Guerrilla Trek

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

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our company representative will meet and welcome you to Nepal and then you'll be transferred to your confirmed hotel. Once you finish the check-in procedure, you can rest & relax at the hotel. Later you will be accompanied by the office staff for a short tour of Thamel to make you familiar with some good restaurants, ATM's, money changer and other necessary places you might need during your stay in Thamel.

Day 2: A full day sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, the capital city

The very next morning, after breakfast you will leave for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath and the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture which is the highlights of our guided tour.

A visit to Patan City will enchant you with its famous fine arts and historical architecture. On return to your hotel, you will have time to explore the local area, have dinner and perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the famous streets. Finally, day ends with a Authentic Nepalese Dinner in Nepali Cultural Restaurant.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight (40 minutes) and drive to Beni (830m/2,722ft)

We leave Kathmandu for Pokhara on a 35- 40 minute flight which features an extraordinary view of the mountains and the Nepal landscape. Upon landing in Pokhara, we drive to Beni on our jeep via Baglung Highway. Overnight at a hotel in Beni.

Day 4: Trek from Beni to Takam (1,665m/5,461ft)

Leaving Beni, we head towards Darbang on a gravel road. We then trek through rough trails with the beautiful panorama of Gurja Himal (7,193m) in our background. After 6 hours of trek, we finally reach Takam. Overnight at a lodge in Takam.

Day 5: Trek from Takam to Lamsung (2,250m/7,380ft)

We get to view the awe-inspiring landscape, today. Relishing the spectacular panorama of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range, we leave Takam for Lamsung. We meet locals on our way to Lamsung, who will definitely have a lot of stories to tell about the war. Overnight at a lodge in Lamsung.

Day 6: Trek from Lamsung to Gurjaghat (3,020m/9,905ft)

Trekking through dense pine and oak forests, we leave Lamsung for Gurjaghat. On our way, we may encounter musk deer in those dense forests. We trek through rocky trails which offer stunning 180° view of Dhaulagiri range extending up to Chure Himal in the west. We pass a couple of other dense forests and reach Gurjaghat after 7 hours of trek. Overnight at a lodge in Gurjaghat.

Day 7: Trek from Gurjaghat to Dhorpatan (2,860m/9,380ft)

Today, we trek through lush Himalayan forests to enter the isolated part of the country. We move from Myagdi to Baglung. We then trek along rough trails and reach Tibetan refugee camp which leads us to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. We may encounter ghoral, Himalayan tahr, black bear pheasant, partridge, and other wildlife on our way to the lodge where we will rest for the night.

Day 8: Trek from Dhorpatan to Nisi Dhor (2,620m/8,593ft)

Listening to beautiful songs sung by the beautiful Danphe, the national bird of Nepal, we head towards the bird paradise of Nisi Dhor. If we are lucky, we may spot wildlife like the black bear, Ghoral, and Himalayan tahr, on our way to Nisi Dhor. Walking along the rough trails, we reach Nisi Dhor after 5 hours of trek. Overnight at a lodge in Nisi Dhor.

Day 9: Trek from Nisi Dhor to Tallo Sera

Crossing few water streams, we enter the former Maoist base area in Rukum. We come across a few Magar villages on our way to Tallo Sera, which used to be the main hideout of Maoists during the war. Relishing the mouthwatering view of the Dhaulagiri massif, we reach Tallo Sera after 7 hours of trek. Overnight at a lodge in Tallo Sera.

Day 10: Trek from Tallo Sera to Rujhikhola

After our breakfast, we continue our trek and pass other few Magar villages in Rukum. Rukum is the heaven for people who love the uncorrupted version of nature. Also known as the district of 52 lakes and 53 hills, Rukum can be a chief tourist destination if it was easily accessible. Relishing the magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Chauri Peak, Sisne, Putha Hiunchuli (7246m), and the other Himalayas, we reach Rujhi Khola. Overnight at a lodge in Rujhi Khola.

Day 11: Trek from Rujhi Khola to Thabang (1,975m/6,478ft)

We trek through lush forests of fir, pine, and birch to come across few remotes villages on our route from Rujhi Khola to Thabang. Thabang was the most affected area due to army attack during the war. Overnight at a homestay in Thabang.

Day 12: Trek from Thabang to Jaljale (3,414m/11,197ft)

Trekking through dense forests of oaks, pine, and rhododendron, we relish the mesmerizing view of Dhaulagiri, Churen Himal, Gurja Himal, Putha Hiunchuli, and the other Himalayas on our way to Jaljale. After 5 hours of trek, we reach Jaljale. Overnight at a homestay in Jaljale.

Day 13: Trek from Jajale to Jelbang

Trekking downhill, we pass several mixed ethnic villages on our way to Jelbang. We get to learn a lot about cultural diversity in Nepal, today. Enjoying the amazing panorama of Api (7,132m) and Saipal (7,031m), we enter the ethnically mixed village of Jelbang. Overnight at a homestay in Jelbang.

Day 14: Trek from Jelbang to Sulichaur

On the last day of our trek, we trek downhill to Rolpa which was the base of operation of Maoist during the war. We trek through several lush forests of rhododendron and fir to reach Sulichaur. Overnight at a hotel in Sulichaur.

Day 15: Drive from Sulichaur to Kathmandu

Driving in our private jeep on the East-West Highway, we leave Sulichaur for Kathmandu. After our lengthy 9-hour long drive, we will head back to our hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 16: Leisure day in Kathmandu

Leisure day at Kathmandu. You can ask your guide to take you on a sightseeing trip inside Kathmandu Valley. On this day you can go to the various museums around the valley including the Narayanhiti Museum which earlier used to be the residence of the last king of Nepal. You may also go to the hilltop of Nagarkot. After some sightseeing around the world heritage sites in the valley, you will have a farewell dinner and enjoy with your Nepali friends and guide. You might even make plans for extending your stay for Chitwan jungle safari, rafting activities, and more with your guide.

Day 17: Departure

Finally, it’s SEE OFF TIME. There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. You will be picked from Hotel by representatives of Wongchhu Peak Promotion staff and dropped at Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours earlier than your flight time with a hope to see you again. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.