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Limbu Cultural Heritage – 14 Days

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The region east of Arun River is known as the biggest geological mysteries on earth used to be called Limbuwan or Pallo Kirat; it is retained by Limbus as an autonomous kingdom within Nepal. The mongoloid feature Kiratis established Kirateshwor Dynasty in the 7th century BC in Kathmandu and ruled for 1000 years. Their language is Tibeto-Burma and worships ancestors, nature-earth, river and mountain. Their main deity Yuma-sam and Theba-sam are the common ancestors of all the Limbus; Yuma-sam is the original grandmother, and her spirit is the most powerful and Theba-sam is the original grandfather. Every Limbu household has their ancestor-God called Mangena.
We travel to Biratnagar, Dhankuta, Basantapur and then to Therathum to personally meet and interact with the community. All along with your travel, you get a good view of the eastern Himalayan range on the ridge and lots of rhododendron flower; in the spring it blooms on Milke danda (hill) ridge that flows down to Basantapur. Their ancestors migrated from Burma through Assam (India)corridor to Nepal and in several generations, they assimilated with Kiranti to become a larger group of ethnic known now as Mongol-Kiranti. The process of conversion to the Hindu religion and culture started from the time the Lichivi dynasty started adopting the Hindu religion. Lichhavi dynasty (originated from Vaishali of modern Bihar of India) ruled what is the Kathmandu Valley in modern-day Nepal after the Kirat monarchical dynasty. Their unique culture and tradition have been preserved in their ancestral land known as Kipat. They are the only ethnic group that has its own script known as Shrijunga. We sample their favoured beverage Tongba and typical food. we may have the opportunity to participate in the religious and social performance of their priests "Phedangma" using and reciting their religious text called "Mundhum". Participate in their traditional cultural dance is known as Dhan-nach and Chebrung (drum) dance.
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The trek schedule shown above is a planned night stop. It is subject to change because of logistics reason and conditions that are beyond our control. The flight from Taplejung can be delayed because of technical and weather condition. -
Trip Cost per person - Private Departure (Based on group size)
- 2 pax US$2220
- 3-5 pax US$1915
- 6-9 pax US$1535
- 10 + pax US$1425
- SGL Supplement: US$ 150
Cost Includes:- All meals and accommodation in tent during the trek
- Cooking and eating utensils
- Service of sardar (guide), cook, kithcen and sherpa assistants
- Porters to carry personal baggage (14 kg per person), food and camping equipments
- Accident insurance for staffs and porters
- Transport and airfare as shown in the program
- Lodge accommodation in Ilam
- National park entrance permit and trekking permit (TIMS)
- All arrival and departure transfers
Cost Excludes:- Personal clothing and sleeping bag
- Personal accident and health insurance
- Emergency evacuation and medical expense
- Alcoholic and bottled beverage, mineral water, laundry, and tips
- Use of unscheduled flight, helicopter (sharing US$340 per person) and rescue flights
- Hotel accommodation, sightseeing and meals in Kathmandu
- Airfare and transportation that are not specifically mentioned in the program
- Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned in the program
- Expenses due to the flight delay, sickness other contingencies
- Excess baggage and personal porter
*Government fees and airfares are subject to change without prior notice.Departures: Anytime as per your choice of date
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