The Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail, offers a rare combination of cultural and sightseeing experience. One of
the most interesting aspects of the trek is getting a glimpse of the Chepang's and other local communities
whose settlement is in the mid hill region of Nepal The Chitwan Chepang Hill Trail
begins at Hugdi,
between Mugling and Krishna Vhir in Dhading
district about 80 km from Kathmandu, and ends in Shaktikhor. If one
starting
from the Chitwan National Park the trail can also be started from Shaktikhor ending at Hugdi.
Nepal’s Terai possesses a beauty that is totally unexpected in a
country known mainly for soaring snow-covered mountains. Chitwan, a
majestic and powerful location teeming with wildlife hosts one of Asia’s
finest national parks, renowned for its dense concentration of
wildlife. Seas of elephant grass ripple beneath a magnificent sunset and
pervasive sense of relaxation soaks in deeper the longer you stay.
The newly developed Chitwan Chepang Hills Trail is unique because of
one of the most ethnic cultures of Nepal- Chepang Culture. Chepangs,
believed to be influenced by Tamang, speak their own distinct language,
leading a nomadic life and their primary lifestyle, hunting, foraging
for wild roots and fishing and traditional farming near jungles. A Praja
Pande (faith healer) might be an interesting figure for cultural
tourists to be introduced to. They inhabit the remote and sparse
contours of Makwanpur, Chitwan, Gorkha and Dhading districts. Other
ethnic groups found in this region largely comprise of Tharu, Musahar,
Satahar, Danuwar, Tamang, Kumal Gurung and Magar.
The Chitwan Chepang Hills Trail offers a rare combination of cultural
and sightseeing experience. A stay in the beautiful homes of the
villagers as guests and sharing their meals is a journey of discovery in
itself. The unique culture in this area, bird watching, and other
natural attractions add to the experience.
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