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WHAT
WE OFFER:
We have prepared the following
exclusive itineraries that cover
NEPAL
- TIBET
- BHUTAN &
INDIA.
Whether of short or long duration, these programs
have been specially tailor-made to suit the interests
of our clientele gleaned from our experiences in operating
these tours in the past. However, Should they require
more fine-tuning to cater to your particular needs,
we could adapt our itineraries accordingly. |
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2008
Booking Open |
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Dear Traveler Colleagues !!!
Warm greetings, Namaste & Tashi Delek!!!
HOLIDAY NEPAL, takes this opportunity to extend to
all our heartfelt thanks for your continue support in
promoting to
Nepal-Tibet-Bhutan
tour. As the new season unfold, We take this pleasure in
presenting you with our new concept program for conducted
tours as tentative schedule which covering NEPAL, TIBET &
BHUTAN FIXED DEPARTURE round the year 2008. as
well as a wide range of Trekking & Culture Program on
NEPAL.
We sincerely hope & thanks once again you continuing
patronage and look forward to the same in the coming years. |
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Nepal’s Terai
possesses a beauty that is totally unexpected in a country known
mainly for soaring snow-covered mountains. Chitwan, a majestic
and powerful location teeming with wildlife hosts one of Asia’s
finest national parks, renowned for its dense concentration of
wildlife. Seas of elephant grass ripple beneath a magnificent
sunset and pervasive sense of relaxation soaks in deeper the
longer you stay.
The newly developed Chitwan Chepang Hills Trail is unique
because of one of the most ethnic cultures of Nepal- Chepang
Culture. Chepangs, believed to be influenced by Tamangs, speak
their own distinct language, leading a nomadic life and their
primary lifestyle, hunting, foraging for wild roots and fishing
and traditional farming near jungles. A Praja Pande (faith
healer) might be an interesting figure for cultural tourists to
be introduced to. They inhabit the remote and sparse contours of
Makwanpur, Chitwan, Gorkha and Dhading districts. Other ethnic
groups found in this region largely comprise of Tharu, Musahar,
Satahar, Danuwar, Tamang, Kumal Gurung and Magar.
The Chitwan Chepang Hills Trail offers a rare combination of
cultural and sightseeing experience. A stay in the beautiful
homes of the villagers as guests and sharing their meals is a
journey of discovery in itself. The unique culture in this area,
bird watching, and other natural attractions add to the
experience. |
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Hattibang, the first night halt on the way from
Hugdi Bazaar, offers good scenery of the
surrounding mountains and touch of Magar,
Chepang and Giripuri culture, at the several
home stay and community-managed guest house.
Villagers give a unique cultural performance for
visitors on request and offer Local handicrafts
on sale as souvenirs. |
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Another interesting place is Uppardang Gadi which used to be the
headquarters of Chitwan till early 1962. The remains of a historic
fort that defended the surrounding countryside are still here,
sitting at 1,275 meters, which is said to have been built by Shatru
Bhanjan Shah. Offering spectacular views, camping service is
available through community along with Home stay facilities.
Shaktikhor, where the trek formally ends gives ample opportunity to
visitors for a wholesome cultural experience. Home-stay experience,
Cultural shows, Chepang Museum and Visitor's information centre,
Caves and waterfalls around Shaktikhor make Shaktikhor a unique
experience. Travelling to Chitram waterfall on the next day and stay
at Chepang houses in Majhbang village of Siddi VDC is yet another
attraction. |
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Siraichuli (1,945 m), one of the highest hills of Mahabharat range,
offers spectacular views of the mountains and magnificent sunrise
and sunset views. The view includes a wide range of Himalayan peaks
such as Rolwaling, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Gorkha Himal, Peak 29,
Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and the Royal
Chitwan National Park in the Terai. The trek to Siraichuli from
Hattibang is challenging through rough landscape and vegetation.
