Meals:  Nil

On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met by your World Expeditions guide and transferred to the Radisson hotel. After check in we will have a full pre-trek briefing where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down/fibrefill jacket. This evening we will head out for dinner, this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with life in Nepal. Overnight: Radisson Hotel

Meals:  D

Today we will embark on a half day visiting the cultural and historical highlights of Kathmandu including the two most important World Heritage Listed spiritual sites: Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple and an important cremation site; and Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal and the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist shrine outside of Tibet. Overnight Radisson Hotel *Today lunch and dinner is at your own expense

Meals:  B

After an early breakfast we drive north from Kathmandu to Gomba Danda. Parts of the road are unsealed and the condition of the road often depends upon the monsoon season. On arrival we will trek for 2 hours into our project site, the Shree Loki School. We will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Trisuli River valley and the high peaks of the Ganesh Range. We will encounter groups of girls and young women who spend hours in the forest collecting leaves that they carry back to the village to feed the family buffalo, an important animal that ensures the fields can be ploughed for the new crops. After the welcome program, we settle into the camp near the school. Overnight wilderness camp

Meals:  B,L,D

The school was affected by the 2015 earthquakes. Project work will involve physical work that may include plastering the classroom walls, painting the school and ground levelling of the playground. The village school needs assistance in many ways, and we will discuss with the school committee the possible ways the group can help. You will need enthusiasm and a desire to help, but no special skills are needed. There will be local tradesman to show you how to achieve your tasks. During this time you will also have time to relax and play games such as soccer or hopscotch with the local children. Whilst we are working our crew will prepare 3 hearty cooked meals per day. Overnight wilderness camp

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we will finish our service work and join a hand over ceremony with the local community. The local community will want to turn out and thank you for the great work who have completed during the service days. We say farewell to our new friends and board our vehicle for the drive to Syabrubesi and the start of our Langtang trek. Overnight wilderness camp

Meals:  B,L,D

We cross through the village of Thulo Syabru and descend to the Langtang Kola. Slowly the trail climbs gently through the forest with the river flowing beside us. The forest becomes sparser and drier on this side of the river, consisting mainly of scrub oaks and nettles. Finally we climb steeply on a good trail to Rimche and on to our campsite for the night.

Meals:  B,L,D

We continue to follow the Langtang Khola climbing steeply through hemlocks, oaks, maples and rhododendron forest to the national park checkpoint at Ghora Tabela (2970m). Beautiful views of Langtang Lirung (7225m) can be seen from here. The trail ascends gradually, as the valley becomes wider and we pass many mani stones, water-driven prayer wheels and scattered Tamang villages before arriving in Langtang village.

Meals:  B,L,D

Passing through the village of Langtang we climb gradually past yak pastures and the small villages of Mumdu and Sindum. After crossing a wooden cantilever bridge over Langtang Khola, we reach a wider valley scattered with large boulders to a moraine. Here we gain the first views of Kyanjin Gompa and the dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and Langtang Kinshung (6781m) to the north. Our route weaves through large boulders before a short descent to Kyanjin Gompa. The scenery is spectacular here and one of the highlights of the itinerary.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we have a full rest day, very important for acclimatisation. The setting is stunning, a lovely village with incredible views of the mountains. We can spend our day going for an acclimatisation walk and exploring the nearby village as well as spending time reflecting on the program to date.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we retrace our route along the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela (3020m). The trail is for the most part downhill, descending to Lama Hotel and our camp for the night.

Meals:  B,L,D

Following the same route until we reach the upper trail on the ridge we arrive at the pleasant village of Thulo Syabru. This gives us an opportunity to gain an insight into the tradition, culture and custom of the local Tamang community.

Meals:  B,L,D

Passing a school and army post, we proceed up a steep hill above the village to Dursagang. After Dursagang, the trail is less steep and largely forested to the top of the ridge at Fhulung Danda. The only sign of human habitation are the occasional shepherd huts. The trail eventually levels as it crosses the head of the valley and after passing the ridge we arrive at Sing Gompa.

Meals:  B,L,D

Following a rugged trail we climbs steeply up the ridge, with dramatic views of Himal Chuli (7893m)and Manaslu (8156m)as our backdrop. To the west Ganesh Himal(7406m) rises up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. The area on the northern slope is a sanctuary for the red panda (locally known as the cat bear), an endangered species. We pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebina and cross a ridge for our first view of the holy lakes. Gosainkund is a protected area where the killing of animals, lighting of wood fires and grazing of goats is prohibited. There are about a dozen lakes in Gosiankund Basin, the most prominent being Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda and Gosiankund. According to legend, Shiva created the lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after consuming poison. There are stone shelters at Gosiankund used by pilgrims who visit to worship and bathe during the full-moon festival each August.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today the setting for our rest day is nothing short of spectacular. We can walk around the lakes and explore the high Alpine camp gaining views of the Annapurna range and Manaslu.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we start our steady descent, losing over 2000mtrs over the course of the day heading towards the road head at Dunche.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today we wave goodbye to the mountains and meet our vehicle and driver for the journey back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we will check into our hotel and head out for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate our achievements.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning is at leisure to prepare and pack your luggage before making your eay to the airport for your flight to Melbourne

Meals:  B

Meals:  Nil