Numbur Cheese Circuit Trek (18N)

Detail Itinerary
Day 1- Arrival to Kathmandu
The starting point of this adventure begins from your arrival in Kathmandu. Once your Nepal Visa gets issued, collect your luggage, clear the customs and move toward exit terminal. As soon as you come out of the exit terminal please check our office representative with your name placard. S/he will assist you to the hotel.
Arriva at hotel and check in
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2- Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya (1,790 m; 8-9 hrs)
We drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya watching the peaks of mountain. The road is very well paved and our stop for the day rests at Shivalaya, located at the river side of Khimti.
Arrive at Hotel in Shivalaya and check into the Hotel
Overnight stay at Hotel/ Lodge in Shivalaya (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 3- Trek from Shivalaya to Khahare (2,175 m)
We will start trekking from Shivalaya toward the valleys and falls crossing terraced pastures and the river. Coming across a steep turn we will be going up the cliff on the other part to reach to Khahare. Khahare is a small village accommodated by the villagers during winters only.
Overnight homestay in Khahare (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 4- Trek from Khahare to Panipakha (3,105 m)
On our 4th day, we will walk over from Khahare to Panipakha. Panipakha will be our first campsite with a moderately plane camping area among the alpine trees, giving pleasant view of sunset.
Overnight stay at a camp in Panipakha (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 5- Trek from Panipakha to Maanedanda (3,490 m)
On our way from Panipakha to Maanedanda we pass through the small Sherpa village of Phokte. The track follows through beautiful rhododendron forests to the summer fields of Maanedanda. We will stop for the day and set our camp in Maanedanda.
Overnight stay at a camp in Maanedanda (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 6- Trek from Maanedanda to Paachpokhari (4,515 m)
Upward trail to 4/5 hours walk will lead us to Paachpokhari at the altitude of 4200 m. Paachpokhari means five holy lakes that carries significant religious value and is a popular pilgrimage of Ramechhap district. Our first trail climbs to Jata Pokhari that requires us to walk through the alpine pastures to meagre jungle of sunapati. We will see a beautiful waterfall indicating Jata Pokhari that resides at the lap of Mount Numburchuli. Upon walking further, we shall arrive at Paachpokhari and make our stop point.
Overnight stay at a Camp in Paachpokhari (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 7- Trek from Paachpokhari to Thare (4,140 m)
We will make a crossing at a pass lying at an altitude of 4,600 m and move down to Thare. The trek goes through Khola Kharka and move downwards to Nupche River passing thick bamboo forest. On the way we can enjoy fresh cheese making process in the green fields at the riverside before we reach to our campsite in Thare.
Overnight stay at a Camp in Thare (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 8- Rest and Explore
The day is allocated for a rest in Thare. We can take time to explore around and have a short trip to Gigphera Go Nup Base Camp or Glacier, Linkhu Nup Glacier, Khola Cire (4,469 m) and see the Lhasa Lake (4,469 m)
Overnight stay at a Camp in Thare (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 9- Trek from Thare to Ngeju (2,665 m)
Today we will be having a strenuous pathway to cross till we reach to the Likhu Khola valley. The journey rewards with scenic beauty of the peaks that expand from north into Tibet. We will pass by Gyajo La, also known as Thulo Lapcha (4,880 m). We will trek down from the Likhu glacier and big moraines to Ngeju (3,690 m) and camp there.
Overnight stay at a camp in Ngeju (Meals: B, L)

Day 10- Rest and Explore
We will have a rest from our vigorous trekking journey and explore around Ngeju. One can visit the ancient Buddhist Shrine of Kau Gumba.
Overnight stay at a Camp in Ngeju (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 11- Trek from Ngeju to Lahaksewar (2,665 m)
Today we will move from Ngeju and go to the Lahakesewar. It is also known as Sewar habituated by the Sherpa communities. The village offers unbelievable landscapes and people there with richness of culture and traditions are very friendly and kind.
Overnight homestay at Lahaksewar (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 12-Trek from Lahaksewar to Kyama (3,190 m)
The circuit follows from Lahaksewar to Kyama where we will be walking through thick forest. In between, striking views of Numburchuli and Pathibhara can be a retreat.
Overnight homestay at Kyama (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 13- Trek from Kyama to Gumdel (2,255 m)
Passing by amazing mountain scenery we will descent from Kyama to Gumdel. Gumdel is another Sherpa village with the best of culture and traditional lifestyle.
Overnight stay (Hotel/ Lodge/ Homestay) at Gumdel (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 14- Trek from Gumdel to Serding (3,360 m)
From Gumdel, we take upward trail through thick forest and arrive at Serding. Against the background of Numburchuli, Gaurishankar Himal range and Bigphera Go from Punnas Danda and Serding, one can enjoy the comfortable sub-alpine forest.
Overnight stay at a (Lodge/ Homestay) in Serding (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 15- Trek from Serding to Lapchane (3,150 m)
Leaving Serding behind, we will walk ahead toward Deurali. On the way, we can also visit Thodung Monastry. Spectacular Mountain views of Gaurishankar, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Numbur and Kanchanjunga can be witnessed from Tamedanda which is one of the tallest hills in Ramechhap.
Overnight homestay at Lapchane (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 16- Trek from Lapchane to Those (1,755 m)
This day, we will be going down from Lapchane to Those marking our way back. One can also enjoy the beautiful sunrise from Tamedanda before descending to Those.
Overnight homestay at Those (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 17- Drive from Those to Kathmandu (4-5 hrs)
The journey shall come to an end by driving back to Kathmandu from Those that passes through Jiri.
Overnight stay at a Hotel in Kathmandu (Meals: B, L, D)

Day 18- Free for Personal Activities
The day could be spend freely where you can sightsee the richness of cultural heritages and tourist destinations in Kathmandu Valley such as Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Basantapur, Thamel, etc.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kathmandu (Meal: B)

Day 19- Departure to Home
Enjoy your journey to the fullest until final departure. We will transfer you to airport 3 hrs earlier your scheduled flight to the next destination.