Sailung Trek is among the least visited treks of Nepal, which makes it very special. It gives you an ample opportunity to enjoy the real ethnic Nepal apart from the magnificent mountain views.

Mode of Trekking (Camping Trek) 
13 Days Trip 
6 Days Trek 
2 Nights 3 Days in Chitwan National Park 
4 Nights in Hotel.
Introductory

Far from the madding crowd yet so close to Kathmandu, Sailung trek is the perfect destination for those who have limited number of days for trekking. Just two days of walk, one gets to Sailung Danda to enjoy the most panoromaic views of the entire eastern Himalayas. A morning sun rise from your tent is just breath taking. Other than that the trek is totally off the beaten and unexplored and is very rich culturally focusing mainly on Tamangs as we will be passing through many Tamang villages. The trail is very rich with different varieties of flora and fauna.

Day 1. In Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu. Your group leader or the office representative will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to  Hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket at 5 pm. 
 
Day 2.  In Kathmandu 
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Boudhanath and Pusupathi Nath, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world and the most famous Hindu temple in the country.  The early afternoon is free to relax in the spacious hotel garden or you may wish to visit Thamel for any last-minute shopping. In the afternoon you will be supplied with trek departure information. 
 
Day 3. Drive to Dhunge and trek to Kalopani
We take a road towards Tibetan boarder and from Khari Chawr our vehicle divert towards the Everest Base Camp trail to Mure. It is a nice little town pearches on the height of the valley. Till Mure it is a pitch road and our roads diverts again leaving the Everest Base Camp trail towards the dirt road of Dhunge. We will have a pack lunch in between Mure and Dhunge in a nice picnic spot. Dhunge is a nice little town with atleast 15 houses and this is the starting point of all the local buses leaving for Kathmandu of this area. After we reach Dhunge our porters will take care of your luggages while you follow the pace of your leading sherpa. Today is just two hours of gradual climb and we will be passing couple of houses and partly it is through the forest. We reach a nice open ground where we set up our tents for tonight. If the weather is clear then the views are just spectacular from here. 
 
Day 4. Trek to Sailung Danda and to Khola Kharka 
After having our breakfast with some panaromic views we hit the trail. We pass couple of teashops where the locals stop for a cup of tea and then head gradually towards Sailung Danda. We pass by the Hindu Temple where the locals visit with pure devotion. Today the landscape changes dramatically from subtropics to alpine. We will be under the trees for a while then suddenly we are in exposed area. The views start to get better and better as we climb up. We reach Sailung Danda which is the pilgrimage site for both the Hindus and the Buddhist. Above all this the views are just breath taking from here. Once you are here you don't want to leave the place that easily. We spend ample of time taking pictures here as it is not a rush. Infact we would be able to see our campsite just on the otherside. We get to the valley bottom and pass through the Khola Kharka village and our campsite is just after the village in a nice open ground with beautiful views of Gauri Shanker, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Range and other snow capped peaks. 
 
Day 5. Trek to Bhase 
Today most of the walking is through the rhododendron forest. If you are rhododendron lover then March and April are the best time to visit this place as the forest is ablaze with red, white and pink. Today most of the walking will be in the canopy as we will be walking through the forest most of the time. We reach to Bhase for lunch which is a nice open pasture. You can get locally made Yak Cheese here. There is only one summer hut at Bhase. Overnigh camp in Bhase. 
 
Day 6. Trek to Taksing 
Comparatively to other days, today is a long walking but it is well worth the destination. The first bit of walking for an hour we will be in the forest and then we get to the village. From here the trail descends steeply towards the Hindu Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. If you are feeling enthusiastic then you are welcome to visit the temple. You may get a chance to see some rhesus monkey. Our lunch is just before the temple. After lunch our trail descends further down to the stream bed where we cross the stream and from here on the trail is more of undulating till we get to Deurali which is a deserted place with one house. From here the trail descends steeply to Taksing where we do overnight camping. Taksing is a nicely located village and it has got school and the monastery. It also has got orange orchard. We visit one of our host in the evening and understand their culture and traditions. You gourp leader will help you in translation. You can also try the local alchol here which is known as raksi. 
 
Day 7. Trek to Khafle 
Our destination today is visible on the other side of the valley. Only sad thing is we will have to descend to the river bed to get there. But lot of interesting events happening today as we will be visiting the old village monastery and the school. We will spend a bit of time there and descend further down to the river where we will have lunch in the river bank. Keep your swimming suite and sun screen handy as you will get a chance to cool your body in the river. While you enjoy swimming our kitchen staff will get your lunch ready. After lunch we cross a suspension bridge and then our climbing steadily untill Khafle where we camp 40 minutes below the road way. In the evening we organize the fairwell ceremony where you get a change to tip the staff for their job well done. 
 
Day 8. Short trek to Khafle Bazaar and drive to Kathmandu 
After bidding farewell to our staff we walk to Kafle Bazzar to catch our vehicle. The road is bumpy and rough till we get to Dholal Ghat. We will have our lunch on the way. After you get to Kathmandu you can spend your time in leisure. 
 
Day 9. Drive from Kathmandu to the Rafting Point 
Drive to the rafting point for some adrenaline rush. Overnight in the river bank (Camping). 
 
