Ramechhap, only 100km east from Kathmandu, offers a trekking experience unequalled anywhere in Nepal. Sandwiched between the high Himalayan range to the north and the rolling Maharbhata range in the south, trekking in Ramechhap offers magnificent Himalayan panoramas, lush rhododendron forests and unique cultural experiences. The elevation ranges from 488m in the Sun Kosi River valley to Numburchuili peak (6909m) along Everest Himal range. Rolling foothills dotted with isolated farming communities, rhododendron forests and bamboo groves crowned by an array of snow peaks is bound to leave you breathless. The cultural rituals around Buddhism and Hinduism are perhaps a major attraction. But the foremost prize of the whole experience is the chance to meet peoples from 6 different Indigenous communities, learn about them and their culture- yes all in one trek. You'll feel better knowing that your visit is genuinely helping your hosts. And what’s more, simply lie on one of the best beaches in Nepal!!

Fact of the Trekking

Day 01 :Kathmandu-Dhunge-Sailung (7 hours)
The Starting Point is Dhunge village in Dolakha District accessible by local bus from Mude (on the Kathmandu-Charikot-Jiri hardtop road), a 3-hour drive from Dhulikhel or 4.5 hours from Kathmandu. From Dhunge, a short 90-minute climb will take you to Sailung Peak. Follow the short trail down to the Sherpa village of Khola Kharka where you will spend the night in the newly established Khola Kharka Community Centre (for independent traveler).

DAY 2: Sailung & Rajveer Environs
Rise early to reach the summit of Thulo Sailung as the sun rises over the Eastern Himalaya. At 3,146 m Sailung offers magnificent views of the Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Rowaling, Everest and Kanchenjunga ranges. To the south the Mahabharata hills roll over the Sun Koshi River sliding down to the Tarai lowlands. Thulo Sailung is regarded by the Tamangs as the abode of their territorial deity, Sailung Phoi Sibda

Day 03 :Kholakharka-Rajveer-Surkey (4.30 hours)
During the descent to Surkey Village through the Sailung forest, you will see a wide variety of native tree, shrub and bird species. Tourists are welcome at Rajveer monastery and to receive a blessing from the Lamas. Along the route you pass through the Sherpa village of Dadhuwa-Dara and a Tamang village, each with their own Buddhist Gompas. Prayer flags, chortens and mani stones are scattered along the route.

Day 04 :Surkey-Tinghare-Doramba (4 hours)
Experience the Thami cultural programme at Tinghare Village before crossing into the Doramba valley where the trail traverses along the forest-covered hillside around to the terraced fields of Doramba.

Day 05 :Doramba-Galba-Khandadevi (4.30 hours)
After a pleasant walk out of the Doramba valley, the route ascends to the sacred Hindu shrine atop Agleshwari Danda where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the Himalaya and the rolling Mahabharat hills below.

Day 06 :Khandadevi-Hiledevi/Dongme (4 hours)
Following the pre-dawn and sunrise photographic experiences, trek towards Hiledevi following a long ridge of thick pine forest. The trail traverses up and down through thick pine forests before crossing into another valley.

Day 07 :Hiledevi-Sunapati-Lubughat (4 hours)
After breakfast the next morning you get to enjoy an equally stunning sunrise before the final descent to the village of Lubughat on the renowned Sun Koshi River. Enroute you will enjoy newly renovated eco trails leading to majestic views of Sun Koshi river confluences. Arriving in Lubughat, you will meet the Majhi people, renowned for their fishing expertise and their cultural milieu.

Day 08 :Lubughat-Nepalthowk-Dhulikhel/Ktm (4 hours)
Cross the rivers by Majhi boat and suspension bridge to Nepalthowk to catch the local bus or micro-bus for the short two-hour drive to Dhulikhel. Take an extra night at one of the many comfortable lodges there or drive direct to Kathmandu.

