Sailung
In Nepali: सैलुङ
Sailung is a high, grassy upland on the border of Ramechhap and Dolakha, rising to about 3,146 m. Its name is said to mean 'a hundred hills', and the landscape of rounded knolls, chortens and prayer flags feels unlike anywhere else in the middle hills.
From the top the view runs from Langtang and Jugal to Gaurishankar, Numbur and the Everest range. It is a place of pilgrimage for Tamang and Hindu communities, and a newly popular weekend trek with homestays below.
What to see and do
Walk across the rolling grassy summits at sunrise for a panorama of the central and eastern Himalaya. Visit the chortens and shrines on the tops, and in spring enjoy the rhododendron forest on the slopes. The surrounding villages have homestays with local food.
Good to know
Nights are cold year-round. Roads reach close to the top, but the final stretch is best walked. Fog is common in the monsoon.
Quick answers
- Where is Sailung?
- Sailung is in Ramechhap district, Bagmati Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Sailung?
- About 3,146 m (10,322 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Sailung?
- For a 3-day trip from Kathmandu, about NPR 6,500 (≈ US$48) per person on a budget, or NPR 19,500 (≈ US$145) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 6,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Sailung?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Kathmandu and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Sailung?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Sailung?
- October–December; March–April
- How do I get to Sailung?
- About 6–7 hours by road from Kathmandu, then a short walk. It is about 71 km (straight line) from Kathmandu.
- What is Sailung called in Nepali?
- सैलुङ
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