Indigenous Peoples Trail Trekking - 11 Days

New Trekking Trail Traversing one of the most Culturally various areas in Nepal

To escape the overcrowding of commercialized trekking routes and get off-the-beaten track to experience the real Nepal, take the Indigenous Peoples Trail Trekking in west Ramechhap District, 130km east of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. The first of its kind in Nepal, the IP Trail offers unique, living experience to one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal combined with the stunning natural landscape. Sailung Park in the North and the golden Sun Koshi River graceful along the south mark the start/end point respectively of the Indigenous Peoples Trail which offers a unique and natural combination of ethnic cultural diversity joined with breathtaking Himalayan and mid-Hill panoramas.

Lying totally on the Mahabharat range, the IP Trail offers mostly local Home-stay accommodation experiences offering trekkers a rare chance 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 by the Sunkoshi River.

The Indigenous Peoples Trail is an unforgettable combine cultural, Himalayan views and beautiful landscapes. The trail boasts amazing mountain views including the unique Himalayan panoramas from Sailung offering one of Nepal few unimpeded Himalayan panoramas of the complete 400km Himalayan range including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest and  Kanchenjunga Himal ranges. It is against this superb Himalayan backdrop that visitors are welcomed into the culture and lifestyle of indigenous communities including Sherpa, Newar, Thami, Tamang, Yolma and Majhis. The two main Nepali religious, Hinduism and Buddhism, are ever present with a variety of gods and goddess, temples, stupas, monasteries and sacred caves.

The trail passes through the stunning folded Mahabharat range and rolling terraced farmlands. The virgin forests at Sailung, Rajveer, Augleshwori, Galba and Khandadevi are the unique habitat for varieties of wildlife including pheasant, deer and Languor monkey, as well as a seasonal spring blaze of blooming rhododendron.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in airport pick up and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunge and trek to Sailung (7hrs).
Day 04: Trek from Sailung to Khola Kharka
Day 05: Trek from Khola Kharka to Surkey (4:30hrs)
Day 06: Trek from Surkey to Doramba (4hrs)
Day 07: Trek from Doramba to Khandadevi (4:30hrs)
Day 08: Trek from Khandadevi to Hiledevi/ Dongme (4hrs)
Day 09: Trek from Hiledevi to Lubughat (4hrs)
Day 10: Trek from Lubughat to Nepal Thowk and drive to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel (6-7hrs)
Day 11: Final Departure for home

Cost Include

• Airport to Hotel to Airport pick up and drop by private car/van/bus.
• 2* Standard 3 Night Hotel in Kathmandu on B/B Plan.
• Guided Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour Guide.
• Trekking Map of  IP Trail Area.
• Full Board Plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Accommodation) during trek (Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian served).
• Simple Home stay Local House community base lodge accommodation during the trek (7Nights).
• An experienced, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and trained, government licensed holder English speaking Trekking Guide with his food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, and local tax.
• A Strong,friendly & helpful Porters with well equipments (One porter for each two people).
• Food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, and local tax for all trekking staffs.
• All local Transportation from to Kathmandu by bus, and van.
• Medical Kit Box.
• New TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems).
• Duffel Bag if you required.
• A gift Higher Limits Trek & Expedition Company T-Shirt.
• Trekking Certificate.
• Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
• All kind of service charges.
• All Government Tax.
• Farewell Dinner with Cultural Program.

Cost Exclude

• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
• International flight and Departure Tax.
• Sightseeing/Monuments/Monastery Entrance Fees.
• Nepal Entry visa fee US$ 25(Duration 15Days from Date of Issue), US$ 40 (Duration 30 Days from Date of Issue) and US$ 100 (Duration 90 Days from Date of Issue) you can easily issue your visa upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will require two passport size photos.
• All kind of Personal Trekking Equipments.
• Any kinds of Bar Bills, All kind of bottle drinks, Tea, Coffee, Laundry, Telephone, Hot Shower, Heater, Camera Battery Charge, Sweet things such a chocolate etc.
• Your Travel Insurance (Compulsory) which should be cover in High Mountain.
• Any Expense of Personal Nature /Helicopter Rescue Evacuation Fess if in case.
• Cultural Show Dance Program fees If you wish to have preform by local peoples during the trek.
• Tips for Trekking /Tour Staffs (Tipping is expected).
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price includes section.