Trekking in Nepal’s terrains are not the way to observed mountain views and sceneries only but visitors can also learn about the culture, tradition and lifestyle of the local community too. There are numerous others route that have potentials but they are yet to be explored well. One among them is trekking to Siurung of Lamjung district on the west Nepal.
Very rich in natural resources, Siurung is one of the ideal destinations for mountain viewing. From Siurung one can enjoy the view of almost all peaks of the magnificent Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. The pioneer destinations in village tourism, the Siurung Village is also developing itself as a destination for village tourism.
Visitors come to the village, sit in their homes as paying guests and consume the locally grown products. By this, they also happen to experience the daily activities of the locals and also know about their culture and tradition.
Siurung Village can be reached after a trek of about six or seven hours from Khudi Bazaar of Lamjung district. A bus ride from Kathmandu will take us to Khudi. It is advised that you spend your night here before heading towards Siurung. Khudi is a beautiful village and various hotels and lodges are established in Khudi these days to serve visitors. After spending one night in Khudi, trekking to Siurung begins. The trekking route is not so difficult and during trekking one will be enthralled by chirping of birds and the cries of wild animals. In the route, the Gurung people will greet the visitors in their own traditional way. In addition, visitors will experience the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the area.
Siurung is very beautiful and it is not less in beauty and attractions as compared with other tourist destinations. Apart from these one can enjoy the unobstructed views of mountain peaks of the Annapurna range from Siurung village. Similarly the clustered houses in the Gurung village are another attraction is Siurung. Above of them all is the simplicity and hospitability of the local people who treat visitors like their own family members. Similarly, the White Mountains, beautiful falls and inclined terraces are other attractions in the trekking route.
Bridim
One among such is the beautiful Bridim village, lying in the Rasuwa district. Bridim is a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Tamangs. The village is very rich in terms of natural and cultural heritage. Bridim village has been identified by Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (TRPAP) as one of its pilot tourism destinations and is promoting the village and developing infrastructures accordingly. Because of its cultural resemblance with the locals of Tibet, this village has been often termed as Mini Tibet.
Nestled in the lap of the majestic Mt. Langtang, Bridim village is very rich in its culture, tradition and lifestyle. The cultural, tradition and lifestyle of the locals of Bridim resemble with that of Tibet. No hotels and lodges as such are available in Bridim village. While in Bridim, visitors will have to stay in the home of locals as home stay. During their home stay, visitors can have the insights of the rural community and enjoy their warm hospitality. Visitors have been staying in 19 of the 42 houses of the villages as paying guest.
Bridim village can be reached after a trek of three hours from Syafrubensi, the nearest motorable village. A bus ride from Kathmandu will bring the visitors to Syafrubensi via Trishuli. On reaching the Bridim village, visitors will be accorded warm welcome in traditional way. While their stay in Bridim, visitors would be able to experience the Tamang cultural attractions like Khamb, Tabu and Yal dances. Similarly, visitors would be treated with special tea (made using salt and butter), Tibetan bread, apple wine, Bridim Raksi (locally brewed hard drink) and other ethnic cuisines.
While in Bridim, visitors can visit many centuries old monasteries and learn about Buddhism. They can also get an insight of the daily activities and lifestyle of the people residing in high altitudes. The mountain views that can be enjoyed from Bridim village are very magnificent. One can enjoy the view of mountains like Ganesh Himal, the Langtang range, Sangzen, Kerung and others.
The forefathers of the locals of Bridim are believed to have migrated from Lhasa centuries ago. According to the elders, their forefathers had come with bull and yaks. In Tibetan, bulls and yaks were called Lango and Bhrim respectively. Then, Bridim was called by the name Bhrim Thim. Later on, that Bhrim Thim changed into Bridim.
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