Millennium Homestay Trek

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Experience the authentic Nepali homestay experience in the off-the-beaten trail of Nepal with Millennium Homestay Trek. Millennium trek is one of the newly explored and under-rated homestay trekking trails in the western part of Nepal. The concept of this trek commenced from the beginning of the new millennium in 2000. Starting from the height of 420 m this t...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Millennium Trek began at the beginning of this century in 2000.
    • The starting altitude for the trek is 420 m above sea level and the highest point is 1,709 m.
    • It covers more than 30 colorful traditional villages of Tanahun and Syangja districts.
    • Explore the beautiful views of Himalayan ranges from Kanjirowa to Ganesh Himal.

What's this trip about?

    Experience the authentic Nepali homestay experience in the off-the-beaten trail of Nepal with Millennium Homestay Trek. Millennium trek is one of the newly explored and under-rated homestay trekking trails in the western part of Nepal. The concept of this trek commenced from the beginning of the new millennium in 2000. Starting from the height of 420 m this trek route elevates up to the height of 1709 m from sea level. It is also known as the Mid Hill ridgeline trek. It lies on the southeast of Pokhara and northeast of walling Bazar. The major attraction of this Millennium Homestay Trek is the diversity in the beautiful landscape and extremely impressive views of snow-capped mountains which range from Kanjiroba to Ganesh Himal. The main inhabitants of this region are Gurung, Brahmin, Chhetri, and Magar. Several sightseeing destinations of the trek route includes DhorBarahi Temple, Millennium Cave - an absolute natural cave with unique underground waterfalls, ancient temple, monasteries, and historical forts. This Millennium Homestay trek also provides a unique opportunity to learn Nepali culture. While on the trek, visitors can enjoy various cultural activities like Ghatu, Sorathi, Kauda, Salaijo, Jhora, Thado Bhaka, and Krishna Charitra, among others. Altitude is less of a problem here as the highest trek point on this trail is 1709 meters. This trek is offering an opportunity to observe more than 30 colorful villages within Tanahun and Syanja district and is absolutely strain-free, anyone physically fit can be a part of it irrespective of age. If you wish to trek through nature while staying in a homestay with local people enjoying the local culture and practices yourself then this trek is definitely for you. Experience traditional Nepali village with Millennium homestay trek! Note: Swotah offers 5% of the total cost of the trip to support the annual lunch program of a particular remote school in Syangja district which we encounter during this Millenium Homestay trek.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 7 people
Age range10 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Trekking
  • Guided Group

Trip includes

    • Accommodation on a twin sharing basis with breakfast (hotel=6 nights; homestay=6 nights)
    • All airport transfers on a private e-vehicle
    • All overland transfers as in the itinerary on a Deluxe Coach (Kathmandu-Pokhara; Pokhara-Kathmandu) and private jeep Pokhara-Dulegaunda; Pyuridovan-Pokhara.
    • Permits and TIMS
    • Guided sightseeing of Kathmandu and Pokhara on a private vehicle
    • 1 porter for 2 people (15kg per porter)
    • Medical kit
    • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are shared with local families during the trekking days
    • Sim card
    • Welcome dinner on the first day
    • Full insurance for the guide and a porter, their salary, equipment, accommodation, meals and equipment.

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT TIA KATHMANDU

Imagine flying over tallest mountains in the world and landing the ancient city of Kathmandu from where your venture starts. Our representative will come to greet and meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport from where you will be transferred to your hotel. In the ...

DAY 2: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING

Kathmandu Valley is an ancient city with diverse cultures and traditions. It has a significant part in the history of Nepal. Home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it has been chosen as a cultural and historical site of study and excursions throughout history. We’ll o...

DAY 3: DRIVE TO POKHARA

After breakfast, we take approximate 6-7-hour’s drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara along the highway with beautiful picturesque villages and the Trishuli River. We spend the evening strolling near the lake and preparing for the trek tomorrow. Overnight at the hotel;

Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Drive to Pokhara

DAY 4: DRIVE TO KHAIRENITAR, TREK TO BANKEWA

After breakfast, we’ll take a bus or car depending on the size of the group; we reach Khairenitaar (28 km) and then start trekking towards Bankewa where we will spend the first night in a lovely home with the hosts. After reaching Udendhunga, we will shortly reach to ...

