Chepang Hill Trail Trekking
Chitwan literally means “heart of the jungle.” In recent years Chitwan tops the list of things to do in Asia. Chitwan is a true wildlife adventure – jungle safaris on elephant back or in jeeps, bird watching, and canoe trips offer a different perspective of the teeming forest.
Beside this Chitwan now offers a short new experience to trekkers. The Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail, offers a rare combination of cultural and sightseeing experience. One of the most interesting aspects of the trek is getting a glimpse of the Chepangs and other local communities who live in this mid-hill region of Nepal. Accepting the invitation of the villagers to stay in their beautiful homes as guests and sharing their meals is a journey of discovery in itself. The unique culture in this area in addition to natural attractions adds to the charm of the experience. The Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail begins at Hugdi, between Mugling and Krishna Bhir in Dhading district about 80 km from Kathmandu, and ends in Shaktikhor. If one starting from the Chitwan National Park the trail can also be started from Shaktikhor ending at Hugdi.
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Chepang Hill Trek
Best Season: September to December & March to May
Trekking Type: Camping Trek
Grade: Easy - Moderate
Duration: 07 Days
Maximum elevation:
Accommodation:Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport: Car / Bus and by Plane
Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu - Hugdi - Hattibang : Driving from Kathmaqndu - Hugdi, Trekking Hugdi - Hattibang.
Day 02: Hattibang -Jautesh - Changa - Dinglang - Jyandala : Trekking from Hattibang - Jautesh - Changa - Dinglang - Jyandala. the villages on the way are pure Chepang settlements. Observing Chepang settlements and culture at Jyandala.
Day 03: Jyandala - Siraichuli - Chisapanitar - Gadi : Trekking from Jyandala - Siraichuli.Viewing mountains, sunrise or sunset at Siraichuli. Trekking from Siraichuli - Chaisapanitar. Trekking from Chisapanitar - Gadi. Observing historical fort at Gadi.
Day 04: Gadi - Sharktikhor : Trekking down from Gadi - Shaktikhor. Cultural experience at Shaktikhor. Visiting Chepang museum, Multiple Use Visitors' Information Center (MUVIC). Village tour and cultural show performed by Chepang and Magar.
Day 05: Shaktikhor - Subtu - Siddi - Majhbang : Trekking from Shaktikhor - Sinti. Visit the Sinti waterfall and caves. Trekking to Siddi Majhbang. Village tour and Chepang cultural experience at Siddhi and Majhbang.
Day 06: : Majhbnag - Chitram - Majhbang / Siddi or Shaktikhor : Trekking t Chitram waterfall and then back to Majhbang or Siddi or Shaktikhor. Experiencing the Chepang culture, birdwatching, fishing, visiting Chepang village.
Day 07: Majhbang / Siddi - Shaktikhor - Sauraha or Kathmandu : Trekking back to Shaktikhor. Drive to Sauraha. or Drive to Kathmandu.
If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Trip is possbile to conduct in any time if the group size has two or more pax.
Trip Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up / drop & transfer by private car / van/ Haice. (Depend on group size)
- Kathmandu city tours, tour guide and private car / van
- Three nights at Hotel in Kathmandu, B/B basis.
- Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook
- Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek
- An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments.
- Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipments during the trek)
- Necessary land transportation by Bus / van/ car according to itinerary.
- Necessary Permits for the area
- Rescue Helicopter service arrangement in emergency case, only if your Condition requires the rescue (but clients need to pay from their rescue covered Travel insurance)
- Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.
- First aid medical kit bag.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- All government and local taxes and office service charge
Trip Cost Excluedes
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- All Sightseeing entrance fee.
- Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks (cold drinks coke/ fanta/ can juice and mineral water) (Hot drinks boiled drinking water and Hot shower)
- Dessert chocolates personal shopping, laundry, phone call internet camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking equipment Travel /Medical insurance and helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
- Tips and gratitude (The Tipping is appreciated, but not mandatory)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price including section.
