Taan

Guerrilla Trail (Including Jaljala-Thabang)
i. Trek Highlights
★ Duration: 18 Days
★ Grade: Moderate to difficult
★ Accommodation: Tea House Lodges and homestays
★ Key sites covered: Beni, Jaljala, Dhorpatan, Nisel Dhor, Tallo Sera, Taka Sera, Lukum,
Thabang, Jaljala, Jelbang, Sulichour, Chunbang, Mahatgaon, Rukumkot, Pelma, Maikot,
Chhipkhola, Syarpu Tal, Bafikot etc.
★ Key attractions/experiences:
o Guerrilla Trail connects some of the historic war memorial sites associated with the 10-years
long Maoist War in one of its epicenters. The journey offers a profound opportunity to reflect
on the history of Nepal's conflict, while also showcasing the natural beauty, vibrant cultures,
and warm hospitality of the region's communities. Today, the same areas that were once at
the heart of conflict are now symbols of peace and resilience, welcoming visitors with open
arms. The entire region was used for recruiting, training, and strategizing with sites of many
confrontations and battles.
o Guerrilla Trail has perfectly blended the historic Maoist war sites, events and stories with the
rich Kham Magar culture and the outstanding natural landscape and biodiversity in the still
virgin region of Nepal.
o The trail passes through Nepal's only Hunting Reserve connecting many settlements of
culturally rich Kham Magar who are best known as Guerrillas for their war skills during the
Maoist insurgency.
o Passing almost through the beautiful patan areas (Jaljala, Gurjaghat, Dhorpatan, Jaljala
(Rolpa), Bukki patan, Chitripatan etc.), Guerrilla trail is one of the newly opened and off the
bitten trekking trails passing almost through the Mahabharat range and the foot-hills of
Himalayas.
o The Kham Magars, as ex. Guerrillas and their rich culture are the central elements of the
entire trail. Bhume Mela and Papini Mela are some of the signature festivals of the region.
Mayur dance, Bhume dance, Singaru dance, shaman dance, Sorathi dance, Painseru dance,
Jhorelni dance, Tappa dance etc. are popular folk dances worth observing along the trail.
o The Upper route of Guerrilla Trail (Dhorpatan-Maikot-Syarphu Tal) passes through areas,
such as Pupal Lake in Maikot, which are the depository of many medicinal and aromatic
plants, including Yarsagomba (Himalayan Viagra).

ii. Itinerary-I
Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara to Beni by Microbus
Day 02: Beni to Dharabang (Lunch) to Lumsung

Day 03: Lumsung to Moreni (Lunch) to Jaljala
Day 04: Jaljala to Gurjaghat (Lunch) to Chhentung
Day 05: Chhentung to Dhorpatan
Day 06: Dhorpatan to Jaulabishauna (Lunch) to Thankur
Day 07: Thankur to Dobato (Packed Lunch) to Pelma
Day 08: Pelma to Puchhar (Lunch) to Maikot
Day 09: Maikot Exploration
Day 10: Maikot to Jusmur (Lunch) to Ranma
Day 11: Ranma to Gunma (Lunch) to Archargaon
Day 12: Archargaon to Kharabang (Lunch) to Punam Chautara
Day 13: Punam Chautara to Viewpoint (Lunch) to Chargaon
Day 14: Chargaon to Naigad (Lunch) to Chhipkhola
Day 15: Chhipkhola to Dhaka (Lunch) to Rukum Pokhara
Day 16: Rukum Pokhara to Kunakhet (Lunch) to Shyarpu Lake
Day 17: Shyarpu Lake to Harlabot or Lochhabang (Lunch) to Chhinkhet
Day 18: Chhinkhet to Musikot (Lunch) to Rukumkot
Day 19: Rukumkot to Pokhara
Day 20: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu

iii. Itinerary-II
A 8-9 days Jaljala-Thabang- Jelbang- Sulichour (Rolpa) trek can be undertaken by starting the trek
from Sulichour; passing through Fulibang, Sirkyang, Kotalbara, Ajambari Commune village, Thabang
Jaljala (3107m), Dharampani (3600m), Majhibang (2100m), Jailbang and driving onto Sulichaur.
iv. Itinerary-III
Route1: Beni-Darbang-Jaljala-Dhorpatan-Niseldhor-Upallo Sera-Takasera-Okhram- Jamabagar-
Chhipkhola-Syarphu Tal-Musikot Khalanga
v. Itinerary-IV
Route 2: Sulichour-Jelbang-Jaljala-Thabang-Lukum-Upallo Sera-Niseldhor-Dhorpatan-Gurjaghat-
Jaljala-Lumsum-Takam-Darbang- Beni
vi. Itinerary-IV
Route 2: Sulichour-Jelbang-Jaljala-Thabang-Lukum-Upallo Sera-Taka Sera-Okham-Hukam-Maikot-
Pelma-Kayam-Thankur-Dhorpatan-Gurjaghat-Jaljala-Lumsum-Takam-Darbang- Beni.