The Guerrilla Trekking in Nepal is an extraordinary journey in western and mid-western part of Nepal. These areas were the origin of Maoist War in Nepal (from 1996 to 2006). The war so intense that over 17000 people lost their lives and a nation that had strong monarchy for over 2 centuries turned into republic. Now the war has ended the hills are peaceful once again. The painful memory of war has started to fade away. It is a heart-warming feeling to visit those beautiful hills and people who are some of the friendliest ones in whole earth. On this trip, we trek directly into exotic paths and trials that were once used by the then Maoist guerrillas. We will be taking ourselves on this amazing journey - by walking the same route where the guerrillas once ventured who eventually went to abolish monarchy in Nepal. We will also see the wild caves where the rebels used to hide themselves and logistics during the insurgency.

In spite of what the name might suggest, the area is very peaceful nowadays. The Guerrilla Trekking passes through lush valleys in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas, including the impressive Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m). It passes dramatic waterfalls, lakes and the country’s only hunting reserve in Dhorpatan. The views from Jalja La, a pass (3386 m), are stunning and definitely compete with crowded Poon Hill. One can also see a whole range of mountains; especially the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Gurja Himal (7193 m) are much closed.In the village of Thabang – the cradle of the revolution, where key attacks were planned hikers cannot miss the communist flags still fluttering in the breeze. Less noticeable but far larger is a new poster painted on a guesthouse wall that advertises the villagers.

Quick Highlights of the trail

Best time for trekking : October, November, March, early April
Environment : subtropical to alpine
Max elevations : Phalgune Pass (12485 ft, 3915 m), Myagdi’s Jaljala Pass (11, 200 ft, 3414 m) and Rolpa’s Jaljala Pass (10140 ft, 3090 m)
Facilities : basic lodges, teahouses, home stay, camping
Duration : up to three weeks and more depending on side-trips and route choice
Difficulty level : moderate to high given the lack of amenities
Necessities : Nepal Visa ($30 to $100 USD on arrival), Dhorpatan Reserve Permit (3000 NRS)
Typical Nepali dish: daal-bhat tarakari (rice, lentil soup and vegetables), dhido(corn or millet mash with lentil soup and vegetables)
Typical drink : chiyaa (sweet milk tea), fermented spirits of chhyang (undistilled) and raksi (distilled), are produced from locally grown maize, rice, millet and sometimes fruit
Highlights : heartwarming Nepali hospitality, sensational Himalayan vistas, mid-hills scenery and terraced fields, ancient villages, recent historical sites in a post-conflict zone, Magar and native cultures, sacred caves, lakes, magnificent waterfalls, Jaljala passes of Myagdi and Rolpa, local food and drink.