Sailung in the local language means a large hill with a 100 hillocks. In one hillock is a large rock that resembles from afar a tiger jumping in the air. Also in area is the famous Sailung cave. The local tribe people believed this was the home of their protecting God Sailung. The villagers and the Jhankris (witch-doctors) gather at the cave in numbers on two special days, the full moons of August and January, to make the God Sailung happy with their offerings and make requests.
Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition organizes treks to Sailing-Temal usually from November to February. The weather is cool and the air is clear in these months. The view of hills and Himalaya of Eastern Nepal including the Everest area are magnificent in the clear air. The 11 day trek through virgin forests, along rivers and streams, with waterfalls on the way, make this trek most pleasant. Also unique is the direct experience of the lifestyle of the peoples living in the area. The Temal Area is off the usual tourist route. This trek is a special offering of Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition for those who like authentic exposure to the cultures of Nepal. Those who have visited have found it touching and rewarding.
Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff consist of ethnic Tamang people. And because of this, Himalayan Vacation Treks is proud to offer Home Stays in the Temal Area. The Tamang people, who are in the majority, are Buddhist, though the area contains other Hindu ethnicities and cultures. HV Treks guests will spend the night in a villager’s house and will be welcomed to share meals with the family. The cost of this is far less than one would pay in a lodge.
The Sailung-Temal Area lies not far from Kathmandu. So, a long journey is not necessary. A half day ride delivers us to our destination.
Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1337m)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1337)
Day 03: Kathmandu to Modhe/ Nigale Bhanjyang (2462m) by bus 5-6 hours
Day 04: Nigale Bhanjyang to Kalapani (2600m) 3-4 hours
Day 05: Kalapani to Sailung La (3150m) to Kholakharka (2560m) 3-4 hours
Day 06: Kholakharka to Doramba (2050m) 2-3 hours
Day 07: Doramba to Kama village (1700m) 3-4 hours
Day 08: Kama to Thulo Parsel (1138m) 3-4 hours
Day 09: Rest Day in Thulo Parsel Sightseeing (1138m)
Day 10: Bhaktapur Sightseeing- (1401m) and Kathmandu
Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu (1337m)
Important Information:
Our Guest’s security is of dominant concern while traveling with Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition. Make sure that the trekking leader has the authority to adjust or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is found necessary due to unfavorable circumstances that may occur during the trek. However, the effort will be made to keep to the above planned itinerary. Unfavorable weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can force to bring the changes in the itinerary. The leader will try his/her best to ensure that the trip goes smoothly according to the plan, but please be ready to be flexible if necessary. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition is capable, experienced, and prepared to give 24-hour emergency response to any accident or condition that requires attention or evacuation.
Important Also:
Himalayan Vacation Treks & Expedition requires that trekking and expedition guests have Insurance Policies. A Travel Insurance Policy should cover the cost of emergencies (including altitude sickness), injuries, and evacuations. Please, it is essential to bring your Travel Insurance Policy, or copies of your pertinent existing insurance coverage with you to Nepal. HV Treks will require a copy for our office records. We, as well, advise you to inform your existing insurance agent/company of your itinerary, including trekking, climbing, and hiking, and insure your current policy provides sufficient coverage.
Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu(1337m)
You are welcomed to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal renowned for historical monuments, Hindu Temples, and Buddhist Stupas/Monasteries. We meet our guests at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A staff member will be waiting with a Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition placard with our guests’ names displayed. After dropping luggage at the hotel, guests are taken for a short sightseeing tour. In the evening, guests are invited to a Welcome Dinner at a Nepali restaurant.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1337m) 9am to4 pm
A local guide will be available. According to your wishes, the guide will escort you for sightseeing. Sightseeing may include the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupati, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, and the Swoyambhunath areas. Starting after breakfast, usually at 9.00am, the exploration of Kathmandu Valley can continue until 5.00pm. Lunch and dinner, you will be responsible for.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Modhe/ Nigale Bhanjyang (2462m) by bus 5-6 hours
Early morning we need to set off for Mudhe by bus/private vehicle. After Mudhe, we walk for 40 minutes to our camp/home stay. This route lies on the way to Jiri-Everest trek. So the scenery will be full of Himalayan views and beautiful villages. We spend the in Nigale Bhanjyang. From today onwards, after the dinner or before we go to bed, the Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition trekking guide will take report and give briefing in every evening about the trek that we are going to make next day.
Day 04: Nigale Bhanjyang to Kalapani (2600m) 3-4 hours
This one is totally high hilly region and the human settlement is very thin in this area. We walk through the jungles full of rhododendron trees. In March and April, we can see the jungles full of rhododendron flowers.
Day 05: Kalapani to Sailung La (3150m) to Kholakharka (2560m) 3-4 hours
This day we go through a pass called Sayathumka Pass at the altitude of 3160m. We visit the Sailung cave and spend few moments there on this day. The cave lies in the rhododendron jungle. We see the Tiger Stone on the way. The trail goes downhill to Kholakharka (at the altitude of 2600m.)
Day 06: Kholakharka to Doramba (2050m) 2-3 hours
Now we walk downhill to Doramba, a big Tamang village in the hillside that lies in the altitude of 2200m. We can see many Himalayan peaks from here that lies in the Everest Region.
Day 07: Doramba to Kama village (1700m) 3-4 hours
Kama village is another Tamang village in the high hillside at the altitude of 1800m. The people in this area have very simple life and speak their own language, Tamang language.
Day 08: Kama to Thulo Parsel (1138m) 3-4 hours
We walk through so many beautiful and calm Tamang villages. On the way we cross a stream called Chauri Khola. The legend says that it was evolved from the urine of Chauri. Don’t need to worry, there is a bridge for us to make our crossing easy. Then we walk to cross a river called Sunkoshi. Boats are available to cross Sunkoshi or we cross through a bridge which lies in almost an hour’s walk and reach Thulo Parsel, a very big Tamang village of Timal area at the altitude of 1100m.
