Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Meet upon arrival at Kathmandu airport by our staff's, Kathmandu representative and transfer to the Hotel.After getting refreshed, and having lunch, proceed for walking tour to Kathmandu durbar square visiting, ancient palace, living goddess temple Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka and Kasthamandap temple. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 02: Proceed on sight seeing tour to Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple, Patan city known as city of fine arts, Pashupatinath temple the holiest shrine of the hindu people and Boudhnath stupa. Overnight stay at a hotel. (B)

Day 03: Receive by the representative of our Darjeeling agent upon arrival at Bhadrapur airport and drive to Darjeeling after completion of immigration formalities at the border (145km: 5 to 6 hrs). Overnight at Hotel The Elgin in Darjeeling. (B,L,D)

Day 04: Whole-day sightseeing in Darjeeling (2134m) - AM -Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute/Zoo and Happy Valley Tea Garden. PM - Toy Train ride to Ghoom (8km/1hr), Railway Museum, Ghoom Monastery and Local Market. Overnight at Hotel The Elgin in Darjeeling. (B,L,D).

Day 05: Drive to Maneybhanjyang (2134m, 26km; 1hr).Trek to Gairibas (2621m; 20km; 5hr) O/N Trekkers Hut/ Camp Maneybhanjyang to Tonglu is a steep climb up to Meghma (7 km - 3 1/2 hr. walk). Meghma is a small hamlet with few houses and a small monastery and impressive Chorten (stupa). Meghma to Tonglu is another 2 kms. Tonglu or the local name Tumling is 3070 m high and is one of the peaks of Singalila range. On a clear day one can get the fine view of the Nepalese valleys and of the plains of North Bengal with the snow fed Teesta on the east, Koshi on the west and a number of smaller rivers between them. Tonglu to Gairibas (2621 m) is downhill. The distance is 9 km and it is a 2 hrs walk. (Foreign Nationals are required to show their passports with valid Indian Visa at the Maneybhanjyang Foreigner's Check Post). Overnight at Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D)

Day 06: Drive to Maneybhanjyang (2134m, 26km; 1hr).Trek to Gairibas (2621m; 20km; 5hr) O/N Trekkers Hut/ Camp Maneybhanjyang to Tonglu is a steep climb up to Meghma (7 km - 3 1/2 hr. walk). Meghma is a small hamlet with few houses and a small monastery and impressive Chorten (stupa). Meghma to Tonglu is another 2 kms. Tonglu or the local name Tumling is 3070 m high and is one of the peaks of Singalila range. On a clear day one can get the fine view of the Nepalese valleys and of the plains of North Bengal with the snow fed Teesta on the east, Koshi on the west and a number of smaller rivers between them. Tonglu to Gairibas (2621 m) is downhill. The distance is 9 km and it is a 2 hrs walk. (Foreign Nationals are required to show their passports with valid Indian Visa at the Maneybhanjyang Foreigner's Check Post). Overnight at Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp. ore than an hour to cover this part. Overnight at Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D).

Day 07: Trek Sandakphu-Phalut (3600m; 21km; 5hr). Trekkers Hut/Camp The stretch from Sandakphu to Phalut is the most spectacular of the trek. The burned silver-fir forest makes most beautiful sight. While trekking this stretch the trekkers will be followed by the Everest group on the left and Kanchenjunga range right ahead. The trekker will come across Sabarkum (about 14 km from Sandakphu) and next Molley (2 km form Sabarkum). A trekkers hut is available at Molley where one can stay. Keeping the ridge on the left follow the trail north ward. After about an hour the trail begins to climb through a series of zigzag till one reaches Trekkers' Hut. From here Phalut summit is about 20 minutes walk. Overnight at Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D).

Day 08: Trek Phalut-Ramam (2560m; 14km; 5hr). Trekkers Hut/Camp From Phalut the trail descends the ridge through the virgin forest of Chestnut, pines, hemlock etc. till the trail reaches the meeting of two streams called Gorkhey Khola which is a tributary of Ramam river. It is a beautiful place. Trekkers can enjoy the bath in the river after the hectic trek begins to climb up to Samandin - a lovely plateau and it is a small forest village. From Samandin the road descends to a small stream and again climbs up for another hour and a half to Ramam Trekkers' Hut. This is about 5 hrs walk or 15 km in distance from Phalut. Overnight at Trekker's Hut. (B,L,D).

Day 9 : Trek Ramam-Rimbick (2296m; 19km; 5hr).O/N Lodge From Ramam the road is almost level walk for about 9 km and again it descends to Srikhola. The road rises steep, for about 1 km where it levels out again till it reaches Rimbick. Rimbick is accompanied by a small bazaar. Incase the trekkers desire to return to Darjeeling the next day by bus/other vehicle, it is advisable to stay at Rimbick bazaar. Overnight at Trekker's Hut OR Tented Camp. (B,L,D).

Day 10: After breakfast drive to Darjeeling (2134m; 72km; 4hr). PM: at leisure. Overnight at Hotel The Elgin in Darjeeling. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Transfer to Bhadrapur airport for flight to Kathmandu with halt at the border for immigration formalities (145km/5hrs). Receive upon arrival in Kathmandu airport by our staff's, Kathmandu representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. (B,L).

Day 12 : AM: drive to Bhaktapur which also known as city of devotees for sight seeing tour. Have lunch in the restaurant in Bhaktapur and later drive back to Kathmandu. PM: Free for last moment's shopping. Farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight at Hotel. (B).

Day 13 : Free till departure and later transfer to the International airport to connect the home bound flight (B)