Jyandala village on the trail is a Chepang settlement where tourists
can have a cultural experience. A tour of the village and
accommodation at village home stay is recommended. Next is
Chisapanitar, which is a popular bird-watching site. More than 250
varieties of bird species are found here. The dense forest in this
region is also home to other wild animals. |
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• Accommodation:
Besides home-stay facilities in Shaktikhor, Gadi,
Chisapanitar, Chitram, Majhbang and Hattibang, resting
places, porter shelters with bath rooms/toilets are also
available. Tea houses are available in Siddhi, whereas
camping site is available in Uppardang Gadi, Hattibang,
Chitram and Jyandala. The nearest point where all major
tourist facilities are available is Sauraha near the Royal
Chitwan National Park or Narayanghat. |
• Food:
Wholesome and organic locally produced agricultural items
are available along the Chepang Hills Trail. Millets, wheat,
corn, buck wheat Dhido (Nepali food item) and roti, baked
corn, soybeans and other beans, dal and rice, gundruk
(partially fermented edible leaves), seasonal vegetables and
fruits, ghee, milk, honey, curd, other juices, poultry/goat
items, edible roots, etc. are available. Other items like
Kheer (pudding), sel-roti (fox bread), black dal's phuloura
(a type of fried item), crab, tama (bamboo shoots), fish,
nettle, etc. are also available on demand. |
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• Chepang Museum:
A Chepang Museum has also been established at Shaktikhor with
the view to preserve and promote primitive cultures,
originalities, costumes, life styles of the people. Different
materials used by the Chepangs and relics like catapults used in
killing birds, slings and bows used for hunting animals,
crushing devices, dhiki and janto (traditional stone tools for
beating and grinding grains), pots, wooden containers, drums
have been kept in the museum. |
• Shaktikhor Tourist
Information Center:
Visit to the tourist information center at Shaktikhor is
recommended for current travel information, while trekking
in the Chitwan Chepang Hills. The tourist information center
at Shaktikhor has resource materials that can provide
cultural and natural attractions of the Chepang Hills. The
information center also makes provision for trained tour
guides, cooks, informative books, tents, utensils, and
facilitate Chepang museum tours, local handicraft sales and
crop sales, documentary show. |
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• Access :
Chitwan lies south-west of Kathmandu, near the Indian border on
the tropical terai. It is accessible by air with a flight from
Kathmandu to Bharatpur or Meghauli, and by road from Kathmandu
or Pokhara. One can either take a bus from Kathmandu or a raft
trip down the Trisuli River to begin your trek. The trail climbs
uphill from Hugdi Khola through Laitak Chautara and Khor
Bhanjyang, a campsite among terraced fields. |
Access to the Trail
Hugdi Khola/ Bazaar: Drive 82 km from Kathmandu to Hugdi
Bazaar between Mugling and Krishna Bheer of Dhading
District, on Prithivi National Highway.
Shaktikhor: Drive 18 km north from Tandi Bazaar of
Ratnanagar Municipality, if the visitor is coming from
Sauraha or National Park |
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1. Hugdi Bazaar: (309Mtr.)
High-way vehicle transport available; Small teashops and grocery
shops.
Tourist information corner and information boards.
Local trained guides and porters.
Local markets besides the trails.
2. Khorbhanjyang: (900 Mtr.)
Village life style and traditional houses and school.
Panoramic view of mountains and hills, Trishuli River and the
Prithivi National Highway.
3. Jayapuri:
Resting houses, and small teashops.
Local cuisine, pure un-processed milk, curd and ghee.
Seasonal organic fruits and vegetables.
4. Hattibang: (1410 Mtr.)
Chepang, Giripuri and Magar's villages and culture. and their
cultural performance
Elephant Shaped boulders, Scenic beauty of the hills and the
mountains.
Community operated guesthouse, Home stay and local cuisine,
Small teashops and grocery stores.
Small health center and schools.
Village and Jungle tour, local handicrafts sales.
5. Jyandala Village:
(Kaling-Jautesh-Changa-Rajbhoj-Kolbhanjyang–Dinglang)
Pure Chepang village tour and Chepang Culture
Home stay and local cuisine, Camping site.
6. Siraichuli: (1946Mtr.)
Sunrise and Sunset viewing points.
View of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang
Himalayas and other surrounding hills, plus the Terai, Churia
Parbat, Chitwan National Park and the Rapti and Narayani river
basins.
