Indigenous People Trail
Indigenous People Trail provides unique and scenic trekking at low elevations, below 3000m. Thulo Sailung Peak in the North, the flowing golden Sun Koshi River in the South, and the Tama Koshi River in the East bound these trails. Indigenous People Trail presents an incomparable and natural blend of culture, linguistic and ethnic diversity. This trail also combines the diversity with breathtaking Himalayan panoramas, which is stretching from Numburchuili and Kanchenjunga in the East to Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in the West.
In this trails, the visitors can get invaluable insight into the culture and lifestyle of several local peoples including Tamang, Newars, Sherpa, Thamis, and Majhis. Here, two predominant religions, Hinduism and Buddhism are ever present with the variety of gods and goddess, temples, stupas and monasteries.
Indigenous People Trail allows you to stay overnight in private homes in traditional villages; which is far from commercialized tourist trails. Rooms in local houses are renovated expect a few tourist-style comforts. Host families are familiar to prepare meals hygienically. When staying with Nepali family guests live the life as the local people, they treat you as a family. The homes also reflect the traditional and simple atmosphere of the people.
Apart from the peaceful and serene environment, tourists can also enjoy the traditional folk dances and music. The team of local men and women can present folk dances and music in their colorful traditional dresses. The focus for the visitors is on experiencing and learning from an authentic and enriched/advanced culture. Guests can also participate in local activities. Local activities include cooking classes, going to a traditional wedding, watching a local cultural dance, etc. The Homestay allows visitors to find the real Nepal and appreciate and enjoy the untouched countryside. Unlike highly commercialized routes, trekkers can also walk through uninhabited areas and meet a couple of fellow travelers.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Mudhe(2,580m) and trek to Deurali (2,298m)
Day 02: Trek to Kholakharka (2448m)
Day 03: Trek from Kholakharka to Surkey (1842m)
Day 04: Trek from Surkey to Doramba (2054m) via Tinghare
Day 05: Trek from Doramba to Khandadevi (1986) via Galba
Day 06: Trek from Khandadevi to Hiledevi
Day 07: Trek from Hiledevi to Lubughat (818 m)
Day 08: Cross over the river and drive to Kathmandu
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Mudhe (3 hours) and trek to Deurali (2,298m)
The drive from Kathmandu to Mudhe-Dhunge takes 3 hours. Your trek begins from Dhunge (2500m). A trek from Dhunge to Kholakharka (3146m) takes 4 hours. On the trail you experience splendid views of Mount Gaurishankar (7,134m). Stay overnight at a lodge in Deurali.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 02: Trek to Kholakharka (2448m) 4 – 5hour
This day you can enjoy the early sunrise from Thulo Sailung. You visit the sacred caves, Tiger rocks, chhortens, and Rajveer Gomba. You spend a pleasant evening enjoying a Sherpa cultural program.
Stay overnight at lodge in Kholakharka.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 03: Trek from Kholakharka to Surkey (1842 m) 4-5 hours
Trek from Kholakharka to Surkey takes four and half hours. The trail descends through the Sailung forests of a wide variety of native trees, shrubs and different species of birds.
Stay overnight at home in Surkey.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 04: Trek from Surkey to Doramba via Tinghare takes four hours. Trek from Surkey to Doramba via Tinghare takes four hours. Enjoy the colorful Thami cultural program at Tinghare. You pass through the rhododendron forest as you descend to reach Doramba. Stay overnight at home in Doramba.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Trek from Doramba to Khandadevi via Galba (4-5 hours)
Trek from Doramba to Khandadevi via Galba takes four and a half hours. During your trail the splendid views of the Himalaya and Mahabharat hills. After your stop at Galba for lunch, you walk past the terraced landscape and pine forest to reach Khandadevi. You visit the temple and enjoy a lovely sunset in Khandadevi. Stay overnight at home in Khandadevi.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Trek from Khandadevi to Hiledevi (4-5 hours)
The trek from Khandadevi to Hiledevi takes four hours. After spending some lovely moments enjoying the sunrise view, you trek towards Hiledevi along a thick pine forest that is home to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife species. In the evening you can enjoy a Yolmo cultural program. Stay overnight at a lodge in Hiledevi.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07: Trek from Hiledevi to Lubughat (818 m) 4-5 hours
Trek from Hiledevi to Lubughat takes four hours. After you enjoy the sunrise view from Sunapati you follow a descending path to reach Lubughat. The Lubughat village is located on the banks of the Sun Koshi river. You can explore the fishing community, Majhi and their way of life or spend some peaceful time along the sandy banks of the river. Stay overnight at lodge in Lubughat.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Cross over the river and drive to Kathmandu through Dhulikhel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cost include
- Private Transport
- Entry Permit for National Park / Conservation Area
- Trekkers’ Information Management system (TIMS) card
- Trekking guide and Porter( 2 trekkers 1 porter)
- All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Accommodation in home stay.
- All expenses, Insurance and equipment’s for trekking staffs
- First aid kit
- One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
- All applicable Gov tax, VAT
Cost not include:
- Nepalese visa fee
- Kathmandu Hotel and Meals
- Tour Guide, Entrance Fees, and Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, hot and cold drinks, tea, coffee, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porter, etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
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