The ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail' is in Ramechhap District of Nepal.The first of its kind in Nepal, the ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail’ offers unique, living, exposure to one of the most culturally diverse areas of Nepal. The ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail’ offers scenic trekking at relatively low elevations, below 3000M. Bound by Thulo Sailung peak in the North, the golden Sun Koshi flowing along the South and the Tama Koshi in the East, the ‘Indigenous Peoples Trail’ presents an incomparable and natural blend of cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity coupled with breathtaking Himalayan panoramas, stretching from Dhauligiri and Annapurna in the West to Numburchuili and Kanchenjunga in the East.

Tiger Rock at Sailun, Ramechhap, Nepal

History

57.9% of the total populations in Ramechhap belong to indigenous communities. Out of the total 55 VDCs, indigenous populations are in majority in 34 VDCs. In all, there are 21 indigenous groups in Ramechhap.

Landscape

In April and May rhododendrons bloom in profusion, you may also see eagles and musk deer as well as Himalayan tahr, a species of goat antelope. If you are lucky you can catch a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard.

How To Reach: Seasonal Super express bus service goes to/from Kathmandu's Old Bus Park. Shivalaya and Those are the start and finish points and are 8-9 hrs drive from Ktm and 4 hrs from Charikot.

Khumbu (also known as the Everest Region) is a sub-region in Solu Khumbu located on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest.

Regions

The Everest region is officially called Khumbu and includes the Sagarmatha National Park (above Monju) and the Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone (between Lukla and Monju).

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Villages

There are many villages scattered throughout Khumbu. Below is a list of nine of the most important to travelers. Others can be found on the 'Walk' section of the Everest Base Camp Trek

The  only international airport of Nepal is Tribhuvan International Airport which  has direct flights to and from the following countries: 1.  Thailand (Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways) 2. India (Nepal Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, Indian Airlines, Druk Air) 3. Pakistan (Pakistan International Airlines) 4.Bangladesh (Biman Airlines, GMG Airlines) 5. China (Air China, China Southern Airlines) 6. Bhutan (Druk Air) 7. Malaysia (Nepal Airlines) 8. Bahrain (Gulf Air) 9. UAE (Nepal Airlines, Etihad Airways). 10. Qatar (Qatar Airways) 11. Singapore (Silk Air) 2) Korea (Korean Air) etc. Basically travelers from all over the world, may it be USA, Australia, Africa Europe or Latin America come to Nepal through connecting flights from the above places.

One can also travel to Nepal via road from India in the south, and China in the north. Traveler could travel by train or bus to India's border with Nepal and then by road to reach various beautiful cities of Nepal. One can travel from Delhi to Banbasa, the border village in India, by bus which takes around 8 hours. Then take a bus from Mahendranagar to Kathmandu which takes another 15 hours. Another alternative way to travel Nepal is that, you can travel by train to Gorakhpur from Delhi (16 hours) and then take a bus ride from Gorakpur to Sunauli (3 hours). Then you can travel from Bhairahawa, the border town in Nepal's side to Kathmandu, Pokhara.

Maghe Sankranti falls in the first date of Magh month (Jan). This is believed to be the most pious month among the twelve months because the most charitable donations are believed to be the best during this month. The day has become very significantly pious because the sun travels towards the line of Capricorn on the earth since this day; then the cold wave falls down slowly and the long day appears slowly. Thousands of devotees flock in the reputed river banks to take the holy dip to earn the virtue after spilling their all past sins in the holy rivers. Hindu scriptures believe that the holy rivers have the divinely powers to cleanse the vices; this is the reason why the Hindus prefer to have the holy dip in the river. Great religious fair takes place in the renowned rivers of Nepal and India on this day. After taking the holy bath the devotees spend there dancing and singing the lords hymns.The most pious aspect of this holy day is to donate some thing to the daughters, nieces, nephews, poor and the Bhramin priests. Scripture says that if we don’t donate in this life we have to become the poor in our next life to come; so people donate at least some thing to the aforesaid personnel as per their capacity on this day. The nieces; nephews; daughters; and brother in laws are invited by the fathers or brothers on this day at their houses to feed and donate for their respect; like the invitation on teej, Janai purnima and Dasain.