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.

INCLUDED

• Transfers from Pokhara or the airport to Dhor Barahi and vice versa
• Luggage transfer from Dhor Barahi to Bajthala and vice versa
• 2 nights with breakfast, lunch and dinner in Bajthala
• Accommodation in homestay* and three meals a day during the trek
• Local English-speaking Guide full staying
• 1 porter each 2/3 clients during the trekking
• 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

NOT INCLUDED

• Any service out of the program
• 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 during the trek
• 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 travellers as described in the program.
We can customise 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.

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”.

Homestay

It is important to bear in mind that accommodation conditions in homestays are basic and very simple. The host families open their homes to you and have made them as comfortable as possible within their means, but their standard of comfort is not the same as yours. However, their hospitality and the experience of staying with them more than make up for this.

BAJTHALA, Bajthala Traditional Homes

Everything here has a local flavour and the service is meticulously attentive. Bajthala also serves as a training centre, providing opportunities for young people to learn the trade. Most of the food is sourced locally, with some produce grown in the property’s own vegetable orchard and other items sourced from neighbouring farms; the menus will feature Nepalese cuisine, though with some Indian and continental influences. Every effort has been made to ensure that the economic activity generated by this establishment benefits the local area and its residents as much as possible.

Bajthala has six rooms, two on the ground floor and four on the first floor, all with good views of the Himalayas and en-suite bathrooms.