Day 01:: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, our airport representative will meet you outside the terminal hall and transfer you to the designated hotel. Look for your name on the placard. Evening, we will introduce you to your trek guide and conduct a pre-trip meeting at 5:00 PM at our office. Make sure you ask all the questions related to the trip. Then we will take you to the typical Nepali Restaurant (Nepali Chulo) to enjoy a welcome dinner with a cultural dance performed in traditional attire.
Note: If you arrive in Kathmandu after 4:00 PM, the pre-trip meeting will be held the next day.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 02:: Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Preparation day
After breakfast, at 8:00 AM, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour around UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu. We will provide a private vehicle and a tour guide at your disposal. Today we will explore the following heritage sites of Kathmandu:
Pashupatinath:
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It resides along the bank of Kathmandu and is located about 5km east of central Kathmandu.
Non-Hindus are prohibited to enter the main gate but you are allowed to explore other temples and monuments. You can see the clear view of the main temple and ongoing ritual from the vantage point located right next to the holy Bagmati River. You can also perceive the cementation process of Hindu bodies at Aryaghat.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is the holiest religious site for Tibetan Buddhists. Built in the 5th century, it is a tall mandala with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping eternal water over the people and their deeds.
At Boudhanath Stupa, you will find many small stupas and shops displaying prayer flags, statues, holy books, and more.
Swayambhunath:
Swayambhunath Stupa is a hilltop stupa that overlooks the entire valley and hills surrounding it. It is the oldest monument in Kathmandu valley that dates back to 2,000 years. It is sacred for both Hindus and Buddhist followers.
Day 03:: Drive to Phaplu
In the morning trekking crew member will be waiting for you on the balcony of your hotel and you all start driving head to the east by jeep. On the way, you will have your beautiful breakfast and drive along with the Sunkoshi river to Ghurmi and then start driving ahead to the north uphill road to Dhap by left behind Okhaldhunga and Dhap. If the weather will be clear we can see Mt.Everest, Mt. Number, and many more mountains. after 9/10 hours of driving, you will reach Phaplu. Stay overnight at Phaplu.
Including meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 04:: Trek From Phaplu to Taksindu
Today is the first day of our trekking. We will wake up early in the morning and have breakfast and then we begin our journey to Ringmo. First, we follow the offroad trail to the Ringmu and ascend up to the Taksindu by walking through the Pine forest. On the way, we can admire the beautiful landscapes, hills, and cultivated land and we cross some streams, the Mani wall, and prayer flags as well. Stay overnight at the lodge in Taksindu.
Including meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05:: Trek From Ringmo to Thamdanda
In the morning, we can see the beautiful view of Mt.Numbur very closely with a golden sunrise and silver ice line on the mountains. After breakfast, we start our journey to Beni. first, we walk through the dense rhododendron forest and cross ridges and passes. On the way, we can get an opportunity to explore wildlife and nature and can see like Nepal's national bird Lophophorus(Danfe). Stay overnight at a Tent camp in Beni.
Including meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06:: Trek From Thamdanda to Dudhkunda(4559mtr)
As always after breakfast, today we begin our journey to Dudhkunda by walking through the narrow uphill trails, and glaciers. On the way, we can admire the beautiful view of Musk deer dancing in the wave of Sunpati( Types of rhododendron which we can find in the high Himalayas). Dudh Kunda is a holy lake that all Hindu devotees visit here during the Janai Purnima. From here we can see the breathtaking views of Holy lake Dudhkunda, Bhairav Kunda, and other lakes with the background of mt.Numbur, Kyaralung, and many more mountains. Stay overnight at a tent camp in Dudhkunda.
Including meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07:: Trek From Dudhkunda to Junbeshi
In the morning, we will leave Dudhkunda and begin the trek down to Junbesi by walking through the ridges, and Yak shelters and seeing the scenic view of beautiful landscapes. Stay overnight at a lodge in Junbesi.
Including meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08:: Trek From Junbeshi to Phaplu
After breakfast first, we walk along with Solukhola for about 2 hours and ascend up to the Phaplu. On the way, we will enjoy local food at Beni valley which is a very beautiful and quiet local people's settlement place. Stay overnight at a lodge in Phaplu.
Including meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 09:: Drive From Phaplu to Kathmandu
Early in the morning, we will drive towards Dhap Bajar and down to the Ghurmi and then drive along with the Sunkoshi river. It takes 10 to 11 hours of a long drive to Kathmandu. There is an alternative way to fly from Phaplu to Kathmandu direct as well.
Day 10:: Final Departure
According to your flight schedule time, https://highvisionadventuretrek.com will transfer you to Airport 3 hours before your flight time.
