Mundum Kirat Cultural Trail Trekking

On arrival at Kathmandu airport receive an airport transfer to Hotel, Rest, and a free day at Kathmandu. 

Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: No

The morning after breakfast, our city guide takes you on an exciting tour around places of great historical and cultural interest. Kathmandu and adjoining cities are steeped with World Heritage Sites, and visit of old Durbar Square palace courtyard. Located in the heart of Kathmandu city, and then a tour of Swyambhunath Stupa. One of the oldest Buddhist monuments with a 2,600-year-old history as well as a famous landmark of the country. The tour extends to the holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, and the visit of the large Bouddhanath Stupa.

After an enjoyable and wonderful tour back to the hotel, the rest of the afternoon at leisure and preparation for the trek.

Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast

Early Breakfast and start the long driving journey to Halesi Maratika temple distance of approx. 213 km following the pleasant highway until Dhulikhel Town. Then on winding downhill towards B.P. Highway and then the route diverts heading northeast.

The drive heads up and down through rural farm villages and towns to reach the exciting town of Halesi. On arrival by late evening transfer into a nice small local lodge on time for a refreshing dinner.

Altitude: 1823 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The morning before breakfast visit Halesi Martial Temple and the holy caves. Climb on stone steps to the top where the temple is located, one of the most important pilgrimage sites. For Hindu followers as well as for Buddhist devotees, the temple is made of tough hard rocks. Situated amidst dense forest surroundings, visit the temple dedicated to Hindu God Lord Shiva also known as Halesi Mahadev. After getting blessed by the priest visit various caves the first Swargdwar or entrance to heaven. Then Janmadwar/birth entrance, similarly Paapdwar the sin entrance and Dharmadwar entrance to religion and visit Paravtithan a place of Goddess Parvati.

One of these channels of the cave was also a spot where 7th Century saint Padmasamva or Guru Rinpoche mediated. Which makes it an important holy site for Buddhist followers, apart from a religious background. The hill and cave of Halesi Mahadev is located on a scenic hilltop facing views of surrounding landscapes.

After a glorious morning feeling in the Great Spirit with the blessing from the priests, enjoy a refreshing breakfast. The board in vehicles for another exciting drive to Chekwa Bhanjyang Village. The rough country road follows winding ups on leaving the Halesi and Diktel areas.

The drive heads through a rural farm village to reach Chekwa Bhanjyang village, for a simple short lunch stop. From here the Mundum Trail begins as the air gets much cooler being around a high ridge. The walk follows along a ridge line for a few hours facing outmost views of the surrounding dramatic landscapes.

The reaching our overnight camp at Tamke Danda, situated on a high ridge, our tented camp is set on a grassy meadow stay overnight at Camp.

Altitude: 2300 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From Tamke Danda near Chekwa Bhanjyang, our adventure starts following the Mundum High Trail. The walk heads past smaller farm settlements with tended terraces with seasonal vegetables. Trek continues on the high ridges of Mundum facing the grand scenery of surrounding beautiful landscapes as well as snow peaks in the distance. 

After a short descent, then the walk follows a higher route as the climb starts towards a forested area. Covered with rhododendron trees, as walk continues to reach a high ridge. From here downhill to a small farm settlement of cattle herders for overnight camps. Where all meals are prepared by our expert camping cook and kitchen staff. A lovely spot of Dhotre amidst serene surroundings with views of distant snow peaks stay overnight at Camp.

Altitude: 2752 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the morning from Dhotre on a nice scenic path following the Mundum ridges and into a forested area. From here onward walking within sheer wilderness away from farm villages and human settlements for some days. The walk came across a few cattle herder temporary shelters around the summer grazing area to Maiyung for overnight camp. Located on an open grassy field amidst forest surroundings and close to Hans Pokhari, which is an hour's walk from the camp stay overnight at Camp. 

Altitude: 3122 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From this isolated spot starts with a short up to reach a small clear pond called Hans Pokhari, where the trail from Pakhuwa Bhanjyang joins which is an alternative route to Bhojpur district. The name Hans Pokhari means a place for migratory ducks that often makes a temporary habilitation. From here after a refreshing stop climb a steep hill for some hours to Satdobato at 3,122 m high, which means a junction of seven paths, and then a short walk to Hykule.

After a pleasant stop at Hykule, within the heart of Mundum High Trail, from here the walk leads en route to Salpa Pass or Bhanjyang. The walk follows on the high ridge amidst a lovely shade of rhododendron and Bamboos Forest.

The walk then leads past several temporary shelters of cattle herder camp to Rawa-Dhap for overnight camp. One of the highest spots for overnight camping after walking past a small hill with ups and downs to reach this scenic spot at Rawa-Dhap overnight at Camp.  

Altitude: 3426 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The morning walk leads uphill most of the way into bamboo and rhododendron forest, leaving the very end of Mundum ridge as the climb leads above within a cool area close to Salpa Pass. The climb continues into forested areas past the cattle herder temporary camp then ends the day at KuluPankha Bhanjyang (Salpa Bhanjyang) for an overnight Camp. 

Altitude: 3348 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a free day around this scenic location of Kulu Pankha Bhanjyang, having breakfast. Follow the guide, carrying a packed lunch for day hiking of 3-4 hours or more, depending upon the clear weather. The small path follows close to the calm lake of Salpa Pokhari, where the annual religious festival takes place. During the monsoon time of August, Hindu devotees and pilgrims visit for a holy bath and dip in the pond of Salpa.  

From Salpa Pokhari few hours of steep climb reach the highest point of the Mundum Trail Trekking. On a clear day spectacular view of the mid-eastern Himalayas with Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and as far as Kanchenjunga. Includes grand scenery of surrounding beautiful landscapes of rolling green hills and valleys. After a marvelous moment return downhill towards Kulu Bhanjyang for overnight camp. 

Altitude: 4165 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From here onwards trek leads higher on leaving the end of Mundum Trail. The walk follows to a short down across cattle herder summer shelters as the route then climbs higher. Then reach a wide-open ridge where Ghyankharka is located. Enjoy another highest overnight camping spot, much higher than the previous camp of KuluBhanjyang. Enjoy the superb surrounding scenery of hills and valleys with snow-capped peaks and stay overnight at Camp. 

Altitude: 3612 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the last day around the high-altitude areas of the eastern Himalayan region, from here the journey follows to mid-hills. On leaving the highest spot of GhyanKharka, heading down toward Khotnag district and close to Solu Khumbu areas.

The walk heads down on a winding path through dense woods and then a short climb reaching on top of Dharma Danda rewards excellent views of surrounding landscapes with views of distant snow-capped peaks.

After a scenic moment, a slow and gradual descent brings you to a small village at Deurali for overnight camp.

Altitude: 2387 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy the last day of trekking around the eastern hills of southern Everest and Makalu Himalayan range. On leaving Deurali behind through the lovely wild forest toward Thamdanda Hill cool shade of the forest.

The walk continues coming across more forest then slowly the day ends on reaching Danda Kharka for the last overnight in tented camping. 

Altitude: 2300 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The morning after clearing the camps, enjoying the last camping breakfast, then board in vehicle for an exciting drive to Dhap. The drive continues downhill heading southwest through the local villages to the deep valley of the Dudhkost river bank. Crossing the Dudhksi river and driving along the local village lead to the top of Nele Bazaar and continue to Salleri headquarters of Solukhumbu district.

Leaving Salleri Bazaar behind, the drive leads through several countryside villages, with beautiful landscapes, and valleys to reach Dhap Bazaar. Arriving by late afternoon on time for dinner transfer to a nice simple lodge. On a clear day view of Everest and Numbur Chuli is visible from Dhap as it reminds you of the wonderful adventure now Mundum Trail trekking connects you with another cultural trekking Pikey Peak Trekking route stay overnight at Dhap at Lodge.

Altitude: 2413 m Accommodation: Overnight at Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From Dhapdriving to an interesting overland journey to Kathmandu. An early morning start for a scenic drive, as the road follows over hills and valleys. The journey heads through farm villages and towns, then reaches the main highway. Where a smooth and nice drive brings you back to Kathmandu. Reaching the hotel by late evening by dinner time, after a long and interesting overland journey stay overnight at Hotel Kathmandu.

Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

A free and extra day in Kathmandu as a contingency, in case of delays depending on road conditions. Where landslides and rock falls can obstruct the motorable rough country road sometimes. Enjoy the day, relax, or join in for a tour of Bhaktapur and Patan cities, well worth a visit.

Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast

Last day in Kathmandu and in amazing Nepal, as per your international flight time. We will transfer you to the airport for final departure homeward bound or to your respective port of call. After a great wonderful adventure and experience on Mundum Trail Trekking.

Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: No Meals: Breakfast