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YearMonth
6 departures · 2026
Sep
7
Sep 7, 2026 — Sep 19, 2026
8 seats left
Available
USD1,765
per person
Sep
13
Sep 13, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026
8 seats left
Available
USD1,865
per person
Oct
4
Oct 4, 2026 — Oct 16, 2026
8 seats left
Available
USD1,865
per person
Oct
11
Oct 11, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026
8 seats left
Available
USD1,765
per person
Nov
8
Nov 8, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026
8 seats left
Available
USD1,765
per person
Can’t find a suitable date? We run private departures on any date with as few as 2 trekkers.
Trip Overview
About the Jaljala Trek
Jaljala Trek is a newly opened trekking area since October 2009, which is situated in the Rolpa district in the Midwestern part of Nepal. Rolpa district is one of the least developed districts of Nepal in terms of infrastructure, but this place has immense potential to be one of the best tourist destinations of Nepal there as it goes through the Dhorpatan hunting reserve, which is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. In the Nepalese context, Rolpa district is also known as a historic place as it’s the main epicentre of the Maoist revolution in Nepal that took the lives of more than 10,000 Nepalese people.
Jaljala Trek is more like a village-to-village trek. During the Jaljala trek, we will pass through the green meadows and the Rhododendron forest, and can view the picturesque village, different varieties of Flora and Fauna, and amazing mountain views, including Mt. Sisne, Mt. Putha, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna and much more. The area of the Jaljala trek is mainly inhabited by the Magar Committee, which is rich in culture and tradition. Not only Magar, but we can also see the settlements of Chhetri, Newar, and Thakuri people as well.
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Day by Day
Full 13-day itinerary
Tap any day to expand — altitudes, walking times, meals, and overnight details for every stage of the journey.
Arrival:
With great pleasure we will welcome you to the country of generosity and kindness. You will be escorted either to our office first or directly to the hotel according to your comfort. In the evening, we will be waiting for you in a cultural inn for a friendly dining.
Dinner
Tonight’s stay
Hotel
Kathmandu Sightseeing:
You will find yourself in the state of contentment while visiting those famous cultural heritages. The visit will be according to your preference and time and therefore we will visit three or four sites and leave the rest for some other time.
Breakfast
Tonight’s stay
Hotel
Kathmandu to Sulichaur (804m):
Today early morning we drive towards the Sulichaur which is only one route to go the Rolpa district. Around 12 hours’ drive from the Kathmandu we will reach Sulichaur. It is the one of the populated locality located in Rapti zone containing a good accommodation.
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Sulichaur to Kotalbara (1606m) :
After the breakfast at Sulichaur, we begin our drive towards the Kotalbara. After 3 hours’ drive from Sulichaur we go through the Sunchahari Fall (1450m) which is one of the major attraction places of today. Sunchahari is named after two words “sun” and “chahari” which means ‘gold’ and ‘stream’. From there we drive through the Pobang village and reach the end of our drive to the Fulibang Village. From this village, we start our first-day trek towards the Kotalbara. Walking around 4 hrs and observing the amazing views of natural beauty, mountains, rivers, and settlement of a different ethnic group of people we reach our today’s destination.
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Tonight’s stay
Teahouse
Kotalbara to Ajambari Commune Village (2217m):
We walk through the normal trail towards another destination. On the way, we will reach the small village Posbang which contain only a few teahouses. Later we walk through the Dilbhanjyang village which is the highest point of our today’s trek as it lies at an altitude 2576m. After 7 hrs trek from the Kotalbara and passing this 2 beautiful village we reach our today’s destination, Ajambari Commune Village. This village is the part of Maoist’s People’s War. We can only see there 4 families living together without any private property. They are the motivator for all people as they are doing something new for the settlement of their life as forming a truffle mushroom and ground apple.
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Tonight’s stay
Camping
Ajambari Commune Village to Thabang (2000m):
Today after a tasty breakfast from Commune village we will trek towards another destination for today that is Thabang. It is popularly known as the headquarters of the People’s war as it is a place from where the People’s war originated and the most affected part throughout the attack. This place is mainly inhabited by Magar community so as you arrive there they will welcome you in their traditional way.
