Moderate

Shailung Hills Cultural & Sunrise Trek

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Max altitude: 3,146 m
Starting from: USD 500

Every angle of the route

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At a glance

Overview

Shailung Dada Trek is a beautiful short Himalayan journey to Thulo Shailung, one of Nepal's spectacular hilltop viewpoints. The route combines Himalayan scenery, peaceful hills, Tamang culture, rural life and sacred Hindu-Buddhist sites away from Nepal's busier trekking routes.

Trip highlights

+Thulo Shailung viewpoint at 3,146 m
+Spectacular sunrise and sunset views
+Famous Hundred Hills landscape
+Panoramic Himalayan views
+Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites
+Traditional Tamang and Shamanic cultural experience
+Pine and rhododendron forests
+Peaceful, less-crowded trekking experience

Know before you choose

Why this journey stands out

The defining experiences, trail character and route rhythm that make Shailung Hills Cultural & Sunrise Trek distinctive.

Signature experience

Thulo Shailung viewpoint at 3,146 m

Spectacular sunrise and sunset views · Famous Hundred Hills landscape

Trail character

Moderate · 3,146 m

A 6 days / 5 nights journey with a moderate trail profile, paced around the route's key elevations and experiences.

Sense of place

Shailung / Dolakha-Ramechhap, Nepal

Travel through the landscapes and communities that define Shailung / Dolakha-Ramechhap, supported by locally led interpretation throughout the journey.

Best suited to

Travelers ready for a moderate adventure

Ideal for guests who value thulo shailung viewpoint at 3,146 m and spectacular sunrise and sunset views and can commit 6 days / 5 nights to the experience.

Route rhythm

Your journey at a glance

6 planned stages

01 · The openingArrival in Kathmandu and Trek Preparation
Arrive in Kathmandu, meet your Shailung Trails team, review permits and gear, and rest before the trekking route begins the next day.
02 · The heartShailung Sunrise Exploration and Return to Kalapani
Wake early for sunrise around the Shailung ridge. Explore sacred sites and learn about local Hindu, Buddhist and Tamang spiritual traditions before descending toward Dhunge and Kalapani.
03 · The finaleKathmandu Departure
Enjoy remaining time in Kathmandu according to your flight schedule. Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for onward departure.

Day by day

Your itinerary

01Arrival in Kathmandu and Trek Preparation

Arrive in Kathmandu, meet your Shailung Trails team, review permits and gear, and rest before the trekking route begins the next day.

02Kathmandu to Mude, then Kalapani

Drive from Kathmandu towards Mude through rural landscapes, forests, villages and hill roads. Continue into the trekking area and hike toward Kalapani, entering the peaceful countryside of the Shailung region.

Lodge / Homestaybreakfast, lunch, dinnerKathmandu → Kalapani

03Kalapani to Thulo Shailung and Khola Kharka

Trek through forests, open hills and traditional settlements to reach Thulo Shailung. Enjoy the surrounding hillocks, sacred landscape and Himalayan panorama before continuing to Khola Kharka.

Lodge / Homestaybreakfast, lunch, dinnerKalapani → Khola Kharka

04Shailung Sunrise Exploration and Return to Kalapani

Wake early for sunrise around the Shailung ridge. Explore sacred sites and learn about local Hindu, Buddhist and Tamang spiritual traditions before descending toward Dhunge and Kalapani.

Lodge / Homestaybreakfast, lunch, dinnerKhola Kharka → Kalapani

05Kalapani to Deurali, Mude and Kathmandu

Leave the Shailung area and drive back toward Mude, then continue the scenic journey to Kathmandu. Check in at your hotel and relax.

Hotel in Kathmandubreakfast, lunchKalapani → Kathmandu

06Kathmandu Departure

Enjoy remaining time in Kathmandu according to your flight schedule. Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for onward departure.

breakfastKathmandu → Kathmandu

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What your trip covers

What's included

+Private transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
+Accommodation during the trek
+Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking days
+Experienced trekking guide
+Porter service, if included in the selected package
+Trekking permits / local fees where applicable
+First-aid kit
+Government taxes and company service charges
+Kathmandu airport transfer, if included in the package

What's excluded

-International airfare
-Nepal visa fee
-Travel insurance
-Personal expenses
-Alcoholic beverages
-Soft drinks and bottled water
-Personal trekking equipment
-Tips for guide and porter
-Emergency evacuation
-Expenses caused by natural disasters, landslides, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances

Before you go

Essential trip information

Best season

+Spring and autumn are generally most reliable.

Recommended gear

+Layered clothing
+Trekking footwear
+Waterproof outer shell

Permits

+Applicable local permits are arranged before departure.