Arrive at Kathmandu Airport with the beautiful views of the valley, Himalaya and the terraced fields below. Meet & be greeted by Donkeys Adventures’ (DA) airport representative in the arrival section who will be holding the name card of the group leader. He / She will guide you through the initial cultural shock of Kathmandu narrow streets, cultures, people around and transfer to hotel. Then DA will organize to meet in a traditional Nepalese restaurant for a welcome dinner where we will have introduction to DA staffs who will be directly involve during your stay in Nepal. For the late night arrivals, we will either meet in the hotel lobby or during lunch the next day. Overnight in the hotel.  

Meals: D

After breakfast, drive to the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhunath Stupa which is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. The stupa consists of a dome at the base which represent the entire world, above which is a cubical structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions and between them, the number one in Nepali is painted in the fashion of a nose which meant to be unity. Swayambhunath is also known commonly as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple. The Swayambhunath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal.

Then, drive to Patan Durbar Square one of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley which has a rich cultural heritage known for its fine crafts, evident in the elaborate architecture, stone carvings, and metal statues found all over the city. A center of both Buddhist and Hindu culture, Patan is home to more than 1,200 monuments. One of the most stunning is the Krishna Mandir, a stone temple with magnificent friezes built in the 16th century. Patan Durbar Square is also a good place to see beautiful examples of palaces, temples and shrines, and the stunning stone carvings in the Sundari Courtyards. Nearby is the Patan Museum which displays the traditional sacred arts of Nepal in an illustrious architectural setting. Its home is an old residential court of Patan Durbar, one of the royal palaces of former Malla Kings of the Kathmandu Valley. Its gilded door and window face one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The Museum’s exhibits cover along span of Nepal’s cultural history and some rare objects are among its treasures. Their meaning and context within the living traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism are explained. The entire city of Patan was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

After lunch, drive to Pashupatinath which is one of the most significant Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu its existence dates back to 400 B.C.  One of the major Festivals of the temple is Maha Shivaratri on which day over 800,000 devotees visit here. Open air cremation is done in the holy Bagmati River at Pashupatinath area. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Drive back to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Meals: B

Drive from Kathmandu for almost 6 - 7 hours’ hours through scenic Himalayan ranges, lush green forests on the hills, traditional rural settlements, the Trishuli river and the famous historic site of Nuwakot Durbar (palace) and we will reach Dhunche (1960). Our drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is quite smooth than we will drive through uneven road which often depends upon the monsoon season.  Dhunche is the starting point of our trek and the headquarters of Rasuwa district hence can be seen bustling with government officials. It is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline just above the Bhote Koshi River where we can walk around in the evening. We can start to feel the gradual change of weather as well as culture and people. On the way there will be plenty of time to stop in local villages and to take a look around. It is always possible to request a stop as a sight which may seem interesting to you. Overnight in the lodge.

Meals: B / L / D

After breakfast we will begin our first day of our trek leaving Dhunche behind through the farmland on an easy trail until we cross the suspension bridge. From there we will ascend uphill in the forested trail of rhododendron, hemlock and oak trees to reach the village of Deurali (2662m), soon after a short rest we will advance the winding uphill trail on the steep stone steps to and reach Dimsa (3030m) for our lunch. On the way of our trek we might spot Red Panda if we are lucky enough. After lunch, we will again gradually climb upwards in the cool alpine forest trail and then on a flat trail through the bamboo forest crossing army check post and enter the Sin Gumba valley, the first beautiful house we see is the cheese factory there, we can try some cheese and continue to our destination for the day; Chandanbari (3330m). We can see a stunning views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang and Annapurna range. Overnight in the lodge.