DAY 5: TREK TO PYURIDOVAN

On this day, we spend most of our time either walking down or flat. We pass through the spectacular views of the mountain ranges and the landscapes of the villages. We walk through the stone ways and motorways along at some point. Once we cross the bridge, we have an ...

DAY 6: TREK TO GHAREDI

We start a day with a local breakfast and continue climbing up the steep mountains crossing the small villages. While trekking, we explore many cultural aspects of major ethnic groups of Nepal. First, we come across the Gurung village of Lamagaon and after lunch, we h...

DAY 7: TREK TO KOLMAKOT

After breakfast, we continue our journey by walking down to the Millennium Cave. It's a cave with waterfalls. After spending some time in the cave, we continue walking up towards Kalkhu Village and then finally reach Kolma Village where we spend a night. It can be a h...

DAY 8: TREK TO PYARSING

Early morning we go to the viewpoint for the sunrise view and then after breakfast, we slowly walk down towards the Pokharichhap Village. We keep walking until we reach a beautiful village called SaldandaHatiaya where we stop for a tea break. Have our quick lunch in K...

DAY 9: TREK TO RANGRUNG VILLAGE

After breakfast, we head towards the beautiful village of Rangrung along passing many small villages on the way and the beautiful sceneries. After a couple of hours of walk from Pyarsing, we reach back to the village called Rangrung and observe the village of ThuloHat...

DAY 10: TREK TO TIBETAN CAMP AND THEN TO POKHARA

The next day, we walk down towards the Kyangdi River and after crossing the river we reach towards Lalim Village and slowly enter Tibetan camp. This is one of the 5 Tibetan camps in Nepal. Tibetans here got settled as refugees right after the Chinese invasion of Tibet...

DAY 11: POKHARA SIGHTSEEING

Pokhara is a beautiful city often known as “City of Lakes” making it one of the most touristic places in Nepal. Pokhara will acquaint you with beautiful mountain panoramas, lakes and enthralling caves, and amazing late nightlife at the lakeside. We go sightseeing around Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel;

Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Guided city tour

DAY 12: DRIVE TO KATHMANDU

From Pokhara, we take a deluxe coach or a jeep (depending on the group size) and head towards Kathmandu. The vehicle passes through the Trisuli River and picturesque villages which takes about 7-8 hours to arrive in Kathmandu Valley. After arriving, you'll be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel; Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Drive back to Kathmandu

DAY 13: DEPARTURE

Our representative will meet you at the hotel and escort you to the airport 3 hours before the departure.

Meal: Breakfast Activities: Airport transfer

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa fee
    • Travel insurance
    • Entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
    • Extra accommodation because of early arrival, late departure or postpones of domestic flights
    • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, Pokhara
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips for the team members

Accommodation

,WHAT IS THE OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION LIKE? For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.

Transportation & Flights

WILL SOMEBODY COME TO PICK ME UP AT THE AIRPORT UPON ARRIVAL? Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep. WHAT MODE OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU USE? We use private car/jeep/van depending on the size of the group for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and transfer to Pokhara on private transportation and back.,

Transportation & flights

WILL SOMEBODY COME TO PICK ME UP AT THE AIRPORT UPON ARRIVAL? Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep. WHAT MODE OF TRANSPORTATION DO YOU USE? We use private car/jeep/van depending on the size of the group for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and transfer to Pokhara on private transportation and back.
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Meals Included

Breakfast: 12 Lunch: 7 Dinner: 8

Age Requirements
10 years and up
Optional Activities

Paragliding - USD $60 Mountain flight - USD $210 Bungee jumping - USD $100 Helicopter tour - USD $450 Ultra-light flight - USD $180

Additional Information

WHY THIS TRIP Off the beaten path; Unexplored, Untried & Untouched Trail; Millennium Cave; 30 plus colorful villages; Authentic Homestay experience; Authentic Nepali local cuisines; Explore more than 10 ethnic groups of Nepal in such small area of the trail; Direct interaction with the village community and Homestay family hosts.

Trip Notes: • We reserve the right to change and that the program may be reversed. Things can happen that make it impossible to meet them as planned. If any meeting or plan would not be feasible always try to find an equivalent alternative. In Nepal, you always have a plan B and C!

• What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible.

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