Sailung Trek

The Sailung trek is considered one of the easier and short camping treks in the Himalayas. Hiking in the wilderness part of Sailung village, tourists can see the culture and the history of locals along with the panoramic view of the mountains.

The variety of the individual’s culture, and conventions alongside fluctuating dialects have made Nepal an extraordinary travel destination.

Furthermore, from the beginning of development, Nepal has been the settlement for individuals with different native ethnic communities who communicate in their own language. In this little nation, there are 75 ethnic groups of individuals communicating in 125 unique dialects.

Located in the Eastern part of Nepal, the Sailung trek is named after hundred smaller hills. There are one hundred smaller hills, surrounding Sailung. Therefore, the name is given Sailung in Nepali word Sai means hundred Lung means windy hill. Sailung is situated at an elevation of 3200 meters above the sea.

The hiking trail takes you to the indigenous settlements of a portion of the native gatherings of Nepal. You will encounter the Tamang, Newari, Lama, Sherpa, Yolmo, Thami, and Majhi people groups and learn their way of living. Likewise, Thami and Majhi are the individuals, who are just found in this piece of the nation. One can pick indigenous Sailung trekking to feel this sort of life experience.

Besides that, Sailung hiking begins at Dolkha after 7 hour drive from Kathmandu. The hike ascends passing through the beautiful villages and finally reaching the Godavari. Hike Sailung trail is not difficult, so you can trek at any time throughout the year.

Price Per Person for 8 days hike in Sailung route.

If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.

Sailung trek itinerary details

Hiking at Sailung village is a classical camping trek itinerary that visits fewer tourists every year. The particular route is designed for the world explorer who wishes to trek in a tent camping style taking enough rest days en route.

How much does the Sailung trek package price?

Tent basis Sailung trek package price US$ 999 per person and is a standard double occupancy travel package. For the deluxe and super deluxe tour trekking plan, we add a 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu with breakfast. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGES PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize private Sailung trekking starting on any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Is pick-up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?.

Answer: Yes sure! provide us with your flight details. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: Do I need the experience to do the Sailung lodge trek?.

Answer: No. The Sailung trek route is suitable for novice trekkers as well as for professional trekkers. If you can walk about 3 hours each day with a lightweight day pack would be easier.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is Sailung trekking Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; this trek is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on the Sailung camping trek?.

Answer: We provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and you will have Tent camping accommodation along the routes. But you need to take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.

Question: What kind of food can I expect on this trek?

Answer: Our professional cook cooks a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, bread, soups, rice, and fresh vegetables. Additionally, we serve dinner, and breakfast at the same place you spend the night’s halt and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you are going.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along with Sailung trek?.

Answer: As you are doing camping trekking, we provide you with a hot water bucket then you will take a bucket shower.

Question: How do I get drinking water on express Sailung trekking?

Answer: In some places, you can buy bottled mineral water to drink but we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these plastics. Instead, we provide you Aqua tablets to purify the normal water as the normal water is available at the campsite or en route.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my Sailung treks?.

Answer: In Tented camping trekking there is very very little chance to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your own adapters!

Question: Are there any communication facilities on Sailung trekking?.

Answer: Yes! Sometimes you can get telephone services as well as the internet, so buy a local SIM card.

Question: Can I use credit cards in Sailung treks?.

Answer: No!. To maintain your daily expenses on a trek you need to have all in cash Nepali rupees. Because credit cards work only in bigger cities.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings. And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Nepal.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on Sailung trekking?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, each of our porters carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kg luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis. If you wish to have a private porter, you might also get it at an extra price.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: The distance you walk each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to prepare for roughly 5 hours each day.

Question: Do I need walking poles?.

Answer: Better to hike with walking poles, no matter which type of hiking poles you are using. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Trekking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.