Mudum Trial Trek

We welcome you to Nepal after you reach the busy Nepalese capital of Kathmandu which sits at 1400 meters above sea level in a Nepalese traditional way. Kathmandu at 1,400 meters altitude gives trekkers a warm welcome through its ancient heritage sites and crowded pathways and traditional sites. The fascinating view of the Kathmandu Valley welcomes visitors entering Tribhuvan International Airport while the valley exists as a surround of rolling hills with ancient temples. The urban environment of Kathmandu presents a sensory-rich welcome to Nepalese culture through its combination of culinary scents with temple chimes along with colorful prayer flags blowing among the city streets.

The airport formalities completion allows visitors receive hotel transfers which enable them to take time for rest before engaging in the upcoming trek. After you are escorted to the hotel, you can self-visit around the place and enjoy your evening the tourist hub of Nepal.

Drive duration: 30 minutes

Accommodation: Luxurious hotel in Kathmandu

A free day in Kathmandu serves as the essential time for travelers to finalize arrangements as well as make last-minute modifications. Trekkers are provided with the equipment inspection followed by verifying trekking footwear and warm clothing and essential tools for an upcoming journey our experienced team member. Trekkers can solve any equipment deficiencies by visiting Kathmandu’s shopping district of Thamel. The trekking group makes sure to obtain every mandatory permit. For this, our team provides you with all the requirement for your hassle-free trip to the Mudum Trial Trek.

Prior to the trek the guide runs a briefing session that clarifies all operational procedures and what to expect so the adventure proceeds without issues. During this day of rest visitors can visit additional cultural and spiritual sites in Kathmandu. Visitors can spend their time relaxing in Patan or Bhaktapur by exploring their ancient pathways and paying a visit to the sacred Boudhanath Stupa before experiencing the energy of Asan Bazaar. Trekkers across the Mundum Trail Trek first stop at Kathmandu to see each UNESCO World Heritage Site including Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple and the historical Durbar Squares. The visiting time in Kathmandu enables trekkers to adapt their bodies slightly before advancing to upper elevation regions.

Drive duration: 2 hour and 30 minutes

Accommodation: Luxurious hotel in Kathmandu

On this day, you set out for a 7-8 hour driving journey starting from Kathmandu (1,400 m) leads to Diktel Bazar (1,650 m) while covering 250 kilometers of distance. The morning journey starts while traveling east on BP Highway delivering views of green hills together with farmed terraces and charming local communities. When Sindhuli appears during the trip, it presents eye-catching scenery and challenging road conditions that characterize the region. Beautiful vistas of Sunkoshi and Tamor rivers during the ride let travelers see Nepalese people in rural areas tending fields among the traditional village houses in the hills.

The vehicle rises to Diktel Bazar which leads to Mundum Trail Trek where the landscape transitions from lowland to rolling hills with cooler temperatures. The headquarters of Khotang District Diktel Bazar functions as a market town with active life where trekking enthusiasts can observe distinctive Rai and other native community traditions. Tourists reach Diktel to rest overnight before conducting their final trek bolsters and relaxing their bodies after the prolonged drive. People who visit the busy bazaar, mingle with locals, and eat traditional Nepali cuisine in the evening gain their first cultural immersion experience of the area before starting their hiking journey.

An overnight stay at Diktel Bazaar.

Drive duration: 7-8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

The trail from Diktel Bazar at 1,650 m ascends to Chakhewa Village at 2,300 m during a 6 to 7-hour period along a culturally diverse and visually attractive route. This trek starts by rising slowly along fields with steps and thick forests followed by Rai village clusters where trekkers can experience the traditional lifestyle of Kirati people. The path offers exceptional panoramic vistas of smooth sloping hills accompanied by sporadic snow-covered mountain peak views. The trail passes through rhododendron and pine forests while the trekking path makes its way through the trees to create an atmosphere of serenity and natural sounds coupled with fresh mountain air to invigorate the travelers.

Reaching Chakhewa Village delivers a special feeling because locals are famous for their welcoming nature and ethnical heritage. Beneath its traditional architecture combined with farmlands terraced across its landscape the village maintains a perfect location for rest. The local inhabitants’ welcome trekkers to share their cultural practices along with their traditional ways of living. Before nighttime arrives, the Himalayas transform their color into golden shades which provide mesmerizing scenery to observe. Local food and relaxing stays in tea houses before the journey continues at the following stage of Mundum Trail.

An overnight stay at Chakhewa Village.

Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

This day after breakfast is allocated for a need 5-6 hours walk from Chakhewa Village at 2,300 meters up to Dhotre at 2,752 meters while enjoying views of both forested and mountainous regions. The trek starts with an even climb which leads into tree-covered areas bordering rhododendrons and oaks before letting hikers view various bird life and sometimes wildlife.

Appealing panoramic views of Himalayan Mountain peaks begin to reveal themselves while challenging the trekkers throughout this demanding ascent. Small traditional settlements along the way provide glimpses into the lifestyle of the indigenous Rai and Limbu communities. After traveling to Dhotre the peaceful village in the hills all visitors can take pleasure in the tranquil mountain atmosphere before embarking on their Mundum Trail journey.

An overnight stay at Dhotre.

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

After breakfast, you set out for a wonderful trek to Maiyung. Trek from Dhotre at 2,752 meters altitude to Maiyung at 3,122 meters height requires about 5-6 hours to complete as trekkers make their way through wooded areas and upslopes and ridge views. Trekkers following the trail can view the eastern Himalayan peaks from far away while observing Everest and Kanchenjunga and Makalu simultaneously.

