Millennium Trek

If a trek gives you a chance to get immerse in how most of Nepal’s population lives and works, this is the Millennium Trek. Here you will find few -if any- tourists while walking in an area that is far from the more classic routes. Rivers at the bottom of the valleys runs between hills and small mountain ranges where villages and farms spread out on the slopes, along with terraced fields and dense forests. Peasants quietly walk to and from the crops, groups of students going to the nearest school, children driving cattle up and down, groups of women in rice or rye fields, sellers and buyers chatting for a while at the door of the shop. These are the people you will meet. Humble people, busy with their day-to-day tasks, who will cross paths with you with a slight shy smile and the eternal “namaste”.

The great attraction of this route is that it crosses an infinite number of villages, many of which are no more than a scattered group of houses and farms, of different ethnicities, mostly Newars and Gurung, along with Chetri, Brahmins and Magar. Overnight stays are in homestay conveniently suited to receive visitors, allowing a unique approach to Nepalese culture. The whole local community plays a very important role in the development and management of the route.

Following a rich and varied landscape, at the highest and most open points the view over the Himalayan peaks is impressive. Naturally, it is very early in the morning when we can enjoy a better view of the mountain range, taking advantage of the clearer atmosphere,

However, the Millennium Trek does not attract crowds and this is a great blessing for travellers. People here do not live from tourism and tourism has not yet changed the main sources of the local economy. This does not mean that the contribution and presence of hikers is not welcome and even desired, but it does not reach a enough volume and the inhabitants of the area continue working in the fields or in small shops as usual and without altering their way of working and living. One fact that shows the volume of hikers visiting here is that there are very few guides who know the area.

The Millennium Trek itinerary was created to coincide with the change of millennium, hence its name, to develop this entire rural area located a few kilometres south of Pokhara. Although there is one more “official” route, there is not just one. In fact, we follow our own itinerary that makes a circular circuit. The route alternates paths with sections of rough roads, but few vehicles run there, just some local jeeps that make collective transport, either more or less regular or on request. It is an itinerary suitable for everyone who is used to walking, without a strong physical demand. All you must do is keep your eyes open and be ready to absorb everything that will surround you in this incredible area.

FULL TRIP according program
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       Welcome on arrival at the airport

·       All transfers and trips by private vehicle

·       Flight Pokhara Kathmandu

·       3 nights with breakfast in Kathmandu

·       2 nights with breakfast, lunch and dinner in Bajthala

·       1 night with breakfast in Pokhara

·       Breakfast in the route from Kathmandu to Dulegauda

·       Lunch at Tibetan Refugee Camp

·       Luggage transfer from Dulegauda to Bajthala and vice versa

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide during the trek

·       1 porter each 2/3 clients

·       Jeep from RangRung g to Bajthala

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Lunch & Dinner (except indicated)

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       During the trek hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

In option for late returning flights on the last day, we can keep one room during the day in order you can have a shower before long flight back home.

JUST TREK from Dulegauda to Dhor Barahi
 

PRICE INCLUDES
·       2 nights with breakfast, lunch and dinner in Bajthala

·       Luggage transfer from Dulegauda to Bajthala and vice versa

·       Accommodation in lodges/tea-houses and three meals a day during the trek according the itinerary description

·       Local English-speaking Mountain Guide From Dulegauda until Dhor Barahi

·       1 porter each 2/3 clients

·       Jeep from RangRung g to Bajthala

·       TIMS Trek permit card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       Any service out of the trek

·       Transfer to Dulegauda and from Dhor Barahi

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Hot showers, battery charges or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers in full format as described in the program.
If you prefer, you can contract only the trek, from the pick-up at your accommodation to the return. Without services outside the trek.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

This route allows many variations and can be cut or extended as required. As a large part of the entire area is covered by a multitude of tracks that can be run on all terrains, it is also possible to use a jeep to finish the route on most stages.

Naturally the route can also be done from Pokhara and so you can save the road route from Kathmandu if you wish.

As it does not reach high altitudes, you do not have to worry about extreme cold, but it can be cool and the mornings and nights can be colder. Here the houses are not conditioned and sometimes the feeling of cold can make us feel uncomfortable. It is not necessary extreme sleeping bag, with a normal one there is more than enough. In all the houses there are blankets.

This is a short trekking route, so it offers you a great opportunity to extend your tour of Nepal by adding days of travel.

In this same area we have the Raipur house, between Gharedi and Kolma, a real house that is not open to hikers, but we can use it as an overnight stay. You can check the details in the itinerary of our website “Homestay and hiking in Raipur”.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.