Mundum Trek -Kirat rai Cultural Trekking Trail

 About Trip 

Mundum Trekking Trail is Nepal's youngest and most obscure trekking trail, a peaceful haven into eastern Nepal's unspoiled hills. Ideal for people wishing for a rich culture, spirituality, and nature, this distant trail leads adventurers into the beautiful highland villages, sacred ridges, and Himalayan viewpoint vistas that stretch from Mount Everest to Mount Kanchenjunga. With its serene atmosphere and rich cultural heritage, the Mundum Trail is perfect for those looking for a less crowded, authentic Himalayan experience away from the thronging trails of the popular trekking regions.

The trek will transport you to the heartland of the Kirat Rai people—a native community whose culture rests upon the ancient Mundhum, the sacred oral scripture that underpins their beliefs, rituals, and way of life. As you walk along this spiritual journey, you pass through culturally rich settlements and Kirati Rai inhabited old villages along with Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, Newar, and Dalit settlements. The language diversity, architecture, and native traditions give trekkers a living and vibrant insight into the ethnic and spiritual traditions of eastern Nepal.

Following Kirati shamans (Mundumi) in their footsteps, the trail rises along sacred ridges and signposts such as Temke Hill, Mehrung Hill, Maiyung Hill, and Salpa Pokhari—each held to a sacred place in Kirati legend and journey. The ultimate reward is at Silichung Peak viewpoint, 4,200 meters elevation, which unfolds breathtakable panoramas of snow-clad Himalayan giants under an open-ended sky.

Officially opened in 2018, the Mundum Trek remains a hidden gem—offering peaceful forest walks, holy hilltops, untouched biodiversity, and dense cultural villages. It begins in Diktel Bazaar and moves along undisrupted mid-hill landscape, and so it's an ultimate dream of all solo-lover trekkers who cherish real culture and eco-tourism.

Whether you are an adventure traveler or a cultural traveler, the Mundum Trail promises a deep, earthy connection to nature and individuals—through breathtaking landscape, spiritual experiences, and the warm hospitality of the Himalayas.

 Mundum Trek Cost 
When organizing any vacation or getaway, one of the first things travelers consider is the overall trip cost. This includes not only the obvious expenses like flights and accommodation, but also hidden costs such as local transportation, meals, entrance fees, travel insurance, and souvenirs micelineos expeses. Budgeting for your trip cost in advance helps avoid financial surprises and allows you to enjoy your journey stress-free. Many travelers find it helpful to compare prices online, take advantage of package deals, and travel during off-peak seasons to lower their overall trip expenses. Remember, a well-planned budget ensures your adventure remains memorable for the right reasons—not because it broke the bank. 

Here, Mountain Mate  Treks offers you the best deal of cheapest Mundum Trek price for matching the cost for budget  or solo travelllers, full board  Mundum Trek price for idol or standard service  according to trekkers interest by the proper professional  research on the basis of locals connection in day to day updating basis.

 Full-board Package cost  
This cost is designed by the mountain mate treks for the service oriented trekkers who are looking for comfortable service within the best service providing just below than the recognized branded hotels and tea houses in the trail, Where trekkers can enjoy there trip without worrying there personal managements.

Half Board Package cost
This cost is designed by the mountain mate treks for the budget ,solo travelers and students. Just to overcome the hustle of organizing transportation, permits, flights , accomadation etc. for assisting our Mundum Treks within the Nepal goverment's laws, social values and norms, national parks's rules and regulation. which helps trekkers avoid risks in the trail, understanding the goverment rules and regulation, supporting wildlife and vegetation and stress free  trip.

 Includes And Excludes In Service 

Price List 

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 Best season for Mundum Trek 
It's been practise that  Mundum Trek is possible to organize in all over the here by figuring out the possible provablity and the  professional preparation within some fluctuation in flight delays.Besides that the best times to trek to  Mundum Trek are during the spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) seasons. These periods offer favorable weather conditions, clear skies, and excellent visibility, enhancing your trekking experience.

• Spring Season (March–May)
  • Weather: Mild temperatures with clear skies.
  • Landscape: Rhododendrons and other wildflowers are in full bloom, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.
  • Crowds: This is a popular trekking season, so trails and teahouses can be busy.
  • Highlights: Ideal for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and don't mind the busier trails..
     
• Autumn Season (September–November)
  • Weather: Post-monsoon weather is typically clear and stable, with fantastic visibility of the mountains.
  • Landscape: The monsoon rains clear the atmosphere, offering some of the best mountain views of the year.
  • Crowds: This is the most popular time for trekking, leading to busier trails and teahouses.
  • Cultural Experience: Coincides with Nepal’s major festivals, such as Dashain and Tihar, offering a culturally rich experience..
     
• Winter Season (December–February)
  • Weather: Extremely cold temperatures, with the possibility of heavy snowfall.
  • Landscape: Clear skies provide stunning views of the snow-capped peaks.
  • Considerations: Not recommended for inexperienced trekkers due to harsh weather conditions and potential trail blockages..
     