Meals: B / L / D

After breakfast, we will begin our trek with the gentle walk through the rhododendron and pine forests until we reach the village of Chyolangpati (3654m) and then the trail climbs steep uphill all the way to Laurebina (3910m). We will enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Annapurna, Ganesh, Manaslu and Langtang ranges today as most of the time we will be trekking on the ridge. After lunch at Laurebina, we will further ascend steep uphill on the ridge of Chyolang Pati Danda and cross the Pass of 4165m and another hour of ups and sown will ultimately take us to the first view of Saraswati Kunda. We will forward little further to see another excellent view of Bhairav Kunda and from there climbing gently we will reach to the most waited holy lake of Gosaikunda (4380m) which has religious and cultural significance for all the Nepalese and so is declared as one of the pilgrimage holy sites. Many other lakes are harmonized around which are enclosed by the snowcapped mountains from almost all side. We will spend our night at the peaceful and serene environment of the enchanting lakes around. Overnight in the lodge.

Meals: B / L / D

After breakfast in the holy place, we will further continue our trek leaving the Gasaikunda lake behind through banks of the lake and then steep ascend uphill. We will pass through other small lakes like Dudh Kunda, Ganesh Kunda and Surya Kunda and no sooner cross Surya Kunda Pass (4610m) the highest point of our trek. We will be rewarded with the magnificent view of Langtang Himal range along with the panoramic snow caped peaks of Naya Kanga, Surya Peak, Chhyarkung Chuli and Dorje Lakpa. From there the trail steep descends through the Juniper and Rhododendron forest on the ridge of Tinchuli Danda and no sooner reach the beautiful village on Phedi (3730m) on the bed of Tendi Khola. We will have our lunch there and further descend downhill trail until we climb through scrub bamboo to reach Dupi Chaur (3630m) and final descend along the rocky ridge to reach the Ghopte (3430m) with prayer flags waiting to welcome us. Overnight in the lodge.

Meals: B / L / D

After breakfast we will continue our journey on the trail which makes several downs and ups across moraines. We will cross few streams and after crossing Kharka village we will make a final ascent to reach the village of Thadepati Bhanjyang (3690m). We might meet the Helambu region trekkers from this point as the trail below this place is a common trail. We will leave the left hand side Helambu trail on our east and continue the straight south trail. We will take a gradual descend through the settlements of Saune and Dobate in the lush green forest on the ridge of Mangen Danda and reach grassy field and Army barrack which is the beautiful village of Mangengoth (3420m) with the magnificent views of snowcapped peaks of Jugal Himal range in the east and Ganesh and Manaslu in the west. We will take our lunch there and further proceed downhill through the fir and rhododendron forest passing Kyuola Bhanjyang (3280m) and finally make a steep descend to reach picturesque settlement of Kutumsang (2470m). Overnight in the lodge.

Meals: B / L / D

After breakfast we will continue our trek with slow ascend to an altitude of 2677m on the ridge of Jongen Danda and then descend through the pass of Golphu Bhanjyang (2130m) village with a farm land of Sherpa and Tamang communities along the forest, passing through the mani walls, Chortens, and prayer flags. Majestic mountain views can be enjoyed from this delightful village. Than we will descend downhill through the beautiful village of Thotungdanda and further we will pass through Buddhist monuments through the village of Chipling (2170m) and Thankune Bhanjyang (1820m) and reach Tholobhanjyang (2056m). The trail is flat and easy to walk on, with some paths paved with stones and then steep staircases downhill which leads us to cross Pati Bhanjyang (1830m) and reach the hillock village of Chisapani (2165m) where we can enjoy the skyline filled with glorious mountains. Overnight in the lodge.

Meals: B / L / D

Today will be last day of our trek and as usual we will commence our trail after breakfast. We will enter the Shivapuri Nagarjun National park today with the initial trail ascending to Borlang Bhanjyang (2430m) and then continuously descending through the deep forest and some small village settlements until we reach the village of Mulkharka (1855m). We can see the first glimpse of Kathmandu valley from here. We will further descend through the forest and see beautiful waterfall and heritage temples of Sundarijal (1460m). Little further will take you to a big water treatment plant and a dam for hydro power which was the only source of water and electricity to whole Kathmandu valley. We will end our trek taking a stone step downward for half an hour and then one-hour drive to Kathmandu (1350m). Overnight in hotel.

