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• 1
  Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m) O/N HOTEL (D)

  On arrival in Kathmandu Airport, clear custom and apply Nepal Visa (if required, USD30 + passport photo). Meet our company representative with placard displaying your name and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. If there is enough time in the afternoon, you can explore Thamel or surrounding sites. Briefing about the program introduce with the Guide and evening welcome dinner.

• 2
  Cultural Sightseeing around Kathmandu city & Trekking preparation (B

  Today you will have a morning guided tour of two world heritage monuments, namely Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath. Bouddhanath is one of the most popular and biggest Buddhist stupas in the world, a magnet for Tibetan Buddhism. Not far away you will visit one of the holiest and venerated Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. The golden-roofed pagoda-style temple hosts numerous monuments, cremation site, a deer and monkey park, and an eastern classical music center.   

• 3
  Drive from Kathmandu- Dhunche - Syabru Beshi (1503m / 9 hrs by Bus or 6 hours by Jeep) O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

  The drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi takes about 9 hrs by public bus and 6 hrs by private jeep, heading towards the north of Kathmandu. You will pass through scenic highway along Trishuli river with occasional glimpses Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang peaks until you reach Dhunche, the district headquarters of Rasuwa district. From here it is another 45 minutes winding drive to Syabrubesi through muddy road. Stay overnight in a local lodge at Syabru Bensi.  

• 4
  Trek from Syabrubesi - Goljung (1960m - 2 hours) then to Gatlang (2240m - 4 hrs) - O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

  Today your trekking begins as the first section of the trail from Syabrubesi to Goljung (1960m) is a short and easy ascent. Goljung is itself a viewpoint for catching beautiful Langtang peaks. Another 3 hours trek from Goljung will reach you to Gatlang, a dense Tamang village among terraced fields, where you can visit local monastery and observe Tibetan-influenced Tamang culture. You will have the option to hike to beautiful Parbati Kunda (Lake). Stay overnight in a local lodge at Gatlang. 

• 5
  Gatlang - Tatopani (2607m, 6 hrs) - O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

  After early breakfast, you will begin your trek towards Tatopani. Much of the trail passes through forests of pine while enjoying beautiful views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Until recently Tatopani was a famous destination for its natural hot spring. National and international travelers in large numbers used to visit Tatopani to take a bath/dip in the spring with a belief to receive natural treatment.  However, the spring recently dried up as a result of the April 2015 earthquake that had badly struck Langtang region.  Overnight stay at a local lodge in Tatopani.

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  Trek from Tatopani - Nagthali (3300m, 2.5hrs) and then to Thuman (2338m, 2.5hrs) - O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

  The trek ahead of Nagthali climbs up open grassland where romantically sits a Buddhist monastery. It is quite natural to come upon wild animals such as monkeys and deer en route along with a panoramic view of Langtang Himal. You will briefly stop at Nagthali, which is a popular meditation center for the local monks and Lamas. Nagthali undoubtedly provides the best viewpoint on the entire trail offering breathtaking views of Langtang to the southeast and Sanjen Himal of Tibet to the north. After lunch in Nagthali, continue trek to Thuman for two hours. Thuman is a culturally rich Tibetan-influenced Tamang village known for its Shamanic tradition. Stay overnight in a lodge at Thuman. 

• 7
  Thuman - Briddim (2229m, 6 hrs) - O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

  The trail from Thuman to Briddim is a bit rough involving 1 hr steep descent to Bhote Koshi River (originating in Tibet) followed by a continuous ascent until you reach Briddim. En route, you will cross Lingling village only stopping for lunch at Pelka village. There are another 2 hrs gradual uphill trek before you reach Briddim. Briddim is a Tibetan influence Tamang village with a rich cultural tradition and hospitality. The village lies in the lap of Langtang Himal thus offering breathtaking views of Langtang Himal ranges. Stay overnight at community lodge or tented camp in Briddim.

• 8
  Briddim to Syabrubesi (1467m, 3 hrs) and then drive back to Kathmandu for 6 - 9 hrs - O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

  You will leave Briddim village in the morning and pass through settlements while observing the local lifestyle and culture. It takes about three hours to be back at Syabrubesi. Scheduled public buses to Kathmandu are only available during morning hours. Therefore, if you would like to return to Kathmandu the same day, you have to hire a private jeep.    

• 9
  Sight Seeing Bhaktapur or Patan or Kathmandu (B)
• 10
  Fly back home

  Final time for shopping or personal activities till departure time. You will realize there is much more to do in Nepal. If you have specific requests to see things not included, wish to contact professional peers in an informal setting, or pursue other ventures, let us know and we can easily add extra days to this itinerary to meet your needs. Late morning transfer to the airport for your onward flight or continuing on with other explorations in Nepal.