Guerrilla Trek

Guerrilla Trek

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Duration
15 Days
Country
Nepal

Guerrilla Trek is a newly opened trekking route in Nepal. It is an opportunity to explore the trails used by the Maoists during the period of decade-long insurgency. This journey goes through the unscathed terrain of Myagdi, Rukum and Rolpa districts where the route includes numerous breathtaking sceneries through the nucleus of past conflict zone. Guerrilla Trek is now a war tourism product exhibiting a decade-long struggle.

The 15-days Guerrilla Trek starts from Beni, skirts Baglung, passes Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve and goes on to Rukum and ends in Rolpa, the most affected area during the insurgency period. Spectacular views of Mt. Api (7132m), Mt. Saipal (7030m) and Dhaulagiri Range are major tourist attractions. The biodiversity in this trek route is remarkable as you get to see mountain goats, blue sheep’s, Himalayan Monal (Danphe) and different kinds of vegetation. The landscape, Rocky Mountains, paddy fields, caves, pine forests, and waterfalls are a treat to watch in this journey. Trekkers along this route can retrace the footsteps of the Maoists guerrillas and visualize how they hiked and fought in such hilly terrain. Moreover, this trek also gives an insight into the culture and ethnic variety in the region. Magar, Chhetri, Brahmin, Dalit people can be seen during the journey who are mostly involved in farming and animal husbandry. Kham culture is a unique feature of northern Rolpa and eastern Rukum. The Khams are a subgroup of the Magar community with distinctive customs and unique language of Tibeto-Burman family. The best time to travel is in autumn (Sep-Oct-Nov) and spring (March-April-May).  It takes an average walking period of 5-6 hours per day and the mode of accommodation is either lodge or homestay.

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Guerrilla Trek Itinerary

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Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative will come to receive you and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we begin our journey with a drive from Kathmandu to Beni. During the drive, you will get to experience the undulating roads with the ever-present hills along the way. We will come across many rivers to accompany us. You will also see small human settlements which reflect typical Nepali lifestyle. It will take 9- 10 hours to reach Beni. Overnight at guest house in Beni.

You will start your journey today after having breakfast and follow a gravel road for 24km to Darbang and then walk from there. It will be a 6 hours walk altogether with Gurjal Himal (7,193m) looming overhead. You will cross Dang Khola on your way to Takam and pass through Dharapani. Overnight stay at a guest house in Takam.

The trek today follows an uphill trail which will be 6 hours of steady walk. As you begin your walk, you will pass through Sibang, Machhim, Phalegaon and Muna villages. These villages were primarily used as the route for the Maoist cadres during the insurgency period. You can listen to the war stories from the locals. Overnight at guest house.

The trek today begins with a walk to Moreni and after continuing on the path you will enter the premises of the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. You will get spectacular views of Dhaulagiri range and Churen Himal (7,371m) in the west. You will walk through pine forests and you might find musk deer barking in the bushes on your way to Gurjaghat. It takes about 7 hours walk to reach Gurjaghat. Overnight at a guest house.

On the trek today, you will cross over from Myagdi to Baglung and into the former Tibetan refugee camp, an entrance to Dhorpatan. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only region in Nepal where hunting of wild animals is permitted using a legal pass provided by the reserve. You can spot mountain goats and blue sheep’s in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. Overnight at a guest house in Dhorpatan.

The trek will be fairly easier one and takes you through Bhuji, Kanga and Masa villages. A 5 hours walk takes you to Niseldhor. It’s a paradise to watch birds like Himalayan Monal (Danphe), the national bird of Nepal and many other migrated birds from different regions. Overnight at guest house.

You will walk along the Uttar Ganga Nadi and the path takes you through Khariya Danda, Korelibang and Situ villages which were the Maoist fortress for the longer period of the insurgency. It takes 7 hours walk to reach Tallo Sera, the former base of Maoist. The place is dense forests all the way so it was the easy place to hide during the insurgency. Overnight at guest house.

It will be a 6 hours walk following a trail through Tila pass (3,050m), Garbang and Lukum in Rukum. Rujhikhola is a village populated only by Magars and Dalits. you get to experience medieval Nepal and it is as ancient as Nepal gets nowadays. Houses are built with flat wooden roof here. Overnight stay at the guest house in Rujhikhola.

The trek today takes you to Syaubari Pass (2,670 m) and you walk along Mangra River to reach Thawang which was the cradle for the Maoist revolution. it will take roughly 5 hours to reach Thawang. It was damaged heavily due to the army attacks during the insurgency period. You can hear the tales of the war from the locals as Thawang being the center to all the operations Maoists performed. Stay overnight at guest house.

It takes 5 hours walk to reach Jaljala. The path ascends today and you will have to walk steadily to reach Jaljala. The highest point in Jaljala is Dharampani (3,527m). Dharampani houses a memorial pillar which was built to honor the deaths of the combatants. You can get a great view of Mt. Api (7,132m) and Mt. Saipal (7,030m) in the west to Dhaulagiri range in the east. Overnight at guest house.

Walking 6 hours takes you to Jelbang. You will move down from the high mountains to the ethnically mixed villages. During the gradual descent, you will pass through Jemthang, Sukulbang, and Sirbang to reach your destination for the day. Jelbang village is now becoming a "Model Peace Village”. Overnight stay at the guesthouse.

It takes 6 hours walk to reach Sulichaur. The trek follows the road to Rolpa, the epicenter of the rebel base during the Maoist insurgency period. You will walk along Phagam Khola to reach Sulichaur. Sulichaur has become a trade center and there are many commune restaurants in the town. Stay overnight at guest house.

We return to Kathmandu from Sulichaur by bus. It takes 9-10 hours through East-West Highway. You get to experience the level land of Terai on your return journey to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel and we will organize a farewell dinner on the successful completion of our trek. Stay overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, the travel arrangements will be made and you will be transferred to Tribhuwan International Airport by a private vehicle 3 hours before the scheduled flight and then fly back to your home/destination.

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