Paragliding (1600 meters difference)
Jungle, rhododendrons and wildlife.
The historical and sacred temple of Sidda Baba. |
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Chisapanitar: (1695 Mtr.)
Bird watching with more than a hundred species of birds.
Jungle safari and natural scenic beauty.
Historically significant places.
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Upardang Gadi: (1275 Mtr.)
Three hundred-year-old fort, built by Shatrubhanjan Shah.
A taste of Chitwan's capital of the pre 2018 B.S era.
Home stay facilities and provisions for tents for camping,
organized by the local community.
Gurung and Chepang villages and their cultural heritage.
Beautiful view of the Himalayas and the surrounding hills
and Terai.
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Shaktikhor: ( 355 Mtr.)
Tourist information center, Chepang Museum, Kalika Temple,
historically significant statue of Lakhan Thapa, Elephant
foot boulders,Home stay, small hotels, restaurant, and local
cuisine.
Sinti Cave, Bat Cave, Sinti waterfall, fishing, bird
watching Public transport, telephone and electricity
facilities.
Cultural dances by Chepang, Magar, Gurung and other ethnic
groups.
Trained tour guides and porters.
Local handicrafts exhibition and sale.
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Shaktikhor – Siddi – Chitram waterfall:
Small teashops, Pure Chepang culture at Majhbang
Village tours and home stay facility at Majhbang (Chepang
house)
Caves and Chitram waterfall, bird watching.
Local cuisine, Local handicrafts sale.
11. Korak:
Kaminchuli hill (1927 m.).
Community forest, Bird watching.
Tamang community, cultural heritage.
Noke Cave with steaming geysers.
Lekahamchuli, shinning stones, seasonal migrated birds.
Places to see
The best time to trek in this
area is from September through to Mays warm, temperate and
pleasant.
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Nature trek to Gadi Hill:
Uppardang Gadhi is a classic octagonal artillery fort,
passing into the Chitwan hills that defended the
surrounding countryside during the reign of Bahadur
Shah. The fort offers spectacular views in every
direction. Village walks, nature and bird watching tours
and the Chepang Chitwan Hills trail will be of special
interest to visitors. The area is accessible from as far
as Shaktikhor, walking uphill. An alternate route is to
start from Hugdi (80kms from Kathmandu).
• Siraichuli Viewpoint:
A new trail has been identified which offers magnificent
sunrise and sunset views from the top of Siraichuli
hill. A panoramic view of the Himalayas, a mixture of
experiences of hills and Terai, Cultural Experiences of
Chepang and other ethnic groups, bird watching,
home-stay and other natural attractions make this trail
a must to visit.
One of the highest hills in the Mahabharat range
(1,945m). The trek from Hattibang to Siraichuli is
exciting and challenging- Steep boulders, streams,
ridges and intact vegetation. Wide range of Himalayas in
the likes of Fangi, Peak 29, Annapurna Range, Gorkha
Himal, Gaurishankar, Dhaulagiri range, Langtang,
Rolwaling, Manaslu, rare view of flatlands and
spectacular sunrise and sunsets can be clearly observed.
• Hugdi
The Praja Trail commences at Hugdi River, halfway
between Mugling and Krishna Bhir in Dhading. You can
either take a bus or raft down Trishuli River. The trail
takes you on an uphill climb through Gakla Chautara &
Khor Bhanjyang which is also a campsite filled with
spectacular beautiful views of magnificent Himalayas and
landscape, terraced fields with unspoilt biodiversity
and rural settlements.
• Hattibang
This is a major stopping point where one can encounter
cultural programs and get to know about their culture.
• Shaktikhor
8km from Hattibang, it is an uphill trek but a steep
descent. Home-stay facilities and cultural activities of
the locals are famous. |
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Source:
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) |
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New Destination
Lumbini Village Tour
Tamang
Heritage Trail
Dolpo Experience Circuit
Pathibara Pilgrimage Trek
Chitwan Chepang Hills Trail
The Gauri Shanker Trekking
SoluKhanbu Pekay Culture Trek |
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