Chitlang Village Tour

Trip highlights

Chitlang Village is a rare destination for the visitors, Culturally, Naturally, Traditionally and Geographically. Chitlang village tour offers to see ethnic people of Nepal, Tamang’s and Newari’s settlements, culture and religion, lifestyles and panoramic view of the mountains.

Chitlang Village lies on the southwestern ridge of Katmandu Valley and is very close to Kathmandu. The village is spectacularly beautiful and is surrounded by glorious nature and wildlife. The village route was the only way to get to India in the Rana regime. The village itself is unique destination for the visitors filled with huge ethnic diversity.

The Tamang, Magar, Chhetri, Bramin, Newar Gurung all live in the area, allowing you to experience each of their unique customs and beliefs. Many villagers lack many basic amenities so village tourism will drastically improve the lives of the locals.

Chitlang is approximately 27km away from Kathmandu. By drive it will take approximately 2 hours depending upon your transportation used (Private vehicle or Public vehicle) or Chitlang is also reachable by walking/hiking which will take 4-5 hours approximately. Visitors will be welcome into the community and invited to stay with one of the village families. The accommodation is simple but comfortable bedding and clean toilet facilities. The food will be delicious Nepalese local and eating as one of the family. During the stay you will be able to feel what it is like to live the life of a Nepalese villagers.

All our trips are tailor made trips with personalized services. Please let us know the number of participants in your group, your choice of hotels and amendments in our itinerary, if any, so that we can quote you the price.

Trip facts

Duration: 2 Days

Grade: Easy

Price: $135 USD

Destination: Mattirtha, Chitlang, Kulekhani,Kathmandu

Accommodation: Homestay

Average Hiking: 3-4 hrs/day

Starting Point: kathmandu

Ending Point: Kathmandu

Geography: Countryside, Forests, Mid hills, unique culture, villages

Program Type: Guided Village Tour

Max. Altitude: 2,300m

Special Interest: Culture, Environmental education, Ethnic People, Family travel, Lifestyle, Nature cruises, Photography, Tradition, adventure, exploration, history, research, senior tours, single tour, villages

Min. Group Size: 1

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Detailed itinerary

Day 01 :Drive from Kathmandu to Matatirtha 1 hrs and hiking 14 km to Chitlang village. Overnight at home-stay

Day 02 :Village excursion and approx. 3 hrs hiking to Kulekhani Dam side, have lunch and drive back to Kathmandu

If above trip itinerary that doesn't suit to your holiday schedule or you wish to modify the itinerary or combines with any travel plans, then please let us know and we'll be happy to create a tailor made itinerary, designed especially for you.

Available Departure Dates

We can organize this activity anytime. However, going during 2 is disrecommended. You can also join another group for the following fixed departure dates:

StartStart date	EndEnd date	Price	Status
09 December 202409.12.2024	10 December 202410.12.2024	$135 USD	Limited	Book
17 December 202417.12.2024	18 December 202418.12.2024	$135 USD	Limited	Book
25 December 202425.12.2024	26 December 202426.12.2024	$135 USD	Available	Book
02 January 202502.01.2025	03 January 202503.01.2025	$135 USD $115 USD	Available	Book
10 January 202510.01.2025	11 January 202511.01.2025	$135 USD $115 USD	Available	Book
18 January 202518.01.2025	19 January 202519.01.2025	$135 USD $115 USD	Available	Book
26 January 202526.01.2025	27 January 202527.01.2025	$135 USD $115 USD	Available	Book
27 January 202527.01.2025	28 January 202528.01.2025	$135 USD $115 USD	Available	Book

Equipment list

Equipment list for village tours

Usually you should need these things while you are in Nepal with you for a cultural day tours, day hiking or short village tours around Kathmandu or Pokhara.