Indigenous Peoples Trail Trekking

Overview

Indigenous People's Trail presents a unique opportunity for an intimate exploration of one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal. The trail is home to several indigenous communities, namely Sherpa, Newar, Thami, Tamang, Yolmo and Majhi. The pristine forests of Sailung, Rajveer, Augleshwori, Galba and Khandadevi offer a ecological heaven for such wildlife as pheasant, deer and Langur monkeys.

The majestic Himalayan ranges including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest, Kanchenjunga are some of the peaks that can be seen during the course of the trail.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Mudhe – Dhunge (2500m) takes 4 hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 2 : Trek from Dhunge to Kholakharka (3146m) takes 4 hours.

On the trail you experience splendid views of Mount Gauri Shankar (7,134m). Stay overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 3 : This day you can enjoy the early sunrise from Thulo Sailung.

You visit the sacred caves, Tiger rocks, Chortens and Rajveer Gompa. You spend a pleasant evening enjoying a Sherpa cultural program. Stay overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 4 : 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 camp/lodge.

Day 5 : 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 camp/lodge.

Day 6 : Trek from Doramba to Khandadevi via Galba takes four and 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 camp/lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Khandadevi to Hiledevi takes four hours.

After spending some lovely moments enjoying the sunrise view you trek towards Hiledevi along 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 camp/lodge.

Day 8 : Trek from Hiledevi to Lubughat takes four hours.

You will do fishing trip in Sunkoshi River and at evening you will attend Majhi Cultural performance with fresh fish BBQ at last day in Lubughat. Stay overnight at camp/lodge.

Day 9 : Cross over the river by boat and drive to Dhulikhel before you head to Kathmandu.

Inclusions

What is included?

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or Van
Entry Permit for National Park / Conservation Area
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Trrekking guide and Sherpas
Porter (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Camping arrangements during the trek
Necessary camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, etc.
Cooking fuel
Camping charges
All land transportation wherever applicable
Insurance and equipments for trekking staffs
First aid kit
Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.
One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

What isn't included?

Personal nature expenses
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Travel insurance
Tips
Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

Trip code
Package name	Indigenous Peoples Trail Trekking
Duration	9
Max. elevation	3146 m
Level	MODERATE
Transportation	Land
Accomodation	2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accomodation during Trek
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 0 per person