Everest Region Trek
> Indigenous Peoples Trail (10 Days)
Note: New trekking trail traversing one of the most culturally diverse areas in
Nepal
To escape the congestion of commercialized trekking routes and get 'off-the-beaten track' to experience the real Nepal, take the "Indigenous People (IP) Trail" in west Ramechhap District, 130km east of Nepal’s Capital, Kathmandu. The First of its kind in Nepal, the IP Trail offers unique, living exposure to one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal combined with the beautiful natural landscape. Sailung Peak in
the north and the golden Sun Koshi River flowing along the south mark the start/finish point respectively of the IP Trail which offers a
unique and natural combination of ethnic cultural diversity coupled with breathtaking Himalayan and mid-Hill Panoramas.
Lying entirely on the Mahabharat range, the IP Trail offers mainly local Home-stay accommodation experiences offering trekkers a rare opportunity to experience the culture and lifestyle of six different Nepali ethnic groups. This top-down, gentle trek suits all types of trekkers particularly visitors wishing to avoid extreme high altitudes. The week long trail takes visitors from a starting elevation of 3146m at Sailung to 533m at Lubughat by the Sunkoshi River. The IP Trail Package suits both the international as well as domestic visitors.
(1 Day Before & 1 Day After Trek For Preparation & Relaxation at the Retreat Center)
Best Season :
Sep - Dec / Mid March - May
Trekking Duration :
8 Days + 2 Days
Trekking Grade :
I (Easy Trek)
Mx. Altitude :
1500m
Starting From :
Sailung
Ending Point :
Nepal Thowk
Culture :
Different Community with majority of Roka & Sherpa.
Mode of Trekking :
Popular in Tea house style (lodge trek). But the trek can be operated in both tea house style and camping trek on request.
Himalayan Sights :
Sailung Peak & Everest Range
Highlight :
Extremely varied Landscapes, rice-terrace, Flora & Fauna, and Natural Sceneries.
To escape the congestion of commercialized trekking routes and get 'off-the-beaten track' to experience the real Nepal, take the "Indigenous People (IP) Trail" in west Ramechhap District, 130km east of Nepal’s Capital, Kathmandu. The First of its kind in Nepal, the IP Trail offers unique, living exposure to one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal combined with the beautiful natural landscape. Sailung Peak in
the north and the golden Sun Koshi River flowing along the south mark the start/finish point respectively of the IP Trail which offers a
unique and natural combination of ethnic cultural diversity coupled with breathtaking Himalayan and mid-Hill Panoramas.Lying entirely on the Mahabharat range, the IP Trail offers mainly local Home-stay accommodation experiences offering trekkers a rare opportunity to experience the culture and lifestyle of six different Nepali ethnic groups. This top-down, gentle trek suits all types of trekkers particularly visitors wishing to avoid extreme high altitudes. The week long trail takes visitors from a starting elevation of 3146m at Sailung to 533m at Lubughat by the Sunkoshi River. The IP Trail Package suits both the international as well as domestic visitors.
Itinerary
Note: Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day of preparation for Yoga Trek
Day 2 : Kathmandu – Dhunge – Sailung
(7 hr)
Following road transportation from Kath- Mudhe – Dhunge, Commence the soft uphill trek from Dhunge to Thulo Sailung enjoying its history and awesome Himalaya and Hill panoramas. Photograph the Sunset on Mount Gaurishankar (7134mts) before retiring for the evening and overnight at the community lodge in nearby Kholakharka.
Day 3 : Sailung & Rajveer Environs
Enjoy sunrise and morning views of the Himalaya Panorama from Thulo Sailung while also visiting Sano Sailung sacred caves, Tiger rocks and Chhortens.Thulo Sailung is regarded by the Tamang people as the abode of the territorial deity, Sailung Phoi Sabda Karpo, (“Sailung’s White Male Lord of the Earth”). Visit Rajveer Gomba and forest after lunch. Savour the evening Sherpa cultural Programme before your overnight at Kholakharka.
Day 4 : Kholakharka – Rajveer – Surkey (4.30 hr)
During the descent to Surkey Village through the Sailung forest, you will see a wide variety of native tree, shrub and bird species down towards Surkey.
Tourists are welcome at Rajveer monastery and to receive
a blessing from the Lamas. Enjoy a soothing foot bath at the cooling water fall near Surkey. Your Homestay overnight at Surkey Village is a
Newari Cultural Experience.
Day 5 : Surkey – Tinghare – Doramba
(4 hr)
Experience the Thami Caltural Programme at Tinghare Village before crossing into the Doramba Valley via the rhododendron filled forest around to the rolling terraced fields of Doramba. Enjoy Tamang Homestay culture and the very colourful evening Tamang traditional cultural programme at Doramba.
Day 6 : Doramba – Galba – Khandadevi (4.30 hr)
Trek towards Augleshwori hill with stunning views of the Himalaya and the rolling Mahabharat hills below. Enjoy cold drink, snacks and lunch at Galba Bazaar before walking through the terraced landscape and pine forest to the sacred Khandadevi temple. Visit the temple and enjoy a tunning sunset view and sight of the Sun koshi River 1500m below. Relax with traditional tamang Homestay Hospitality this evening.
