Itinerary

Suggested Itinerary for Pathibhara Trail (For Tourists)

Day 1:

Kathmandu-Suketar-Deurali
Activities: Flight from Kathmandu-Suketar (1hr) or Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Suketar (2hrs). Trekking from Suketar to Deurali.
Overnight: Deurali(Teashops)

Day 2:

Deurali- Phedi
Activities: Trek from Deurali to Phedi, birdwatching along the trail. Viewing mountains and sceneries on the way(4-5 hrs trek).
Overnight: Phedi(Teashops)

Day 3:

Phedi-Pathibhara-Phedi
Activities: Trekking from Phedi to Pathibhara. Darshan of Pathibhara Devi.(3 hrs) Panoramic mountain view from Pathibhara. Trekking from Pathibhara to Phedi.
Overnight:Phedi(Teashops)

Day 4:

Phedi-Suketar
Activities: Trekking from Phedi to Suketar. Observing the surroundings and local lifestyle. Visiting the local Monastery. Tasting local drinks and Cuisines.(4-5hrs)
Overnight: Suketar(Lodges and Teashops)

Day 5:

a) Suketar-Kathmandu
Activities: Flying from Suketar-Kathmandu or Suketar-Biratnagar-Kathmandu.
Overnight: Kathmandu

b) Suketar-Taplejung Bazar(Phungling)
Activities: 2hrs walk from Suketar, visiting NTC tower, Sanu-Suketar, local monastery, takes us to the headquarter of the district- Phungling. The main town/market of the district is facilated with many hotels, resturants, lodges, shops, health and communication facilities(including internet).

Overnight:Phungling(Hotels/Lodges).

 

Accessibility to Taplejung:

By Air:
Kathmandu – Taplejung (Suketar)
Biratnagar – Taplejung (Suketar)

By Road:
Birtamod(Jhapa) – Taplejung (Phungling Bazaar)
Mechi National Highway 236Km

By Foot:
Basantapur- Gufa Pokhari – Taplejung (Phungling Bazaar) – 2 days