Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport, Adventure Mountain Explore Treks (AME) will greet you and assist you to the Hotel.  We can meet later on that day (if possible) or the next day to take you to our head office to brief you on your upcoming Trek with us. At that time we will introduce you to your trekking guide and Sherpa. If your flight arrives on time, we will take you to one of the most popular local restaurants with delicious Nepalese food, cultural music and ethnic dance. This will give you a glimpse into the different ethnic groups of the country. If you arrive late in the evening we can do this the next day.
 

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2690ft) 7 hours

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pokhara by tourist bus which departs to Pokhara at 7:00am in morning. This is an excellent drive through the Prithivi Highway which has interesting scenery of the mountains, Rivers, waterfalls and jungle as well as farm terraces and villages on the mountains. The bus has two stops, once for breakfast and once for lunch. After 7 hours drive you will reach in Pokhara. After sometime rest at the hotel, walk around the lake side of the city to explore surrounding areas. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Trek to Shaklung (1730m/5675ft), 5-6 hrs trek

The trail follows along the forested ridge top through Thulakhet Mathi Thana, where there are few tea-shops. There is short climb, then the trail reaches Naudanda. Continue along the ridge to a school at Lipini village, then make a steep but short climb to forest to the Gurung Village Shaklung overnight at Home stay.
 

Day 07: Trek to Begnas lake and drive to Pokhara (1000m/3280ft), 5-6 hrs trek

From chisopani Danda descend along the ridge for an hour or so, then descends steeply on the stone steps into a small valley and a stream that feeds Rupa Tal. Continue for a short distance through the rice field , then make a final ascent to the ridge that separates Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake, on a wide path that you will share with many local people. From the ridge descend to the Pokhara valley, joins the road at the crowed, dirty and noisy Begnas Bazar. After exploring the lake short drive (12 KM) back to Pokhara. and overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara.  

Day 09: Departure day

Today is the last day of the trip with us. If you would like to extend your holiday with us, we will help you if you require otherwise we will assist you to the airport as per your flight departure time. If your flight is late evening, you can do final shopping or manage your photos of the trip then final departure from the airport.