Gurung Heritage Trail https://www.tmgadventure.com/packages/gurung-heritage-trail/

Trips Facts

Trip Code: TMG-GT100 Group Size: 1-12 pax Included Meals: Trip Mode: Elevation: 1400 m Accomodation: : 207 Start Point: Kathmandu End Point: Kathmandu Best Season: March, April, May, September, October, November, December

Trip Highlights

Cultural trek in Nepal A rich ethnical group Life, culture and tradition Mountain people and their daily routine Peaceful and less trekkers route Remote villages and the traditional houses

Gurung Heritage Trail takes you to the villages of the Gurung People, the descendants of the Mongolian People, that’s what the history tells if we trace back their origin, and the history book tells that they are brave and served the British Government during the Second World War. They are found in western and eastern Nepal, including central Nepal, such as Kaski, Lamjung, Baglung, Gorkha, and Dhading. But you will visit their villages that are in western Nepal where you will also see lots of mountains, including hills and forests.

If you have decided on the Gurung Heritage Trail in 2022, then you can directly fly to Pokhara, the city of lakes, which has the Pokhara International Airport. Thus you will save 2 days, and you do not need to fly to Kathmandu as shown in the itinerary below. The representative of Max Guide will help you to check in a and from there guide you to the final destination of the Gurung Heritage Trail.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must because you are trekking near the mountains at an altitude of more than 3000 m. You must ensure in your country before coming to Nepal, before starting your trek. Please bring with you a copy of insurance, and your insurance policy must cover the medical expenses, helicopter evacuation from the altitude of 5000 m to 6000 m, and other things related to your health. Please give the copy to TRAVEL MAX GUIDE. It will send the information to the insurance company if you use the mountain rescue operation, mentioned above. and visa

Before coming to Nepal, your passport has must have the validity of 6 months, and you can put the visa on your passport at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. The current cost of the Nepalese visa is the US $ 40 for 30 days, and you must also bring 4 passport-sized photos. If you are from China or SAARC countries, a free visa will be provided to you.

Trekking Information

The following are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal, and each of these has its charm, the one which is on the top of the list is the best.

Winter season (December – February, including September, October, and November) Spring season (March-May)

As a trekker, you can do different types of trekking in Nepal, and they have been given below.

Tea House Trekking (Lodge Trek) Camping Home Stay

Walk miles for a good cause

TMG Adventure is not just a in Nepal but also a contributor for a good cause to our communities and the Himalayas people especially working on behalf of children where are abundant from education. Company work through FAN (First Act Nepal) It’s a team that works purely for our children. Support for their well being through education providing child sponsorship programs. Assisting them in school uniforms, stationery, and school fees.

TMG Adventure donates a certain amount of its income to FAN annually, and the amount that it donates varies from year to year because the income that it earns also varies from year to year. Sometimes the income of TMG Adventure is high, and sometimes, it is low. Accordingly, the donation is made.

TMG Adventure also has a volunteering program, and if you are interested, then you can help these children through this program. For more, you can contact us via email, make a call or visit our office. You can also be a part of encouragement by engaging and sharing your ideas in our project.

Outline Itinerary & Maps

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel

Welcome to the Land of Himalayas, a birthplace of Lord Buddha; known as "The Light of Asia" and also the City Of Temples- Kathmandu Valley. To receive you, our staff will be at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You can notice him, holding company signboard. After that, will transfer you to the hotel. If you have some spare time, you can walk to the street of Thamel. A company representative will meet you and explain to you about your trip in detail.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:212 Day 02: Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley

The sightseeing that you are going to do, today, comprises of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and they can be categorized as Stupas, Temples, and Palaces. The sightseeing can be personalized, according to your interest, and all the effective route planning for the sightseeing will be done by the city guide of TMG, focusing on all the values of your satisfaction like how much time you want to spend, the mode of transportation you want to choose, such as rickshaw, private car, cycle, and it also takes walking distance into account.

