Day 01 –  Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to Haatiban Resort (1852m)

Day 02 –  A full morning excursion to Champadevi Hill (2278m)
after breakfast. On a fine day the panoramic view of the Himalayas is quite amazing, from Manaslu all  way to Everest. Festival : Champadevi Mela (Fair)    Period : April 13 or 14. Afternoon drive to Pharping (1680m) , a small town the site of Sekh Narayan Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, the temple is at the base of an over hanging cliff. Above the village stand the 17th century Vajra Yogini Temple dedicated to the tantric Goddess Vajra Yogini or Durga. Further higher is the Padmasambhava Cave where Padmasambhava attained realization. The Pharping Monastery comes under the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. Over night Haatiban Resort  (6hrs).

Day 03 –  After breakfast walk to Bhanjyang, Seti Devi and Gopaleshwor Shiva Temple. On the way back visit Dakshinkali Temple(1550m), a shrine dedicated to the terrifying goddess Kali. The image of the goddess is not very big, but Hindus believe it possesses great power. Consequently, every Saturday and Tuesday, thousands of people descend on the shrine to make offerings to the goddess. Though many people bring offerings of fruits, rice, and flowers, Dakshinkali is better known as a place of animal sacrifices, primarily of young male goats and chickens. O/n Haatiban Resort (6hrs).

Day 04 –  Drive from Haatiban to Bansbari (1510m), then walk through Khokana(1360m), a typical Newari village famous for its mustard oil. Visit the 17th century Rudrayani Temple, a three storied pagoda style temple. Close to the temple lies the Due pond which has attracted media attention for its tradition of throwing a goat into it and 10 – 12 young men dive into the pond to slaughter the goat. Further along visit the world famous wood carving village of Bungamati (1405), a traditional village that dates to the 16th century. Bungamati is the birthplace of Rato Machhendranath. He is regarded as the patron guardian of the valley. There is a shikhara-style temple in the middle of the village square. He spends six months a year in this temple and the other six months in the Rato Machhendranath Temple in Patan. O/n Godavari Resort  (6hrs). 

Day 05 –  Day excursion to Shantiban(1850), perched on a hill lies the 25 feet tall statue of Buddha. The complex also includes a meditation center, library and a child education center. Visit the Botanical Garden(1800m) that houses different species of plants and orchids. It is home to a variety of butterflies and birds. On the way back visit Bishankhu Narayan Temple. O/n Godavari Resort.

Day 06 -  The trail moves towards Lakuri Bhanjyang(2000m)  through emerald rice field, passing by villages that still have not yet been touched by modernization. From Lamatar ascend up to Lakuri Bhanjyang. Lakhuri Bhanjyang lies perched atop the pristine hill of Pokhari Thumko  Located at an altitude of 2000 m, this vantage point commands the panoramic views of the snowy mountain peaks. O/n Lakuri Bhanjyang.(6hrs)

Day 07 –  Excursion around Lakuri Bhanjyang. Overlooking the wide spectrum of the Himalayan range and the broad expanse of the Kathmandu valley, The northern horizon is an ideal location to watch spectacular views of sunset and sunrise. After Dusk, a myriad of shimmering lights far below in the cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur glow to reveal yet another delightful feast for the eyes. O /n Lakuri Bhanjyang. (4/5hrs)

Day 08 – Walk from Lakuri Bhanjyang to Balthali Village Resort( through Baghbhairab, Ranikot, down to the Beber River, criss crossing different ethnic villages along the way. Pick up from Kusa Devi Temple and drive to Panauti(1500), a Newari town that portrays exemplary works of art and architecture. Along with many shrines the beauty of the town is enhanced by 15th century pagoda styled temple of Indreswor Mahadev and 17th century Brahmayani temples. Drive through Khopasi to Balthali. (1650m) O/n Balthali Village Resort.(7hrs)

Day 09- Today you will visit a typical Tamang Village, Dada gaun (1700m) where these poeple have not yet been touched by modernization. Then walk to Pada Gaun(1750m) from where the view of the Himalayas stretches from Annapurna to Everest, including mountains like Ganesh, Dorje Lakpa and Jugal .On the other side you also have a beautiful views of the Mahabharat hills. Afterwards walk to Karthali, a hamlet of nature and then along the (Ladku) river banks back to the resort. O/n Balthali Village Resort. (5hrs)

Day 10 – Walk from Balthali to Dhulikhel (1500m). This walk takes the trail through scattered villages and Namo Buddha(1840m) which is situated on a hill just above the Panouti valley. A Buddhist shrine with the angular eyes of the Enlightened one. The pious forestation is believed to be the exact location where late King Mahastawa (one of the past Buddha incarnations) sacrificed his own flesh for the sake of a dying tigress and her hungry cubs. The Stupa is highly worshipped by Nepalese Buddhists and Tibetan Buddhists. Pick up at Namo Buddha Bhanjyang and drive to Dhulikhel. O/n Dhulikhel – Himalayan Shangrila Resort (6hrs)

Day 11 – Drive from Dhulikhel till Nala and then start walk to Nagarkot, (2175m) is a predominantly year round holiday resort. The resort stands best at sunrise and sunset.The panorama of the major peaks belonging to the eastern Himalayas including Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest) can be viewed along with Manaslu (8156m), Ganesh Himal (7111m), Langtang (7246m), Choba Bhamre (6016m), Gaurishankar (7134m) and Numbur (6957m). Pick up at the Army Barrack till the Hotel. O/n Nagarkot “ The Fort”  (6hrs)

Day 12 – Walk from Nagarkot to Changunarayan(1540m).
A UNESCO world heritage site. The Temple of Changunanayan is one of the oldest temples in Kathmandu dating back to the 3rd century. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is regarded as the oldest specimen of Pagoda style temple in the Kathmandu Valley. Drive to Bhaktapur, then to Kathmandu. (4hrs)

Day 13 – Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Considered as one of the four holiest Hindu temples the shrine of Pashupatinath, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is regarded highly secred by all the Hindus. Built in the 17th century by the King Bhupatindra Malla the temple glitters in gold and silver. Boudhanath stupa,a World Heritage Site. The stupa, largest of its kind in the country, is among the biggest throughout the world. Believed to be built in the 5th century, the stupa is a structural embodiment of Nirvana. Monasteries dedicated to four different sects of Tibetan Budhism - Nyingmapa, Kagyupa, Gelugpa and Sakyapa - occupy the surrounding vicinity of Boudhanath stupa marking the area as the center of Tibetans who have settled in Nepal. Kathmandu Durbar Square, the palace of the Malla and then the Shah kings of Nepal. Places of interest here are the Kasthamandup, a medieval rest house said to give Kathmandu its name, Kumari Temple, abode of the virgin goddess.

Day 14 – Sightseeing of Syambhunath and Patan
Aloft a hillock in the valley, the World heritage site of Swoyambhunath provides a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu valley, with the hills and the snowy mountains in the backdrop. Although the shrine is adherent to Buddhism it is visited by the Hindus too, signifying a strong harmony between the Hindus and the Buddhists of Kathmandu valley.  The city of Patan is also known as ‘Lalitpur’ – the town of beauty. The name is justified by ancient art and architectural designs found in abundant temples and palaces in the Patan Durbar Square, the palatial area of Patan. Similar to Kathmandu Durbar Square the monuments here date back to Malla dynasty. The infamous Krishna temple, the museum inside Keshab Narayan chowk, Sundari chowk, Bhimsen temple, Taleju temple, the nearby Mahaboudha and golden temples are the major features of this area.

Day 15 – Departure

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