Chepang Hill Educational Trekking Tour

Chepang is one of the indigenous ethnic groups among 103 groups of Nepal. With their separate language, the people of this community lead a nomadic life and their primary lifestyle includes hunting, foraging for wild roots, and fishing and traditional farming near jungles. Their settlements, house construction, social organization, language, customs, festivals, and religion are different from the other communities.

The Chepang Hill Trekking or Chitwan Chepang Hill Educational Tour is one of the best destinations for the Student educational tour and excursion of unique cultures, lifestyles, beliefs, etc. Chepang Hill Trail Educational Tour adjoins Asia’s most beautiful Chitwan National Park which has been listed among the world heritage sites in Nepal offering a Chitwan Jungle safari after the completion of a wonderful nature trek in the area of Chepang inhabitance.

Other attractions of this trek are the Nomadic cultural experience in Nepal, and rafting in Trishuli River before or after the trek. For this tour, we need a camping organization trekking/ tour but the community provides homestay facilities to the visitors.

The latest opening trekking trail “Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail”, offers a rare combination of cultural and sightseeing experiences for the student educational excursion. The other interesting aspects of the trek are getting a glimpse of the Chepangs and other local communities live hood of Nepal's middle hill region. The warm invitation of the villagers to stay in their beautiful homes as guests and share their meals is our journey of discovery in itself.

The unique culture in this area in addition to natural attractions adds to the charm of our trekking/ tour experience. The Student Educational Tour Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail begins at Hugdi, between Mugling and Krishna Bhir in Dhading district about 80 km from Kathmandu, and ends in Chitawan Shaktikhor.

If one starts from the Chitwan National Park the trail can also start from Shaktikhor and end at Hugdi Khola. While going on this interesting trek you can help the local people in two villages. The tour goes through rolling hills with lush vegetation, where rice fields with small houses in beautiful traditional orange colors meet the eye.

For last two hours are the most difficult part of the trek as we follow the stream up the ravine to the pass. From here, we can see down the Chepang Gaun valley and we follow the narrow path close to the mountain. On arrival in the village, the locals served us their traditional Dal Bhat. The trek to the top of the hill Sirai Chuli (2000m) offers us a magnificent view of the Himalayan range from east to west: Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu 8000+, and Annapurna 8000+ & Dhaulagiri 8000+.

Chitwan offers many adventures and other activities such as jungle safari, bird watching, canoe trips, etc. The Chitwan National Park is renowned for its dense tropical forest with a large number of wildlife and bird species. It is home to about 600 species of plants, a habitat of about 43 species of large mammals, 526 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies, 126 species of fish and 49 species of reptiles, rare one-horned rhinos, and other endangered species like the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Gangetic Dolphins and Ghadiyal Crocodile. This park boasts grey monkeys and the common brownish-red rhesus monkeys, deer, leopards, wild dogs, various species of mongoose and cats, wild boar, porcupines, hyenas, bats, squirrels, etc.

The park also boasts of nearly 600 one-horned rhinos, a quarter of the species total and their numbers continue to grow. An estimated 100 tigers are in the park at present. That’s why this tour is the perfect destination for students, to study about wildlife, vegetation, and human activities during your Trip.

TRIP FACTS:

Trekking Destination: Siraichuli, Chitwan National Park

Activities: Trekking & walking, Sightseeing, Cultural Tour

Difficulty: Easy

Max Elevation: (2000m) Sirai Chuli

Trek/Tour Style: Homestay/ Camping

Accommodation: Deluxe hotel in Ktm & Chitwan/ Camping in Trekking

Meals: Full board on trek & Breakfast Ktm / Chitwan

Operation: Hotel/Tent

Transportation: Comfortable private vehicle/ Tourist bus

Best Month: Anytime throughout the year (All over year)

Trip Length: 12 days

DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu,

Upon arrival at the international airport meet assist and transfer to the Hotel, take a rest, and be free in the afternoon. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing & Evening Pre-Treks Meetings (1350m)

Our Tour Guide led you to explore Kathmandu valley for sightseeing. Explore historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Kathmandu Durbar Square; the House of Living Goddess “Kumari” and Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from a single tree in the 16th century, Big bell-big drams, Erotic carving in an old temple, old palace, etc., Bouddhanath; one of the largest Stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath; situated on top of the hill knows as the Monkey Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist Stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNESCO heritage side. Pasupatinath; is a Hindu holy place, where Sadhus and pilgrims bathe occasionally, and funeral pyres burn on the Ghats, located on the holy Bagmati river. Finally, we sightsee beautiful Patan Durbar squares; the Krishna Temple was built just of stone with incredible crafts, the Patan king’s palace, the Golden Temple, and much more. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples, and Monasteries.

If we have time there are still more remark sites; one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu Valley “Bhaktapur” is known as the Living Museum. Where, old brick-paved enclave of the old Royal Palace, Nyathapola Temple, and Datatriya Temple's exquisite artwork offer a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. After these activities back to the hotel and prier for the treks. Stay overnight at the hotel. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you.

