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Pathibhara Pilgrims Trek

Makalu Views from Pathibhara Pathibhara Pilgrims Trek is located in the Kanchenjunga Region at eastern part of Nepal, most popular pilgrimage destination of both Hindus and Buddhists. Both the Hindus and Buddhists worship the animist deity at Pathibhara with equal reverence. The Buddhists of the surrounding area light lamps at the temple on full-moon nights, while the Hindus pack the temple during special celebrations. The Goddess at Pathibhara believed to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of her devotees. Whatever has wished with good will, will provide to the devotees.

It may take 6-15 days to visit the place. The best time to visit the temple is from March to June and September to November. Pilgrims can also have an opportunity to visit Kanchanjungha range, the waterfall at Sawa and the pond of Timbuk, during autumn and spring every year. The thick forest eco-system along the trail offers diversity of wildlife, birds, flowers and butterflies. Most of the Kanchenjunga range can also be seen from this point. The journey to Pathibhara starts from Suketar (2840m) which takes about 2-hours walk to reach from Phungling Bazaar. Pathibhara Devi is about 8-10 hours from Suketar. The airport at Suketar is the only airport of Taplejung district. Suketar is connected to Kathmandu and Biratnagar by scheduled flights. Beautiful views of Kanchenjunga and Kumbhakarna can be seen from Suketar. From Suketar the trail passes through Deurali, Chhatedunga, Bhalugauda, Phedi and finally to Pathibhara if you go there you can get unforgettable experience from there and you can also relies with mixed community overe there as they have a mixed culture.

Trekking Itienrary:

Hotels/Camping
15 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu & 10 Nights Camping
Max. Altitude: (3760m./12336ft.)
Walking Per Day: 5-6hrs
Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: City Sightseeing in Kathmandu: Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan Durbar square and Hanumandhoka (old Durbar square)
Day 03: Fly to Biratnagar and drive to Basantapur O/N Hotel (5-6 hours)
Day 04: Basantapur to Chauki Bhanjung O/N Camp (4-5 hours)
Day 05: Chauki Bhanjung to Ghupha Pokhari O/N Camp (5-6 hours)
Day 06: Ghupha Pokhari to Nesum O/N Camp (4-5 hours)
Day 07: Nesum to Dhovan O/N Camp (4-5 hours)
Day 08: Dovan to Suketar O/N Camp/Lodge (5-6 hours)
Day 09: Suketar to Phathibhara Phedi O/N Camp (4-5 hours)
Day 10: Phathibhara Phedi to Phathibhara O/N Camp (4-5 hours)
Day 11: Phathibhara to Taplejung O/N Lodge (5-6 hours)
Day 12: Drive to Bhadrapur O/N Hotel (7-8 hours)
Day 13: Early Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel O/N Kathmandu.
Day 14: Free Day at Kathmandu O/N Hotel
Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Cost: USD Per Person.

Camping Trek Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Reserve Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
1 Full day city sightseeing with English speaking tour guide with all monuments, temples entry fees.
All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
One professional English speaking trekking guide/Sirdar, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
Air Ticket: KTM/Biratnagar/Bhadrapur/Kathmandu & Airport taxes.
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.