Departure for Kathmandu. Meals and overnight on board. 

Upon our arrival at Kathmandu airport and after completing the visa formalities, meeting with the Everest Sherpa Expedition's guide and transfer by private coach to the hotel. 

In the afternoon visit Kathmandu's Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has always been the heart of the old city as well as a splendid legacy of traditional architecture. The Kumari House-Temple, where if you are lucky you can admire the young Living Goddess looking out from the balcony; the Royal Palace of the Malla dynasty, Hanuman Dokha, which takes its name from the stone statue of Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, which stands near the main entrance door. 

We continue with the excursion to Swayambunath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient religious complex located on top of a hill west of the capital, known as the Monkey Temple for the numerous monkeys that populate the site. For Nepalese Buddhists, the Swayambunath hill, with the ancient stupa with the compassionate eyes of Buddha, plays a primary role and is one of the most sacred places of pilgrimage. Full board. 

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Pokhara, subject to reconfirmation. If this route cannot be made by flight, an early morning transfer by minibus to Pokhara will be made. It normally takes 7/8 hours but, due to recent maintenance work on the road, it may take more than 10 hours. In this case the program will undergo some changes. All treks that take place in the Annapurna region have Pokhara as their starting point which is located in the central part of the country. 

The town is located at 884 meters above sea level and one of the reference points is represented by Lake Phewa, on whose waters in the months of October and November some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas are often reflected: among these the Machhapuchhare (6,944 m ) which due to its particular shape is also called Fish Tail, Annapurna I (8,091 m.), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m. and Himachuli Himal (7,893 m.). 

Arrival in Pokhara and continuation towards Nayapul where we begin our trek which in just over an hour will take us to Birethanti (1025 m), a rich and extensive town with a road paved with large stones. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. 

After breakfast, depart on foot for Ghandruk (2,015 m), through terraced cultivated land, along the Modi Khola valley. It is the second largest Gurung village and consists of a chaotic collection of slate-roofed houses built next to each other. The country is surrounded by the fantastic snow-capped peaks of Fish Tail, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I and Annapurna South. 

The Gurung are a people of Mongolian-Tibetan ethnicity and are mainly dedicated to pastoralism and the cultivation of corn, millet, potatoes and mustard seeds. They also raise buffalo but it is the sheep that are of great importance in their economy: each flock is made up of the sheep of each family and the flocks can be seen grazing in the upper Marshyangdi valley, towards Manang. 

After shearing, the flocks accompanied by their shepherds and some mastiff dogs are accompanied towards the high pastures, from April to September and their return to the village coincides every year with the Dashain festival (mid-November), while in the winter period they move further south into the Terai region. They are divided into clans and many of them have joined the ranks of the Gurkha regiments of the United Kingdom, real elite shock troops, also used in the European field in the Second World War. Full board and overnight stay in a lodge. 

We leave the gurung village of Ghandruk, descending towards the Modi river, and then ascending towards Landruk (1565 m), also a gurung village. The surrounding landscape is very pleasant, also because, in addition to the peaks that stand out around us, the vegetation is also made up of rhododendron plants and orchids. Full board and overnight stay in lodge. 

Through a wonderful landscape, accompanied by our guide and porters, we walk towards the village of Majgaon (1,400 m), surrounded by the Himalayan chain that never abandons us during our trekking. Full board and overnight stay in a lodge. 

The village we reach today on our trek is Dhampus (1,600 m), located north of the Pokhara valley overlooking terraced rice fields. Walking towards this village offers us the opportunity to admire nature, landscapes, snow-capped peaks. Different varieties of birds populate the area and from here you dominate the Pokhara valley and its lake. Full board and overnight stay in a lodge. 

