Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) — The umbrella body of Nepal's trekking industry

About the trail

Guerrilla Trail (Including Jaljala-Thabang)

Key sites covered: Beni, Jaljala, Dhorpatan, Nisel Dhor, Tallo Sera, Taka Sera, Lukum, Thabang, Jelbang, Sulichour, Chunbang, Mahatgaon, Rukumkot, Pelma, Maikot, Chhipkhola, Syarpu Tal, Bafikot

Shorter option, 8–9 days, from Sulichour: Sulichour – Fulibang – Sirkyang – Kotalbara – Ajambari commune village – Thabang – Jaljala (3,107m) – Dharampani (3,600m) – Majhibang (2,100m) – Jailbang – drive to Sulichour.
Route 1: Beni – Darbang – Jaljala – Dhorpatan – Niseldhor – Upallo Sera – Takasera – Okhram – Jamabagar – Chhipkhola – Syarphu Tal – Musikot Khalanga.
Route 2: Sulichour – Jelbang – Jaljala – Thabang – Lukum – Upallo Sera – Taka Sera – Okham – Hukam – Maikot – Pelma – Kayam – Thankur – Dhorpatan – Gurjaghat – Jaljala – Lumsum – Takam – Darbang – Beni.

Highlights

Connects historic war memorial sites of the ten-year Maoist conflict — areas once at the heart of the fighting are now symbols of peace
Blends those sites and stories with rich Kham Magar culture and outstanding landscape and biodiversity
Passes through Nepal's only hunting reserve, and settlements of the Kham Magar, known as Guerrillas for their skill during the insurgency
Crosses the patan pastures of Jaljala, Gurjaghat, Dhorpatan, Jaljala in Rolpa, Bukki Patan and Chitripatan
Kham Magar festivals such as Bhume Mela and Papini Mela, and the Mayur, Bhume, Singaru, Shaman, Sorathi, Painseru and Jhorelni folk dances
The upper route, Dhorpatan to Maikot to Syarphu Tal, passes Pupal Lake in Maikot, rich in medicinal and aromatic plants including yarsagumba

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