Nepal Explorer: 7- Days Chepang Tribal Trek, Siraichuli Sunrise & Chitwan Wildlife
Chepang tribe of Nepal, one of the country’s oldest indigenous communities, and experience their simple, soulful way of life. Our 7-day Chepang Hills and Chitwan Homestay Tour invites you to explore the stories and traditions that have remained unchanged for generations, offering a close look at Nepal’s timeless village life and natural beauty.
Begin your journey exploring Kathmandu’s sacred heritage, climb the steps of Swayambhunath Stupa for panoramic city views, witness rituals at Pashupatinath Temple, circle the vast Boudhanath Stupa with pilgrims, and wander through Kathmandu Durbar Square with its ancient palaces and temples.
Travel through green, terraced farms and along the Trishuli River to reach the quiet Chepang Hills. Here, you’ll live with local families, share home-cooked meals, and join in their daily routines. Help with farming, try weaving or pottery, and walk peaceful paths through fields and forests. Evenings bring simple dinners, village songs, and stories under a sky full of stars.
One morning, rise before dawn to climb Siraichuli Ridge. Watch the sunrise paint the Himalayan peaks in pink and gold. Cool off afterward with a swim at Sita-Ram Waterfall. Then travel to Chitwan National Park’s lowland plains. Glide in a wooden canoe along the Rapti River, spotting crocodiles and colorful birds. Venture out on jeep or elephant safaris to see rhinos, deer, and maybe a tiger. Finish your trip by joining the Tharu people for music, dance, and local rituals, and experience their lively culture up close.
This trip is built around simple moments: the warmth of a homestay hearth, the thrill of a sunrise summit, and quiet river rides. You’ll leave with a full heart, fond friendships, and memories of Nepal’s hidden corners that will stay with you forever.
Tour Highlights
- Authentic Chepang homestays: Experience daily life, traditional cooking, and storytelling beside hospitable host families in remote hill villages.
- Siraichuli sunrise: Pre-dawn hike to the highest point in Chepang Hills for 360° Himalayan panoramas.
- Cultural deep dive: Engage with animist beliefs, farming practices, and age-old traditions of one of Nepal’s least-explored ethnic groups.
- Rural trekking trails: Traverse terraced fields, dense forests, and off-road tracks far from any tourist crowds.
- Birdwatching prime: Spot the elusive Spiny Babbler, Himalayan Monal, and over 500 bird species in Chitwan’s biodiverse habitats.
- Chitwan jungle safari: Track one-horned rhinos, gharial crocodiles, and, if fortune favors, elusive Bengal tigers, by elephant, jeep, and canoe.
- Expert local guides, seamless logistics, and all-inclusive meals ensure a worry-free off-grid adventure.
Book our seven-day Nepal adventure in the peaceful Chepang Hills, where you’ll become part of village life from the moment you arrive.
Tour Itinerary
- Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and meet your private guide.
- Transfer to a comfortable hotel in Thamel and settle into your room.
- Join a small-group briefing to review the week’s route, safety tips, and cultural customs.
- Enjoy lunch at the hotel or a nearby café, try local snacks like steamed momos.
- Spend the afternoon exploring Thamel’s winding lanes, browsing artisan shops, and sampling Nepali tea.
- Exploring Kathmandu, begin your tour at Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), climbing steps to admire prayer flags, stupas, and city views.
- Continue to Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River to observe Hindu rituals and temple ceremonies.
- Enjoy lunch at a rooftop cafe overlooking Boudhanath Stupa, then circle the vast stupa with pilgrims and listen to monks chanting.
- Head to Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore ancient palaces, intricately carved temples, and the Kumari’s courtyard.
- Return to Thamel for dinner, consider sampling dal bhat at a traditional Nepali restaurant.
- Drive out of the Kathmandu Valley through terraced farmlands and alongside the Trishuli River.
- Arrive at Shaktikhor, then switch to a rugged vehicle for the off-road journey into the Chepang Hills.
- Reach your homestay village and receive a warm welcome, garland, and blessing.
- Share afternoon tea with homemade millet bread, then help prepare a family-style dinner over a wood-fired stove.
- Gather around the hearth for folk stories and songs under the starry hilltop sky.
