Briddim, a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of Langtang Himal, is located at an elevation of 2229m. Around 43 houses are spread in Z shape. Most of the houses are made up of stone and have roofs of splitshake. As direct descendants of ancient Tibetan immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely

Pathivara Devi shrine (3794m) is a popular pilgrimage destination that is believed to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of her devotees. The animist deity at Pathivara is worshipped with equal reverence by both Hindus and Buddhist. The Goddess at Pathibhara is believed to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of her devotees, like sons for those without sons, and wealth for the poor.

This itinerary takes you through verdant midlands of Nepal experiencing the beauty of this mountain region and the culture of the people who live here. The trail passes through traditional Tamang villages where life, culture, and crafts have remained unchanged since the beginning of the settlement. Warm traditional welcome hosted by the locals, their elaborate costumes, rich architecture of their

Phortse (3950m) is a unique Sherpa settlement of about 80 households. With the aim of adding cultural aspect to the Everest experience, Phortse is being developed as model ecotourism village in Sagarmatha National Park. Community run home-stays are available in Phortse for experience of the mountain life. Tea-shops and lodges are also available here. Staying at the home-stays as

Pikey Danda/hill (4065m) is one of the tallest hills of Solu. The name Pikey is derived from a Sherpa clan deity. During the month of July the locals hold celebrations to worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey, as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu. July is a good time to take a trip as this is when the local people hold their clelbrations of the clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey.

Dudhkunda (4560m), a holy mountain lake, in the lap of Mt. Numbur is a popular trekking destination of Solu. Dudhkunda which literally means lake of milk, is said to be a sacred lake and is revered by the local people. It is believed that taking a dip in its holy waters will fulfill one's wishes. During full-moon nights in August a weeklong celebration is held here by prlgrims and jhankris (Shaman Priests).

Dudhkunda Khaling Rai Trail is a popular trekking destination of Solu. Dudhkunda which literally means a lake of milk, is believed to be the sacred lake and is highly revered by the local people. It is believed that taking a dip in the lake will fulfill one's wishes/desires. During the full-moon nights of August a week long celebration is held here by prlgrims and Shaman Priests.

This trail between Kabeli and Khaksewa rivers offers an in-depth experience of the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the limbu people who dominate this region. This 4 nights 5 days trek starts from Suketar and passes through Lalikharka, Kande Bhanjyang, Simbu, Phungphung, Phumpe and Mamankhe. The trek ends at Mamankhe where more than 95 percent people are Limbu.

Ghalegaun (2095m) and Ghanpokhara (2158m) are traditional Gurung villages nestled in the lap of the Annapurna range. The villages are predominantly inhabited by the Ghyabre Gurung of this region. The villages offer a peek into the culture of Gurungs at their home-stays and through cultural programs. The local people also perform traditional Ghatu, Krishna Charitra, Jhankri Lama Dances for visitors dressed in traditional attire.

The Gurung Heritage Trail provides first-hand experience of Gurung lifestyle and culture. The trail starts from Khudi, to Ghalegaun and Ghanpokhara. The trail then passes through other Gurung villages, Bhujung, Pasgaun, Pakhrikot, Nangidhar finally ending at Pokhara. One can also see wonderful views of the Annapurna rage on the route. The local communities in these villages perform cultural