Day 7 : Khandadevi – Hiledevi / Dongme (4 hr)
Following the pre-dawn and sunrise photographic experiences, trek towards Hiledevi following a long ridge of thick pine forest, home a wide variety of bird and other wildlife species. Experience the neat, traditional houses along the trail before reaching the home of the ancient Yolmo people in Dongme. Enjoy spectacular sunset views from nearby Sunapati and visit Buddhist Chortens before returning to the monastery at Dongme to spend the night and to enjoy the Yolmo cultural programme.
Day 8 : Hiledevi – Sunapati – Lubughat (4 hr)
Enjoy an equally stunning sunrise form sunapati before the final descent to the village of Lubughat on the Sun koshi River, famous for adventure rafthing. Learn traditional river fishing with the Majhi community and relax on the sandy beach beside the river. In the evening you will enjoy a fish BBQ, While learning about Majhi culture during a Proudly – performed song and dance.
Day 9 : Lubughat – Nepal Thowk – Dhulikhel – Kath (4hr)
Cross the rivers by Majhi Raft and suspension bridge to Nepalthowk to catch the local bus or micro-bus for the short two-hour drive to Dhulikhel. Take an extra night at one of the many comfortable lodges there or drive direct to Kathmandu(1.5hr).
Day 10 : Kathmandu
Day of complete Relaxation with all the activities at the Retreat Center & Farewell Party.
Day 1 : Kathmandu
Day of preparation for Yoga Trek
Day 2 : Kathmandu – Dhunge – Sailung
(7 hr)
Following road transportation from Kath- Mudhe – Dhunge, Commence the soft uphill trek from Dhunge to Thulo Sailung enjoying its history and awesome Himalaya and Hill panoramas. Photograph the Sunset on Mount Gaurishankar (7134mts) before retiring for the evening and overnight at the community lodge in nearby Kholakharka.
Day 3 : Sailung & Rajveer Environs
Enjoy sunrise and morning views of the Himalaya Panorama from Thulo Sailung while also visiting Sano Sailung sacred caves, Tiger rocks and Chhortens.Thulo Sailung is regarded by the Tamang people as the abode of the territorial deity, Sailung Phoi Sabda Karpo, (“Sailung’s White Male Lord of the Earth”). Visit Rajveer Gomba and forest after lunch. Savour the evening Sherpa cultural Programme before your overnight at Kholakharka.
Day 4 : Kholakharka – Rajveer – Surkey (4.30 hr)
During the descent to Surkey Village through the Sailung forest, you will see a wide variety of native tree, shrub and bird species down towards Surkey.
Tourists are welcome at Rajveer monastery and to receive
a blessing from the Lamas. Enjoy a soothing foot bath at the cooling water fall near Surkey. Your Homestay overnight at Surkey Village is a
Newari Cultural Experience.Day 5 : Surkey – Tinghare – Doramba
(4 hr)
Experience the Thami Caltural Programme at Tinghare Village before crossing into the Doramba Valley via the rhododendron filled forest around to the rolling terraced fields of Doramba. Enjoy Tamang Homestay culture and the very colourful evening Tamang traditional cultural programme at Doramba.
Day 6 : Doramba – Galba – Khandadevi (4.30 hr)
Trek towards Augleshwori hill with stunning views of the Himalaya and the rolling Mahabharat hills below. Enjoy cold drink, snacks and lunch at Galba Bazaar before walking through the terraced landscape and pine forest to the sacred Khandadevi temple. Visit the temple and enjoy a tunning sunset view and sight of the Sun koshi River 1500m below. Relax with traditional tamang Homestay Hospitality this evening.
Day 7 : Khandadevi – Hiledevi / Dongme (4 hr)
Following the pre-dawn and sunrise photographic experiences, trek towards Hiledevi following a long ridge of thick pine forest, home a wide variety of bird and other wildlife species. Experience the neat, traditional houses along the trail before reaching the home of the ancient Yolmo people in Dongme. Enjoy spectacular sunset views from nearby Sunapati and visit Buddhist Chortens before returning to the monastery at Dongme to spend the night and to enjoy the Yolmo cultural programme.
Day 8 : Hiledevi – Sunapati – Lubughat (4 hr)
Enjoy an equally stunning sunrise form sunapati before the final descent to the village of Lubughat on the Sun koshi River, famous for adventure rafthing. Learn traditional river fishing with the Majhi community and relax on the sandy beach beside the river. In the evening you will enjoy a fish BBQ, While learning about Majhi culture during a Proudly – performed song and dance.
Day 9 : Lubughat – Nepal Thowk – Dhulikhel – Kath (4hr)
Cross the rivers by Majhi Raft and suspension bridge to Nepalthowk to catch the local bus or micro-bus for the short two-hour drive to Dhulikhel. Take an extra night at one of the many comfortable lodges there or drive direct to Kathmandu(1.5hr).
Day 10 : Kathmandu
Day of complete Relaxation with all the activities at the Retreat Center & Farewell Party.
Note:
There are many possibilities for trekking in this region. Please let us know the number of days you have
planned for trekking in order to make itinerary according to your wishes.
For Yoga Trek & Cost Details please ask with
info@nepalyogatrek.com / nepalyogatrek@hotmail.com
www.nepalyogatrek.com
ABOUT THE ITINERARY COST
For Yoga Trek & Cost Details please ask with
info@nepalyogatrek.com / nepalyogatrek@hotmail.com
www.nepalyogatrek.com
ABOUT THE ITINERARY COST
