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The trail of the Jyamrung Trek is easy and plain. It is one of the most isolated and least explored areas of Nepal. This trek shows the cultural diversity of Nepal as you pass through the villages of Gurung, Magar, Newar, Chhetri, Bhrahman and Dalit . You will also get to see the Nepali way of living and have a unique opportunity for cross-culture communication. The trail also takes you through terrace fields, tropical and subtropical green forest, rivers and the waterfalls.
The villages included in this trek are remote, facing issues of child marriage, superstitious belief, high school dropout rate, gender discrimination and foreign employment. Therefore, you can also spread awareness regarding these issues during this trek.
Trek Highlights:
- Visit SASANE, learn about human trafficking and participate in the momo making class.
- Visit important historical sites like Nuwakot Durbar, Jyamrung Durbar etc.
- Trail used by Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Royal family.
- Discover the traditional Nepali architecture.
- Interact with locals and spread awareness about child marriage, violence and reprodctive health.
- See the Buddhist culture up close.
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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
You will be greeted and assisted by our female representative from the airport after completion of your airport formalities.After that we will drive towards SASANE Homestay by our private vehicle.You will be welcomed by our sisters in a traditional way.Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 2 : Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we have a city tour to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Old market and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After the trip we will drive towards SASANE for lunch. After lunch,we have a momo making class.
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Day 3 : Kathmandu to Nuwakot
We drive towards Nuwakot along the Trishuli riverside. After about 4 hrs we reach Bidur, where we have our lunch. Then, we further drive for half an hour to view the Nuwakot Durbar. Nuwakot Durbar has a great historical significance; the seven-story fortress was built during the reign of Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century. He led the unification campaign from this region. We will also visit the Kaal Bhairavi Temple and see the surrounding museum, libraries and traditional rest places (Paati, Pauwa). Then we will hike for 40 mins towards Kalika where we can see the full view of Nuwakot, Dhunche and Kakani. Kalika is the place where Prithvi Narayan Shah sacrificed a cow called ‘Kali’ to get victory over Chinese soldiers.
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Day 4 : Nuwakot - Bharang Burung
After breakfast, drive for 2 hrs towards Samari. At Samari, we will visit a monastery where we can closely see the daily life of monks and Buddhist culture. Then we continue our trek to Bharang Burung. At Bharang Burung we will play traditional Nepali games like ‘Sekkai’ with the local people. O/N camping at Bharang Bhurung.
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Day 5 : Bharang Bhurung to Katunje
After breakfast, we have a short uphill trek to Bhokteni. We have our lunch at Bhokteni and then visit a local school where we can spread awareness about child marriage. We can see Tharpu village and Tamai village where Tamang and Gurung people live in. We also pass by an ox grazing field while we trek towards Katunje. O/N at Katunje.
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Day 6 : Katunje to Jyamrung
Today, we will visit the local healthpost where we will interact with the locals and volunteers on issues of reproductive health, child marriage and domestic violence. Then we have a downhill walk towards Simle where we will have our lunch. Further we trek on an uphill route passing a river called “Aankhe” for an hour to reach Jyamrung. After a On a short rest we visit the ruins of the ancient Jyamrung Durbar still holding historical importance, burnt during the civil war by maoists. We will also visit the ‘Brahmayani Temple’ built by the inlaws of King Mahendra. In the evening, we will enjoy the cultural performance by Aama Samuha (Women’s Group). O/N at Jyamrung.
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Day 7 : Jyamrung - Gola Bhanjyang - Kathmandu
Trek for an hour to Gola Bhanjhyang and then drive towards Kathmandu.
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Trip cost includes
- Airport Pickup and drop off at homestay/hotel
- An English-speaking licensed guide.
- Full day Kathmandu sightseeing.
- All necessary permits and entrance fees.
- All government and local taxes
- Ground transportation during the Trip.
- All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea/coffee.)
- All accommodation at homestay and lodge on route.
- Porters (2 trekkers=1 Porters) Porter will carry 20kg and their expenses including their insurance and equipment.
Trip cost excludes
- International airfare
- Alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks and bottled water.
- Your travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses
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- Good hiking shoes
- Pair of trekking poles
- Rucksack
- Windbreaker
- Warm Jacket (minimum temperature is 1-2⁰C)
- Pair of sandals (sleepers) and hat/cap
- Water bottle and water purifying tablets
- Sunscreen (spf 50+)
- Normal clothes, snacks, regular medicines, personal medical and hygiene kits
- Flashlight
SASANE Sisterhood Trekking and Travel is happy to answer further questions about this trek.
Please send us an email at info@sasanesisterhoodtrek.com and a member of our organization will get back to you within 72 hours.
If the proposed trip itinerary doesn’t suit you, SASANE also allows itineraries to be customized.
SASANE is happy to coordinate if you are interested in participating in further programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking,paragliding,sightseeing or visiting tourist attractions.