Kathmandu Durbar Square From the hotel where you are staying, nothing is near the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It was a ceremonial site; it was a palace where the would-be kings used to be coronated in the past, now it is a palace cum museum, and to be there is to experience how the royals spend their life. Stand among the monuments, temples, and statues that back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) Be well prepared in advance because this stupa is located at quite an altitude and is more than 2,000 years old. This is the most important of all the Buddhist Stupas in Nepal and has a fascinating face of Lord Buddha on every side, and its base has the stonework of 5 Dhyani Buddhas – Vairocana, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, Amoghasiddhi, and Aksobhya, and each of these represents the wisdom of Lord Buddha. People flock to this stupa to see the birds- eye view of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath Pashupatinath is as old as the hills, but the Hindu Committees of Nepal, looks after it, such as renovation and maintenance, and there are new adds on in and around the temple. Pashupatinath is the most important temple of Lord Shiva and located not far away from the heart of Kathmandu. Only Hindus are permitted to enter from the main gate to Pashupatinath Temple. As a visitor, you will enjoy the rich combination of architecture from a distance. If you are lucky, then you might see the Hindu Cremation taking place. Bouddhanath

Bouddhanath is also a stupa. It is one of the holiest pilgrimages of the Buddhists. It has a white doom just like Swayambhunath, whatever the myth is, it contains the bones of Kasyapa Buddha (Buddha incarnation), while others say it contains the bone of Lord Buddha. Around the base of the stupa are 108 small images of the Dhyani Buddha Amitabha. Go anytime to enjoy these images. Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:212

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (827m)/ Hotel

Early morning as the schedule, your guide will be in your hotel to pick up you. After that, you will head to the tourist bus station. Approximately after traveling 6 hours, will reach the City of Lake- Pokhara. On the way, you will see the beautiful landscapes, villages, rivers and small towns. In the evening time, you can walk through the beautiful lake, Fewa Lake and Lakeside of Pokhara. It's a touristic place in Nepal where you can spend you memorable evening time.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:212

Day 04: Drive to Thunsikot (1150m), After having our breakfast we will head to Bijayapur and Kalikasthan, and then Thunsikot. This point will be our final point for today. You can explore the villages, in monsoon time, you can see the paddy fields.

Accomodation: 215 Single Room:Twin sharing/ Private room Meals:105 Day 05: Trek to Pas Gaon (1350m), homestay

After having our breakfast, we will start walking, we will trek to Pasgaun. Pasgaun is famous for its local culture and tradition. Today we will stay in a homestay.

Accomodation: 215 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:105 Day 06: Trek to Bhujung (1600m), homestay

After having your breakfast, we will start our trekking. We will head to Khumeru Danda, a spot from where you can see the stunning views of Mt. Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Ngagi Chuli, Bhujung village. After all having we will descend for a while, where you can see small hydropower in Midim Khola. Approximately after ascending for half an hour, you will reach Bhujung village, a small habitat around 400 households with an enriching of cultural heritage.

Accomodation: 215 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:105 Day 07: Trek to Ghale Gaon / Ghanapokhara (2158m), homestay

Today will be our special day because we are going to head to Gale Gaun- village. This village is very well known for Gale and Gurung's life and culture. It's an old village of Gurung in Nepal. There is also a viewpoint from where you can see the famous mountain like Annapurna ranges, Lamjung Himal ranges, and Manaslu ranges.

Accomodation: 215 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:105 Day 08: Trek to Khudi (840m), homestay

After having our breakfast, today we will head to Khudi, where you can see Khudi Hydropower. In the meantime, you will see the waterfalls, caves, and hills with terrace farming.

Accomodation: 215 Single Room:Twin sharing/ Private room Meals:105 Day 09: Drive to KTM /Hotel

Today we are going to head to the capital. On the way, you can see the rivers, hills and the local towns. After having the hectic trekking schedule, you will get the time to rest.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private room Meals:212 Day 10: Day at leisure /farewell dinner /Hotel.

This day will go for you. Walk around the Thamel and explore the narrow street, buy a and taste the foods over there. In the evening time, we will have a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali with a cultural show.

Accomodation: 125 Single Room:Twin sharing/Private Room Meals:102 Day 11: Drive to the airport for a return flight.

Before 3 hours of your scheduled flight time, the company staff will come to your hotel to drop you to the airport.

Accomodation: 125 Meals:212