GUERILLA TREK
The latest offering in the Nepalese trekking trails is the guerilla trek,
From 1996 to 2006 Nepal went through a violent era of conflict between the government forces and the Nepalese Maoist rebels. This trek follows the trails of the Maoist rebels who used the western mountainous region of rukum and rolpa to wage a guerilla war against the government forces. needless to say, peace has been restored in the country and Nepal is no longer a kingdom but it still remains just as beautiful and enchanting as it did during the decade of conflict.
The guerilla trek starts in beni entering the dhorpatan hunting reserve then unto myagdi and futher into rukum and rolpa which were the epicentre of the conflict during the civil war. The trail will take you through jaljala pass (3107m) from here you can see the panoramic view of Api(7132m) Saipal(7031m) Dhaulagiri(8167m) Annapurna (8091m)and other Himalayan mastiff. The captivating waterfalls, caves, rivers, and lakes along the way, including Kamala Daha, as well as Solar Daha make this trek all worthwhile.
The culture and people are still untouched by urbanization and some still have the Maoist ideology instilled in them but they are just as hospitable and welcoming as is the case with nepali people everywhere.This trek offers you an array of multi-ethnic lifestyles, fresh pastures in a green valley, and the beat of Deuda music, a popular tune in the west of Nepal. This a camping trip as the only other alternative is the homes of the villagers in remote areas which are not as comfortable compared to other home stays and tea houses on other commercial trails.
So come join us to discover the beauty of western Nepal and relive the historic trail of the peoples movement.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight (35 minutes) and drive to Beni 830m, 4 hours.
Day 3: Trek from Beni to Takam 1665m/6hours
Day 4: Trek from Takam to Lamsung 2250m/6 hours
Day 5: Trek from Lamsung to Gurjaghat 3020m/7 hours
Day 6: Trek from Gurjaghat to Dhorpatan 2860m/5 hours
Day 7: Trek from Dhorpatan to Nisi Dhor 5 hours
Day 8: Trek from Nisi Dhor to Tallo Sera 7 hours
Day 9: Trek from Tallo Sera to Rujhikhola 6 hours
Day 10: Trek from Rujhi Khola to Thabang 5 hours
Day 11: Trek from Thabang to Jaljale 5 hours
Day 12: Trek from Jajale to Jelbang 6 hours
Day 13: Trek from Jelbang to Sulichaur 6 hours
Day 14: Drive from Sulichaur to Kathmandu by private car 9 hours and transfer to Hotel.
Day 15: Final Departure from Kathmandu
Outline
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight (35 minutes) and drive to Beni 830m, 4 hours.
Day 3: Trek from Beni to Takam 1665m/6hours
Day 4: Trek from Takam to Lamsung 2250m/6 hours
Day 5: Trek from Lamsung to Gurjaghat 3020m/7 hours
Day 6: Trek from Gurjaghat to Dhorpatan 2860m/5 hours
Day 7: Trek from Dhorpatan to Nisi Dhor 5 hours
Day 8: Trek from Nisi Dhor to Tallo Sera 7 hours
Day 9: Trek from Tallo Sera to Rujhikhola 6 hours
Day 10: Trek from Rujhi Khola to Thabang 5 hours
Day 11: Trek from Thabang to Jaljale 5 hours
Day 12: Trek from Jajale to Jelbang 6 hours
Day 13: Trek from Jelbang to Sulichaur 6 hours
Day 14: Drive from Sulichaur to Kathmandu by private car 9 hours and transfer to Hotel.
Day 15: Final Departure from Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to the 3-star hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight (35 minutes) and drive to Beni 830m, 4 hours.
We leave Kathmandu for Pokhara on a 35-minute flight which features an extraordinary view of the mountains and the Nepal landscape. Upon landing in Pokhara, we drive to Beni on our jeep via Baglung Highway.
Day 3: Trek from Beni to Takam 1665m/6hours
Leaving Beni, we head towards Darbang on a gravel road. We then trek through rough trails with the beautiful view of Gurja Himal (7193m) in our background. After 6 hours of trek, we finally reach Takam.
Day 4: Trek from Takam to Lamsung 2250m/6 hours
We get to view the awe-inspiring landscape, today. Relishing the spectacular panorama of Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri range, we leave Takam for Lamsung. We meet locals on our way to Lamsung, who will definitely have a lot of stories to tell about the war.
