Ghyangphedi Nuwakot Trek

Early morning, we will start our trip, we will be driving from Kathmandu to the village of Samundratar (in Nuwakot) by private jeep which will take approx. 4.5 hours. After reaching Samundratar, we will visit the Government School joined by the government teachers, local government (Mayor or Deputy Mayor) and police. You can interact with them on the issues of human trafficking and child marriage about Nepal and your country. In school, the children will also perform a program on human trafficking and child marriage issues. After the program, you will visit the Dupcheshwor Temple, Dupcheshwor Temple is one of the most popular temples of god Shiva.This is natural structure in the middle of big rock. But the way to the temple in the middle of steep rock is made by local people. The temple is very popular because of belief of people that wishes made by visiting the temple are fulfilled. Many people who visit the temple with the purpose of praying offer cow milk and put their wishes. When their wishes (Vakal) come true, they visit the temple again and pray to the god offering cow milk again.Then, visit and interact with the local community. Overnight stay in the family owned Lodge.

Starting the trek from Samundratar to Ghyang Phedi, it takes a 4 hour walk, along the bank of the Tadi river. After reaching the Ghyangphedi village we will be welcomed by ‘Aama Samuha’ (Women’s Group) and they will also show us a short cultural program in a traditional way. You can interact with the women’s group and share each other's experiences. We will then observe a demonstration of the local alcohol brewing technique and try the local brew. They will provide a cooking class on making a cultural food called ‘Khapse’! Overnight at homestay in Ghyang Phedi.

Our trek starts from Ghyangphedi to Upra, and continues towards Ghewar, where you will be able to observe local farms and even buffalos! During the trek, we will be stopping at a local mill, powered by the river. After trekking, we will be joining the local Tamang people in singing cultural songs and dancing, as well as learning the traditional bamboo basket weaving techniques. Overnight at homestay in Ghewar.

This day trek is a very short day trek than another day. It takes 2 hours trekking from Ghewar to Sisipu crossing the wood birch. Along the way, we visit the community women’s group, where they are making bracelets, and interact with women. We also visit the local school. Once in Sisipu, you will observe how the villagers are living their daily lives and hand-make the traditional garment “Bakhu”. Overnight at the community homestay in Ghyangdada.

We will take breakfast in the early morning, After, we will start our trek from Sisipu to Hupkhel and Bolung villages (6 to 6:30 hours). Today’s trek is a little longer than other days. During the trek, you will see beautiful hills and other scenarios. After reaching Bolung, you will enjoy the barbeque night and share your trekking experiences. Overnight at homestay.

In the morning, you will observe a demonstration of traditional healing techniques. Then, we trek to Mishra Bhanjyang village, where we will be picked up by a private jeep to take us back to Kathmandu. After saying goodbye to group members, you will be free to depart at any time.