Day 09: Rest Day in Thulo Parsel Sightseeing (1138m)
You can go to visit Buddhist monastery and meet local people to have friendly chat. Also if you wish, you can visit some schools and a health post in this village. You can enjoy the view of Langtang Range in the north from here. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staffs would love to welcome our guests for the Home Stay and serve with traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10: Thulo Parsel to Bhaktapur
Today, we take public bus after breakfast in Thulo Parsel. The bus follows the beautiful vertical river Sunkoshi. The road contains about 18km offroad and the rest part is fine tarred when it meet to Araniko Highway that connects Tibet and Kathmandu. The point where we meet pitch road is Tamaghat. We pass through the beautiful villages and Dhulikhel Bazaar which is also known as natural city of Nepal. While travelling by bus we can see beautiful panorama of Himalayas at northern side.
We reach Bhaktapur via old trade city Banepa and reach a historical city Bhaktapur. We take lunch as soon as we reach Bhaktapur and we do sightseeing of historical city Bhaktapur after having lunch; It takes around 2 hours to visit 55 windows palace, 5 storey Nyatapole and various temples within the Bhaktapur Durbar square. At evening , after having sightseeing we take tourist private vehicle to go to Kathmandu.
Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu (1337m)
Today, we check the list of all necessary documents and goods of our guest. We confirm the flight tickets before 72 hours of departure flight. We advise our guest to put passport and tickets at their handbag for convenience. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition staff representative will take our valuable guests to the airport (3 hours prior to your flight) and bid goodbye. It will be not only goodbye, but also the welcome for next visit to Nepal.
Max Altitude: 3160 meters
Best Season: Sep – Mar
Difficulty Level: Easy
December ,January and February
It is called the winter season in Nepal. It is a season for snowfall in mountain region above 4300m in Nepal. So trekking is possible below 4500m during this period. This season is noted for occasional snowfall at higher elevations in Himalayas. Though it gets colder in night, often it offers the clear day / blue sky and relatively less trekkers on the trail.Sunrise and Sunset are seen very clear and beautiful in this season. So tourist who wants to pass short holidays during this period Himalayan vacation Treks and Expedition welcomes to see splendid view of nature. During this period, we arrange family tour to experience natural beauty with short hikings and cultural tour.It is suitable for homestay tour through which different rituals and culture can be experienced during this period. The famous homestay like Sailung Timal homestay,Timal homestay, Tamang Heritage Homestay, Ghalegaon Homestay are the special places to visit. Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour for this places. Chitawan National park Bardiya National Park are also the places to have live experience of culture and rituals.
March , April and May
It is spring season which is known as trekking season in Nepal. A smooth wind and gentle breeze is felt all over the country. Sunny days and clear weather are the supportive factors for trekking in this season. Presence of cloud can be seen in the sky during this season.So a short rainfall can be felt during this period. It is the season of expedition and climbing high peaks in Nepal .So many tourist from different parts of the world come to climb peaks above 7000m in this season. Himalyan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour and journey for climbing during this period.Peak climbing period can be enlength upto June so Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition arranges attractive programmes during this period.This period offer plenty of opportunities for clear mountain views. It is also the time for flowers to blossom, and the national flower of Nepal – rhododendrons – coat the mountainsides with its colorful beauty throughout the spring.Except rhododendrons , many kind of natural flora and fauna makes Nepal very beautiful during this season
June ,July and August
It is rainy season in Nepal. As it is the season of heavy rainfall. it is also known as the crops harvesting season in Nepal. In this season, trekking is slight difficult in Nepal. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. Trekking in the rain-shadow (places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains) areas north of the Himalaya like Upper Mustang and Dolpo could be an ideal trek selection. However, Himalayan vacation Treks and Expedition arranges tour and trek during this period in dry areas. We arrange treks and tour in dry areas like Mustang , Upper Dolpa , Leh Ladakh (India) and Tibet.
September , October and November
Moderate temperatures, clear sky with outstanding views, making it a great time to do any of our trek. Occasional short storms may dump snow at high altitudes.This is the season of feast and festivals. This is also known as the special season for flowers in Nepal. Marigold is the popular and found best in this season. Temples and holy places are visited during this period. Festivals like Dashain , Tihar and Chhath are celebrated during this season. Long national holidays are offered for this festival for civil workers. This season is known as the king of the season. No rainfall, sunny days and moderate temperature are the most favourable factors of this season for treks and tours in Nepal.Every kind of treks and tours can be done during this period.So many tourist come to see beautiful Nepal in this season. Many trekking routes are full of tourist during this season. Peaks 6000m to 7000m are the best destination for climbing in this season.Himalayan Vacation Treks and Expedition welcomes tourist to feel the splendid view of nature of Nepal in this season.
This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Please understand that the items listed below will vary according to the season and the duration of the trek. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 12 kg. Your gear will be carried by your porter and you will be required to carry your own day-pack (with your valuables and things of immediate importance to you). We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary. Our list of equipment is prepared on the basis of our long experience. The Himalayan Vacation Trek & Expedition Team leader will check your gear to insure you have all necessary equipment at the start of the trek. If necessary, the HVTreks’ guide will request additions of necessary equipment when and where it is available.
Important documents and items
Head
Upper Body
Hands
Lower Body
Feet
Sleeping
Rucksack and Travel Bags
Medical
-Note: In the larger towns and cities of Nepal, pharmacies have available common over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Western/foreign brand name products and prescription drugs are not. We suggest you bring the pharmaceuticals you use in enough quantity.
Practical Items
