Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Pharphing

Day 03: In Pharphing (6 Hours) 

Day 04: Pharphing – Godavari (6 hours)

Day 05: Godavari – Lakhure Bhanjyang (6 hours)

Day 06: In Lakhurey Bhanjyang (3-4 Hours)

Day 07:  Lakhuri – Bhaktapur (2 Hours)

Day 08: Departure transfer

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

A Snow Leopard Trek representative will be there at the airport to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Pharphing

Arrive and transfer to a guest house. Evening leave for short walk around the village.

Day 03: In Pharphing (6 Hours) 

A full morning excursion to Champadevi Hill (2278 m) after breakfast. On a fine day the panoramic view of the Himalayas is quite amazing, from Manaslu all  way to Everest. Afternoon drive to Pharping (1680m) , a small town the site of Sekh Narayan Temple, dedicated to Vishnu, the temple is at the base of an over hanging cliff. Above the village stand the 17^th century Vajra Yogini Temple dedicated to the tantric Goddess Vajra Yogini or Durga. Further higher is the Padmasambhava Cave where Padmasambhava attained realization. The Pharping Monastery comes under the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism.

Day 04: Pharphing – Godavari (6 hours)

Walk to Khokana(1360m), a typical Newari village famous for its mustard oil. Visit the 17^th century Rudrayani Temple, a three storied pagoda style temple. Close to the temple lies the Due pond which has attracted media attention for its tradition of throwing a goat into it and 10 – 12 young men dive into the pond to slaughter the goat. Further along visit the world famous wood carving village of Bungamati (1405), a traditional village that dates to the 16^th century. Bungamati is the birthplace of Rato Machhendranath. He is regarded as the patron guardian of the valley. There is a shikhara-style temple in the middle of the village square. He spends six months a year in this temple and the other six months in the Rato Machhendranath Temple in Patan.

Day 05: Godavari – Lakhure Bhanjyang (6 hours)

From Godavrai walk to Bishanku Narayan, from their the trail moves towards Lakuri Bhanjyang(2000 m)  through emerald rice field, passing by villages that still have not yet been touched by modernization. From Lamatar ascend up to Lakuri Bhanjyang. Lakhuri Bhanjyang lies perched atop the pristine hill of Pokhari Thumko  Located at an altitude of 2000 m, this vantage point commands the panoramic views of the snowy mountain peaks.

Day 06: In Lakhurey Bhanjyang (3-4 Hours)

Excursion around Lakuri Bhanjyang. Overlooking the wide spectrum of the Himalayan range and the broad expanse of the Kathmandu valley, The northern horizon is an ideal location to watch spectacular views of sunset and sunrise. After Dusk, a myriad of shimmering lights far below in the cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur glow to reveal yet another delightful feast for the eyes.

Day 07: Lakhuri – Bhaktapur (2 Hours)

Walk down to Bhaktapur,  The city of Bhaktapur was founded in the 12th century by the King Ananada Dev Malla. From the 12th till 15th century it remained as the capital of the Malla dynasty. The multitude of temples beautifying the city suits the name ‘Bhaktapur’ which literrally means ‘city of devotees.’ Today the entire city has been maintained to preserve its medieval characteristics. Interestingly, people do live in the city and ancient culture and traditions play major part in their lives.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a World Heritage Site is a collection of artistic monuments, exquisite in their making. The major attractions are 55 windows royal palace, the Golden gate, Pashupatinath temple, the idols of – Lord Bhairab, Goddess Ugrachandi, Narshimha, Unmuktahanuman, KingBhupatindra Malla, Taleju temple, Batsal Devi temple, Char Dham and the national museum. Dattatreya temple, Nyatapola – the five storied temple and pottery square are other attractions of this ancient city.

Day 08: Departure transfer

Snow Leopard representative will pick you up from your hotel to drop you at the international airport for departure.