Meals: B 

After breakfast, we will drive to Boudhanath Stupa, which is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Boudhanath is a stupa.  Boudhanath was probably built in the 14th century after the Mughal invasions; various interesting legends are told regarding the reasons for its construction. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1979. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.

From above, Bodnath Stupa looks like a giant mandala, or diagram of the Buddhist cosmos. There are other symbolic numbers here as well: the nine levels of Boudhanath Stupa represent the mythical Mt. Meru, center of the cosmos; and the 13 rings from the base to the pinnacle symbolize the path to enlightenment, or "Bodhi" — hence the stupa's name. At the bottom, the stupa is surrounded by an irregular 16-sided wall, with frescoes in the niches. The mantra of Avalokiteshvara - Om Mani Padme Hum - is carved on the prayer wheels beside the images of Avalokiteshvara around the base of the stupa. The base of the stupa consists of three large platforms, decreasing in size. As at Swayambhunath, Bodnath is topped with a square tower bearing the omnipresent Buddha eyes on all four sides. Instead of a nose is a question-mark-type symbol that is actually the Nepali character for the number 1, symbolizing unity and the one way to reach enlightenment—through the Buddha's teachings. Above this is the third eye, symbolizing the wisdom of the Buddha. The square tower is topped by a pyramid with 13 steps, representing the ladder to enlightenment.

Than we will drive 14 km east of Kathmandu and explore the Bhaktapur Valley.  The valley is said to be founded by King Ananda Deva in 889 AD. It is an inhabited museum of medieval charm as it retains past glories and structures of the Malla rulers. Throughout the city there are glorious examples of temples and pagodas dedicated to gods and goddesses plus palaces, monuments, woodcarvings, sculptures and pottery. The central area and main attraction is Bhaktapur Durbar Square featuring The Lion Gate (1696 A.D.) guarded by two enormous stone lions. Then, visit to The Golden Gate, also said to be the most beautiful and richly crafted specimen of its kind in the entire world; some have said it's the loveliest work of art in the whole Kingdom. The Palace of Fifty-five Windows built in 1427 of brick displays a balcony containing fifty-five windows, each a masterpiece of woodcarving. An amazing five-storied pagoda, Nyatapola Temple built in 1702, 108 ft., dominates the Square. It is the tallest temple in Kathmandu Valley and stands on a series of five terraces. Likewise, visit another two temples in Durbar Square:  the three-storied Bhairab Nath Temple and the Temple of Dattatraya. Dattatraya temple is believed, originally was carved out of the trunk of a tree and subsequently renovated in 1458. Many temples, bahals (monastery courtyards), and residences, the city is still a living proof of the highest craft standards in this part of the world. As the visitor wanders through narrow brick paved streets, many alleys will show hidden shrines and statues. Clay craftsmanship as well as cloth weaving is still practiced here very much as in the past. Fourteen kilometers east of Kathmandu, this peaceful, conservative town stands in sharp contrast to the bustle of its two adjacent cities.

After lunch, we will drive back to Kathmandu Durbar Square, while browse around Kathmandu Durbar Square you will visit Hanuman Dhoka, the old and historic palace of Kathmandu named after monkey God, Hanuman, a historic seat of royalty. The Kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations also held inside the court yard here. There is a statue of King Pratap Mall sitting on the stone pillar in the front and temple of Jagannath from mediaeval period. Within the walking distance you will find the tall temple of Taleju from 1549 AD, the large stone statue of Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction. The Big Bell and Big Drum and Hindu Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati peeping from window. Visit the temple of Kumari, the residence of Living Goddess within the vicinity. Kumari means the virgin girl. The girl is selected from Newar Buddhist family. The building has profusely carved wooden balconies and window screen.

Meals: B

Today will be the last day of our Nepal visit and we will spend today packing and maybe catching up on some last-minute souvenir shopping for your family, relatives and friends back home. Check out from the hotel. Meet DA airport representative for farewell and then drop to Airport for onward journey, with the last minute mountain views from the sky.

Meals: B