Itinerary for Pathibhara Trail (For Tourists)
Day 1:
Kathmandu-Suketar-DeuraliActivities: Flight from Kathmandu-Suketar (1hr) or Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Suketar (2hrs). Trekking from Suketar to Deurali.Overnight: Deurali(Teashops)
Day 2:
Deurali- Phedi Activities: Trek from Deurali to Phedi, birdwatching along the trail. Viewing mountains and sceneries on the way(4-5 hrs trek).Overnight: Phedi(Teashops)
Day 3:
Phedi-Pathibhara-PhediActivities: Trekking from Phedi to Pathibhara. Darshan of Pathibhara Devi.(3 hrs) Panoramic mountain view from Pathibhara. Trekking from Pathibhara to Phedi.Overnight:Phedi(Teashops)
Day 4:
Phedi-SuketarActivities: Trekking from Phedi to Suketar. Observing the surroundings and local lifestyle. Visiting the local Monastery. Tasting local drinks and Cuisines.(4-5hrs)Overnight: Suketar(Lodges and Teashops)
Day 5:
a) Suketar-Kathmandu Activities: Flying from Suketar-Kathmandu or Suketar-Biratnagar-Kathmandu.Overnight: Kathmandu
b) Suketar-Taplejung Bazar(Phungling)Activities: 2hrs walk from Suketar, visiting NTC tower, Sanu-Suketar, local monastery, takes us to the headquarter of the district- Phungling. The main town/market of the district is facilated with many hotels, resturants, lodges, shops, health and communication facilities(including internet).Overnight:Phungling(Hotels/Lodges).
Day 6: Other trails.
Accessibility to Taplejung:
By Air: Kathmandu - Taplejung (Suketar)Biratnagar - Taplejung (Suketar)
By Road:Birtamod(Jhapa) - Taplejung (Phungling Bazaar)Mechi National Highway 236Km
By Foot:Basantapur- Gufa Pokhari - Taplejung (Phungling Bazaar) - 2 days
Friday, June 26, 2009
How to get there
Pathibhara lies in the junction of three VDCs: Tapethok, Limkhim and PhawaKhola VDCs at a 19 kilometeres distance from Taplejung Bazaar (Phungling). The journey to Pathibhara starts from Suketar airport (2840 m) which is about 1.5 hours walk from phungling Bazaar. Pathibhara Devi is about 5-6 hours walk from Suketar.
Suketar is only STOL airstrip in Taplejung district and is connected to Kathmandu and Biratnagar by scheduled flights. From Suketar the Pathivara trial passes through Deurali, Ramitedanda, Chhatedhunga, Bhalugaunda, Phedi and finally reaches Pathibhara Devi temple. The trial offers food and lodging facilities. Basic accomodation facilities are also available for pilgrims near the shrine
The best time to visit is from March to June and September to November.
Suggested Itinerary (5-6 days)
Major Stops on Pathibhara Cultural Trial
Suketar - Deurali about 2 kmDeurali = Ramitedanda about 1.5 kmRamitedada - Chatedhunga about 4.5 kmChatedunga - Bhalugauda about 2.5 kmBhalugauda = Phedi about 3 kmPhedi - Pathibhara Devi Temple about 2 km
Small Markets in the Trial
Deurali - Tea snacks and small lodgesBhalugauda - Tea snacks and small lodges Phedi - Tea snacks and Dharmasalas (moderate lodge for pilgrims)Pathibhara Devi Temple - Dharmasala
Pathibhara lies in the junction of three VDCs: Tapethok, Limkhim and PhawaKhola VDCs at a 19 kilometeres distance from Taplejung Bazaar (Phungling). The journey to Pathibhara starts from Suketar airport (2840 m) which is about 1.5 hours walk from phungling Bazaar. Pathibhara Devi is about 5-6 hours walk from Suketar.
Suketar is only STOL airstrip in Taplejung district and is connected to Kathmandu and Biratnagar by scheduled flights. From Suketar the Pathivara trial passes through Deurali, Ramitedanda, Chhatedhunga, Bhalugaunda, Phedi and finally reaches Pathibhara Devi temple. The trial offers food and lodging facilities. Basic accomodation facilities are also available for pilgrims near the shrine
The best time to visit is from March to June and September to November.
Suggested Itinerary (5-6 days)
Major Stops on Pathibhara Cultural Trial
Suketar - Deurali about 2 kmDeurali = Ramitedanda about 1.5 kmRamitedada - Chatedhunga about 4.5 kmChatedunga - Bhalugauda about 2.5 kmBhalugauda = Phedi about 3 kmPhedi - Pathibhara Devi Temple about 2 km
Small Markets in the Trial
Deurali - Tea snacks and small lodgesBhalugauda - Tea snacks and small lodges Phedi - Tea snacks and Dharmasalas (moderate lodge for pilgrims)Pathibhara Devi Temple - Dharmasala
Limbu Culture
The Pathibhara and Limbu Cultural Trial, the main route of the Kanchanjunga trek, provides an experience of the Limbu culture of the Nepalese Himalayas. For visitors other than pilgrims, Limbu Cultural Trek is equally enthralling. A week-long Limbu Cultural Trek, passing through traditional villages like Phurunga(or Phurumbu), Limkhim, Khewang, Tellok, PhawaKhola and Mamankhe can be a visit worth remembering.
Other major attractions
Pilgrims can also visit monasteries situated in Olangchungola and Lungchung. The waterfall at Sawa an dthe pond of Timbung , during autumn and spring are worth visiting every year. The forest ecosystem along the trial offers diversity of wildlife, birds , flowers and butterflies. The whole of Kanchenjunga range can be seen in this trek.
The Pathibhara and Limbu Cultural Trial, the main route of the Kanchanjunga trek, provides an experience of the Limbu culture of the Nepalese Himalayas. For visitors other than pilgrims, Limbu Cultural Trek is equally enthralling. A week-long Limbu Cultural Trek, passing through traditional villages like Phurunga(or Phurumbu), Limkhim, Khewang, Tellok, PhawaKhola and Mamankhe can be a visit worth remembering.
Other major attractions
Pilgrims can also visit monasteries situated in Olangchungola and Lungchung. The waterfall at Sawa an dthe pond of Timbung , during autumn and spring are worth visiting every year. The forest ecosystem along the trial offers diversity of wildlife, birds , flowers and butterflies. The whole of Kanchenjunga range can be seen in this trek.
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