Thrilling Guerrilla Trek Challenge

The next morning, after breakfast, you will depart for a full-day sightseeing trip of Kathmandu Valley. You can see the historic Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath Temple, which are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The largest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath, as well as the magnificent artwork and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square, depict ancient Nepalese culture and are highlights of our guided trip.

Patan City will enchant you with its renowned beautiful arts and ancient architecture. When you return to your hotel, you will have time to explore the surrounding neighborhood, eat dinner, and perhaps take a leisurely stroll down the famous streets.

Finally, the day closes with an authentic Nepalese dinner at Nepali Cultural Restaurant.

We fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara in 35-40 minutes, with spectacular views of the Himalayas and Nepal environment. After landing in Pokhara, we drive our jeep to Beni via Baglung Highway. Stay overnight at a hotel in Beni.

Leaving Beni, we take a rough route to Darbang. We then hike through difficult trails, with the stunning view of Gurja Himal (7,193m) in the background. After a 6-hour hike, we arrive at Takam. Stay overnight at a lodge in Takam.

Today, we get to see the breathtaking countryside. We depart Takam for Lamsung, enjoying the breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. On our approach to Lamsung, we meet residents who will undoubtedly have many war-related anecdotes to tell. Overnight at a lodge in Lamsung.

We leave Lamsung for Gurjaghat on a trek through deep pine and oak forests. On our way, we may come across musk deer in the deep forests. We hike along steep trails that provide a beautiful 180° view of the Dhaulagiri range, which extends all the way to Chure Himal in the west. We walk through a handful of more deep forests before arriving at Gurjaghat after a 7-hour trek. Overnight at a lodge in Gurjaghat.

Today, we ascend through gorgeous Himalayan forests to reach a remote area of the country. We travel from Myagdi to Baglung. We next hike along rocky paths until we reach a Tibetan refugee settlement, which brings us to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. We may see ghoral, Himalayan tahr, black bear pheasant, partridge, and other wildlife on our trip to the lodge where we will spend the night.

We travel to Nisi Dhor, a bird paradise, while listening to wonderful songs sung by the magnificent Danphe, Nepal’s national bird. On our way to Nisi Dhor, we may be lucky enough to see wildlife such as the black bear, Ghoral, and Himalayan tahr. After 5 hours of walking on rocky trails, we arrive at Nisi Dhor. Overnight at a lodge in Nisi Dhor.

After crossing a few creeks, we arrive at the former Maoist base location near Rukum. On our way to Tallo Sera, we pass through a few Magar villages, which were formerly the primary Maoist hideouts during the conflict. After 7 hours of trekking, we arrive at Tallo Sera, where we can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri range. Overnight at a lodge in Tallo Sera.

After breakfast, we continue our hike and pass through a few more Magar communities in Rukum. Rukum is heaven for those who appreciate the pure version of nature. Rukum, also known as the District of 52 Lakes and 53 Hills, has the potential to become a popular tourist destination if it is conveniently accessible. We arrive at Rujhi Khola after taking in the breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, Chauri Peak, Sisne, Putha Hiunchuli (7246m), and the other Himalayas. Overnight at a lodge in Rujhi Khola.

On our way from Rujhi Khola to Thabang, we ascend through magnificent fir, pine, and birch forests, passing via a few lonely villages. Thabang was the most affected by the army’s attack during the war. Spend the night at a guesthouse in Thabang.

On our route to Jaljale, we trek through dense woods of oaks, pines, and rhododendrons, taking in the breathtaking views of Dhaulagiri, Churen Himal, Gurja Himal, Putha Hiunchuli, and the other Himalayas. After a 5-hour hike, we arrive at Jaljale. Overnight at a homestay in Jaljale.

On our way to Jelbang, we trek downhill and pass through various mixed-ethnic settlements. We can learn a lot about cultural variety in Nepal today. We visit the ethnically diverse settlement of Jelbang after admiring the breathtaking views of Api (7,132m) and Saipal (7,031m). Overnight at a homestay in Jelbang.

On the final day of our walk, we descend to Rolpa, which was the Maoists’ base of action throughout the war. To get to Sulichaur, we hike through various lovely rhododendron and fir forests. Stay overnight at a hotel in Sulichaur.

We drive from Sulichaur to Kathmandu on the East-West Highway in our private jeep. We will return to our hotel in Kathmandu after our marathon 9-hour travel. Kathmandu will be our overnight stop.

A leisurely day in Kathmandu. You can ask your guide to take you on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. On this day, you can visit the valley’s numerous museums, including the Narayanhiti Museum, which was previously the residence of Nepal’s last king. You can also visit the hilltop of Nagarkot. After exploring the valley’s world heritage sites, you will enjoy a farewell supper with your Nepali friends and guide. You and your guide may even decide to extend your stay to include a Chitwan jungle safari, rafting activities, and other activities.