Arrive Kathmandu

You will be collected by our staff at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Your Guide will be there to meet you and brief you on the timings for tomorrow and offer any further assistance. You are then free to settle in and prepare for the trek the following day. Our friendly hotel staff is on hand to provide any advice or assistance.

Drive Kathmandu – Chisopani, trek to Gul Bhanjang (2130m)

Your Guide will meet you at the hotel and after breakfast, drive to Chisopani (approx 2.5 hr drive).

It’s an easy start as the trail descends to Pati Bhanjang before it regains that altitude loss on the trek uphill to Chipling. This is the likely lunch stop although rest stops are frequent and they do vary. The gradual ascent continues up into the rhododendron forest where it levels out and then descends into your first night stop of Gul Bhanjang. Approx 6 hrs, BLD

Gul Bhanjang – Ichok (2200m)

From Gul Bhanjyang, it is just a few kiliometres to Kutumsang but with the ascent and great views, it takes a few hours. Lunch is likely to be here as the long stretch to Ichok has fewer villages. The trail loops east, following the contours, making its way through forest and farmland all the way to Ichok. This is a lovely little village high above the Melamchi river. 6 – 7 hrs, BLD

Ichok – Tarkeghyang (2600m)

This is a day of two halves. The first half makes its way north and generally descends to the Melamchi river over a period of about 4 hrs. Once across it, it is a stiff 3 hr ascent up to Tarkeghyang, one of the highest villages in this region. 6 – 7hrs, BLD

Yangri Peak (3771m), Optional

An optional challenge to reach one of the highest local points. It is a stiff 3 – 4hr ascent straight out of the village, most of the way through the beautiful rhododendron forest. The peak is a wide plateau strewn with prayer flags with superb 360° views, especially to the north and the Langtang National Park (including the white-capped peaks). A packed lunch is here before your descent to the village. 6hrs, BLD

Tarkeghyang – Timbu (1580m), road transfer to Kathmandu

Your final trek is all downhill! 2 – 3 hrs will see you descend and trek along the valley floor to Timbu. After some refreshment, you’ll be transferred by road to Kathmandu (4 – 5 hrs). On your return, you’ll be keen to collect your clean clothes, clean up and be ready to celebrate! 2 – 3 hrs trek, 4 – 5 hrs drive, BLD

Complimentary celebration meal provided at the hotel (excludes drinks).

Depart

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to London. B