Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, pick-up & transfer to hotel

Kathmandu Valley sightseeing

A day trip around the valley, which is rich in Cultural Heritage, consisting of seven sights listed in World Heritage List.

Drive to Dhunche (1462m)

Approximately 6 hrs drive on a narrow and rough road but through the beautiful green valleys, passing several villages, gets you to Dhunche.

Trek to Singompa (3100m)

After walking gently for 1 hr, the trail follows a steep climb through rhododendron and pine forest. A long way up (approximately 4.30 hrs) through beautiful forest leads you to Singompa, a settlement surrounded by mixed green forest.

Trek to Laurebinayak (3910m)

Walking on a relatively flat trail through the mixed green forest for 2 hrs you arrive to Cholangpati, a place from where one can enjoy the great panorama of the Langtang Valley and the green valley on the south along with the view of Langtang Lirung and Langtang II. From here, it is 1 hrs steep climb to Laurebinayak. By the time you arrive to Laurebinayak the tree line completely disappears, leaving you on grassy and rough landscape. Laurebinayak is an excellent viewpoint, considering the views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang range mountains from one point.

Trek to Gosainkunda (4310m)

The trail follows a steep climb up to a Shakyamuni Temple and on further climb you will have a nice view of Sharaswatikunda and Bhairabkunda. Then it is a gentle climb to Gosainkunda. Gosainkunda is a holy lake for Hindu people, especially for the followers of God Shiva. In this area altogether there are 108 holy lakes, Gosainkunda being the biggest and most important one. There are a few nice lodges and a temple of God Shiva on the side of the big lake. From December to February the lake is frozen.

Rest day in Gosainkunda

One can spend the day walking around the big lake, exploring other lakes around, and enjoying the great view of Chhyarkung Chuli, Surya Peak and other surrounding mountains.

Trek to Ghopte (3440m) via Laurebinayak La (4610m)

The trail leads to the northern side of Gosainkunda Lake, crosses a moraine, passing three more small lakes; you will reach Laurebinayak La (4610m). The trail descends to a National Park Post at Bheda Goth (4240m) and to Phedi (3740m). From Phedi the route drops and climbs through scrub bamboo to Dhupichaur (3630m) and descends finally to Ghopte.

Trek to Tharepati (3640m)

Descending from Ghopte, the trail makes several ups and downs across moraines, and then makes a final ascent to Tharepati, observing the fine scenery along the path.

Trek to Gulbhanjyang (2140m)

From Tharepati, the trail precedes, passing through forests, to Magne Goth (3420m) and to Panghu. The trail descends through fir and rhododendron forest observing the view of beautiful and glittering peaks on its way to Kutumsang (2450m). Finally, the trail descends to the delightful hill village of Gulbhanjyang.

Trek to Chisopani (2134m)

The trek continues along the forested ridge climbing to Thodang Betini (2260m) and to Chipling (2170m). Making a very steep descent, the trail heads to Pati Bhanjyang (1860m), a Brahman and Chhetri Village. Then the trail heads to Chisopani, where you can see the mountain views and the sunrise on the Himalaya.

Trek to Sundarijal & drive to Kathmandu

From Chisopani the route goes forward through the forest of oak and rhododendron, and brings you to Borlang Bhanjyang (2440m). After a while, you will get to the Army Check Post, where your Shivapuri Entrance Permit is checked, then to Mul Kharka (1800m) from where you will have a spectacular view of Kathmandu Valley. Descending through the forest, you will reach to Sundarijal, where there is a large water project, supplying water to various part of the valley. From Sundarijal it's 1hr drive to the center of Kathmandu.

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