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Tonight’s stay
Camping
Explore Thabang Village:
Today we will spend our whole day at this beautiful village with the local community people and their culture and tradition. Bhumya Puja is the popular cultural attraction of this village as this puja is done before the monsoon start. This puja is celebrated by all people of this village for 5 days. In this village, we can also see the Selsine marathon in which you guys have to carry any girl and run away towards the river. They enjoy this festival very happily. Hiking at Dhakpa hills is another attractive place in the Thabang Village for the tourist as you can view the endangered Red panda there. And to views the mountains, including Sisne Himal, Otha Himal and other peaks we go to visit the Ghamchin.
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Tonight’s stay
Camping
Thabang to Jaljala (3107m):
After breakfast, we walk towards the Jaljala which is our today destination. It takes around 6 hours to reach there. Jaljala is a beautiful grassland place which is wet throughout the year. It is rich in terms of natural beauty, religious value and politics. From this place, we can also see the amazing views of mountains. Jaljala is also a popular pilgrimage site for the people as during the full moon people of this place go to worship at four temples with the sacrifice of sheep in each temple.
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Tonight’s stay
Camping
Jaljala to Dharampani (3600m) to Majhibang (2100m):
After breakfast today we are going to the highest point on this trip that is Dharampani. 3 hours walk from the Jaljala we reach Dharampani from where we can view the picturesque mountains. In this area, there is no any human settlement and throughout the year this area is cold and windy. After viewing the beautiful views from there we come down to the Majhibang. To reach the Majhibang we have to pass the toughest part of the trek. With the warm welcome of the Magar ethnic group, we reach the Majhibang village after 4 hrs walk from the Dharampani.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Tonight’s stay
Camping
Explore Majhibang:
Today we will explore the Majhibang Village as this village is lies between two rivers. This village is the most advance village in this trip as we can see the clean and well-built houses with good facilities. The whole day we will observe the village and in the evening we will enjoy the cultural performance by the local community people.
BreakfastLunchDinner
Tonight’s stay
Teahouse
Majhibang to Jailbang to Sulichaur:
Today we come back to the Jailbang after breakfast at the Majhibang. Jailbang is also known as the sister of Majhibang. In this village we will be welcomed by the local community and from there without any delay; we drive back to the Sulichaur which take almost 4 hrs.
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Tonight’s stay
Teahouse
Sulichaur to Kathmandu:
Today is the last day of our trip at the Rolpa district as after breakfast at the Sulichaur we come back to Kathmandu. It takes around 12 hours to reach Kathmandu.
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Tonight’s stay
Hotel
Departure: We go out of the way for the satisfaction of our clients and therefore we seek the pleasure derived from our service. We will be gathering for a small farewell and then escort you to the airport to fly back home.
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What’s included
What's included
Every cost on the trail is broken out below — no hidden fees, no surprises at the trailhead.
Included
10 items
Airport transfers with an escort by Private Vehicle.
Standard/Deluxe rooms in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast.
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, along with ticket fees.
Round-trip transportation to Sulichaur.
Accommodation during trek (or camping in case of need).
All meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek.
Authorized English-speaking guide along with required Porters (3:1) for the trek.
All applicable government taxes.
All expenses for all staff –meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation.
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
Not included
5 items
International flights; Nepalese visa fee.
Travel and rescue insurance.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).
Emergency evacuation cost.
How hard is this trek?
Overall Rating
2
Easy
out of 10 · physical effort scale
Max altitude3,600 m
Trekking days10 days
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
Everything trekkers ask before booking. Don't see yours? Tap Enquire — we usually reply within a few hours.
Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep.
Yes, there is going to be a small orientation/briefing program before we embark on our adventure by the tour manager, leader/guide.
For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay/camping for our clients, whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.
We believe in operating small intimate group to provide personal attention and services to our guests. Small groups can enjoy the trek hassle free and enjoy the customized trip according to their need and suitability. We do not incorporate more than 14 People in a group, unless we get special requests from our clients.
Jaljala trek is a newly opened trek that means it’s completely off the beaten perfect for those who love less crowded trail and easier trek in the lower elevation without compromising the natural beauty, mountains, different flora, fauna, culture and tradition in short period of time. It’s mainly popular for the pilgrimage purpose.
Nepal is a safe country for anyone who wants to explore on their own although professional guidance is highly recommended by our team for the safety in remote mountainous lands.
Yes, Nepal can proudly boast as one of the safest countries in South Asia for women, you will find people very friendly and respectful especially towards women.
