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.

Our destination for today is a small Tamang village called Gatlang. With enthusiasm, we begin our first hike of the trek. We follow a narrow and twisty trail to Bahun Dada Pass as we descend to reach Gatlang. We can also opt to reach Gatland through Chawatar. We stop at Chawatar for our lunch. The food is amazingly delicious here as most of the vegetables are freshly picked and organically grown. As we pass through the magnificent Tamang village, we witness the richness of the local culture and tradition. We stay at Gatlang with the Tamang people. Their hospitality and food, without a doubt, is the best experience we'll be getting. Overnight at Homestay/local lodge Included local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

We begin our hike from Gatlang to Pravati Kunda, a natural alpine fresh lake. Named after the famous Hindu Goddess Parvati, also the wife of Lord Shiva, this lake is considered sacred by the local people. With its religious significance, we can also witness the natural beauty of the lake that is such pure and majestic. We will realise, that as we trek further ahead, the habitat and lodges decreases. We will also come across very few tourists in the trail. We follow the trail through lush pine and rhododendron forest to Yuri Kharka. After a delicious meal here, we continue with our hike towards Somdang River via Khurphu Bhanjyang. A few hours walk ahead of hear, we can see a shutdown mine. Despite being out of function for years, we can take a look around and explore the astonishing beauty of the place. The deep tunnel that was used to extract zinc, copper, tin, crystal and even rubies, has so much to explore even after being closed for years. We will spend the night at Somdang Valley with silence such great that you'll forget the reality of sounds for a moment. Overnight at Local lodge/home Stay Included Local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

Waking up amidst the mountain, we enjoy a delicious breakfast in Somdang. Today we traverse through the Pangsang La Pass, which is demanding yet very exciting. Accompanied by stunning mountains and spectacular landscape, we head to the southwest of Somdang Village to reach Pangsang Kharka. We witness the panoramic and astounding view of Mount Manaslu and Ganesh Himal Range. As we explore the village, we discover a wide range of medicinal herbs. One of the untouched trekking routes of Nepal, there are relatively fewer lodges around here. The locals are initiating to build accommodation near the Pangsang Pass. We further descend to Laptung village passing through dense fir forests and rhododendron that adds up to the beauty of the route. We rest at Tipling after a long day. Tipling is a small village, but it ensures to give us the memory of a lifetime with its beauty. Overnight at Local lodge/home Stay Included Local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

The trek today will be a short and relaxed day as we trek our way to the sister villages of Shertung and Chalis Gaon. First, we descend down through the serene jungle and cross a tributary and then make a contour to the splendid village of Chalish Gaon which is an idyllic setting. About 100 m above Chailsh Gaon is Shertung village and both magnificent settlements leave a lot to explore, or just relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery of surrounding fields and lush valley below. Shertung and Chalish Gaon are inhabited mainly by Gurung, Tamang and Dalit people. Overnight at Local lodge/home Stay Included Local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

A final day before we leave back to Kathmandu, we enjoy all the wonderments of this trail. After a pleasant breakfast,We hike further ahead to Bortang village then descend to Lishne Khola from Borang. We continue our trek towards Phercho, where we have our lunch. After a few hours of walking, we reach Dundre Khola. Through the entire trail, we pass through suspension bridges, and picturesque glimpses of Ankhu Khola and Chyamchyat as well as Ri village. A village with a blend of Brahmin and Tamang as well as Dalit people, we witness the beauty of Nepalese culture. Despite the diversity, the people work as a team and make us feel at home with their hospitality. Overnight at Local lodge/home Stay Included Local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner )

Today we conclude our trek to Ruby Valley. We descend to Dundre Khola where we will find a local jeep to take us back. Through a curvy road, we head towards Dhading Besi. Traversing through Ankhu Khola and Kimdang Phedi Village, we will enjoy the drive back home. As we return, we see the increasing settlements, which will make us nostalgic of the peace in we immersed in the trail. We take another bus from Dhading to Kathmandu from where we will escort you back to your hotel. We can manage a tour around the city as per your request. You can visit several world heritage sites around the city. As beautiful as the mountains, the culture around the city is a must-see before you call it an end to your vacation. Overnight at your own selected hotel at Kathmandu. Included Local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch)

Today we conclude our trek to Ruby Valley. We descend to Dundre Khola where we will find a local jeep to take us back. Through a curvy road, we head towards Dhading Besi. Traversing through Ankhu Khola and Kimdang Phedi Village, we will enjoy the drive back home. As we return, we see the increasing settlements, which will make us nostalgic of the peace in we immersed in the trail. We take another bus from Dhading to Kathmandu from where we will escort you back to your hotel. We can manage a tour around the city as per your request. You can visit several world heritage sites around the city. As beautiful as the mountains, the culture around the city is a must-see before you call it an end to your vacation. Overnight at your own selected hotel at Kathmandu. Included Local meals ( Breakfast + Lunch)

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.