• Monsoon Season (June–August)
  • Weather: Frequent heavy rainfall, leading to slippery trails and increased risk of landslides.
  • Visibility: Rain clouds can obscure scenery, reducing visibility.
  • Considerations: Not recommended for trekking due to unpredictable and potentially dangerous weather conditions..

 The spring and autumn seasons are ideal for planning your trek to Mundum Trek  These periods not only offer the best weather conditions but also provide opportunities to experience Nepal's rich cultural heritage.

 Essential Gear for Mundum Trek 
Trekking to  Mundum Trek requires careful gear selection due to the high altitude, cold weather, and variable terrain. Here’s a comprehensive list of essential gear for a safe and comfortable journey:

• Clothing - Base Layers:
  • Moisture-wicking thermal tops and bottoms (2–3 sets)
     
• Clothing - Insulation Layers:
  • Fleece or down jacket (1)
  • Insulated pants (optional but useful in colder months)
     
• Clothing - Outer Layers:
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
  • Waterproof pants
     
• Clothing - Trekking Clothes:
  • Lightweight trekking pants (2 pairs)
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve moisture-wicking shirts (3–4)
  • Warm hat, sun hat, and buff or neck gaiter
  • Gloves: inner liner gloves and insulated outer gloves
  • Underwear and sports bras (quick-dry)
     
•  Footwear
  • Trekking boots (broken-in, waterproof)
  • Camp shoes/sandals (for resting at tea houses)
  • Wool or synthetic trekking socks (4–5 pairs)
  • Gaiters (optional, for snow or mud)
     

•  Gear and Equipment
  • Trekking backpack (30–40L for day use)
  • Duffel bag (carried by porter, if using one)
  • Sleeping bag (rated to -10°C or lower)
  • Sleeping bag liner (for extra warmth and hygiene)
  • Trekking poles (highly recommended)
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Water bottles or hydration bladder (2–3 liters capacity)
  • Water purification method (tablets, filter, or UV sterilizer)
  • Sunglasses (UV protection)
  • Dry bags or zip-locks (for waterproofing clothes/electronics)
     

•  Health and Hygiene
  • Personal first aid kit (include altitude sickness meds like Diamox)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Wet wipes and hand sanitizer
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, small towel, etc.)
  • Toilet paper and sanitary supplies (tea houses often don't provide)
     
•  Documents and Essentials
  • Passport and multiple passport-size photos
  • TIMS card and Everest National Park permit
  • Travel insurance (with high-altitude trekking coverage)
  • Cash (Nepali rupees – no ATMs en route)

For more details check  Best Trekking Tips In Nepal

 Altitude Sickness in  Mundum Trek 
Many people consider trekking to Mundum Trek to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it also takes them into high-altitude area where they run the risk of developing Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), also known as Altitude Sickness.
Understanding altitude sickness is essential for your success and safety, regardless of your goal  MM (mountain mate) prepare with the well trained  Local Guides of the region, proper precautin on safety measures with essential medication and safety tools.

For more details check  Altitude Information.

Have an amazing and safe trek to Mundum Cultural — it's truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

 SHORT ITINERARY 

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Diktel Bazar (1,650m/5,413ft), Driving Distance: 256.9km, Duration- 7 to 8 hours.

• Day 02: Drive from Diktel Bazar to Chakhewa Village (2,300m/7,546ft), Driving Distance: 42km, Duration- 2 to 3 hours. 

• Day 03: Trek from Chakhewa Village to Dhotre Deurali (2,752m/9,029ft), Walking Duration: 6 hours. 

• Day 04: Trek from Dhotre Deurali to Maiyung (3,200m/10,499ft), Walking Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

• Day 05: Trek from Maiyung to Rawadhap (3,426m/11,240ft), Walking Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

• Day 06: Trek from Rawadhap to Salpa/Kulupankha Bhanjyang (3,348m/10,984ft), Walking Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

• .Day 07: Explore around Silchung Hill/Cho Oyu (4,453m/13,625ft). 

• Day 08: Trek from Salpa Bhanjyang to Hyakule (2,972m/9,751ft), Walking Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

• Day 09: Trek from Hyakule  to Hanspokhari (2,962m/9,718ft), Walking Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

• Day 10: Trek from Hanspokhari to Bhojpur (1,600m/5,249ft), Walking Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

• Day 11: Drive back from Bhojpur to Kathmandu (1,300m/ 4,265ft), Driving Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

 DETAILS ITINERARY 

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Diktel Bazar 1,650 m.Mundum Trek Itinerary of day 3 might be the long drive. But surely this day gives the more vast experience of Nepalese life style from the window of Coach as well as highway of Nepal.
  Days start with early breakfast and short car/van drive to Bus Terminal and we will drive about 9 Hours and few extra stops for rest as well lunch and brunch.
  We will meet our other support crew in Diktel Bazar and we enjoy local market and sleep in local hotel with traditional dinner.

