Mundhum Trail Emerging as a Scenic and Accessible Tourist Destination in Eastern Nepal

Bhojpur. The Mundhum Trail is establishing itself as a scenic and accessible tourist destination in Eastern Nepal. The attraction for domestic and international tourists is increasing daily on this trail, which is full of natural beauty.

This trail has become a favorite for tourists because one can observe the picturesque views of high mountain ridges, shining snow peaks, and the flat plains of the Terai in a single journey. During the trek, structures reflecting the customs and culture of the Kirat community, vast grasslands, and the yaks and sheep sheds maintained by local herders make the journey even more exciting.

According to Saroj Basnet, Chairman of Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality, the Mundhum Trail has been developing as an accessible and safe destination recently. He stated that the rural municipality is actively involved in constructing and managing necessary infrastructure for the safe journey of tourists. He also informed that further expansion work on the trail is ongoing.

Rural Municipality Vice-Chairperson Ramadevi Rai stated that plans are moving forward prioritizing tourism and agriculture as Temkemaiyung is a naturally beautiful area. Structures such as water taps and rest stops have been constructed around the trail targeting tourists.

A tourism information center building has also been established with the aim of providing tourists with information regarding the trail's features, geographical conditions, places to visit, travel time, accommodation arrangements, and safe travel.

In this area, one can savor organic food items produced by herders, along with cuisine reflecting the cultural identity of communities such as Kirat Rai, Sherpa, and Tamang. Various flora and medicinal herbs also attract tourists' attention. This trail is becoming popular due to its unique feature of allowing observation of Nepal's major Himalayas from a single location.

From this trail, which spreads out with moderate ascents and descents, more than two dozen snow ranges including Chapatay, Nuptse, Sagarmatha, Chhamlang, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Kumbhakarna can be observed. The trail has been named based on its connection with the 'Mundhum,' the religious and cultural scripture of the Kirat Rai community.

The Mundhum Trail is now forging a new identity as a confluence of natural, cultural, and adventure tourism in Eastern Nepal.