Day 5: Trek from Lamsung to Gurjaghat 3020m/7 hours
Trekking through dense pine and oak forests, we leave Lamsung for Gurjaghat. On our way, we may encounter musk deer in those dense forests. We trek through rocky trails which offer stunning 180° view of Dhaulagiri range extending up to Chure Himal in the west. We pass a couple of other dense forests and reach Gurjaghat after 7 hours of trek.
Day 6: Trek from Gurjaghat to Dhorpatan 2860m/5 hours
Today, we trek through lush Himalayan forests to enter the isolated part of the country. We move from Myagdi to Baglung. We then trek along rough trails and reach Tibetan refugee camp which leads us to Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. We may encounter ghoral, Himalayan tahr, black bear pheasant, partridge, and other wildlife.
Day 7: Trek from Dhorpatan to Nisi Dhor 5 hours
Listening to beautiful songs sung by the beautiful Danphe, the national bird of Nepal, we head towards the bird paradise of Nisi Dhor. If we are lucky, we may spot wildlife like the black bear, Ghoral, and Himalayan tahr, on our way to Nisi Dhor. Walking along the rough trails, we reach Nisi Dhor after 5 hours of trek.
Day 8: Trek from Nisi Dhor to Tallo Sera 7 hours
Crossing few water streams, we enter the former Maoist base area in Rukum. We come across a few Magar villages on our way to Tallo Sera, which used to be the main hideout of Maoists during the war. Relishing the mouthwatering view of the Dhaulagiri massif, we reach Tallo Sera after 7 hours of trek.
Day 9: Trek from Tallo Sera to Rujhikhola 6 hours
After our breakfast, we continue our trek and pass other few Magar villages in Rukum. Rukum is the heaven for people who love the uncorrupted version of nature. Also known as the district of 52 lakes and 53 hills, Rukum can be a chief tourist destination if it was easily accessible. Relishing the magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Chauri Peak, Sisne, Putha Hiunchuli (7246m), and the other Himalayas, we reach Rujhi Khola.
Day 10: Trek from Rujhi Khola to Thabang 5 hours
We trek through lush forests of fir, pine, and birch to come across few remotes villages on our route from Rujhi Khola to Thabang. Thabang was the most affected area due to army attack during the war.
Day 11: Trek from Thabang to Jaljale 5 hours
Trekking through dense forests of oaks, pine, and rhododendron, we relish the mesmerizing view of Dhaulagiri, Churen Himal, Gurja Himal, Putha Hiunchuli, and the other Himalayas on our way to Jaljale. After 5 hours of trek, we reach Jaljale.
Day 12: Trek from Jajale to Jelbang 6 hours
Trekking downhill, we pass several mixed ethnic villages on our way to Jelbang. We get to learn a lot about cultural diversity in Nepal, today. Enjoying the amazing panorama of Api (7132m) and Saipal (7031m), we enter the ethnically mixed village of Jelbang.
Day 13: Trek from Jelbang to Sulichaur 6 hours
On the last day of our trek, we trek downhill to Rolpa which was the base of operation of Maoist during the war. We trek through several lush forests of rhododendron and fir to reach Sulichaur. Overnight at a hotel in Sulichaur.
Day 14: Drive from Sulichaur to Kathmandu by private car which almost takes 9 hours and transfer to Hotel.
Driving in our private jeep on the East-West Highway, we leave Sulichaur for Kathmandu. After our lengthy 9-hour long drive, we will head back to our hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Final Departure from Kathmandu
After the breakfast, we drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport in our car.
Cost Include/Exclude
Accommodation in tea houses/lodges, homestay during treks.
Ground surface transportation to/from trekking.
Transfer to the bus station from your hotel in Kathmandu.
The itinerary includes three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
During the trek, you will be accompanied by an experienced local trekking guide.
2 trekkers can share a porter (weight limit 25kg)
All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
ground surface transportation to/from trekking.
itinerary includes 3 times meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
local experienced trekking guide will be provided during your trek.
sharing porter to carry luggage between 2 trekkers (weight limit 25kg)
Salary, accommodations & meals for trekking crew. (tips not included)
First aid supplies, a purified water tab & everything you need in the mountains.
Conservation area fees if required.
23% tax and VAT (Government tax and service charge).
Kitbag for storing your belongings
Sleeping bag for a comfortable night’s sleep on a trek in minus 25 degrees
Guide, and Porter meals, accommodation, salary, and insurance
Necessary paper works, all government, and local taxes
Certificate of appreciation from Nepal wilderness trekking after a successful trek
