Indigenous Peoples Trail Trekking (8 Days)

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

8 Days

Trip Type

Lodge Trek

Grade

Moderate

Max. Elevation

3146 m.

Transportation

Public / Private Vehicle

Min. Group Size

1 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

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 indigenous peoples' trail.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day1Kathmandu- Mudhe / Dhunge (2500m)

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you-up from your hotel. Drive from Kathmandu to Mudhe / Dhunge (2500m) takes 4 hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day2Mudhe/Dhunge - Kholakharka (3146m)

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

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 lodge/local house.

Day3Kholakharka - Surkey

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

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 lodge/local house.

Day4Surkey - Doramba

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

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 lodge/local house.

Day5Doramba - Khandadevi

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

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 lodge/local house.

Day6Khandadevi - Hiledevi

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

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 lodge/local house.

Day7Hiledevi - Lubughat

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Trek from Hiledevi to Lubughat takes four hours. Lubhughat village is located on riverbank. You can do fishing trip in Sunkoshi River. At evening, you will attend Majhi Cultural performance with fresh fish BBQ at last day in Lubughat. Stay overnight at lodge/local house.

Day8Lunughat-Nepalthok-Dhulikhel-Kathmandu

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

After taking breakfast, you will cross the river and walk to Nepalthok. You will then drive to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel.

Price includes the following services

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Trekking guide
One porter for every 2 participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Trekking equipments: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card
All land transportation before and after the trek by public/private vehicle
Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir

Service Excludes

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items:
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items:
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks:
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:
First Aid Kit

Optional:
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek:
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

Client Reviews

Helen Chifton & Denis HarrigonAustralia

Nepal Trekking

I wish to express my expectation for the case and concern our guide Uttam Pokharel has shown us while on our trek. He has been most helpful in many ways, firstly, by attending to our health by recommending good eating houses and restaurants.

Jun 30, 2022

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