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BEST SEASON AND EVENTS
IP Trail is possible almost throughout the year. However, March to June and September to December are the best seasons for trekking in IP Trail. Saune Sakranti (mid of July), Sorha Shradda (mid of September) and Maghi (mid of February) are important time for Majhi cultural and ritual events. Janaipurnima (full moon of August) is important for Janaipurnima festival at Sailung.  Lhosar, the new year of Buddhist population is celebrated during February and Buddha Purnima is celebrated in May.

TOURIST FACILITIES

ACCOMMODATION
IP Trail is primarily a home-stay accommodation based trekking trail build around the local cultures.
The ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail’ has comfortable accommodation available every night.  Accommodation on this trek changes in each village and is either in a local family home-stay, a monastery or a community home-stay, all of which are upgraded locally to meet the basic tourist standards.

ECO-CAMPING
One of the many exciting experiences for visitors to NCC is without a doubt Eco-camping. Visitors can enjoy 5 to 7 nights at the designated camping sites at Panipakha, Manedanda, Panchpokhari, Tare, and Ngeju. Eco-camping sites are equipped with safe drinking water, kitchen cum shelter and drainage facilities. However, visitors need to manage the camping gears like tents, sleeping bags, mattress, kitchen kits, all food items and energy (kerosene) by themselves. Experienced assistant and trained local guides are available at Local Tourist Guide and Assistant Centre (LTGAC) at Shivalaya. If you need, you can avail some trekking gears at Local Tourist Guide and Assistant Centre on a rental basis.

HOME-STAY ACCOMMODATION
Home-stay facilities can be enjoyed at Khahare, Lhachhewar, Kyama, Gumdel and Lapchane. Visitors can enjoy the basic accommodation and lodging facilities at the traditionally managed home-stays of Sherpa and Newar community. Boiled and filtered drinking water and hygienic toilets are available at all accommodations. Bucket hot shower can be available upon request.

HOTEL AND LODGES
A few well-established lodges are available at Those, Shivalaya, Deurali, and Bhandar. Serding has a few hotels and lodges with very basic facilities. You can select items from simple menu as is common in other popular trekking routes in Nepal. Bucket hot shower can be available upon request.

COMMUNITY/MONASTERY LODGE
In Kholakharka and Dongme, visitor can experience the local culture by enjoying the community/monastery lodge run by the locals. At Dongme, you will be enjoying the accommodation and lodging managed at monastery guest house where as in Kholakharka, there are community lodges.

OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES

GUIDES AND PORTERS
Locally trained assistant guides are available at Mudhe, Deurali, Dhunge and Kholakharka. These guides are very proud to show you the beauty and share their knowledge of their birthplace.

ACCESSIBILITY
A Kathmandu-Deurali-Dhunge regular bus services (about 130km from Ktm.) takes the visitors at Dhunge within 6/7 hours via Mudhe bazaar at Araniko highway. The seven days long trek finally reaches you to the Lubughat. Next morning, visitors catch the bus/microbus at Nepalthowk, 30 minute walking distance from Lubughat, that takes you to Dhulikhel/Kathmandu.  

COMMUNICATION
Local phone booth facilities are available in every village along the way with ISD available in Doramba, Galpa Bazaar and Lubughat. Internet access is ONLY accessible in Dhulikhel and Kathmandu.

HEALTH FACILITIES
Along the trail in Daduwa, Deurali, Doramba, Manthali, Galpa Bazaar, Pokharidanda, and Nepalthok are health posts providing basic health facilities. As the trek remains at relatively low altitudes there is little chance of altitude sickness.

TREKKING SUPPLIES
As the trail is new, visitors are advised to hire an experienced trekking guide additionally skilled in cooking basic cooking. Visitors are also advised to bring a first aid kit, and handy food such as dried fruits, chocolate etc, cotton hats and cotton outfits, sunglasses and sun cream with them.

TREKKING MAP
The trekking map of IP Trail prepared in a 1:75000 scale by Himalayan Map House (HMH) Kathmandu Nepal with full details of tourist attractions, facilities and services may be useful for the visitors.