Day 1
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Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport.Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 2
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City sightseeing
City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley. (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan). Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 3
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Drive from Kathmandu to Samari Bhanjyang(1250m.) via Trishuli Bazaar (540m.) by bus
Depart Kathmandu early morning for a 7-hour drive to the hill town of Sole Bazaar. From here you travel on gravel road until you reach Samari Bhanjyang. This is a picturesque drive as you can see the beautiful scenery of rice terraces, small gorges and green hills. Samari. Stay overnight at camp in Samari Bhanjyang.
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Day 4
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Trek from Samari Bhanjyang to Katunje Bazaar (765m.) (6-7hrs)
En route you pass different villages, forests covered with pine and rhododendron, farming terraces, small streams and numerous green hills. There is a small market in Katunje and you can have first glimpse of Ganesh Himal from here. Stay overnight at camp in Katunje Bazaar.
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Day 5
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Trek from Katunje Bazaar to Kintang Phedi (655m.)(5-6hrs)
The trail goes downhill till Lapang. From there you will procede walking along the river bank until you reach Kintang Phedi. En route you pass several traditional villages, farming terraces, a fishing spot and beautiful green hills. Kintang Phedi lies at the bank of Netrawati or Ankhu Khola (stream). Stay overnight at camp in Kintang Phedi.
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Day 6
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Trek from Kintang Phedi to Jharlang (1500m.) (6-7hrs)
The villages are predominantly inhabited by Tamangs, Brahmins and Chhetris respectively. Maize, millet, rice, wheat, buckwheat and green vegetables are the main staple food. Jharlang is a Tamang village where you find a government school and numerous typical houses. The main occupation of the locals is agriculture. Stay overnight at camp in Jharlang.
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Day 7
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Trek from Jharlang to Chalise (2000m.)(approx.6hrs)
Borang and Shertum are among the famous Tamang villages. There are schools, a health post, chortens and mani walls in these Tamang villages... Stay overnight at camp in Chalise.
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Day 8
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Trek from Chalise to Hindung(5-6hrs)
The early part of the trail goes downhill to Menchet Khola (stream) and after crossing this stream you trek steeply up and then gradually up to reach Hindung.It is the final village before Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp in Hindung.
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Day 9
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Trek from Hindung to Rajgang Kharka(5-6hrs)
After leaving Hindung,the route up to Rajgang Kharka is ascending and flat as well. You walk along the trail covered with forests of rhododendron and local vegetation.. Stay overnight at camp in Rajgang Kharka
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Day 10
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Trek from Rajgang Kharka to Kalo Seto Kunda (Black and White Lake)(6hrs)
The trail is narrow and moves mostly uphill and leveled path in some places.. You find alpine grass here due to high altitude. At Kalo Seto Kunda there are two lakes of holy significance. The surface of Kalo or Black Lake is covered with black stones. On the contrary, the surface of Seto Kunda or White Lake is covered with white shinning stones. During winter season these lakes are frozen. Stay overnight at camp in Kalo Seto Kunda.
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Day 11
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Rest day at the Base Camp
From here you can enjoy the majestic views of Ganesh Himal, Paldor Himal and many others. Stay overnight at camp in Base Camp.
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Day 12
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Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Rajgang Kharka
Trek from Ganesh Himal Base Camp to Rajgang Kharka takes about six hours. Stay overnight at camp in Rajgang Kharka.
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Day 13
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Trek from Rajgang Kharka to Chalise (2000m.)(6hrs)
The trail moves down hill all the way to Chalise. While trekking you pass forests till Hindung and after crossing it you once again find a few Tamang villages. Stay overnight at camp in Chalise
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Day 14
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Trek from Chalise to Laba village (1750m)(6hrs)
You trek downhill all the way to Laba Besi and then turn uphill to reach Laba village. Laba is a beautiful Gurung village with its own tradition and culture. Stay overnight at camp in Laba Village.
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Day 15
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Trek from Laba village to Manyang Bhanjyang (2934m.)(5hrs)
The trail moves up hill all the way to Manyang Bhanjyang. While trekking you pass Khading village mainly resided by Tamang and Gurung. Manyang Bhanjyang is a ridge where you will find forests and grassland. This is a perfect place for camping as your camping site is surrounded by rhododendron and oak forests. Stay overnight at camp in Manyang Bhanjyang.
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Day 16
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Trek from Manyang Bhanjyang to Majhgaun (2200m.)(approx.6hrs)
To reach Majhgaun you have to trek along a gradually descending path and after some time a steeply descending path. This day you are quite captivated by the clear views of the Manaslu range, including Buddha peak on a clear weather day, along with other unnamed mountains and peaks. As you enter Majhgaun you will find local people being engaged in farming. Stay overnight at camp in Majhgaun.
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Day 17
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Trek from Majhgaun to Budathum(5hrs)
This day you can enjoy the scenic beauty of green hills. Budathum is a small town with a local old market. From here you can enjoy the spectacular views of the Manaslu range at a far distance. Stay overnight at camp in Budathum.
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Day 18
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Trek from Budathum to Arughat Bazaar (500m.) (2hrs)
To reach Arughat Bazaar you trek a descending path which then levels out. Most of the time, the route moves along the river bank of the Budhi Gandaki. Here, the route to Manaslu trek meets.You board your vehicle at Arughat Bazaar to reach Kathmandu.From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to the capital city. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 19
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Recreation & shopping day.
Enjoy the day with soveneirs shopping and roaming around in Kathmandu city.Stay overnight.
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Day 20
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Transfer to the Airport for final departure.
Arrive at the airport and check in for final departure.
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