Mundum Trekking Trail ( Mundhum Trekking ) is a new cultural walking trail that goes through peaceful mountains in the eastern part of Nepal. The adventure on this new trekking trail explores the cultural riches of the ethnic Kirati people, and the inhabitants of the eastern hills and mountains. This trail opened up only in January 2018 for trekkers.
What’s in the name Mundum Trekking Trail?
The name of this trek has a strong bond with the cultural practice of the Kirat people living in the region. Mundum is the religious scripture of the Kirati people who live in the region and this holy book guides their social and cultural life. As the trail meanders through the settlements where the ethnic Kirati people have been dwelling for ages, you will get to know their unique culture and lifestyle closely. This trip has acquired the name to highlight the cultural experience of the region in addition to the wonders of nature and the mountains.
Exploring the Kirat Rai Cultural Trail
The Mundum Trek route passes through several indigenous ethnic villages. This adventure takes you through the settlements of the Kirati people. This Kirat Rai Cultural Trail goes up to the elevation of 4,200 meters from sea level to the viewpoint of Silchung Peak. The new and unaffected-by-modernism route starts from Diktel Bazar and goes through the small and beautiful settlements of ChaKhewa, Dhotre - Maiyung - RawaDhap - Salpa Bhanjyang - Silchung - Hakule - Hanspokhari and ends at Bhojpur.
Things you can see in Mundum Trekking Trail
As a matter of fact, Nepal is famous for its beautiful mountains. In addition to the mountains come the people, their culture and lifestyle guided by religious and spiritual belief systems. Mundum Trek also offers magnificent Himalayan views, green valleys, and lush forests along the trail. You will also trek through beautiful villages that come along the trail. The cultural wonder of Kirat Rai and the Limbu people is one of the highlights of the adventure. You can also enjoy the view of 5 of the 8,000-meter peaks of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Shishapangma, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Other mountain peaks in the Himalayan range also add to the charm of the Mundum Trek.
Meals and Accommodation on Mundum Trekking Trail.
Basically, the Mundum Trekking Trail is a Camping Trek. But Trekking Trail Nepal uses a mix of Accommodation as Hotel, Basic Tea House, and Camping. All Breakfast, Lunch is included in Mundum Trekking except in Kathmandu. Hotels in Kathmandu offer good serving and complimentary Breakfast. You will get Tea House accommodation in Diktel and Normal Hotel in Bhojpur and Salpa Pokhari. While all your accommodation will be at Tented Camp. Everyday Kitchen staff from Trekking Trail Nepal prepare good quality, standard fresh food for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Maximum Altitude of Mundum Trekking Trail.
Mundum Trekking Trail is an Easy to Moderate Level of New Trekking in Nepal. The maximum elevation that you will reach is 4,200 meters / 13,780 feet above sea Know more..