The serenely peaceful and scenic IP Trail has been designed primarily for Homestay-based cultural trekking experiences. Within 7-8 days, the unique tourism activities can include soft trekking, panoramic mountain views, visits to sacred Sailung and environs, monastic visits at Rajbheer, Doramba and Dongme, temple visit at Khandadevi, forest walks, bird watching, traditionally decorated homes, sunrise and sunset views and cultural performances. Traditional economic activities include terraced agriculture, harvesting of forest, medicinal plants and fishing. Mountain biking is also possible on the IP Trail.
Fishing with the Majhis offers an experience not found elsewhere in Nepal. On the white sand banks of the renowned Sun-Koshi River you will learn traditional fishing skills from the Majhi peoples, enjoy a fresh fish BBQ or pig roast, and gain appreciation for Majhi culture throughout the day and during the Majhi music concert. Relax on the sandy riverbank and sunbathe. The Majhi Fishing Experience is located in the riverside Majhi villages of Lubughat and Seleghat in the remote west and southern parts of Ramechhap district. This unique experience can be added to your Sun-Koshi rafting trip or can be a day trip arranged from Kathmandu- Lubughat.
The IP Trail package can be booked through registered Trekking Agencies in Kathmandu. Experienced local porters can be hired at Dhunge Bazaar and Kholakharka. Local telephone communications are operational in every trail village while international connections are available at Doramba, Galpa Bazaar and Lubughat. Health posts providing basic health facilities are located along the trail at Deurali, Daduwa, Doramba, Galpa Bazaar, Pokharidanda and Nepalthok. As the IP Trail is at relatively low altitudes there is little chance of altitude sickness. Police stations located at Doramba, Khandadevi, Hiledevi and Lubughat can also assist in case of emergency. As the trail is new, visitors are advised to hire an experienced trekking guide additionally skilled in cooking. Visitors are also advised to bring a first aid kit, and handy food such as dried fruits, chocolate etc, cotton hats and cotton outfits, sunglasses and sun cream with them.
The IP Trail can be trekked throughout the year. The best seasons are September to December and March to May. A Kathmandu-Deurali-Dhunge regular bus services takes the visitors at Dhunge within 6/7 hours via Mudhe bazaar at Araniko Highway.
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