After breakfast, we will embark on an approximately 2-hour drive to reach Nayapool, where our trek to Tikhedunga will commence. The first day of the trek is relatively moderate, with a mostly gradual terrain featuring both ups and downs. The trail takes us through a lush green tropical forest, passing by numerous rice fields and an orange garden, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Along the way, we will encounter an essential conservation checkpoint in Birethanthi, where we are required to present our trekking permits. En route, we will have the opportunity to witness the charm of isolated villages such as Ram Ghai and Hile, before eventually reaching our destination, Tikhedunga, after approximately 5 hours of hiking.