About This Tour
About This Tour
The Indigenous Peoples Trail is one of Nepal’s newest community trekking routes — developed by Gurung, Magar, and Dalit communities in the Annapurna foothills as an alternative to the crowded main trails. The route passes through villages where each community shares its distinct culture, cuisine, and traditions with visitors who stay in community homestays and village lodges.
This is a trail built by communities, for communities. The Gurung villages offer their Buddhist heritage and hospitality. The Magar settlements share their distinct cuisine and agricultural traditions. The trail itself was constructed and is maintained by the villages it connects, and every rupee spent along the way stays in the community.
What's Included
- Licensed, experienced trekking guide
- Porter support where included in your package
- Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
- Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
- Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
- Ground transport to and from the trailhead
- Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
- Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
- Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
- Domestic flights unless listed in Included
- Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
- Tips for your guide, porter and support team
- Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs
Tour Factsheet
Community Impact of This Trip
The Indigenous Peoples Trail is a direct expression of community-based tourism. Villages designed the route, built the lodges, and manage the tourism collectively. Your trek supports a grassroots initiative that proves tourism can work for communities on their own terms.
Responsible Travel Notes
- Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
- Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
- Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
- Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
- Respect sacred sites and community customs
- Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas
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