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  Limbu Cultural Trail  
 
This trail between Kabeli and Khaksewa rivers offers an in-depth experience of the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the limbu people who dominate this region. This 4 nights 5 days trek starts from Suketar and passes through Lalikharka, Kande Bhanjyang, Simbu, Phungphung, Phumpe and Mamankhe. The trek ends at Mamankhe where more than 95 percent people are Limbu.
Wide range of cardamom farms, unique Himalayan flora and fauna, untouched natural landscape, cultural dances such as Dhaan Naach, chyarung Naach and Bijuwa Naach are the major attractions of the region. During home stay accommodation and meals are offered in local houses. Tasting the local tongba (alcoholic beverage) and sukuti (dry meat), interacting with the people and participating in their regular activities and hiking along unrefined trails crossing the ridge and gully offers some of the best of Himalayan experience.
 
     
  Itinerary  
 

Day 01

Kathmandu – Suketar (2420m). 1 hr (more if flying via Biratnagar). Suketar (Tea-house and lodges).

Day 02

Suketar – Lalikharka (Phawakhola). 4 hrs. (Trekking). Lalikharka (Tea-shops and lodges).

Day 03

Lalikharka – Kande – Bhanjyang (2129m). 4-5 hrs (Trekking). Kande Bhanjyang (Campsite and home stays).

Day 04

Kande Bhanjyang – Phumpe (1858m). 7 hrs. (Trekking). Phumpe (Campsite and lodges`).

Day 05

Phumpe – Mamankhe (1645m). 3 hrs (Trekking). Mamankhe (Campsite/Lodges).

There are two option: a) Retracing the route back b) Taking the route to Kanchenjung Base Camp.
 
     
  Note: The above itinerary doesn't include the day of arrival and departure. So you need to have at least two more extra days.  
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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