Day 10. Continue rafting and drive to Chitwan National Park  
Rafting end point and drive to Chitwan National park for some jungle activities tracing the very rare Royal Bengal Tiger and one horned Rhinos.  
 
Day 11. In Chitwan 
Full day jungle safari. 
 
Day 12. Fly to Kathmandu 
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. 
 
Day 13. Trip concludes (Unless further plans are made) 
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

Chitwan National Park: It provides excellent opportunities to view the rare species such as sloth bear, bison, rhinoceros, leopard and the exclusive tiger. Early morning jungle walks and safaris on elephant back are amongst the most popular activities. The jungle lodge can be reached from Kathmandu either by air or by private vehicle.

White Water Rafting: On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight: An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Cultural Tour:
Nepal boasts a rich cultural diversity, and it is well worth exploring. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is a dream-world for many and reality for some. Once experienced they can never be forgotten, never dismissed from memory whether ones experience of them is visiting age-old Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and royal palaces with amazing sculptures, paintings, legends and living rituals. Nepal is not only regarded as "Shangri-la" for adventurers but a scenic revelation and an educational in itself to all visitors. Once seen they become a part of you, habit-forming and intrusive. We have put our best effort to incorporate all cultural delights as well as natural beauty that Nepal has to offer, which you can chose depending on your time availability.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.

• Expert leadership ( Local Group Leader)
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis (two people sharing unless single supplement has been requested)
• Trek Map/City Map
• All trek arrangements in the field, including tents, foam sleeping pads, group camping equipment, community cooking gear, services of camp and commissary crew including camp and cook staff.
• Porter for carrying your duffle bags.
• Sherpas' to assist you in the trek.
• Alps in Nepal provides you to use sleeping pillow, down sleeping bag and down jacket, inner liner and most importantly the hot water bag will be given every night to keep you warm.
• All meals included in the trek: morning cup of tea with biscuits, breakfast, lunch (three course meal), afternoon cup of tea with biscuits, dinner (three course meal).
• Gamow bag( a life saving device in altitude)
• National Park entrance fees
• Alps in Nepal t-shirt, duffle bag and a memorable gift package as a souvenir
• Welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant
• Group medical kit
• Airport transfers
• Half day sightseeing tour
• City Guide
• Sight seeing tours entrance fees
• Domestic airport taxes
• All staff Insurance
• Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes / boots, sleeping bag / blanket, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen socks, sun glasses etc.

• Your international flights
• Visa fees and visa extension costs
• Medical examination(if required) and vaccination costs
• Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Tipping at the end of the trip (tipping is a tradition through out Indian sub- continent. The staff works very hard and looks forward to your tip as an indication of a job well done. You should budget around 300 rupees for each trek day. If you wish to tip the leader, please do this in addition to the crew's tip.)
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Personal clothing and equipment
• Travel insurance
• Optional trips
• Charges incurred as a result of flight delays or cancellation which is beyond Alps in Nepal's control. Although we provide insurance letter which you can claim to your insurance company.
• Anything not mentioned in the trip cost includes list

The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your room or tent bearing a mug of steaming tea or coffee. This is soon followed by a bowl of hot water for washing. During breakfast the porters set off. We start walking after breakfast between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Everyone is free to walk at their pace, which is comfortable for them, stopping along the way to explore villages and take photographs. Lunch will be around 11:00 am and usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. The camping place/lodge is usually reached at around 4 pm. After tea and biscuits are served, and at around 6:30 to 7:00pm the evening meal is ready.

Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. We have a very good selection of local leaders who are professionally trained and are among the most experienced in Nepal. Who better to look after you than your professional local leader, who speaks the language and knows the culture, intimately? The following people regularly lead this trek: 
 
Sanjay Gurung: Sanjay is an experienced trek leader who has been in this profession for last sixteen years. Besides trekking all over Nepal he has also led several trips to India and Tibet. His profound knowledge and easy going personality make him an ideal choice to lead treks for Alps in Nepal. 
 
Peter Chettri: Peter holds a very good sense of humour and adventurous spirit which has made him an asset to the company. He was born in Nepal and brought up in Sikkim. As a graduate in Arts, he has a good command over both spoken and written English. He has been leading treks with Alps in Nepal for four years. He has done a first aid training specialised in Acute Mountain Sickness. His excellent leadership has always earned a good reputation to the company. 
 
Ashim Subba:Ashim is a travel enthusiast who has always been keen on adventure. He went to the University in Calcutta and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Apart from being fluent in Nepali and English, he also speaks Japanese and has been involved in trekking for last two years. He has completed the first aid training including high altitude medicine. His expertness as a leader is one of the keys to our success.

We recommend that you begin a fitness program as soon as you have decided you are going trekking. Hill walking, up and down the steps, cycling, running and swimming are the main exercises to help prepare you for a trek. It is advisable to see the doctor before you come for trekking. Although we carry a comprehensive medical kit on each and every trips, we recommend our clients to inform us their medical problems in advance if any and also carry their personal first aid kit covering the basics.

Alps in Nepal, combines the best of international standards with the deep knowledge of local experts. It offers you services and an experience that surpass those offered by the large international companies; with the reliability that local outfits lack. With over 15 years of experience we have successfully organized tours and treks for several thousand patrons who can testify the unique class of service we offer. Please feel free to ask us about the selection of your trip or for any further information.