Chepang Hill Trekking

Chepang Hill Trek Chitwan is popular for both cultural and natural diversities. Among many other tourism activities, Chepang Hill Trekking has its own significance as this trail leads you through the unexplored beautiful hillsides of Chitwan. This newly developed Trekking trail is just about 80 km from Kathmandu.

Besides the natural beauty, the trail offers cultural highlights of one of the indigenous communities of Nepal. This area is home to the Chepang people who lead a semi-nomadic life and have rich cultural traditions. Thus, to visit this marginalized group is to add some new form of insight on people and their way of life. You are more likely to enjoy their primitive culture, their festivals, norms and, values. The trail sometimes provides you with philanthropic satisfaction as it is designed to lead through the homeland of Chepangs and their remote villages in order to generate income possibilities for them and to raise awareness about Chepang culture among foreign visitors and Nepali people.

Though the trail is more focused on cultural exploration, the natural panorama can not be ignored. You are more likely to be delighted by national parks and protected plants and animal species as well.

Trip Highlights

Newly developed trekking trail, Mountain View from Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) to Mt Kanchenjunga, (8598m), splendid experience with rural communities, Interaction with the Chepangs, Pristine mid-hill forests, Visiting Chitwan National Park

Fact File:

Trek Name:Chepang Hill Trek

Trek Duration: 08 Days

Best Season: February - June, September - November However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.

Trek Grade: Easy

Accommodation:Home Stay and Tented Camp

Group Size: Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group

Min. altitude: 309 m

Max altitude:1550 m

Mode of Travel:Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Hungdi

Price: For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us

Trekking Map

Chepang hill Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel

Day 2: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to the hotel.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Hungdi- (309m) by bus from Kathmandu it is around 80-k.m –drive, around 3 to 5 hours, stay at the several home stay and community-managed guest house.

Day 4: Hungdi to Hatti bag – (1410m): working around 4 to 5 hours. Offers good scenery of the surrounding mountains and touch of Magar,Chepang and Giripuri culture, at the several home stay at community-managed guest house.

Day 5: Hatti bang to Jyandala (1600m): walk around 4 to 5 hours. When you will work one the way you can see spectacular views of the mountains and magnificent sunrise and sunset views. The view includes a wide range of Himalayan peaks such as Rolwaling, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Gorkha Himal, Peak 29, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and the Royal Chitwan National Park in the Terai. Staying in the Chepang village.

Day 6: Jyandala to Upperdangadhi (1275m): walk around 6 hours. Working through the popular bird watching site. Here are More than 250 varieties of bird. The dense forest in this region is also home to other wild animals. Overnight in Upperdangadhi,which offers a spectacular mountain views.

Day 7: Upperdangdhi to Saktikhor (355m). Walk around 6 Hour: we will end our trek here you will have a cultural experience. Home-stay experience, Cultural shows, you can visit Chepang Museum and Visitor's information centre, Caves and waterfalls around Shaktikhor. From here you can visit Chitwan National Park , you can do a one of two days rafting in Trishuli River . Or come back to Kathmandu .

Day 8: Saktikhor back to Kathmandu by bus. Around 6/7 hours drive

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary

Cost Include:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
4 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide, and transport by private car / van.
Trekking Permit.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card.
Full board meals during the trekking (meals are choices from Menu) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trekking
Seasonal fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc
An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
Above The Himalaya’s duffle bag if necessary.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Trekking porter carry all personal gear and group equipment( 1 porter for 2 person basis)
Food, accommodation, salary, local tax, all trekking equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Proper Insurance for all trekking staff including porter.
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Above the Himalaya Special Gifts (T shirt, Pashmina shawl, Trekking certificates and others)
Welcome/Fare well Nepali Culture Dinner in Kathmandu
All local transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek by local buses ( for bigger group start from 5 person land cruiser will be provided, for 1 to 4 person local buses and land cruiser can be provided by adding extra cost)

Cost Exclude:

Meals in Kathmandu Aprox US $ 10- US$ 12 per day
Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Kathmandu)
International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, sightseeing entry fee
Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water
Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes secti

Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.

Fixed Departure Trek 2012

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