Sailung Trek – The trek offers everything what a trekkers seek

Sailung Trek is a non-touristic trekking destination in the eastern region of Nepal. The Sailung region is a less crowded trekking area that is unexplored by regular mountain trekkers. Most of the trekkers visit Nepal for the popular Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang, and other popular trekking destinations. So this trek is for those who want to explore the nature and culture below 3200m sea level in the hillside of Nepal. 

Offers splendid views of the snowy mountain peaks, including the World’s highest Mt. Everest, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna. Walk through the typical local villages, terraced farmland, rivers, waterfalls, and perilous hills. The ethnic groups living in those villages are Tamang, Sherpa, Magar, Gurung, Brahmin, Pahari, and more. Therefore, Sailung Trekking is an opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of those communities. 

This is an easy journey to lower elevations on the off-the-beaten-path; with a unique environment and very rich biodiversity, this trek is pure trekking. Sailung means a hundred windy hills, Sai means hundreds, and lung means windy hills in the local Language. Hence, you can visualize doing this trek and what kind of beautiful memories it will add to your travel life.

Sailung Trek Itinerary. 

This 9-day trekking itinerary is my experience of doing this trek. So this might be different for people’s choices and places they want to visit, because this trek is customizable according to your holiday length. Around the places, there are no fancy hotels and restaurants, so the option to do this trek is camping or a homestay. 

Camping might be costly because it requires having a whole crew – Cook, Kitchen Staff, Guide, and posters. On the other hand, staying in the people’s house by doing a homestay trek can minimize the cost. Also, an opportunity to observe the lifestyle, culture, traditions, and religion of the local people of those areas. 

Compared to other treks, this trek is very cheap, whether you go camping or homestay. Because it’s near Kathmandu and has easily available food, this area is not commercialized for tourists. The Sailung Trek itinerary is combined with the Temal Trek so that you can do two treks in one holiday. 

Best time to do this trek. 

Nepal has four seasons: Spring, Autumn, Summer, and Winter. Among these four seasons, Spring, Autumn, and Winter are the best times to do the Sailung Trek. 

Spring Season is the best time because of the warm temperatures and clear weather. Similarly, the Autumn Season offers good weather and the perfect temperature for trekking. On the other hand, during the Winter Season, the temperature will be cold, but the views of the surroundings will be very clear. So Spring, Autumn, and Winter are the best times to do the Sailung Trek.

Sailung Trek Starting and Ending Points

Sailung Trek can start and end in various places, depending on where you like to start and end. If you are looking to experience the local culture, tradition, daily lifestyle of local people, outstanding mountain and landscape views, and the deep spirituality of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Animism. Then, the uplisted Sailung Trek Itinerary is the best starting and ending point for everyone.

Accommodation and Food on the Sailung Trek

Sailung Trek is one of the off-the-beaten-path trekking routes in Nepal. So this trek does not offer the best facilities for accommodation and food. Food and accommodation will be very basic. Accommodation will be in Homestays and lodges, a small room, shared toilet, cold shower, but warm hospitality from the local families. Food will be very basic, such as Dal Bhat, bread, noodles, soups, locally grown fruits, and vegetables.

Required Permits

Good News is that the Sailung Trek does not require any trekking permits. But it will offer the best trekking experience in Nepal, similar to other trekking routes. So be free and do this trek; however, carry your Passport or National ID, as some special places require paying an entry fee.

Conclusion – Is Sailung Trek Worth It?

If you are looking for a short, sweet, culturally rich, peaceful trek with the spectacular views of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. And spiritual depth without the crazy and noisy crowd, then the Sailung Trek is absolutely worth doing. This trek is suitable for those travelers who want to explore and experience the real Nepal, beyond the tourist trekking trails like EBC, ABC, ACT, Langtang, etc.

Sailung Trek – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

Question 1: Where is Sailung Trek Located? 

Sailung Trek is located in the Dolkha district, the eastern part of Nepal, 130 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu valley. Sailung Hill is the border between the Dolkha and Ramechhap districts. This hill is a very important religious site for both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. 

Question 2: How long is the Sailung Trek? 

Normal Sailung Trek duration is about 4 to 6 days, depending ont he starting and ending points of the trek itinerary. This trek is perfect for those who are looking for a short and scenic trek near Kathmandu. 

Question 3: How difficult is the Sailung Trek? 

This trek is considered an easy-to-moderate level trek, which is suitable for families, trekkers with basic fitness, and beginners. The trekking trail goes through the villages, with gentle ups and downs, and the shadow of the jungle. 

Question 4: What is the highest point of the Sailung Trek? 

The highest point of the Sailung trek is Sailung Hill (Danda), which is 3146 meters /10320 feet above sea level. 

Question 5: What is the best time to do the Sailung Trek? 

The best time to do the Sailung Trek is spring (March, April, and May, Autumn (September, October, and November) Winter (December, January, and February), and summer season (June, July, and August). So Sailung is a kind of all-season trek in Nepal. 

Question 6: Is Sailung Trek suitable for beginners? 

Absolutely Yes, this is one of the best family-friendly, beginner-friendly, and easy treks in Nepal. If someone can walk for 4 to 5 hours and has no prior trekking experience can do the Sailung Trek. 

Question 7: Which Mountain peaks can be seen from Sailung Hill? 

Sailung Hill is one of the best mountain-view sites near Kathmandu, from where you can enjoy the spectacular view of these mountains. Mount Everest, Gaurisanker, Langtang Himal, Dorje Himal, Rolwalling Himal, etc. 

Question 8: Are permits required for the Sailung Trek? 

There is no requirement for permits for the Sailung Trek; you should carry some extra money in some places you may have to pay an entrance fee. 

Question 9: What makes Sailung Trek special? 

Sailung Trek is one of the off-the-beaten-path trekking routes in Nepal. It is a perfect combination of natural beauty and cultural significance, which makes the Sailung Trek very special. 

Question 10: What types of accommodation are available during the Sailung Trek? 

During the Sailung Trek, accommodations are mostly in local tea houses and homestays. Facilities are very basic, but people are very nice and friendly. 

Question 11: Do I need a guide for the Sailung Trek? 

A guide is not mandatory for the Sailung Trek, but if you have a local guide, the guide can give you the inside story, cultural backgrounds, and religious beliefs of the region. So I highly recommend having a local guide during the Sailung Trek. 

Question 12: What kind of food is available during the Sailung Trek? 

Foods are basic during the Sailung Trek, because it is a bit remote and non-touristic area. Foods like Dal Bhat, Noodles Soups, Roti Tarkari, etc. Sailung Trek gives you an authentic taste of local cuisine. 

Question 13: Is the mobile network and the internet available during the trek? 

Mobile network is available, but the network coverage is limited in some areas, and the internet access is minimal, so I suggest not using the internet service for a couple of days to refresh from the outside world.