We will also have to cross landslide area as we descend downhill. After that we have to cross canti lever bridge and then climb steep uphill along the Rhododendron Forest for about 2.5 hours until we reach another suspension bride. As we cross suspension bridge, walking another 40 minutes uphill trial we will reach Chumling. We will have lunch in Chumling after that we will explore around the village. There are 3 important Tibetan monasteries: Gurwa Gompa, Mani Dhumgyur and The Panago Gompa. Also, we can see beautiful view of Ganesh Himal from Chumling.

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This day we will have breakfast in the early morning and then head towards Chokangparo which takes about 5-6 hours. Chokangparo is also called as Chekampar.

Today’s trial we will head towards the Upper Tsum valley. At first, we will have to walk straight trial passing through the Tibetan villages for about 2.5 hours till Rhenjam. After that we will have to climb uphill through the alpine & rhododendron forest for about 30 minutes till Gho. We can have lunch here in Gho or continue the trek. From here we have to walk total uphill trail for about 2 hours crossing landslide, and reach Chauri (Yak) Kharka. Now moving forwards, we can see Stupas and Statue of Guru Rinpoche. The stupa indicated the starting point of Chokangparo.

Chokangparo has 2 settlements, 1^st Chokang and 2^nd Paro. As we reach towards Chokang paro we can see houses and people more like Tibet as the settlement started by people coming from Tibet centuries ago. Here, we can experience flat land and see people harvesting in terrace farming also see yaks grazing on the way.

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This day we will have breakfast in morning and then trek towards Nile which takes approx 4 hours along the straight trials. Nile village lies in the western side of Tsum and is also the last village on the north of Upper Tsum valley.

At first, we will begin our trek walking for about 15 minutes and then walking straight trials for about 1 hour we will reach Lamagaun. We will visit Tsum monastery in Lamagaun and also Milarepa Cave which has belief that Buddhist yogi and scholar named Milarepa meditated during his travel period in 11^th century as his footprints are imprinted on this cave. As we trek on straight trail for another 2 hours, we reach Chule.

From Chule, we walk through the fertile and narrow landscape and again we can see 2 more Gompas (monastery), with imprint of Buddhist murals and artistic scripts written on the stone. We can stay here in Chule or in another 10 minutes’ walk crossing suspension bridge on the Shair Khola and we will arrive Nile village.

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This day we will have breakfast in the morning and we will head towards one of the important destinations of Tsum valley, Mu Gompa which is also one of the largest monastery here.

We have to walk through the little straight trial and uphill trial for about 2 hours to reach Mu Gumba. We will reach one of the oldest monasteries named: Dephyudonma Gumba (monastery) and from there again walking uphill trial we will reach Mu Gumba. Mu Gumba is very close to Tibet, and we can meet monks (lamas). Mu Gumba Gumba is most famous monastery established in 1895 surrounded by the housing of lamas, monks who come for praying and meditation. Here we can find many ancient treasures like 125 years old traditional stone sculpture of Lord Buddha, religious books, old Thangka paintings along with a life-size statue of Avalokiteshwara, and portraits of Buddhist master Guru Padmasambhava. There is very basic accommodation in Mu Gompa, so we can also return back to Nile or stay overnight in Mu Gompa. It takes about 2 hours to return back to Nile.

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This day we will have breakfast in the morning and we will head towards Rechen Gompa which takes about 3-4 hours.

We will continue our trek to Chhule and then descend towards Phurbe village (one of the oldest villages of Tusm) and from there we will walk on the east bankside of Siyar Khola and walk again along the rocky plain trials to reach Rechen Gompa. It is a monastery situation in the Shiar Khola valley which lies in the foothills of the mountains bordering Nepal and Tibet. As we reach Rechen gompa, we will explore the monastery. This Gompa was built in 1905 A.D. and has the Buddhist murals related to Buddhism. After exploring the monastery, we will move towards Lama Gaun which takes about 30 minutes.

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This day we will have breakfast in the morning and head towards Gumba Langdang which takes about 8 hours.

We have to walk downhill for about 3 hours untill white Gumba at Gho (2485 m). We will have lunch here as there are no villages or lunch camp in between. From here we again descend down and reach wooden bridge in other 15 minutes. Now, the trekking trial will change as we cross Siyar Khola bridge, we will reach Domje. From Domje we will have to walk uphill trials towards east along the rhododendron, pine and juniper forest passing mani walls and prayer flags on the way for about 4 hours and reach Gumba Lagdang. From here, we can see beautiful and amazing view of mountains Ganesh Himal Range.

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Today will be one of the exciting and adventurous day of the trek. This day we will have breakfast in the morning and we will descend at beginning and ascend uphill towards Ganesh Himal Base Camp. We will walk through the rhododendron forest, cross wooden bridge, pass through temporary shelters and then we will reach Ganesh Himal Base Camp in about 3 hours. We can see amazing view of Ganesh Himal Range from here. We will enjoy the scenery for a while and then return back to Gumba Langdang which takes about 3 hours.

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This day we will have breakfast in the morning and then we return back towards Lokpa which takes about 8-9 hours of trek.

We will pass through different villages like Domje, cross Ludang Khola and then reach Ripche and then again descend to Batti Ghumlong and then ascend for a while to reach Lokpa.

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Today after having breakfast, we will descend back through the same way until we reach Jagat which takes about 4 – 5 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Today after having breakfast, we will return back through the same way until we reach Jagat which takes about 6 – 7 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

This day we will drive back to Kathmandu through the same route in about 9 hours drive. Stay overnight at hotel.

Free day in Kathmandu for sightseeing / shopping / massage. Stay overnight at hotel.

Enjoy your last day on Kathmandu before departure. At your mentioned departure time our correspondent will pick you up from hotel and transfer to airport and depart you with warm hearts.