Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days
Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days Brief Insight
Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days Overview
The Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days is an exotic trek that offers a closer peek into the lives of the Chepang people. The trail crosses the Mahabharata range at a moderate altitude, taking you through less crowded, beautiful hillsides.
On the Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days, you’ll get to indulge in the daily life of the semi-nomadic Chepang community, a rare experience even for seasoned Nepal trekkers.
Who Are the Chepang People
The Chepangs are an ethnic group with a distinct lifestyle who traditionally feed on fruits and roots and follow unique cultural customs of their own. Due to their remoteness from city life and modern conveniences, they are considered among the marginalized indigenous communities of Nepal.
The Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days gives travelers a rare, respectful glimpse into this semi-nomadic way of life that has remained largely unchanged for generations.
Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days Itinerary Highlights
The Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days typically begins with a drive from Kathmandu to the trailhead, followed by a gradual ascent through terraced farmland and forest trails.
Each day of the Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days brings a new village, new faces, and a closer look at Chepang farming and foraging traditions.
Overnight stops are usually arranged in community-run guesthouses or homestays, which directly benefits the local economy. For trekkers comparing routes, our Chandragiri Champadevi trek offers a shorter, lower-altitude alternative nearby.
Best Time and Difficulty for the Chepang Hill Trek
The Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days is rated moderate in difficulty, suitable for trekkers with a reasonable fitness level and some prior hiking experience.
The best seasons for the Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), when trails are dry and mountain views are clearest.
Check our trekking difficulty guide to see how this trek compares to others we offer.
Scenery and Wildlife on the Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days
Along with the cultural experience, you’ll enjoy mesmerizing sunrise views, mountain panoramas from Sirachuli, and excellent bird watching along the trail.
Why the Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days Matters
This trek lets you explore the real living conditions of the Chepang people while helping promote their local products and expand community-based tourism.
Choosing the Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days means directly supporting a marginalized community through responsible, low-impact tourism.
To plan your trip, visit the Nepal Tourism Board for entry and permit information, or contact us to customize your itinerary.
Highlights of Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days
- Chepang Hill Trek leads you through the unexplored beautiful hillsides of Chitwan.
- The trail offers cultural highlights of one of the indigenous communities of Nepal.
- The trail leads you through an ever-changing landscape, nature and the spectacular views make it an ideal place to stay overnight with local families.
- Shaktikor is a Chepang village and the center of the sustainable tourism initiative of the Chepang people.
- There is a Chepang Museum and a visitor’s information center.
Caves and waterfalls around the village invite you to stroll in the area.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Hugdi (309 m) (4/5 hrs)
- Day 2 : Trek from Hugdi to Hatti Bang (1410 m) (5/6 hrs)
- Day 3 : Trek from Hatti Bang to Jyandala (1600 m) (5/6 hrs)
- Day 4 : Trek Jyandala to Upper Dhangadi (1275 m) (6/7 hrs)
- Day 5 : Trek from Upper Dhangadi to Shaktikhor (355 m) (6/7 hrs)
- Day 6 : Drive from Shaktikhor to Kathmandu (7/8 hrs)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Drive from Kathmandu to Hugdi (309 m) (4/5 hrs)
Early in the morning breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Hugdi pass through Majim Tar and cross the bridge over Hugdi Khola
Upon arrival at Hugdi Bazaar transfer to hotel or lodge and refreshed
In the evening explore the area and experience village life.
Overnight at hotel or lodge
Day 2 : Trek from Hugdi to Hatti Bang (1410 m) (5/6 hrs)
Early in the morning breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast trek from Hugdi to Hatti Bang pass through Magar settlement and climb steadily
Upon arrival at Hatti Bang transfer to hotel or lodge and refreshed
In the evening explore the local area as well as Magar, Chepang and Giripuri culture
Overnight at hotel or lodge
Day 3 : Trek from Hatti Bang to Jyandala (1600 m) (5/6 hrs)
Early in the morning breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast trek from Hatti Bang to Jyandala to observe the complete Chepang settlements and their culture.
