The off-beaten track “Indigenous Peoples Trail Trek,” which is located in the Mahabharat mountain range, offers the visitor unique, living exposure to one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal.
Indigenous People Trail - a less traveled route
Overview
Indigenous Peoples Trail Trek: A 130-kilometer drive to Ramechhap from Kathmandu Valley takes you to the newly discovered and off-beaten-track Indigenous Peoples Trail,” which is located in the Mahabharat mountain range and offers the visitor unique, living exposure to one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal. The ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail’ offers scenic trekking at comparatively low altitudes, below 3126 meters. Bound by Thulo Sailung peak in the north, the golden Sun Koshi flowing along the south, and the Tama Koshi in the east, the ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail’ presents an incomparable and natural blend of cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity coupled with a breathtaking panoramic view of 400 km of the Himalayan and Mid Hills, including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himala, Langtang, Jugal Rowling, Numbur Peak, Dhaulagiri, Everest, and Kanchunja Ranges.
The highlights of Indigenous people trail trekking are the cultural diversity of different ethnic groups living in that region, like Newars, Tamang Sherpa, Thamis, and Majhis, etc. You can experience different traditions, cultures, and lifestyles of people closely. People following Hinduism and Buddhism with the variety of gods and goddesses, temples, stupas, and monasteries are also found in the Indigenous People trail trek. Far from the city area, this trail rewards homestays in the local houses of local people and enjoying their traditional way of living. You will enjoy folk dances and songs performed by local people wearing their traditional colorful dresses. You will get engaged with the activities of local people, like cooking, attending traditional marriage ceremonies, etc. Indigenous people trail trek offers you to learn different countryside traditions and get involved in these traditions of Nepal.
Wilderness Excursion’s carefully designed 7-day Indigenous people trail trekking package; the number of days can be customized according to your convenience. We will provide you with an experienced guide who will take you to the countryside far from Kathmandu city to make you experience the real and undiscovered Nepal and Nepalese people, their traditions, and their culture. You will observe the urban area and people in Nepal so closely, and Incredible Himalayan Sherpa Adventure offers you Indigenous people trail trekking trips packaged at a very good price. This trek is perfect for everyone and more suitable for those people who want to know the culture and tradition of Indigenous people of Nepal.
Key Highlights of the Trek:
- Location: Ramechhap region, accessible via a 130-km drive from Kathmandu.
- Cultural Diversity: Exposure to Newar, Tamang, Sherpa, Thami, and Majhi communities.
- Altitude: Treks below 3126 meters.
- Scenery: Panoramic views of 400 km of Himalayan ranges (Annapurna to Kanchenjunga).
- Experiences: homestays, local dances, traditional ceremonies, and insights into rural Nepali life.
- Spiritual Sites: Hindu and Buddhist temples, stupas, and monasteries.
- Focus: Cultural exploration, ideal for those seeking authentic Nepali experiences.
Pick up from the hotel by your guide and take a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Mudhe and then to Dhunge Village, which takes about 6 hours of driving. From Dhunge, we can walk up to Sailung if we arrive on time; local buses can be really slow. It is a short 90-minute climb to Sailung hilltop. Retrace back to Dhunge for an overnight stay in cozy teahouse.
- An English-speaking local Indigenous trail trekking guide.
- One shared porter between two trekkers to carry your main pack
- Meals: 6 Breakfast 7 Lunches, 6 Dinner during the trek.
- Lodge and homestay accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Kathmandu-Dhunge-Nepthok-Kathmandu by local transport.
- Guides and porters fee with all their expenses.
- Trekking permit for this hiking route
- All local government taxes.
- Transfer, accommodation, and meals in Kathmandu.
- Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu (we can arrange on request)
- Alcoholic and soft beverages such as coke, Fanta, and mineral water.
- Personal expenses such as laundry and toiletries, phone calls.
- Personal travel insurance and trekking gear
- Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
- Tips for your guide and porter.
Check our published date! If it doesn’t match, we are happy to customize your tour perfectly to suit your interests and needs, creating a unique travel experience for you