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Overview
The trail of the Jyamrung Trek is easy and plain. It is one of the most isolated and least explored areas of Nepal. This trek shows the cultural diversity of Nepal as you pass through the villages of Gurung, Magar, Newar, Chhetri, Bhrahman and Dalit . You will also get to see the Nepali way of living and have a unique opportunity for cross-culture communication. The trail also takes you through terrace fields, tropical and subtropical green forest, rivers and the waterfalls.
The villages included in this trek are remote, facing issues of child marriage, superstitious belief, high school dropout rate, gender discrimination and foreign employment. Therefore, you can also spread awareness regarding these issues during this trek.
Trek Highlights:
- Visit SASANE, learn about human trafficking and participate in the momo making class.
- Visit important historical sites like Nuwakot Durbar, Jyamrung Durbar etc.
- Trail used by Prithvi Narayan Shah and the Royal family.
- Discover the traditional Nepali architecture.
- Interact with locals and spread awareness about child marriage, violence and reprodctive health.
- See the Buddhist culture up close.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
You will be greeted and assisted by our female representative from the airport after completion of your airport formalities.After that we will drive towards SASANE Homestay by our private vehicle.You will be welcomed by our sisters in a traditional way.Overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 2 : Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we have a city tour to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Old market and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After the trip we will drive towards SASANE for lunch. After lunch,we have a momo making class.
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Day 3 : Kathmandu to Nuwakot
We drive towards Nuwakot along the Trishuli riverside. After about 4 hrs we reach Bidur, where we have our lunch. Then, we further drive for half an hour to view the Nuwakot Durbar. Nuwakot Durbar has a great historical significance; the seven-story fortress was built during the reign of Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century. He led the unification campaign from this region. We will also visit the Kaal Bhairavi Temple and see the surrounding museum, libraries and traditional rest places (Paati, Pauwa). Then we will hike for 40 mins towards Kalika where we can see the full view of Nuwakot, Dhunche and Kakani. Kalika is the place where Prithvi Narayan Shah sacrificed a cow called ‘Kali’ to get victory over Chinese soldiers.
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Day 4 : Nuwakot - Bharang Burung
After breakfast, drive for 2 hrs towards Samari. At Samari, we will visit a monastery where we can closely see the daily life of monks and Buddhist culture. Then we continue our trek to Bharang Burung. At Bharang Burung we will play traditional Nepali games like ‘Sekkai’ with the local people. O/N camping at Bharang Bhurung.
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Day 5 : Bharang Bhurung to Katunje
After breakfast, we have a short uphill trek to Bhokteni. We have our lunch at Bhokteni and then visit a local school where we can spread awareness about child marriage. We can see Tharpu village and Tamai village where Tamang and Gurung people live in. We also pass by an ox grazing field while we trek towards Katunje. O/N at Katunje.
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Day 6 : Katunje to Jyamrung
Today, we will visit the local healthpost where we will interact with the locals and volunteers on issues of reproductive health, child marriage and domestic violence. Then we have a downhill walk towards Simle where we will have our lunch. Further we trek on an uphill route passing a river called “Aankhe” for an hour to reach Jyamrung. After a On a short rest we visit the ruins of the ancient Jyamrung Durbar still holding historical importance, burnt during the civil war by maoists. We will also visit the ‘Brahmayani Temple’ built by the inlaws of King Mahendra. In the evening, we will enjoy the cultural performance by Aama Samuha (Women’s Group). O/N at Jyamrung.
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Day 7 : Jyamrung - Gola Bhanjyang - Kathmandu
Trek for an hour to Gola Bhanjhyang and then drive towards Kathmandu.
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Services
Trip cost includes
- Airport Pickup and drop off at homestay/hotel
- An English-speaking licensed guide.
- Full day Kathmandu sightseeing.
- All necessary permits and entrance fees.
- All government and local taxes
- Ground transportation during the Trip.
- All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea/coffee.)
- All accommodation at homestay and lodge on route.
- Porters (2 trekkers=1 Porters) Porter will carry 20kg and their expenses including their insurance and equipment.
Trip cost excludes
- International airfare
- Alcoholic, non-alcoholic drinks and bottled water.
- Your travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses
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Date & Price
Start Date
End Date
price
Thur,Feb 20, 2020
Feb 20
$260
Feb 20
Feb 20
$260
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Important Info
- Good hiking shoes
- Pair of trekking poles
- Rucksack
- Windbreaker
- Warm Jacket (minimum temperature is 1-2⁰C)
- Pair of sandals (sleepers) and hat/cap
- Water bottle and water purifying tablets
- Sunscreen (spf 50+)
- Normal clothes, snacks, regular medicines, personal medical and hygiene kits
- Flashlight
SASANE Sisterhood Trekking and Travel is happy to answer further questions about this trek.
Please send us an email at info@sasanesisterhoodtrek.com and a member of our organization will get back to you within 72 hours.
If the proposed trip itinerary doesn’t suit you, SASANE also allows itineraries to be customized.
SASANE is happy to coordinate if you are interested in participating in further programs- wildlife safari tour, whitewater rafting/ kayaking,paragliding,sightseeing or visiting tourist attractions.
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