Reference Code: INSTTNP
Trip Start: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Mude Bazaar
Trek Days: 7 Days
Age: 15 years to 70 years
Season: Spring, Summer and Autumn
Accommodation: Lodge and Homestay
Service: Full board
Destination: Nepal
Trip End: Kathmandu
Trek End: Palanchowk Bhagawati Temple
Trip Durations: 11 Days
Physical Rating: Comfort
Group Size: 2-16
Theme: Walking and Cultural Observation
Meals: Standard
From the early days of civilization, Nepal has been the settlement for people with various indigenous ethnic groups who speak their own language. In this small country, there are 125 ethnic groups of people speaking 124 different languages. The variation of the people, their unique culture and tradition along with varied languages has made Nepal a unique destination. This trekking will take you to the settlements of some of the indigenous groups of Nepal. You will experience the culture, tradition and living style of Tamang, Newari, Lama, Sherpa, Yolmo, Thami and Majhi peoples. Thami and Majhi are the people, who are only found in this part of the country. One can choose Indigenous Sailung Trek to feel this kind of life experience. This trekking is considered as one of the easier and short treks where one will get to see the varied form of culture, tradition, and history of the local people along with the panoramic view of the mountains and the surrounding villages.
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Namaste! And welcome to Kathmandu, the colourful capital of Nepal where ornately carved balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting on arrival at the exit gate of Kathmandu airport. Our staff will welcome you and pick you to your accommodated hotel. Please seek our company palmplate to find our staff at the main exit gate of the airport. Rest of the day you can relax at the hotel or short evening walk around local market on your own as per your wish.
Approximate Driving Hours: 30 minutes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals include: None
Day 02 Rest and preparation day
A well deserved rest day at cosy of hotel after a long tiring flight. This day, one can move around nearby local market to purchase or hire trekking equipment that is necessary for the trekking like sleeping bags, walking sticks etc, exchange currency as requirement or simply walk around in the local market or Kathmandu Durbar squire nearby with small entrance fee as per your preference on your own. Evening at the hotel lobby there will be pre-trip briefing in which you will be introduced with your trekking guide and explained about your trip in short, instruction for safety etc.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals include: Breakfast
Day 03 Drive to Mude Bazaar
After taking breakfast in the hotel, you will check out from the hotel and then commence driving to Mude Bazaar; trekking starting place for Sailung. The view from the vehicle will be very beautiful where you can witness the local villages, local peoples, their living styles, the terraced farms, jungles, and rivers. Once you reach Mude, you will check-in to the lodge and rest and relax at the lodge.
Day 04 Trek to Khola Kharka(2948m.)
You will have your breakfast in the lodge in Mude bazaar and then commence walking to reach KholaKharka. You will walk through some villages, jungles and the bank of the streams. After continuous walking for 3 hours, you will reach Deurali, where you can have your lunch. From here, within 2 hours of pleasant walk, you will reach Dhunge. You can rest here for a while and then again continue walking for two more hours to reach Kholakharka. After reaching Kholakharka, you will check-in to the local lodge and stay overnight here.
Day 05 Trek to Doramba(2054m.)
You will have your breakfast in the lodge and then you will commence a short hike to Sailung hill. It will take you approximately 30 minutes to reach the top of the hill; Sailung. At Sailung hill, you will witness the very mesmerizing view of the surrounding hills and the mountains. Here you will also see one beautiful Buddhist monastery. After enjoying with the chilling air at the top of the hill and enjoying the untouched scenery from the view tower, you will continue walking to reach DorambaGumba. From Sailung, it will take you exactly 3 hours to reach DorambaGumba. As you reach Doramba, you will check-in to the local lodge and for the remaining time, you can stroll around the surrounding and enjoy the beautiful environment of Doramba along with the lifestyle of local indigenous people. You will see their lifestyle from very near.
Day 06 Trek to Guranse Bhanjyang(2300m.)
ou will wake up at the beautiful Doramba village and enjoy the morning scenes of the surroundings. After having breakfast, you will commence pleasant walking. The first part of the trek is totally downhill until reaching the bottom of the hill. From here, you will have to climb the cliff and must reach at the top to reach Guranse Bhanjyang.
Day 07 Trek to Kartikke Daurali
Have your breakfast in the lodge and then a long day walking begins. You will have to walk for 6 hours to reach Kattikedeutali, which will be the stopover for tonight.
Day 08 Trek to Palanchowk Bhagawati Temple
Today is the last day of walking. Similar like yesterday, you will have to walk for the whole day to reach the trekking ending place; Palanchok Temple. Palanchok is the famous Bhagwati temple where a large number of Hindu pilgrims arrive here for worshiping the goddess. Check-in to the lodge and overnight stay.
