Mundhum Trail trek | Mundhum trek

Mundhum Trail trek is the newly opened trekking trail in the eastern region of Nepal. This isolated path in eastern Nepal lures travelers with its ethereal natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and the Kirati Rai Civilization. The astonishing view of the landscape of the Himalayas, the low mountain ranges, and the Terai region adds more pleasure and adventure on your trip. The cultural Mundhum Trek leads you up to the elevation of 4200m from sea level to the viewpoint on the Silchung summit. The Mundhum trek is regarded as the important for Kirati Pilgrim. However, it is equally respectable for everyone who loves nature and culture. 

 The trail got its name ‘Mundhum’ from the sacred writing of the Kirati adherents. Mundhum is the name of the oral Scripture of the indigenous Kirati people. This holy book guides the social and cultural life of the Kirati people. The Mundhum trekking trail takes you to the settlements in which the ethnic Kirati have lived for ages. Trekking through this Kirat Rai cultural trail you will get to experience their unique culture and lifestyle. The trail opened to the trekkers only since 2018. 

Why choose Mundhum Trekking Trail?

Mundhum trek is an easy ridge-walk, that passes through several ridges of Temke, Chakhewa, Dhotre, Deurali, Maiyung, Satdobate, Rawadhap, and Salpa Bhanjyang and Silchung Hill. Since the past time Temke, Mehrung, Maiyung, Salpa Pokhari were the pilgrimage pathways to reach the holy Silchung hill. This newly launched trek mainly leads the trekkers to Khotang, Solukhumbu, Sankhuwasabha, and Bhojpur district of Eastern Nepal. This trek truly reflects the cultural life of ethnic Kirati’s, Rai’s, and Limbu’s living in the eastern part of Nepal. Joining this newly opened trek in eastern Nepal you will be bewildered by the natural beauty and heartwarming hospitality of the charming Kirati people.

Apart from the experience of the cultural walk, trekking through the high ridges and rhododendron and bamboo forest you will get to experience the captivating views of Himalayas towering peaks and mountains such as Kanchenjunga, Mt Everest, Shisapangama and many more. Moreover trekking to this region you will get to witness rare wildlife including Red Panda, Musk deer, and Himalayan Thar.

If you wish to experience the alluring views of the Himalayas like Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, and other mountains which are above 8000m without getting exhausted then join this Mundhum trail Trek.

Best season for Mundhum Trail Trekking

Mundhum trail trekking is possible throughout the year. However, it is not recommended to trek this region during the monsoon as the excessive rain makes the trail slippery and risky for trekking.

If you love to walk through the trail embellished with blooming flowers then the Spring season is highly recommended for you. During this season the weather remains hot in the day time.

Autumn is the another best time for Mundum Trekking Trail. Autumn falls between September to November in Nepal. During this season the temperature is moderate and stable. There is also a chance of little snowfall in these months which makes trekking to this reason more exciting.

Mundhum Trail Trekking Difficulty

Mundhum Trail Trek is normally rated as a moderate trek. Normal Physical fitness is enough to accomplish this trek. You should have the endurance to walk for 6-8 hours per day. The maximum elevation to be reached during this trek is 4200m above the sea level. As a result, there is no risk of getting altitude sickness.