During spring time trekkers walk through forests filled with rhododendron blooms that produce an attractive visual display. The trekking atmosphere shifts to calmer conditions when altitude heightens since the air quality changes to refreshing and the environment transforms into serene landscapes. When arriving at Maiyung which sits as a magnificent hill peak travelers are treated to magnificent sunrise and sunset views across the expansive Himalayan Mountain range thus becoming a prime photography spot on the Mundum Trail.

An overnight stay at Maiyung.

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

After breakfast, you set out for the trek to Rawadhap. Trek from Maiyung (3,122 m) to Rawadhap (3,426 m) takes 5 to 6 hours along a ridge-line path which presents breathtaking Himalayan Mountain views. The trail systematically rises above dense rhododendron and pine forest territories while providing a tranquil nature immersion to its adventurers. The view extends from snow-covered peaks of Everest, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga as the elevation rises. The mountain attitude and relaxing environment during this journey let visitors feel both energized and contemplative.

Rawadhap provides trekkers with peaceful mountain relaxations as a resting area within the highlands before they begin the subsequent section of their Mundum Trail exploration.

An overnight stay at Rawadhap.

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

The journey from Rawadhap (3,426 m) to Salpa Bhanjyang (3,348 m) requires 5 to 6 hours to complete with a gentle elevation path through alpine meadows and forests and rocky terrain. Throughout the trek, trekkers can view the majestic Himalayan peaks and they pass through traditional shepherd huts as well as remote settlements. Travellers passing through this path will have the opportunity to see various Himalayan bird species in addition to different plants.

Salpa Bhanjyang, a significant pass on the Mundum Trail, holds cultural and spiritual importance for the local Kirati people. Visitors who arrive at the destination get to discover serene landscapes and stop at holy destinations as they spend their night immersed in mountain splendor.

An overnight stay at Salpa Bhanjyang.

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

Trekkers who spend their rest day at Salpa Bhanjyang (3,348 m) should take advantage of the chance to explore Silchung Hill (4,200 m) which stands as the highest viewpoint on the Mundum Trail. Starting your day at Silchung Hill requires a 3 to 4-hour hike up which reveals sweeping panoramic 360-degree vistas of Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga as well as the eastern Himalayas’ other peaks and the surrounding hills.

The holy ground at Silchung Hill maintains great cultural importance for Kirati people because numerous pilgrims stop for contemplation and worship. Trekkers experience a rest at Salpa Bhanjyang following their descent while they relax by both communing with locals and relaxing in the calm environment until they start the next phase of their expedition.

An overnight stay at Salpa Bhanjyang.

Hike duration: 3-4 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

On this day, you set out for a trek to Hyakule. Trekkers need between 5 and 6 hours to cross Salpa Bhanjyang (3,348 m) to Hyakule (2,972 m) while passing through breathtaking alpine pastures and thick woodland of rhododendron and pine. Parents on their downhill march along the trail enjoy impressive mountain valley and distant peak views as the path occasionally reveals traditional settlement areas and terraced agricultural fields. Trekking down into lower altitudes becomes smoother as the trail path descends slowly from its initial altitude.

After arriving at Hyakule which lies among green vegetation a small village provides rest facilities for trekkers who take time to experience the calming atmosphere there prior to their Mundum Trail adventure.

An overnight stay at Hyakule.

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

The journey between Hyakule (2,972 m) and Hanspokhari (2,962 m) requires a duration of 3 to 4 hours to complete. The peaceful trail moves down from Hyakule (2,972 m) through dense woodlands and colorful meadows while providing occasional landscape views of the nearby hills and mountains in the distance. During their journey to Hanspokhari they come across the tranquil community of Hanspokhari combined with seeing traditional settlements and terraced fields that show the lifestyle of this rural area.

Trekkers reach Hanspokhari for relaxation at the scenic lake basin followed by settling into accommodations before continuing their journey.

An overnight stay at Hanspokhari.

Trek duration: 3-4 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

On this day, you set out for a final trek to Bhojpur. A descent from Hanspokhari campground (2,962 m) to Bhojpur settlement (1,600 m) requires 6 to 7 hours of walking time across diverse scenic areas. Trail descent leads explorers through wooded areas and cultivated terrain while passing little communities along the route until they reach Bhojpur at 1,600 meters.

The route turns milder with altitude reduction while offering magnificent sights across the hills and valleys. Trekkers who reach the lively town of Bhojpur can enjoy the market and peaceful surroundings and traditional cultural experiences after finishing their trek.

An overnight stay at Bhojpur.

Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Tea house

The journey from Bhojpur (1,600 meters) to Kathmandu (1,400 meters) requires 7-8 hours travel time for 250 kilometers. Travelers will encounter both paved and rough roads on this path as it leads them past scenic mountain views and working agricultural areas and local habitation. The travel path descends while hikers walk through dense woodlands which lead them through river valleys before making brief stops for relaxation.

During the trip one will witness spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountain peaks along with Himalayan views while traveling to Kathmandu. Visitors who complete the journey reach the capital where they can relax from the extended mountain travels before enjoying time to recollect their Himalayan adventure.

An overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Trek duration: 7-8 hours

Accommodation: Luxury Hotel

You have to check out at your regular time before 3 hours of your flight schedule. You are dropped off to the airport after successfully accomplishing the exciting and thrilling trekking trial in Nepal.

Drive duration: 30 minutes