Today we are going to visit four of the UNESCO world heritage listed sites in Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu valley city tour which includes the UNESCO heritage site in the City valley. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrims’ sites for Hindus all over the world and It is the temple of Lord Shiva, the temple where the dead bodies are criminated on the Bagmati River. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Asia and holiest Buddhist Pilgrims and famous tourist destination in City Valley and It is also famous for over 50 Tibetan gompas or monasteries. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the places of the ancient king palace who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhunath(Monkey Temple) is located in the heart of the City valley and It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist pilgrims in Kathmandu Valley.

After an early breakfast, we go to Pokhara by a tourist bus (6-7 hours drive). On our way, we can see the picturesque Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers. Pokhara is a beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Manaslu and Lamjung Himal in the east. Pokhara is a lakeside tourist's paradise with many facilities for travellers.

After the early breakfast, we will drive around 2hrs to reach at Dhampus. then We will start trekking. the trial goes through the small villages inhabited by Brahmin, Magar and Gurung communities. you are greeted by first panoramic views of the Annapurna peaks. we walk follows through Rhododendron forest to our camping site in Pothana. Pothana is a small settlement in between the Pine trees offering the great view of Pokhara valley. The trails are very well-constructed in this area so it’s an easy half-hour hike to Pothana and the checkpoint for the Annapurna trekkers. We continue on broad stone trails to Deurali (2100m) where the views of Annapurna South loom before us.

Leaving Pothana, the trail becomes steep uphill climb for most of the day through the thick forest of Rhododendron, birch, oak, maple, hemlock and daphnia to the forest camp- these are the high glaciers of one of the greatest Himalayan peaks - Annapurna South – looming in the distance. We may encounter to have occasional glimpses of some of the abundant wildlife; leopards, deer, monkeys and many species of birds all live in this dense jungle. When we finally emerge from the forest into a clearing that is Low Camp (3100m) the sacred Machepucherare with its distinctive fishtail-shaped peak rises before us, its lower flanks skirted by the Mardi Himal ridge that is now visible as a separate mountain apart from Fishtail.

Today is a short distance but the way up from Low Camp to High Camp is very steep rewarded with the most breathtaking views of Machhapuchhre (fishtail mountain), the Annapurna Range, the valley of Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal. With a gradual walk of the forest finally opens into a clearing where we see the face of Annapurna South rise high and wide – an astounding view. From here the trail breaks into a combination of scrub forest and open meadow. As we climb the ridge becomes narrower and soon we can clearly see the deep valleys on both sides. To our left we look straight down on the Modi Khola river valley and the villages leading up to the Annapurna Sanctuary; to our right, we peer down on the Mardi Khola and Seti river valleys over 2000 meters (6500 ft.) below. On very clear days it’s even possible to see all the way back to the Pokhara Valley and Lake Phewa. The trail continues up the narrow ridgeline to High Camp (3900m) where we stop for the evening at a mountain lodge.

With early morning wake up, we will appreciate the most spectacular sunrise views of the mighty Himalayas. We will climb along the narrow Mardi Himal Base Camp ridge up, which stands at 5300 meters. From here the sun will be lighting up the full face of Annapurna South while Fishtail Mountain looms directly overhead. From here it’s a challenging descent back to High Camp for a mid-day meal before descending down to Low Camp where we’ll spend another evening. A challenging day walking along narrow, rocky trails, but all will be worth it for the awesome views of this majestic mountain environment. Mardi Himal is a sacred mountain for both Hindus and Buddhists. Today, be able to see Nepal’s national bird, the Lophophorus, flying above you will be back to High for overnight stay.

We descend from Low Camp down a very steep trail through the forest. We pass a shepherds hut in a broad clearing after an hour’s hike where we can stop to rest our legs. The trial continues down steeply to the hillside village of Siding, about 500 meters above the river valley. Trek descends through the village of Landruk- an ethnic group of Gurung settlement and reaches to Jhino danda. We spend our time to relax on the natural hot spring.

We have reached our final day on the trekking trails. Today we make a pleasant hike along the Modi River as we head down the beautiful valley. We gradually descend through the fertile landscape to reach at Siwa/Ghandruk Phedi. We then say goodbye to the trails and make a return drive through picturesque countryside to Pokhara.

You can take a drive to Kathmandu. In the evening you can have your last night in Nepal enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show, taking some beautiful snaps and making up your mind about the returning journey. You can have greetings exchanging among friends and with all Nepalese people.

Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. Airport drop by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.