• Day 02: Trek to Chakhewa Village 2,300 m. Our team will offer the special bed drink early morning. Kitchen Team will prepare the breakfast for you while Mundum Trekking Guide will show you around the Diktel Market.
  Diktel Bazar is one of the trade center of easter Nepal. The Local market and its tradition is effected by the Tribe of Rai and Kirat. You can see the different mixed traditional and mordern effects in home as well life style. After breakfast, We will start our Mundum Trek of day 1 to wards Chakewa. This is about 24 Kms easy grade hiking. Today we will cross beautiful village of Dorap Chiuri Danda and Dobela. This part of Mundum Trek will give you the true rural experience above then expectations. Overnight at Chakewa Tented Camp of Local Home Stay
  
  Note: On your interest, we can drive to Chakewa Village and visit the Tamke Danda of 3,010 m. This Hike to Tamke Hill will take 3-4 Hours, which is only possible with drive to Chekewa from Diktel Bazar. Trekking Trail Nepal will manage this extra Hike in This Mundum Trekking Trail Itinerary with Extra Cost.

• Day 03: Trek to Dhotre 2,752 m. Woke up, Enjoy the morning views of Chakewa Village. You can have a very short excrussion of Village to get in touch to culture of Rai and Kirat people. Our Mundum Trek Guide will help to make your dream true. Enjoy the breakfast and start the upstair hiking. Day 5 Mundum Trek Itinerary will end at Dhotre Village by crossing Maluwa, Dalsinga Pass with Ridge of Merung Danda.
   

• Day 04: Trek to Maiyung 3,122 m. Day 6 Itinerary of Mundum Trekking Trail is short and easy as well full of views. Today as other day we will start to hike after our breakfast.
  You will pass more attraction then settlement. You will cross Chhimalung Pass, beautiful Mani wall of Phokte, hill point of Chautara, Mattim Danda, and religious temple of Baspani Devisthan and reach our camp of Mailung or Hans Pokhari.

• Day 05: Trek to Rawadhap 3,426 m.Today we will get touch to the local Tribe of Mundum Trek. You will get connected with Rai and Kirat people more closely. The hanging cultivated fields, working people and their traditional will add more excitement to Mundum Trek Itinerary.
  
  We will left behind the Kirat Rai Villages like Satdobato, Hyakule, Lauri Bina and reach our camp of Rawa Dhap. Rawa Dhap is beautiful base of Laure Hill where we spend our 7th night as Mundum Trekking Trail Itinerary.

• Day 06: Trek to Salpa Bhanjyang 3,348 m. Today's hike distance is short but time consuming. Don’t worry it is not because of steep up hill but because of Interest as well side excursion. As our experience lots of trekkers of Mundum Trek will slow because of local attraction and interesting traditions, culture and life style of Kirat People as well Rai People.
  
  You will cross the places like Mani Wall of Nikasa, Mani of Handi Lake and Mani wall of Salpa Pass. Salpa pass is also known as Kulu Pankha Bhanjyang. Over Night at Salpa Pass or Salpa Pokhari.

• Day 07: Explore around Silchung Hill 4,200 m.Today is the most important day in the Mundum Trekking Trail Itinerary. We request you to hike early morning towards the view point of Silichung Peak also know as Salpa Peak. This view Point lies at the height of 4,153 meter above sea level. The views from this point is spectacular. Not only to the Himalayas, the deep valleys, green nature and white Himalayas make this a best and peaceful viewpoint. From this Silichung Hill you will sea the 5 tallest peak of the world and many many more snow caped ones.
  Mt. Everest, Kanchanjunga, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu all are 8000 meter above peaks. Thamserku, Kangtega, Amadablam, Dorje Lakpa, Kusum Khungurung, Numbur are few other peaks to mention here. We will back to our camp at Salpa Bhanjyang to enjoy our lunch and explore more on Rai village of Sanam and Kirat Village of Guranse and end the day.

• Day 08: Trek to Hyakule 2,972 m. Itinerary of day 10, we will hike down to Hyakule by following the same trail we used few day earlier. Enjoy the missing attraction and interesting places and things. Over night at Kyakule.

• Day 09: Trek to Hanspokhari 2,962 m. Today also we hike back to same trail till the end of day. Day 11 is the shortest and sweetest day hike in whole Itinerary of Mundum Trekking Trail. As your interest you can extend this to next village of Base of Maiyung Peak or Ekrate.

• Day 10: Trek to Bhojpur 1,600 m.The last day itinerary of Mundum Trekking Trail, Trek to Bhojpur Bazar is the longest one. You will hike about 21 Kms but in low altitude and relatively downhill will make this easy job.
  We will clear the villages like Ekrate, Kakhuwa Pass, Hill of Barse Danda, village of orange Suntale, Dhap Kharka, Sampang Junction. After we reach Bhojpur, officially end the Mundum Trekking Trail. To night we will enjoy our stay in local lodge with grand party with Mundum Trek Crew in grand way. Local supporter team will see you off till the Day 12 as the Itinerary of Mundum Trek.

• Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu. With early breakfast we will start our long drive day back to Kathmandu. Guide will assist you to all your needs and queries on the way back to Kathmandu on the same highway. Transfer to our hotel in Thamel, Enjoy the complementary cultural dinner program with Mundum Trekking Trail guide.
  
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