Upon arrival at Jyandala then transfer to the homestay and refreshed
In the evening explore the local area and unique place in terms of the view of the highest peaks in the worlds such as Dhaulagiri, Rolwaling, Gaurishanker, Langtang, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna as well as a view of flat land of terai region
Overnight at homestay
Day 4 : Trek Jyandala to Upper Dhangadi (1275 m) (6/7 hrs)
Early in the morning breakfast at homestay
After breakfast trek from Jyandala to Upper Dhangadi walk on both ascending and descending trails.
Passing through a dense forest and bird watching as well as wild animals are also seen in this area
Observe the complete Chepang settlements and their culture.
Upon arrival at Upper Dhangadi then transfer to hotel or lodge and refreshed
In the evening explore the local area
Overnight at hotel or lodge
Day 5 : Trek from Upper Dhangadi to Shaktikhor (355 m) (6/7 hrs)
Early in the morning breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast trek from Upper Dhangadi to Shaktikho
We will cross the river several times before reaching Sampharang.
After about six hours of walk, we reach the bustling market town of Shaktikhor.
Upon arrival at Shaktikhor then transfer to hotel or lodge local community and refreshed
After refreshment explore the local area with Chepang Museum and Chepang Development Center, which has locally produced goods on sale, including mustard seed oil and honey.
In the evening, local Chepang people will organize a cultural program for you.
In addition, we can add one extra night in Shaktikhor in order to explore Chitram waterfall and Majhbang or Bat cave and Sindi Waterfall.
Overnight at hotel or lodge
Day 6 : Drive from Shaktikhor to Kathmandu (7/8 hrs)
Early in the morning local breakfast in the Chepang community After breakfast drive from Shaktikhor to Kathmandu with the remembrance of life time experience trekking inside the ethnic groups of people’s lifestyle
Upon arrival at Kathmandu transfer to the hotel
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
What is included in Chepang Hill Trek – 6 Days
- Trekker’s information management system. (TIMS Card)
- You’re Meal in During the Trekking as Your standard meals (3 times a day Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
- All Trekking Permit and Local Permit.
- Accommodation in Trekking: All accommodations in lodge/tea houses during the treks.
- Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful, friendly, and English speaking Trekking Guide. His well- paid salary, meals, accommodation insurance, etc.
- Trekking Porter: porters (1 porter for 2 peoples). Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation.
- After the Success Trip, Provide Adventure Certificate.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All government taxes.
- Service charge.
What is Excluded
- Meals and Extra Accommodation in Kathmandu
- All Hot and Cold drinks
- Single Trekker & Solo Trekker (Porters Extra Charge)
- Special Table Menu/Bakery Cafe
- The additional size of Pots Hot Drinks
- Electronic device re-charge
- Hot shower
- On the trekking Wi-Fi
- Personal expenses any type
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance
- Tipping for Guide and Porter
Additional Infromation
Chepang Hill Trek is an opportunity to realize the socio and cultural status of marginalized people in the bottom hill of Nepal. The indigenous Tibeto-Burman community inhabits the ridges of the Mahabharat mountain range of central Nepal.
Similarly, the shy and nomadic Chepangs have over the past two or three generations been more outwardly and semi-nomadic. They live in caves or thatched houses relying increasingly on production. Thus, they grow maize, millet, and bananas.
Generally, Chepang people practice Hinduism and Buddhism, however, they follow Animism. Their language is Tibet-Burman, Raute, and Raji. Chepang language is one of the rare languages which use a duodecimal counting system.
In the same way, Lack of education, awareness, and health facilities, the people are backward in common society.
Only 15 percent of Chepangs are literate and almost 90 percent of Chepangs are below the poverty line. The school enrollment rate is very low and the drop-out rate is very high.
Chepangs possess vast indigenous knowledge about herbal medicines. In terms of food, fiber, medicine, housing materials, fodder, and various other needs.
Our service for our guest
Our trips are fully supported and offered personalized service to our guests. If you’re interested to involve in these trips by your interest, time, and physical and mental preparation it’s fine.
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