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu (1,300m) to Hugdi (309m) -3 hours, and Trek to Hattibang (1410m) -4 to 5 hours

Our Team will come to the hotel in the morning at 6: 00 to pick you up with private transport to leave for Chepang Hill trek point Hugdi Khola (80km) which will take us about 3 hours scenic journey. Along the journey, you will witness some stunning scenery of snow-capped Mountains, green hills, rivers in rafting, and villages. After lunch in Hugdi, we walk about five hours from Hugdi Bazaar to Hattibang, a beautiful village with magnificent mountain views. Here you stay overnight in local homes or community-managed guest houses.

Day 04: Trek Hattibhang via Jautesh Trek to Changa & Dinglang to Jyandala (1600m) -4 to 5 hours

After breakfast with a local family, the trail starts to the Jyandala penetrating other Chepang settlements such as Jautesh, Changa, and Dinglang observing the complete Chepang settlements and their culture. Then we follow the trail through a vivid landscape and reach Siraichuli (2000m), one of the highest hills of the Mahabharat range), from where you can enjoy spectacular views of Himalayan peaks like Rolwaling, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Gorkha Himal, Peak 29, Himalchuli, Manaslu, the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and others along to the east-west. Towards the South, lie the green dense evergreen jungles of the Chitwan National Park.

Day 05: Trek Jyandala via Siraichuli (1945m) - Chisapanitar to Upendragadi (1275m) -6 to 7 hours

The trekking from Jyandala to Siraichuli is an outstanding experience. It is an outstanding mountain range view during the sunrise and sunset at Siraichuli. Moving ahead from Siraichuli to Chisapanitar is also still splendid. Then the trail leads you through an ever-changing landscape to Uppardang Gadi which used to be the former headquarters of Chitwan until early 1962. The remains of a historic fort that defended the surrounding countryside are still in existence. The nature and the spectacular views make it an ideal place to stay overnight with local family.

Day 06: Trek Upendragadi to Shaktikhor (355m) -4 to 5 hours

Today, after breakfast we descend to Shaktikhor from Gadi. Shaktikor is another Chepang village and the center of the sustainable tourism initiative of the Chepang people. They established a Chepang Museum and a visitor's information center which both serve as tourist attractions and as educational service centers. The caves and waterfalls around the village invite you for a stroll in the area. In the evening, the local people will perform their cultural programs on request. Overnight in homestay.

Day 09: Trek Shaktikhor to Sauraha -2 to 3 hours, then Explore around Chitwan National Park

The final day of the trek ends at Sauraha in the early day then, we experience a jungle safari at Sauraha. In the afternoon, we transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay. We have a chance to see including royal tiger, one-horn rhino, bear, dear, bore, crocodile, etc. during the jungle safari. And can explore the traditional ethnic group Tharu people’s culture and their live hood.

Day 10: Drive Back to Kathmandu Early in the Morning by Tourist Bus -5 to 6 hours

We will be ready at 6:00 morning in the hotel lobby with your breakfast or advice as your trekking guide or you’re wise. We will drive back to Kathmandu through the road passing terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, high hills, and along the riverside. It takes about 6 hours (conditional) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu.

If you are interested in flying from Chitwan, Bharatpur to Kathmandu with the extra cost of a flight ticket, please request Nepal Mother House Trekking to book your flight ticket. It takes about 20 minutes to have the spectacular Himalayas, high hills, terraces, local settlements, and forests view from the plane.

Day 11: Farewell Friend Day in Kathmandu (1,350m)

On this pleasant day, you may have a full day at leisure either relaxing at a hotel or exploring the around Thamel. Today is the day of ending your journey, so we would like to offer you a farewell dinner in a Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you a Trip Certificate, for the memory of the Nepal trip.

Day 12: final Departure to your Destination

Today is free or last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts to your family, friends, or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.

PRICE INCLUSIONS:

ACCOMMODATION:

4 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu

7 Nights in Tent/Camp

TRANSPORTATION:

Airports pick up and drop

1 full-day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu to trek start point

Drop at Chitwan Hotel

Chitwan drove back to Kathmandu

SIGHTSEEING TOUR:

1 full-day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

All entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu

CHITWAN SAFARI TOUR:

1 night/2 days jungle safari program in Chitwan

Pick up from Arrival Point.

Cultural Tour (To Visit Tharu Village)

Riverside Sunset view

Tharu stick dance

Bird Watching

Drop at the bus starting point

TREKKING:

Accommodation in a tent/camp

Sleeping bag

Down jackets

English speaking guide

Campint team "Nepali Team porter, cook, kitchen helper"

All necessaries for Nepalese staff (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipment, salary, insurance, etc)

MEAL:

11 BREAKFAST,

6 LUNCH,

8 DINNER ( including welcome and farewell dinner)

COST EXCLUSIONS:

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu

Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, tips, etc.

Beverages like mineral water, juice, Coke, Fanta, Sprite as well as alcoholic drinks.

Travel Insurance (Essential).

Personal trekking equipment except as stated above.

Tips for field staff and drivers.