In the USA and Europe, through hikes are very popular way of seeing the country. As Nepal is diverse country to explore Abe best way to see any country is walk through. In Nepal we have multiple popular trek routes but there are not many trek route we can do in off season like Dec. to Feb. and a thruhike from south to north border to border linking the historical, cultural and pilgrimage route with great views and experience we always wanted something to explore.
So, on the occasion of glorious 25 years of excellence Earthbound Expeditions an award winning trekking company explored a new trek route India border to China border – Nepal’s first thruhike.
Earthbound Expeditions is renowned for new innovation ideas in tourism industry of Nepal, either it is starting yoga trek in Nepal or finding spiritual wellness tourism or exploring new routes. In effort to promote off season tourism ( Dec. to Feb.) and to connect all historical, spiritual and pilgrimage route for economic benefits of our people we have introduced and explored this new trek route to the world. First border to border thru hike in Nepal south to north ( India to China).
Nepal’s first thru hike route include Places like :
At India Nepal border town of Khunuwa – Taulihawa – Kudan – Kapilvastu,,Jagdishpur Taal, Butawal, Masayam Hatiya, Tansen, Aryabhanjyang – Keladi Ghat – Ghiring – Rising – Damauli – Bandipur – Gorkha – Borlang, Taari Bensi – Katunje, Meghang – Bumtang, Salme – Gonga – Singla pass, Pangsang pass, Somdang – Chilime – Syabrubensi – Nepal China border of Rasuwagadhi close to Kerung.
The new thru hike covers total of 9 districts – 3 Provinces ( Lumbini – Gandaki and Bagmati).
We walked in 17 days, total of 440 KM, 634635 steps and 139 hours.
This trek is not to compete with any one rather offering a whole some experience of Nepal’s diverse nature, culture and adventure, history and pilgrimage significance to the first timer or repeat visitor.
As the best way to see country is walk through south to north.
Earthbound Expedition hopes now as this new route have been explored the trekker in off season will increase for economic benefits of the country. People can do whole trek in about 20 days to 25 days depends on their pace . They can do whole stretch at one time or they can also break the journey .
