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

Adventure Mountain Explore Treks and Expedition welcomes you to Nepal. Today, we will send one of the company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International airport (TIA), as per your flight arrival time. This person will meet and greet you outside the luggage hall and escort you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. A private car will be used to transfer you to the hotel (tourist standard) from the airport. You will get some time to freshen up and rest. In the afternoon, a short meeting will be conducted in our office, where you will be introduced to your team leader and briefed regarding the trip. After the meeting, together we will go for a welcome dinner. While having dinner, you will be introduced to authentic Nepali food, ethnic dance and cultural music. After dinner, you will be escorted to the hotel for overnight stay. Nevertheless, in case of delayed flights or the arrival in the evening, both the meeting and the dinner will be scheduled for the following day.  (D)

Day 03: Drive from Dhangadhi to Silgadhi (1,340m/4,396ft) 8-9 hour

Today, we will drive from Dhangadhi to Silgadhi, the starting point of the Far West Heritage Trail. It takes about 8-9 hours to reach Silgadhi from Dhangadhi. Therefore, we will start early, right after the breakfast at the hotel. We will transfer you to the bus station to catch a bus to Silgadhi. The bus continues towards the hilly region of Nepal, leaving the Terai plains and passes through some of the most beautiful green hills of the far western region. The bus will stop once for lunch and will continue to Silgadhi. After reaching Silgadhi, which is in the evening, you will be transferred to the guest house for overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 5:Day 05: Trek from Jhingrana to Khaptad National Park (3,063m/10,049ft) 8-9 hour

Today, we walk from Jhingrana to Khaptad. It takes about 8-9 hour to reach our overnight stop located near  the headquarter of the Khapta National Park; therefore, we start early, right after breakfast. The upward trail accompanied by mind blowing surrounding views will first lead us to Bichpani through the wild flowers. The beautiful distant view of the mountains in the Far Western region awaits and welcomes our arrival as we reach the top of Bichpani. Enjoying the view, we have our lunch and continue towards the headquarter of the Khaptad National Park. The trail makes its way through  various pasture lands and pine forest protected by the National Park. In most parts, the trail is stone paved, which makes it easier for us to find the right direction. Before reaching the headquarter, we also walk past Tribeni (one of the holiest place in the region) and a few small lakes. The entire walk is made pleasant by the greenery and the landscape around. We will reach our destination around the evening. Overnight in a basic guest house or a tented camp. (B,L,D)

Day 07: Trek from Khaptad to Kanda (1,939m/6,361ft) 5 hours

Today we will start our day by waking up earlier than usual and hike up to the Khaptad observation tower to spot the first rays of the sun striking the Khaptad National Park. After enjoying the mesmerizing sunrise view, we will hike back to the headquarter. We will now have our breakfast and leaving the headquarter, we will head towards the Khaptad lake situated at the altitude of 3,500m in Khaptad. Enjoying the tranquil surrounding around the lake for some time, we will now head downhill to the village named Kanda. This village in Bajura district also stores Bajura’s historical palace, the Kada Durbar, which we will visit in the evening. Overnight in a basic teahouse or in a tented camp in Kanda. (B,L,D)

Day 09: Trek from Maure to Lamgada (2,100m/6,889ft) 6 hours

Today we will hike from Maure to Lamgada. Leaving Maure, we ascend for about 1000m and reach Nateshwari Temple. Although, it’s a steep upward hike, the surrounding views and the untouched natural beauty provides the required encouragement to the trekkers to reach the top. The temple is one of the most important temples in the area. We will spend some time exploring the temple area and head towards the village of Lamgada. After about 6 hours walk from Maure, we will finally reach our destination Lamgada. Overnight in a homestay, where you can enjoy the hospitality, food and accommodation provided by the host family. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Trek from Chankili to Badimalika (4,214m/13,825ft) 5 hour

About 5 hour ascent, initially through the beautiful pastures and then on a hillside trail from Chankili, will finally take us to another heritage of the far west region, that is, the temple of Badimalika. It is located at the altitude of 4,214m. We will start after breakfast at Chankili. Along the way, you can enjoy very beautiful surrounding consisting of green hills, grass plateaus, and the animals grazing. As you reach the top, you will be greeted by the amazing view of Mt. Api, Saipal and the temple of Badimalika itself. Enjoying the view and the temple premises, we will set up a tent for overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Trek from Tribeni to Khalachak 10 hours

Breakfast at Tribeni and we will commence to continue towards the destination of the day, that is, Kalchak. We will have to hike for about 10 hours to reach Khalachak from Tribeni. The trail presents us with some of the most beautiful areas and views of the far west region. The arrival of Kalchak is marked by the striking view of the Ramaroshan wetland, which we will be visiting the following day. We will quickly set up the tent for overnight stay at Khalachak. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Trek from Ramaroshan to Muja Bagar 5-6 hour

After breakfast at Ramaroshan, today we will hike down to Muja Bagar. Muja Bagar is located at the altitude of 1,500m, which is lower in altitude than Ramaroshan area. We will make our way through river belt and hilly forest. While in the forest, we will be entertained by the songs of chirping birds and rustling of the trees and refreshed by the refreshing aroma of mint and lemongrass. As we leave the forest behind, we will now be greeted by the green paddy fields and villages with traditional houses, which marks the arrival of Muja Bagar. From Ramaroshan, it takes about 5-6 hour to reach Muja Bagar. Overnight in a tented camp in Muja Bagar. (B,L,D)

Day 17: Drive from Silgadhi to Dhangadhi (109m/357ft) 8-9 hours

Leaving the beautiful heritages and the hilly region of the Far Western region behind, today we will drive from Silgadhi to Dhangadhi (back to the terai region). We will start after breakfast. We will be transferred from the hotel to the bus station, where we catch a bus to Dhangadhi. Its about 8-9 hour ride on a winding road through the beautiful hills of the far western region . The bus will only stop for lunch once, before reaching Dhangadhi. We will reach Dhangadhi around the evening. From the bus station in Dhangadhi, we will be transferred to a tourist standard hotel in Dhangadhi for overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 19: Departure day

Today is the last day of your trip in Nepal. Therefore, as per your flight schedule, we will transfer you to the airport to board a flight back to your country or any other destination that you are going to visit. If your flight is scheduled in the morning, we will transfer you to the airport after breakfast, however, if  it is scheduled in the evening, we can recommend some good places to spend the day and do some shopping for your beloveds. Nevertheless, if you are looking to extend your holiday in Nepal, AME can suggest and make the arrangement of short trips and some of the top adventure activities in Nepal.