After breakfast, we continue our last trek to reach the village of Phedi, from which we reach Pokhara with a short drive. Here we can visit the Mountain Museum, inaugurated in 2014 which is certainly a source of pride for the Nepalese population eager to reclaim their history and culture. Visiting this museum means understanding more about the history of the conquest of the Himalayas, its geography and the populations that inhabit it. After lunch, we sail the waters of the lake with a boat until we reach a small island where the Tal Barahi Temple stands, in the center of Lake Phewa. It is a two-story Hindu pagoda temple, dedicated to the Goddess Durga (Barahi), the protector of deities. The temple is visited by both Hindus and Buddhists. Rest of the day free for relaxation or shopping. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

The flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu is scheduled for this morning, subject to reconfirmation. In case it is not possible to make the journey by flight, very early in the morning departure by minibus for Kathmandu (normally it takes 7/8 hours but it could be more, depending on traffic conditions). If the arrival is not too late we will visit Pashupatinath, also known as the "little Benares", where the most important Hindu temple in Nepal dedicated to Pashupati is located, one of the incarnations of Shiva in his positive form, as shepherd of animals, men and sign of fertility, whose symbol is the lingam, its sexual organ which represents energy and fertility. 

Pashupatinath is considered the heart of Kathmandu, the link that unites and transforms life forms. Here we die, but we also begin the journey towards a new life. Its construction began in 427 of the Christian era; the temple dominates the sacred river Bagmati (born from the mouth of Shiva), which is accessed via a long staircase. On one side it is reserved for Hindus, on the other, dotted with small chapels where the stone lingams are located; on this side non-Hindus go to attend the daily rites of cremation of bodies. The sadhus, the ascetics, the wandering Hindu sages, live in the small temples. Full board and overnight stay in hotel. 

In the morning visit Bhaktapur, a place located about fifteen kilometers from the capital and very well preserved which reflects a Nepal that is perhaps more difficult to perceive in Kathmandu. Its other name is Bhatghaon, which means "city of devotees" and is the ancient capital of one of the kingdoms of the valley. It has a particular charm and despite having fewer temples than other cities, it boasts the distinction of having one of the most beautiful in Nepal, the Nyatapola Devala. It is also the tallest in Nepal and one of the symbols of the country. It is a large five-storey pagoda that King Bupathindra Malla dedicated to the mysterious tantric goddess Siddhi Laksmi in 1702. 

In this city you can truly breathe the air of the past, there is no noise from cars and life goes on as in past, without television, without traffic, but with silversmiths beating metal, women drawing water from fountains. It was apparently founded in the 9th century by the legendary king Ananda Malla and was the capital of the valley from the 14th to the 16th century. From the original nucleus of Dattatraya, the city then expanded towards Taumadi Tole, the square famous for the large pagoda temple. We will visit Durbar Square, Pashupati Pagoda. At right angles to the Nyatapola temple is the Kasi Bishwanath Temple which dates back to the 18th century. From the terrace of the small restaurant located in the Nepalese-style building located in front of the Bhairav ​​temple you can observe the comings and goings of the square, while sipping a masala tea. From the square we will head towards the old neighborhoods to discover this part of the city and reach Tachupal Tole, once the center of Bhaktapur and Golmadhi Tole. The houses overlooking the two squares have wooden balconies, the shops and artisans sell and produce everything. 

We continue to Potter's Square, a place not to be missed: thousands of hand-shaped vases are placed in the square to dry. Our visit continues with the city of Patan located just 5 km away. From the capital. Its other name Latipur means "city of beauty". Located on the other bank of the Bagmati River, it is predominantly Buddhist and appears to be the oldest Buddhist city in the world. The city is divided into four sections thanks to the north-south and east-west road axes and the center is formed by Durbar Square and the Royal Palace. This grandiose complex, a city-wide example of Newar architecture, includes palaces, Buddhist pagodas, Hindu shrines, stone elephant columns and the "Great Bell", a must in all royal squares. Full board and overnight stay in a hotel. 

Transfer to the airport in time for boarding the flight, where arrival is expected in the late evening. 1. Annapurna 2. Pokhara 3. Bhaktapur