Your second day in Nepal is all about exploring the splendid sights of the historic city of Kathmandu. After your breakfast, you shall witness the artistry and culture surrounding the UNESCO world heritage sites such as Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey Temple. These heritage sights are among the few places you would get a chance to live the history and culture of for the day. Boudhanath is the oldest stupa in the country which holds a major significance to the Buddhist population and Nepal in general due to the gigantic prestige it holds for the country and its religious harmony. Pashupatinath is the holiest temple of Hindus all around the world. A temple is a sacred place where Shiva the destroyer is preached. Although Pashupatinath is home to a lot of monkeys, The Monkey Temple a.k.a Swayabhunath Temple is a whole other story. The vicinity which integrates Hindu and Buddhist deities to create one whole religiously intertwined worship place provides an overall enriching experience to the visitor in the valley of Kathmandu. The temple's perfect harmony can also be witnessed through the harmonious co-existence of the monkeys and the humankind. Although these are the major attractions in the wondrous valley of Kathmandu, your experience doesn't come to an end just there. There is a huge plethora of experience this city is yet to offer to you. In between, there are a variety of stops which are equally if not the most valuable part of the trip. During these stops is where you can get the real taste of the way of the Nepali people while getting a firsthand experience of their culture and lifestyle.

4 days into the expedition on the path to Manasalu you wake up in Soti Khola and have your breakfast. This is the part where you start the real part of the trip, the trekking. The distance between Soti Khola and Machha Khola is 14.1 kilometers or 8.7 miles. The le3ap from an altitude of 700m to 869m takes you somewhere around 6-7 hours of trekking in general. The cultural submergence in the Gurung villages along the pathways especially the places like Lapubesiu and Khanibasi enriches your trip phenomenally. With the eye-candy vicinity at your disposal, you shall surely make up for the harsh hilly terrain you make your way through in this adventurous trek. You shall pass through the lush green forests, the furious yet calming Budi Gandaki river and of course the priceless snowcapped mountain glimpses.

We shall be climbing upwards to a more high altitude destination while approaching the Machhakhola which is 1340m above sea level. The track along the picturesque vista takes you 6 hours on an average to trek to your destination. It is in this region that you find the best of views, due to the high elevations. Also, the hot spring in Khola Besi, helps you relax and unwind through all that adventure you embarked upon in your trekking.

You will trek via Gurung village Philim and through the cultivated lands to Ekle Bhattai. From there you will cross the river Budi Gandakai and continue through bamboo forest to Deng. You will cross the Deng river and stay overnight in the village of Deng.

Today you will cross the river Budi Gandaki again and enter the Budi Gandaki valley. You will then trek via Prok village while gazing at stunning views of mount Siringi. After then you will trek further upstream of river Budi Gandakai crossing it several times and get to Namrung for staying overnight.

As you trek further from Namrung village you can get spectacular views of mount Ganesh, Siringi and Himchuli. You will continue trekking to Lihi village through beautiful forest, farm fields and chhortens. After then you will pass through Sho village, continuing further you will get to Lho village from where you can get magnificent views of mount Manaslu. You will also explore Ribung Gompa in Lho village and trek to Shyala. From Shyala you can get dramatic views of mount Himchuli, Peak 29, Manaslu and numerous snow capped peaks. Trekking further you will get to Samagaon where you will stay overnight.

You will spend the day at Samagaon acclimatizing and exploring the village. You can find thousands of Mani stones throughout the village. The village is mostly inhabited by Sherpa community. You can enjoy warm Nepalese hospitality at Samagaon. Later the day you will visit Pungyen Gompa, your guide will tell you interesting stories about the village and mountains. You will stay overnight in Samagaon.

You will continue trekking towards Samdo through beautiful Brich and Juniper forest. You will pass through alpine grassland of Kermo Kharka and cross the river Budi Gandaki on wooden bridge to get to Samdo. You will stay overnight in Samdo.

Today you will trek around the valley of Salka Khola while gazing at the Larkya glacier. Then trekking further you will get to a stone made hut called Dharmashala. You will stay overnight in Dharmasahala.

You will trek further from Dharmashala through the moraines of the glacier. Then you will get to Larkya La pass at 5,160m from where you can get stunning views of Larkya Peak, mount Himlung, Cheo, Kangguru and the bold Annapurna II. Crossing the pass you will enter in to the magnificent sight of mount Manaslu. You will trek further to Bimthang gazing at this beautiful mountain glowing gold. Overnight in Bimthang.

Today you will descend through Sangure alpine meadow and cross Dudh river. On the way you can get dramatic views of mount Manaslu, Lamjung, Himlung and Cheo. Continuing further through rhododendron forests and farm field you will get to Gho. You will trek further to Dharapani for staying overnight. Today yous step in Annapurna conservation area.

Finally you will finish your trek and you are fre. You can choose where to go and where to stay afterwards.