Chepang Hill Trek 6 Days

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Hugdi

Starting our excursion, we will travel 80 kilometers west of Kathmandu towards Hugdi. Hugdi bazaar is found 965 feet above sea level. Before coming to Hugdi Bazaar, we need to go through Majim Tar and traverse Hugdi Khola close to its conjunction with the Trishuli River. You will pass through steep, turning streets which are normally brimming with traffic. The path rises from the west side of the routes and tracks with a ridgeline. There is a little guest house in Hugdi Bazaar on the east/Trishuli stream side of the route. Upon landing in Hugdi Bazaar, get refreshed and at night you can walk around the area and experience the town life.

Day 02: Trek Hugdi to Hattiban

Today you will begin your journey from Hugdi after having breakfast. The walk is around five hours and as the height recommended, we will be slowly but steadily climbing up from Hugdi. We will pass by the Magar settlement. We climb consistently and pass by numerous little shops, schools, sanctuaries, towns. We will pass by a basic teahouse and follow the wide path to reach Hattiban. On a sunny morning, Hattiban offers a beautiful perspective on the encompassing slopes. You can learn about their way of life natives by interacting with them.You will find that the settlement here incorporates: Magar, Chepang and Giripuri culture. We will remain in one of the homes at Hattiban.

Day 03: Trek Hattiban to Jyandala

The path leaves from Hattiban from the south end of the town. We will take a wide trail to the south-west and climb for a couple of hours and afterward  cross a stream. Jyandala is a town arranged at around 1600 meters. Enroute, you can have astounding perspectives on mountains while investigating other Chepang settlements, for example, Jautesh, Changa and Dinglang. It would be our pleasure to watch the whole Chepang settlements and their way of life. We can have a stunning sight of dawn and nightfall from this town. This is a one of a kind spot as far as view as should be for example, Dhaulagiri, Rolwaling, Gaurishanker, Langtang, Gorkha Himal, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna and the level terrains which are under 100 meters from ocean level. 

Day 04: Trek Jyandala to Upper Dhangadhi 

Taking leave from Jyandala, we proceed with our journey towards Upper Dhangadhi. We need to walk on both up and down trails today. Going through thick backwood will offer you a chance to stroll through a bird watching heaven today. Other than the huge number of birds various types of wild animals are also additionally found around here. However during day time experience with the wild animals are very uncommon. After a stroll for around six hours, you will reach  a Gurung and Chepang town of Upper Dhangadhi. This town is situated at a height of 4029 feet and was the Headquarter of Chitwan areas until 1962. 

Day 05: Trek Upper Dhangadhi to Shaktikhor

On the final day of our trip, we depart from upper Dhangadhi in the wake of taking breakfast. Our path takes us down for around 300 meters following a ridgeline. Passing by the town of Kolar, proceed with the ridgeline as we plunge steeply to the tributary underneath the Shakti Khola (495 m/1624 ft). We should swim over the waterway a few times before coming to Sampharang (363 m/1191 ft). After around six hours of walk, we arrived at the bustling market town of Shaktikhor. Shaktikhor is situated at an elevation of 1070 feet above ocean level. Here is a guest community close to the Chepang Museum and Chepang Development Center, which has privately delivered products on special, including mustard seed oil and nectar. Upon landing in Shaktikhor, we can visit the Chepang Museum.

Day 06: Drive Shaktikhor to Kathmandu

With all the excellent recollections and wonderful time journeying inside the ethnic gatherings of individuals' way of life, we drive back to Kathmandu. The drive takes around seven hours to arrive at Kathmandu from Shaktikhor. Upon landing in Kathmandu, you will be moved to your separate inns for your overnight remainder.

Dates and Cost

Note : Set your own departure date if you have a group size of 2 packs or more.

Cost Includes

• 5 Nights’ Accommodation during the trek at local mountain lodges 
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
• All necessary permit
• Government licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
• Insurance of Guide and Porter
• All required local and government taxes
• Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request)
• Official Trekking T-Shirt, Duffel bag (you can use it for Sherpa bag) and Trekking Map (As a souvenir)
• Kathmandu - Hugdi and Shaktikhor to Kathmandu drive in a sharing vehicle
• Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
• All government and local taxes as applicable

Cost Excludes

• Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 25 for 15 days & $- 40 for 30 days)
• Travel insurance
• Meals (Lunch and Dinner) at Kathmandu and Pokhara except for Welcome and Farewell Dinner
• Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phone bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry, etc.
• The cost incurred during the emergency, evacuations
• Tips for Guide/porters/driver

Passport and Visas:
First, be sure you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.  You can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Get the required visa for Nepal.
You can get Nepal visa prior to arrival from the Nepalese Embassy at your home country. Likewise, you can easily get an up on arrival visa at Kathmandu airport and other different borders from Nepal. This is for those who travel from India and Tibet. For more information and download please visit Nepal Visa Information.

Bring Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passports sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal. For detail information, we request you to visit our visa page.

Money & Credit card Info
We find that most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs and that you find difficult to pay for your treks and tour. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. In Nepal, you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission s per Nepal Bank rules, on top of your payable amount for the trek cost.  So, please be sure that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. Likewise, be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. We request you not to change money in the Airport. The exchange rate is very low there. Our office provides you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

Travel Insurance:
Our clients must have comprehensive travel insurance package. Their insurance must cover against medical, personal accident, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, lost of gears, natural calamity, theft of or damage to baggage etc.

Who can trek?
No special degree of fitness is required and that there is no age barrier. However, in the areas over 3000m altitude, extra care should be taken. One can trek who have strong legs and the spirit for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Normally, for weary trekkers, we have a list of short, easy and exotic treks and for the experienced trekkers, we offer a longer trek with lots of excitement and adventure. We encourage all men and women, families, students and professionals around the world to enjoy the enchanting trekking in Nepal. You can join us as an individual team member or with your own group. We commit to arranging the best trekking that delights you in the Nepal Himalayas. If you can have fun walking for 3-6 hours up and down hills to Nepal, pack your luggage and join us for an exhilarating and unforgettable journey. All the necessary things for your trekking will be arranged by us. What you can do is to enjoy the beautiful scenery and magnificent view of Nepal Himalayas.

Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Nepal
Trekking in the Himalayas needs to the arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude. The basic clothing item that you are expected to be prepared with are well described here. Remember that excess baggage is likely to be a burden for yourself and your supporting staff. "Pack light, but pack right", is our motto. This will allow you to enjoy a comfortable journey with your energies and enthusiastic zeal focused on the exploration of this enchanting Nepal scenic beauty. Please visit here for Clothing and Equipment list.

Buying and Renting Equipment in Kathmandu
It is not really necessary to spend a large amount of money buying extra equipment and clothing prior to your trip. It is because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from many adventure shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally manufactured (hence a lot cheaper). Some Chinese gear is likely to be more expensive but qualitative. Sleeping bag and down jacket are easily rented. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1, for a day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. However, these items are more likely to be cheaper than those in your hometown. We will arrange all the necessary items you need on the second day of your arrival. 

Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

How to Book
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Kathmandu Nepal by mail or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu