14,25m/4,675ft to 4200m/13779.53ft
MAX-ALTITUDEKathmandu - Khotang
LocationGROUP SIZE
Minimum 02 PaxDIFFICULTY
Suitable for BeginnerItinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu(TIA) and Welcome Dinner
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to rest and acclimate to the altitude of around 1,400 meters (4,593 feet). In the evening, you will enjoy a traditional Nepali welcome dinner at a local restaurant, where you can experience authentic Nepali cuisine and cultural performances, setting the tone for the adventures to come.
Overnight at kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 02
Drive from Kathmandu via Halesi Temple to Diktel
Duration: Full day drive
Elevation: Diktel at approx. 1,650 meters
Details:You will embark on a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Diktel, passing through Halesi Temple, a revered pilgrimage site known as the Pashupatinath of eastern Nepal. The temple is located inside a cave and is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. The drive will offer glimpses of rural Nepal, with terraced fields, rivers, and small villages along the way.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 03
Diktel to Chakhewa
Trek Duration: 5 hours
Elevation: Highest Altitude 2,300 meters (Chakhewa)
Details: The trek begins with a 5-hour walk from Diktel to Chakhewa. This part of the trek introduces you to the mid-hills of Nepal, with terraced farms, lush forests, and traditional villages. Chakhewa is a small settlement where you’ll stay overnight in a guest house, experiencing local hospitality.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 04
Chakhewa to Dhotre
Trek Duration: Full day including hike
Elevation: 2,752 meters (Dhotre), 3,005 meters (Temke Danda)
Details: Today includes an early morning hike to Temke Danda, a prominent viewpoint at 3,005 meters. From here, you’ll get your first glimpse of the Everest and Kanchenjunga ranges, along with over 33 other peaks. After enjoying the panoramic views, you’ll return to Chakhewa and continue trekking to Dhotre. In the evening, you’ll witness a local cultural show, giving you insight into the traditions and lifestyle of the local communities.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 05
Dhotre to Hanspokhari
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Elevation: 2,972 meters (Hanspokhari)
Details: The trek continues to Hanspokhari, passing through dense forests and scenic landscapes. Hanspokhari, meaning “Swan Lake,” is a serene spot surrounded by natural beauty. You’ll stay overnight at a guest house, with time to explore the surroundings and enjoy the tranquility.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 06
Hanspokhari to Maiyung Peak
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Elevation: 3,333 meters (Maiyung Peak)
Details: Today’s trek takes you to Maiyung Peak, the highest point of the trek so far. The ascent is gradual, and the peak offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. This area is less frequented by tourists, providing a peaceful trekking experience. Overnight at a guest house near the peak.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Maiyung to Satadobato
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Elevation: 3,122 meters (Satdobato)
Details: After enjoying the morning views from Maiyung Peak, you’ll trek to Satdobato. The trail offers a mix of forested paths and open ridges, with occasional sightings of wildlife. Satdobato is a small settlement where you’ll spend the night in a guest house.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 8
Satdobato to Rawadhap
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Elevation: 3,426 meters (Rawadhap)
Details: The trek from Satdobato to Rawadhap involves a steady climb through dense forests and rhododendron bushes. Rawadhap, situated at a higher altitude, offers expansive views of the Himalayan range. This is another remote location, providing a sense of adventure and solitude. Overnight at a guest house.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 09
Rawadhap to Salpa Bhanjyang/Kulupanka/Salpa Pokhari
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Elevation: 3,348 meters (Salpa Pokhari)
Details: Today’s trek leads to Salpa Bhanjyang and the holy Salpa Pokhari (lake). This area is culturally significant, as Salpa Pokhari is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists. The trek passes through Kulupankha, and you’ll set up camp near the lake. Overnight in tents, adding a camping experience to your trek.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Hike to Silichung Peak
Trek Duration: Full day
Elevation: 4,200 meters (Silichung Peak)
Details: This is one of the most challenging days of the trek, with a hike to Silichung Peak, the highest point of the trek at 4,200 meters. The climb is steep, but the reward is a 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. You’ll return to Salpa Pokhari for another night of camping.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 11
Salpa POkhari to Gothe Bazar
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Elevation: Approx. 1,200 meters (Gothe Bazar)
Details: After descending from the high altitude, you’ll trek down to Gothe Bazar. This is a long descent that takes you from the mountainous terrain back to the mid-hills. Gothe Bazar is a small market town where you’ll stay overnight in a guest house, marking the end of the more rugged part of the trek.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 12
Gothe Bazar to Tumlingtar Airport
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Elevation: 445 meters (Tumlingtar)
Details: The final day of trekking takes you to Tumlingtar, a town located in the Arun Valley. Tumlingtar is the gateway to the Makalu-Barun National Park and is known for its flatlands amidst the hills. You’ll spend the night in a guest house near the airport, preparing for your flight back to Kathmandu.
Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 13
Flight Back to Kathmandu
Duration: 35-40 minute flight
Elevation: 1,310 meters (Kathmandu)
Details: After breakfast, you’ll take a short domestic flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. The flight offers a bird’s-eye view of the terrain you’ve just trekked through. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Day 14
Departure To Tribhuwan International Airport
Duration: 25 – 30 mins
Elevation: 1,310 meters (Kathmandu)
Details: On your final day, you’ll be transferred from your hotel to the airport for your onward flight. This concludes your trekking adventure in Nepal, leaving you with memories of the Himalayan peaks, cultural experiences, and the serene beauty of the trek.
Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions
Cost Includes
- All transfers, drives as per itinerary in a private tourist vehicle accompanied by English speaking guide from Himalayan Holidays.
- Two Night’s stay at hotel in Kathmandu hotel (as above) in Single Room Basis with bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable taxes.
- Ten night stay at lodge (as above) in Twin Sharing Basis basis
- 13 night’s/14 days Trek “Mundum Trail Trek" as per Itinerary including all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), accommodation in best available Teahouses/Trekkers
- The service of English-speaking trekking guide and a reliable porter.
- Permit fees
- Round Airfare Airfare Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu
- Guide Round Airfare of Chitwan/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu.
- Welcome & Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- International airfares.
- Nepal entry visa
- Kathmandu extra expenses
- Single Room Supplement during trek
- Items of a personal nature such as; Tips to Guide & Porters/Sherpa, laundry, bar bills, alcoholic beverages extra mileage, optional tours such as Mountain Flights, telephone calls, internet services, personal gratuities as tips to guides, bell-hops or hotel porters, drivers, etc.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” to cover – Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purpose
- Any items that are not mentioned in above the costs include section
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal visa is easily issued from Nepalese Embassy in your country. Nepal also issue on arrival visa for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days charging fee of USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 respectively. Please carry two passport size photos along with you.
Best season for trekking in Nepal is from March to May and September to November. During this time weather is clear and warm. But, if you like to avoid crowd then best time for your trek will be from May to September.
Yes, we do provide international airport pick up and drop off services. Outside terminal, our staff will be displaying companies play card or your name card depending upon group size, for your convenience.
It is compulsory to have your insurance before you visit Nepal. For trekking and Alpine Climbing you must have High Altitude Insurance. And for Tour and sightseeing you must have travel insurance.
You must be physically fit and healthy for trekking in Nepal. It’s better to do at least 2 hours morning or evening walk to prepare yourself for this trekking.Please let us know in advance if you have any medical problems like heart disease, asthma and blood pressure.
Difficulty level depends upon the remoteness and altitude of the trekking route. Basically, trekking below 3,000m is easy. Higher the altitude, it’s more difficult to walk.
In trekking, wide variety of food is available. Teahouses prepare Nepali food, Indian food and Continental food as per menu. All the foods are freshly prepared. We suggest you not to consume meat items during the trekking.
Basically, we accommodate our clients in 3 to 4 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and other major cities in standard rooms on twin sharing basis. For luxury package we accommodate you in 5 star and beautiful boutique hotels in available places. On trek we accommodate you in best available lodges and teahouses standard rooms on twin sharing basis and occasionally dormitory on busy season.
In teahouse trekking basic facilities are available, with clean rooms, blankets, freshly cooked warm food. Sometimes there will be common toilets and bathrooms outside your room. Warm water is available for shower on extra cost.
In camping trekking, we will use the tents that can keep us warm from -20 degree Celsius to -40 degree Celsius. Tents for toilet, shower, dinning and kitchen will be set up for your convenience. Comfortable trekking chairs, tables and mattress will be available. Fresh and healthy food will be prepared by our professional cook.
Means of transportation depends on places you travel. We have our own fleet of transportation like car, jeep, Hiace and Coaster tourist bus for ground transfer. Domestic airplane and helicopter are used for air transportation.
Weather in the Mountains is highly unpredictable. So we should always be prepared to tackle the cold. From March to May and September to November in the morning and evening temperature will be (from 3000m to 6000m) 0 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius, in afternoon it will rise upto 20 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius and at night it might fall down till -5 degree Celsius to -10 degree Celsius. Similarly, during winter i.e. December, January and February there will be heavy snowfall in the Mountains dropping temperature till -15 degree Celsius at night. Morning and evening will be around -5 to 5 degree Celsius and temperature will rise upto 15 degree Celsius during day time. And our monsoon season from June to August where we expect heavy and continuous rainfall. But if we go above 3000m altitude ratio of rainfall will decrease. Temperature during day will reach upto 25 degree Celsius high and reduce till 0 degree Celsius to -5 degree Celsius. Morning and evening will be chill from 5 degree Celsius to 15 degree Celsius.
For trekking in the Mountains you will need very warm, windproof, waterproof clothes. You must bring trekking/hiking boot which is comfortable to wear and walk. Beside that quick dry t-shirt, trouser and towel is important.
On average you have to walk 6 to 8 hrs a day covering 12 to 18 km in distance.
Of course, this trip is completely safe for solo travelers. You will have your guide and porter for your assistance; they will definitely take care of you along the trip.
Health and safety of our clients is a major concern of our company. All our guides have got first aid training. Your guide will be carrying first aid kit and satellite phone during the trekking in case of emergency and we can use the helicopter service for immediate evacuation.
Yes, you can use your debit/credit card in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. We suggest you to carry cash (Nepali Currency) during the trekking for your personal expenses.
If its Altitude Sickness problem then we will immediately carry you down to lower altitude. We will take you to the nearby health post and if the case is serious we will immediately do helicopter rescue and admit in major hospitals in Pokhara or Kathmandu.
We have included rest/spare day in your itinerary to acclimatize in the thin air. Your guide will encourage you to drink more soup and garlic which is believed to help in high altitude. Besides that, your guide will be carrying medicine (Diamox) to reduce altitude sickness.
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