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A home stay trek allows travelers to stay with a Nepalese family during the journey in some trekking regions, where there are no lodges or tea houses for accommodation. The home stay participant lives with the family: sleeping in a Nepalese home, taking meals with the family and maybe even touring the city or celebrating a holiday or birthday with them. The program provides a unique opportunity to learn about Nepalese culture, make new friends and extended family and provide direct assistance to the Nepalese people, many of whom are saving for their children’s future education.
Chitwan Chepang Hills Trail (6 days or 8 days) The Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail, offers a rare combination of cultural and sightseeing experience. One of the most interesting aspects of the trek is getting a glimpse of the Chepangs and other local communities who live in this mid-hill region of Nepal. Read more..
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Briddim Trail (7 days) Briddim, a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of Langtang Himal, is located at an elevation of 2229 m. Around 43 houses are spread in a Z shape. Most of the houses are made of stone and have roofs of split shake. As direct descendants of ancient Tibetan immigrants, the culture and tradition of the Briddim people closely resembles that of Tibetan villages. Read more..
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Pathivara Cultural Trail (5 days) Pathivara Devi shrine (3794 m) is a popular pilgrimage destination that is believed to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of her devotees. The animist deity at Pathivara is worshipped with equal reverence by both Hindus and Buddhists. Read more..
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Tamang Heritage Trail (8 days or 10 days) The new Tamang heritage trail, offers a peek at the Himalayan life-style and culture. This journey takes you through verdant midlands of Nepal, experiencing the beauty of this mountain region and the culture of the people who live here. The trail passes through traditional Tamang villages where life, culture and crafts have remained unchanged since the beginning of the settlement. Read more..
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Phortse Eco-Tourism Village Trek (5 days) Phortse (3950 m) is a unique Sherpa settlement of about 80 households. With the aim of adding cultural aspect to the Everest experience, Phortse is being developed as a model ecotourism village in Sagarmatha National Park. Community run home-stays are available in Phortse for experience of the mountain life. Read more..
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Pikey Peak Trail (9 days) Pikey hill (4065 m) is one of the tallest hills of Solu. The name Pikey is derived from a Sherpa clan deity. July is a good time to make the trip, as this is when the local people hold their celebrations of the clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey. Read more..
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Dudhkunda Trail (9 days) Dudhkunda (4560 m), a holy mountain lake in the lap of Mt. Numbur, is a popular trekking destination in Solu. Dudhkunda, which literally means 'lake of milk', is said to be a sacred lake and is revered by the local people. It is believed that taking a dip in its holy water will fulfill one's wishes. Read more..
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Dudhkunda Khaling Rai Trail (11 days) Dudhkunda (4560 m), a holy mountain lake in the lap of Mt. Numbur, is a popular trekking destination in Solu. Dudhkunda, which literally means 'lake of milk', is said to be a sacred lake and is revered by the local people. It is believed that taking a dip in its holy water will fulfill one's wishes. Read more..
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Limbu Cultural Trail (5 days) This trail between the Kabeli and Khaksewa river, offers an in-depth experience of the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the Limbu people, who dominate this region. This trek starts from Suketar and passes through Lalikharka, Kande Bhanjyang, Simbu, Phungphung, Phumpe and Mamankhe. The trek ends in Mamankhe, where more than 95 % of the people are Limbu. Read more..
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Phoksundo Nature Experience (10 days) The Phoksundo Nature Experience trail, will take you through Shey Phoksundo National Park: the largest and only trans-Himalayan National Park in Nepal. While trekking around in this area, we will find a wide variety of nature and wildlife. Read more..
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Ghalegaon Ghanpokhara Trail (5 days) Ghalegaun (2095 m) and Ghanpokhara (2158 m) are traditional Gurung villages nestled in the lap of the Annapurna range. The villages are predominantly inhabited by the Ghyabre Gurung of this region. The villages offer a peek into the culture of Gurungs, during the home-stays and through cultural programs. Read more..
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Gurung Heritage Trail (6 days) The Gurung heritage trail provides a first-hand experience of Gurung life style and culture. The trail starts from Khudi to Ghalegaon and Ghanpokhara. The trail then passes through other Gurung villages, Bhujung, Pasgaun, Pakhrikot and Nangidhar, finally ending in Pokhara. One can see wonderful views of the Annapurna range on the route. Read more.
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