Day 09 Drive to Kathmandu
After having breakfast in the lodge, you will visit the PalanchokBhagwati temple and the surrounding places. After spending some hours, you will commence driving back to Kathmandu. Once you reach Kathmandu, you will check-in to the Hotel.
Day 10 Rest and final shopping day
This is the final day in Nepal. A chance to do some shopping, explore at leisure or merely relax by the hotel. We enjoy a final night together, reliving the trek and our extraordinary achievements.
Day 11 Final departure
We say 'Namaste' for memories that will last a lifetime. There are no activities planned for today and you are able to depart the hotel at any time. Check out time from the hotel is at 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel. For your final departure, our staff will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport approximately 3 hours prior to your international flight time.
Inclusion
All ground transportation as per itinerary
4 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B plan.
TIMs (Trekking Information Management system)
Kavre National Park Entry fee
Food for the member during the trek( 3 meals a day as per lodge open menu)
Lodge accommodation on twin sharing basis
Medical supplies(First aid Kit will be available)
All required Nepalese staffs (salary, food, clothing, accommodation)
All Nepalese staffs insurance as per Nepalese Government rules.
Company service charge, VAT and government taxes etc.
Exclusion
International flight with airport tax.
Nepalese Entry Visa fee
Food during stay in Kathmandu
All personal equipment and personal expenses
Photography Charges, Monument charges and Monument entry fees
Personal Medical and travel insurance(must cover helicopter rescue evacuation cost)
Personal Medicine
Telephone and internet charges
Laundry charges
Alcoholic beverage, bottled drinks and cold drinks during the trip
Rescue evacuation charges if required
Staff and porters Tips...
Equipment List
Clothing and Equipments List
» Pack to pack out - bring enough waterproof bags to carry all non-biodegradable rubbish back down the mountain.
» Remove all unnecessary packaging before leaving home.
» Bring enough warm dry clothes so that you can wrap up rather than burn firewood in the evenings.
» If you are going to trek higher than 5000m or you know it will be cold, buy an aluminum water bottle which can also be used as a hot water bottle at night.
» The easiest way to keep hydrated while trekking is to buy a 1 x liter platypus-drinking bladder to carry in your day pack.
» Make sure to buy proper trekking socks. Don’t buy synthetic socks as these promote sweating and can give you blisters. Always carry a few blister pads in your first aid kit and keep them handy in your day pack.
» Walking poles are very useful while trekking and helpful when descending.
» Please remember that waste disposal and recycling facilitates are limited in Nepal. When buying batteries make sure they are rechargeable and/or high quality so they last longer, and take them home to recycle.
More Lists
There is no definitive list. What you bring will vary according to the area, time of year and the length of your trek. Below is a suggested check list which you should adapt to your own needs. Ask yourself: Will there be snow/how long /high is the trek/are we camping?
» Good quality trekking boots with ankle support
» Lightweight shell/raincoat with hood
» Detachable fleece liner or separate fleece
» Fleece trousers
» Shorts and / or convertibles trousers- quick drying
» Sunglasses
» Sun hat and warm hat(good quality)
» Gloves
» Spare T-shirt x 3
» Sweat towel x 2
» Spare socks x 3 ( walking sock and thin inner sock)
» Small day sack
» Sun cream
» Small water bottle aluminum doubles as a hot water bottle.
» Iodine or water purifying kit,
» Soluble vitamin tablets to taste water or powder fruit drink
» Talcum powder
» Walking sticks or Trekking poles(good quality)
» Camp shoes/trainers/flip flops to wear in evening.
» Spare underwear 3
» Toilet kit
» Tissues
» Pen knife
» Bum bag
» Head torch(good quality)
» Biodegradable washing liquid / soap
» FILM
» CAMERA
» Ear plugs
» Sleeping bag liner(good quality)
» Sleeping bag(good quality-30)
» Bin bag/ gasbag to keep kit dry
» Small towel
» Lip balm
» Available in KTM
Personal First Aid (Aids Kit)
» Antiseptic
» Bandages
» Blister plasters
» Decongestant
» AMS medication like Diamox
» Eye drops – it can get very dusty on trails
» Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen
» Rehydration sachets, Imodium and antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea
» Scissors
» Sterile dressing
» Sticking plasters and tape
» Throat lozenges / sweets
» Tweezers
» A sewing needle etc.
This trekking equipment list has been prepared by Adventure Zambuling Treks (P) Ltd.
