The term Mundum or Mundhum is an oral based cultural practice of the Kirat community. The trail passes through the settlements of the Kirat community. The name Mundum highlights the cultural experience of the region in addition to exploring nature and the mountains.
The Mundum Trail goes up to the highest point of 4,153 meters from sea level, Silichung Peak. The trail starts from Chakhewa Bhanjyang and passes through Dhotre, Maiyung (Hans Pokhari), Hyakule, Rawa Dhap, Nikas, Salpa Bhanjyang (Kulupankha), and Silichung peak along the crest border of Bhojpur, Khotang, Solukhumbu, and Sankhuwasabha districts.
Mundum explains Kirat civilization, Kirat history, culture, rituals, technology, language, etc. So, the Mundum Trail is a culturally, spiritually, and religiously important trail. This trail is also the best place to study about Shamans.
Salpa Pokhari (lake) situated in Salpa Silichho Rural Municipality of Bhojpur district at 3,672 meters from sea level. Festivals are held in Salpa on the full-moon days of Baisakh Purnima (May), Janai Purnima (August) and Mangsir Purnima (December). Tourists and devotees visit Salpa Pokhari and Silichung with the belief of getting one’s wishes come true. Visitor feel pleasure to see snowfall in hills and beautiful mountains view including Mount Everest from the Silichung peak at 4,153 meters from sea level.
Rudraksha (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) trees are seen in the fields and bare hills in the villages of Bhojpur district. Rudraksha is supposed to be teardrops of Hindu God Shiva. Rudraksha fruits are used for chanting, wearing as beads and offering to god and goddess, and for medicinal purposes.
Source: acehiking.com