- Wake up to the sounds of the village and enjoy a simple breakfast of maize porridge and tea.
- Walk through green rice fields and nearby forests, learning how Chepang farmers grow their crops.
- Visit the local school to meet children, share pencils, and join a short Nepali lesson.
- Come back for lunch of vegetables, lentils, and flatbreads.
- In the afternoon, try making pottery or weaving baskets with local villagers.
- In the evening, join a village elder in a nature-spirits ceremony and enjoy traditional dance and songs with your hosts.
- Wake up early for a hike to Siraichuli Viewpoint, the highest point of the trek.
- Enjoy stunning sunrise views over the Himalayan ranges: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal.
- Walk back through the green forests and stop at Sita-Ram Waterfall for a refreshing swim. Return to the village for lunch.
- Drive to Chitwan National Park (about 3–4 hours) and check in at a comfortable jungle resort.
- In the evening, watch a Tharu cultural dance performance and learn about local music and traditions.
- Overnight stay in Chitwan.
- Morning safari by elephant or jeep through grasslands and river forests to spot one-horned rhinos, deer, and wild boar.
- Paddle a wooden canoe along the Rapti River to see gharials (crocodiles) and colorful birds in their natural home.
- Return to the lodge for lunch, then visit the Elephant Breeding Center to watch playful elephant calves.
- Take a guided walk through the Sal forest, spotting medicinal plants and listening to birds.
- In the evening, gather around a campfire for Tharu songs, dance, and stories under the stars.
- Enjoy a final breakfast by the river before packing your bags.
- Choose to either take a scenic drive back to Kathmandu or an optional short flight from Bharatpur.
- Arrive in Kathmandu with some free time for last-minute shopping in Thamel or a relaxing visit to a café.
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight, taking with you memories of Nepal’s hidden gems.
| Day | From | To | District | Travel Distance | Travel Time |
| Day 1 | Tribhuvan Airport | Kathmandu (Hotel) | Kathmandu | 8 km | 30 minutes |
| Day 2 | Hotel | Kathmandu Sightseeing | Kathmandu | 25 km (total) | Full day |
| Day 3 | Kathmandu | Chepang Hills (via Shaktikhor) | Dhading/Chitwan | 180 km | 5-6 hours |
| Day 4 | Chepang Village | Local trekking areas | Dhading/Chitwan | 10-15 km | Walking/hiking |
| Day 5 | Chepang Hills | Chitwan National Park | Chitwan | 120 km | 3-4 hours |
| Day 6 | Jungle Lodge | Safari areas (Chitwan) | Chitwan | 30-50 km | Safari activities |
| Day 7 | Chitwan | Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu | 200 km | 5-6 hours (road) / 25 minutes (flight) |
Inclusions/Exclusions
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Private Tourist standard A/C vehicles for all transfers & sightseeing according to number of guests
- 7 Nights / 8 Days stay in comfortable tourist-standard hotels
- All Meals Included (AP Plan) – 8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners (Buffet)
- Drinking mineral water throughout the trip
- Entrance tickets for sightseeing points
- Friendly & experienced driver-guide
EXCLUSIONS
- Personal expenses not mentioned in the package
- Alcoholic & additional beverages
- Donations, tips & additional expenses cause by adverse weather conditions
FAQs
Chepang Tribe
The Chepang are an indigenous Tibeto-Burman ethnic group residing in the mid-hill ridges of central Nepal, chiefly in Dhading, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Gorkha, and Tanahun districts.
They speak the Chepang language (Chyo-bang), which features a unique duodecimal (base-12) counting system.
Traditionally semi-nomadic, the Chepang combined shifting cultivation of maize, millet, and bananas with hunting, fishing, and foraging for wild roots and fruits. Today, most are settled farmers, though low soil fertility forces reliance on forest resources and wage labor.
Chepang society is largely egalitarian and practices a blend of animism and Hinduism. Key cultural events include the Nwāgi harvest festival and observance of Dashain and Tihar. Religious identification is roughly 65% Hindu, 25% Christian, and 10% animist.
Persistent challenges include food insecurity from marginal lands, limited access to education and healthcare, and environmental threats like deforestation and erosion. Recent development efforts focus on agroforestry revival, food security, and cultural preservation in partnership with Chepang communities.
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