Hilekharka, Tanahun
Hilekharka Village is one of the beautiful and typical Gurung villages in Tanahun district, located on the lap of Chhimkeshwori (Highest point of Tanahun).
The village is rich in Gurung culture and traditions. They speak their native Gurung language along with Nepali language, wear Gurung dress and have their own dance and songs like Chudka (Kauda), Ghatu, Sorathi, Jhyaurey, etc.
And now to preserve their culture and help youths return to their village, they have started community homestay programs and are trying to promote the village as one of the tourist destinations in Nepal.
Where is Hilekharka Located?
Hilekharka village is located at Aanboo Khaireni Rural Municipality – 06, Tanahun of Gandaki Province and has an elevation of 1,583 meters (5,194 feet).
Latitude: 27.88674°
Longitude: 84.46935°
How to Get to Hilekharka?
First you will have to get to Aanboo Khaireni, Tanahun, 7 KM from Mugling towards Pokhara.
From there, you can either hike for a day (via Chhimkeshwori Temple) or take a road way and travel on a shared public vehicle (bolero) or on your own vehicle (Scooter, Bike, Car, etc.)
What are the Things to do at Hilekharka?
Some of the major things to do at Hilekharka Village, Tanahun are as follows
- Experience the local lifestyle of Gurung village in Tanahun.
- Enjoy locally grown organic foods.
- Hilekharka is rich in Gurung Culture and Traditions. So enjoy cultural performances like Chudka Dance (Kauda), Ghatu, etc. with the locals.
- Hike to the highest point of Tanahun, Chhimkeshwori Temple.
- Hike to Lamo Jharana, Jabire Waterfall via Khasrang Village
- Hike to Bandipur (4-5 hrs hike)
- Hike to Chitwan (Ghumauney) via Bhakundey Besi
- Visit Aandhimul Temple (Inside the Forest, Crystal Clear Ponds with hundreds of Fishes).
Contact Details of Homestay
Batu Gurung: 9746060101, 9845737415, 9804172177
Travel Video from Hilekharka and Chhimkeshwori.