We make sure to take security measures during climbing to make your expedition successful. We hire experienced and authorized guides/Sherpa's to safeguard your life in the mountains. We strongly recommend that you follow the guide’s instruction with utmost care.
During Camping, our expert Camping cooks prepare a wide range of delicious meals empowering you with enough strength for your strenuous climbing. All the cooking materials will be carried by our porters.
Yes, you will get purified, filtered water in many tea houses. You can also get a hot water during camping.
We use private car for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and transfer to Sulichaur can be arranged either on a car or jeep or in a deluxe bus with A/C depending on the size of the group. We also do pick up and drop from the starting and ending point of trek on private car or Jeep depending on the number of travelers.
Spring season (March to June) and autumn season (September to December) are the best time to do this trek.
Before coming to Nepal make sure that you are covered by insurance policy for the altitude of 5500 meters. In the case of an emergency like altitude sickness, dehydration or any medical conditions ask your tour leader/guide to contact us as soon as possible so that we can manage/arrange helicopter for the rescue. Then you will be transferred to hospital for the treatment.
Trekking is a tiresome activity that requires a lot of physical movement so pack your active wears and trekking pants for at lower altitudes. Weather at high altitude is unpredictable so carry a lightweight waterproof jacket along with thick down jacket, pant, and thermal inner wear t to escape the severe cold. Needless to say that, Good shoes are very important for trekking in rough and snowy terrain, so invest on good quality shoes or rent it from us at a minimum price. As you are trekking in remote village try to wear modest clothes to quickly gel up with the local people without hesitation.
We customize the trip according to your preference but if you need to change plan during the trek consult the guide.
All our Guides are trekking experts holding license from Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Government. They are the most valuable assets of the company. Guides know the trekking route like the back of their hand and use their expertise in ensuring your safety in the mountains.
While trekking in higher lands you need to pay for charging the electronics upon request to the owner. The best idea always is to bring your power bank with you. It's easier and cheaper.
While trekking in Jaljala you can make local and international calls from telephone provided by the guesthouse owner after paying the price directly.
If you need extra day to complete the trekking, you'll need to inform the guide in advance and the guide will let the company know. Adding a day to trekking can result in many changes in other arrangements such as transportation, guides' schedule, flight details, hotel bookings and all, so we really don't recommend this to our clients unless there's an emergency cases. But it's true that those changes could be made but it will cost extra. The best way to do it is to inform the agent company about it.
Before coming to Nepal make sure you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. Make sure you are in best shape to complete the trekking without any complication.
Usually, we have to walk about 7-9 hours a day. But it shouldn't be taken as certain thing. Because number of hours of walk really depend on clients' speed. So it's really relative.
To confirm your booking, a deposit of 15% of total trip amount is required if you are booking at least a year in advance before trip departure date. If booking is made between 100-364 days before the trip departure, you'll need to pay 20% to confirm the trip. If payment is made between 99-60 days, 25% of the total trip amount will need to be paid and if booked between 59-30 days, 50% of the total trip amount needs to be paid and finally, if you are booking 29 days prior to trip departure, then 100% payment should be made. The payments can be easily made by the bank transfer. The due balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu with cash (preferably USD/EURO) or card on POS/credit card machine. Please note that non refundable fee is 10% or $200 whichever is greater.
No, you cannot use the credit card during the climbing. you have to exchange the money in Nepali Rupees before you start the trip. You can use credit card only in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
You have to carry your personal bags with water bottle and medicines remaining bags will be carried by porters to make you easy to trek. The weight limit for porters is 15 KG.
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Born in Nepal
100% locally owned since 2016. Trek profits support Sherpa families and village schools directly.
Guaranteed Departures
Every date on our calendar runs — no minimum group size. You never pay to be cancelled.
Certified Guides
NATHM-licensed, WFR-certified, English-speaking. Most were born within two valleys of the trail.
Small Groups
Small groups, typically 6–8 trekkers. You get a real experience, not a convoy.
Gear Included
Sleeping bag and down jacket loaned at no extra charge — both rated to –20°C.
Flexible Payment
Deposit from 10% to confirm, balance before departure or in cash on arrival. Reschedule up to 30 days prior.
24/7 Support
Kathmandu office and dedicated WhatsApp emergency line. We answer at 2am if needed.
Hall of Fame
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2023, 2024 and 2025. Hundreds of verified five-star reviews.
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