Grading:
3126M
Activities
- 2 Days Drive
- 4 Days Trekking
Best Season
- September - May
Meals
- 7 Breakfast
- 6 Lunch
- 5 Dinner
Accommodation
- 2 Nights Hotel
- 5 Nights Home Stay
Transportation
- Private Jeep/ Public Bus
PRICE STARTS FROM
Per person
Overview
Indigenous People Trail trek is a mild track taking you through some of the culturally diverse areas in central Nepal. This trail highlights the culture, lifestyle, religion, and the overall identity of different Nepali tribes with natural and scenic delights alongside it .
Indigenous People Trail trek
The Indigenous People trail trek will give you the perfect opportunity to experience the true Nepalese spirit. The trail passes through multiple villages and settlements from where you can get a peek into village life. You will go through the Newar, Tamang, Sherpa, Majhi, and Thami communities in this trek. Taking a glance at their activities daily and art of survival, one can return satisfied ad inspired. The changing culture and tradition, however, is quickly sweetened with warm hospitality and smile in each place you visit. In this brief period, you will learn about the mix of Buddhism and Hinduism at best. Ranging from the shrines which one pray to the customs from the past, you can witness them all. Walking in the trail and taking short hiking will make you feel the true beauty of these places. From the plain farmlands to the peak of Sailung (3126 m), each moment will show you a different shade of ethnicity throughout the trail. The sublime views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri to the Kanchenjunga ranges in the east lessens your tiredness every day. Walking in the path self-made through the villagers using it themselves one could discover the true unity in diversity of Nepal.
You will be staying in the homestays operated by the local people in these villages. Tasting the local cuisine and living the typical day in your life, you will experience the indigenous Nepali lifestyle better than ever. As a mild trek, the indigenous people trail is suitable for solo travelers too. Similarly, the leveled elevation of the destinations makes this trek perfect for beginners also. An ideal balance of nature and culture, this trek is a complete cultural vacation for travelers. One can do this trek throughout the year. Exceptional experiences are from the period of September to May where most of the festivals fall. With the aid of our local guides, prepare yourself for this amazing trek of a lifetime.
Outline
DAY 01: ARRIVING IN KATHMANDU (1350m).
DAY 02: KATHMANDU-DHUNGE (7HOURS)
DAY 03: DHUNGE- THULO SAILING (3126M, 4 hours)-KHOLAKHARKA
DAY 04: KHOLAKHARKA-SURKEY (1850M, 4-5 HOURS)
DAY 05: SURKEY-DORAMBA (2054M, 4-5 HOURS)
DAY 06: DORAMBA-GALBA-KHANDADEVI (1986M, 4-5 HOURS)
DAY 07: KHANDADEVI -DHULIKHEL-KATHMANDU (4-5 HOURS)
DAY 08: DEPARTURE TO HOME
Daily Itinerary
Arriving in Kathmandu
1350m
Arrive at Trivuwan International airport in Kathmandu, transfer to the selected Hotel and free activities in the evening.
KATHMANDU-DHUNGE
7 hours
Drive from Kathmandu - Mudhe - Dhunge takes 7 hours drive by public bus. Stay overnight at Lodge in Dhunge.
DHUNGE- THULO SAILING-KHOLAKHARKA
3126M 4 hours
Your trek begins from Dhunge (2500m). Trek from Dhunge to Kholakharka (2948m) takes 4 hours walk. You experience splendid views of Mount Gaurishankar (7,134m), Langtang, Ganesh Himal from Thulo Sailung. You visit the Tiger rocks, Chhortens. Stay overnight at Lodge in Kholakharka.
KHOLAKHARKA-SURKEY
1850M 4-5 HOURS
Trek from Kholakhara to Surkey takes 4-5 hours walk. You pass Rajveer Gomba, through the rhododendron forest as you descend to reach Surkey. Stay overnight at home in Surkey.
SURKEY-DORAMBA
2054M 4-5 HOURS
Trek from Surkey to Doramba takes 4-5 hours walk. You pass through the rhododendron forest as you ascend to reach Doramba. Stay overnight at home in Doramba.
DORAMBA-GALBA-KHANDADEVI
1986M 4-5 HOURS
Trek from Doramba to Khandadevi via Galba takes 4-5 hours walk. 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.
KHANDADEVI -DHULIKHEL-KATHMANDU
4-5 HOURS
Drive from Khandadevi to Kathmandu by public bus (5-6 hours driving), overnight at Hotel.
Departure to Home
Departure to international airport to fly your home country.
Whats Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus.
- 2 Nights hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan.
- Kathmandu Trekking starting point and Trekking ending point to Kathmandu by Public Bus.
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a tea/coffee in a cup) with Homestay Accommodation during the trek.
- Trekking guides and porters: food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine.
- First Aids Kit.
- Duffel Bag.
- Himalaya Trip T-short.
- Seasonal fresh fruit such as Apple and Pomegranate etc.
- All the official charge and 13% Government VAT.
Whats not Included?
- International airfare and visa fees (15 Days US$25 and 30 Days US$40).
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Your Personal Trekking Equipment.
- All the drinks Coke, Beer, Mineral water.
- Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue.
- Tips for the guide and porters.