Siraichuli
In Nepali: सिराइचुली
Siraichuli (about 1,945 m) rises in the Mahabharat hills in the north of Chitwan district. The surrounding villages are home to the Chepang, one of Nepal's most marginalised indigenous groups, who traditionally lived by foraging and shifting cultivation.
The Chepang Hill Trail and community homestays let visitors walk through their villages, and the summit gives a remarkable view from the plains to Manaslu and Annapurna. Go with a local guide.
What to see and do
Walk through Chepang villages, learn about their foraging traditions and crops like chiuri (butter tree), and climb to the summit for sunrise views. The Chepang Hill Trail links several villages over a few days.
Good to know
Facilities are basic homestays. Your visit directly supports one of Nepal's poorest communities; buy local products such as chiuri honey.
Quick answers
- Where is Siraichuli?
- Siraichuli is in Chitwan district, Bagmati Province, in the Terai belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Siraichuli?
- About 1,945 m (6,382 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Siraichuli?
- For a 3-day trip from Kathmandu, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 14,000 (≈ US$105) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Siraichuli?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Kathmandu and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Siraichuli?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Siraichuli?
- October–April
- How do I get to Siraichuli?
- By jeep from Bharatpur or Shaktikhor, then a walk. It is about 68 km (straight line) from Kathmandu.
- What is Siraichuli called in Nepali?
- सिराइचुली
