Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
On arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Day 2: Kathmandu (B)
In the morning, visit Bungamat and Khokana, Newari villages where not much has changed over the last couple of centuries. Evening visit to Patan Durbar Square, the Golden Gate, the sky piercing temple of Taleju and the statue of Yogendra Malla, Krishna Mandir, Sati Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahabiar (the golden temple), and Mahabouddha.
Day 3: Kathmandu - Changu Narayan – Nagarkot (B)
Morning drive to Changu Narayan (1500m), said to be the oldest temple of Kathmandu valley and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage monument list. Trek to Nagarkot (2175m.). Walking through the pine forest along the ridge through the villages with splendid view of the valley and mountains including Mt Everest
Day 4: Nagarkot - Dhulikhel (B)
Early morning sunrise view from the hotel. Enjoy walks through pine forest , paddy fields and small villages. Approximate walk of five to six hours will take us to Dhulikhel an ancient town situated 30 kms east of Kathmandu.
Day 5: Dhulikhel - Namo Buddha - Balthali (B)
Morning walk to the Namo Buddha (1982m), situated on hill above Panauti. It takes about three hours to reach from Dhulikhel. Later walk another three hours and reach the enchanting Balthali village offering excellent mountain views at an altitude of 1,730m.
Day 6: Balthali Village Sightseeing (B)
Visit a typical Tamang village, Dada Gaun, where a Buddhist Community live. Walk to Pada Gaun (2100) and on to Karnali, a hamlet of nature, and follow the banks of the Ladku River back to the resort.
Day 7: Balthali - Panauti – Kathmandu (B)
Leisurely walk to the thriving Newari village of Panauti. Panauti is wedged between the Punyamata and Roshi streams. Later enjoy a Nepali Authentic Dinner with Cultural Dance at Bhojan Griha
Day 8: Kathmandu (B)
Transfer to the International airport to connect the flight to onward destination.
Includes: Accommodation for 7 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local guides and entrance fees
Notes: Min two persons required to operate this program. Trek not recommended during monsoon from 15 June to 15 Sep.Note: Please contact us if you require more information on different Hotel categories.
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