Chitwan Chepang Hill Trek is one of the most iconic cultural trips of Nepal. Chepang community is one of the cultural communities that still follow their ancient customs and lifestyle. And known as Chewang, Chepang belongs to an indigenous Tibeto-Burman ethnic group who inhabits rugged ridges. Even in today’s way, they live a semi-nomadic life and their unique lifestyle would fascinate everyone. As they shift towards modern civilization slowly, the Chitwan Chepang Hill Trek also would aid them in various ways. While you can enjoy their cordial hospitality and fascinating traditions, you would also be uplifting their economic conditions.
In this trek, you will be exploring the core homelands of Chepangs and their villages. It would begin with a short drive from Kathmandu to Hugdi. Hugdi is the starting point of Chitwan Chepang Village. Hindi, itself is a beautiful Chepang settlement where there are community-managed guesthouses. Continuing the journey, you will be visiting more Chepang settlements like Hattibang, Jynadala, Shaktikhor, and Upper Dhangadi. You will have a close look at their everyday living and spend wonderful moments with them.
Along the way, you can also encounter caves, waterfalls, Chepang Museum, and visitor’s information centers. Some of the entities date back to the historic time when the places were a fort. Even today there are unaltered reminisce of them. The trek also is famous for its extraordinary scenic views of surrounding peaks. So, the trek is a wholesome package perfect for beginners and culture adorers.