Timal Trek

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Last Booking Date
2026-11-30

Tour Description

Timal area is beautiful place situated between Soon Koshi and Roshi River. This is historical and one of the most important place for Buddhist people. It is believed that Timal is the main native land of Tamang people. This area is very famous for its Tamang culture and super panorama views of the mountains.

According to the historical facts, the story goes back to the expounder of Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism, Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) blessed reside in kingdom of Timal on his journey to Tibet. There are several interconnected stories of Guru's meditation in caves of Timal and his unexceptional charges against the evils around, generation of lakes called Tongsum Kunda using his vajra (thunderbolt) and origination of Bodhichitta Maala (Praying beads) which believed not to be able to grow elsewhere other than in Timal region.

With traceable historical facts along with archeological remains from department of archeology of present day Nepal, evidence that the king of Timal was Renjin Dorje (Dorge) while Prithvi Narayan Shah, founder of modern unified Nepal invaded this little kingdom and made Timal as part of modern greater Nepal. After the collapse of Renjin Dorje's reign many historical evidences has been either destroyed or lost in the mist of history of victory.

The Timal Trek is shortest trek, that follow the path along the ridge line of Timal very close to Kathmandu and offers fantastic panoramic mountain views. This trek provides the opportunities for meaningful cultural experiences of Tamang people and cultures that inhabit this region.

The journey of this trek begins in the beautiful city of Kathmandu and passes through beautiful mixed and Tamang villages. During the trek, we enjoy stunning views of the hillside corn and vegetable terraces and the magnificent mountain views. We combine very popular view point Nagarkot and ancient historical place Namo Buddha in our trip. The trek ends at the historical temple at Dumja.

This trek presents a true picture of uniqueness and allowing us the chance to capture traditional lifestyles of the tribes whose ancient religious practices and traditions have remained unchanged for thousands of years. Compared to other trekking areas, this route is very quite.

Trip Facts

Duration: 09 days

Type of the Trek: Very simple home stay / Camping

Activities: Trekking, Culture Tours

Best Months: September to December and March to May

Maximum Altitude: 2000m

Grade: Easy

Trip Highlights:

*A short easy trek with good mountain views.

*Walk through many villages, along the ridge line.

*Magnificent views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Gauri Shankar range.

*Experience Tamang Culture and their local village life.

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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m)

Our representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. He will brief you on the immediate arrangements and escort you to your hotel. The trip leader will hold a short briefing in the hotel regarding trek arrangements and general orientation to Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Today, we visit the most historical and Spiritual attractions in Kathmandu which are also listed in world heritage sites. We visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), Bouddhanath, which is one of the largest Stupa in the world and the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.

Day 3: Drive to Jarsing Pauwa (1802m), Trek to Nagarkot (1940m / 6.5 km / 2-3 hrs)

From Kathmandu, we drive through Bouddha, Sankhu, Lapsi Phedi and then drive up to Jarsing Pauwa. It is very scenic drive for 1 hr 30 min. When we reach at Jarsing Pauwa, we have magnificent panorama views of the mountains and green rolling hills. Here is a small market with many shops and local hotels. It is situated on top of the ridge, very good place for Mountain View. This is popular destination for picnic. From here we start our trek.

From Jarsing Pauwa, we follow the small rough road, walk through small market for a while. The route is mostly flat, little descent and ascent. All the time, follow small road and walk along the ridge passing many beautiful villages (Bodeni / 1762m) and interesting terraces fields. The views of the mountains and hill villages are superb. After little bit more than 1 hr walk from Jarsing Pauwa, we arrive in Kartike Bhanjyang (1725m / 4.19 km), here is a small market. From here it start climb up to the beginning of Nagakot (some houses, 1875m, 30-40 min). We walk through beautiful pine forest and take short cut old path in many places. After the first house, gently ascend and flat route passing several nice hotels and rich at last top before descend down to main Nagarkot market. We stay on top at the best hotel before main market. From where we have fantastic Mountain views around just in front.