Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival at the airport, clear all the immigration formalities and outside the airport, our team members will be waiting outside with the Placard. You will then be transferred to the hotel.

Remaining day at leisure or stroll around the area. 

Overnight at Hotels in Kathmandu (-/-/-)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit some of the UNESCO heritage sites along with some last minutes trekking shopping.

First, visit the Pashupatinath. The magnificent Pashupatinath temple with its astonishing architectural beauty is situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pashupatinath is also Nepal’s most renowned Hindu cremation site.

Then we will visit Swayambunath. Swayambunath a UNESCO WORLD Heritage Site is an ancient stupa and is the most sacred Buddhist shrine in Nepal and is also known as a Self-Created stupa. The stupa lies in the heart of the valley above a hill.

Later visit Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal is the political as well as the cultural capital of the country. Kathmandu is blessed by a living goddess. The Kumari Devi is the most important of several living goddesses in Nepal. Walk across the Ason Bazaar exploring the spices and vegetable market all the way to Thamel a buzzing, visitor-friendly area. 

Also, Thamel is the ultimate place for trekkers to buy all the trekking stuff, ranging from local to an international brands, once can buy or rent trekking items as needed.  

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, commence your journey to the west. You will be transferred to Arughat via private transfer. Enjoy the adventurous ride with the scenic view by your side. Upon arrival at Arughat, you will then be transferred to Soti Khola via a locally hired jeep. Today’s drive takes approx 7 hrs. to reach the final destination.

Upon arrival at Soti Khol, check in to the simple lodge, where the remaining day will be at leisure. 

NOTE: From Day 3 to Day 15, the accommodation will be in a simple lodge with basic and limited facilities.

Overnight at Simple Lodge

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge with the scenic landscape, then, begin your trek to Machha Khola along the rocky and narrow trail. The trail then passes along the Sal forest followed by many small rivers, waterfalls, and towering cliffs. You will also pass along some Gurung and Ghale settlements where we will have our local lunch in one of the villages. 

Once you reach Nyali Khola, continue following the river trails, then you will start one of many uphills and downhills trails, typical Himalayan trails until you reach Machha Khola for your overnight stay.

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D)

After breakfast, continue your trail to Jagat. The route begins walking along the twisting path on the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River, followed by the forest trail where you will be able to witness animals like Himalayan Langurs. The forest trail leads to a Gurung village and then Tatopani ‘hot water’ where you can take warm showers and relax your soaring body.

We then continued our journey to Doban crossing the suspension bridge and further to Jagat passing through some up and downhill trails.  

 Upon arrival at Jagat, verify your trekking permits and check in to the lodge. From this day, you will be walking in the restricted region.  

Overnight at Simple Lodge (B/L/D)