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Humla Limi Valley Trek
The 18 days Humla Limi Valley Trek in Nepal takes place in a remote and undeveloped region of the country. It is one of the best treks to experience the beautiful Tibetan culture. The majority of the trek will be spent walking along the banks of the Karnali river. You will be traveling along both the Mt. Kailash pilgrimage route and an ancient salt trading route. Before heading to the trek’s beginning point, Simikot, you must first travel from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Trekking through the Humla and Limi valleys is an exhilarating journey to Tibet’s and Nepal’s isolated mountains. As you travel through the isolated village and historic monasteries, you will experience a fascinating journey. A spectacular experience of the serene area and its entrancing woodland and scenery is provided by the Humla and Limi hike. A thrilling trip to the uninhabited highlands of Nepal and Tibet is the Humla and Limi Valley trek. As you travel through the isolated village and historic monasteries, you will experience a fascinating journey. The quiet area, as well as its entrancing forest and scenery, can be exquisitely explored on the Humla and Limi trek.
The beautiful Humla Himalayas contain a hidden gem called the Humla and Limi valley trek. Due to its location in the far north of Nepal, Humla is a remote district. Humla is a lonely region, yet because Bhotes and Khasa live there, it has a variety of cultural traditions. In villages like Bhotes and Khasas, you can get a chance to learn about the native Tibetan culture. You will get an opportunity to experience the indigenous culture of the villages.
The paths of the Humla Limi Valley trek lead to the wealthy Buddhist villages of Tibet and the cities of Yak perched high in the Himalayas, amidst farmed land, lesser-known valleys, and cultivated farmland. An ancient religious hamlet dating back 1000 years is where the tour begins. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the numerous blue sheep and the large odd cat. The hike offers breathtaking vistas of mountain ranges like Api, Saipal, Kanjirowa, Mt. Kailash, and others. While traveling via the 4,620-meter-high Nara La Pass, you may enjoy a breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges, Tibet, and the Humla region.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, Welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel.
Our first day of this journey begins with a 50-minute flight to Nepalgunj. Nepalgunj is situated in the border region of India in the west of Nepal. Tonight we will stay at a hotel.
Today we have a 30 minute scenic flight to Simikot (2950m) – the administrative centre of Humla. The flight offers amazing views of Mountains Mt.Api (7132m) and Mt.Saipal (7031m). Simikot sits on a ridge above the Humla Karnali River with awesome views down into the valley. We then have to trek for around three hours until we reach Dharmapuri where we stay the night.
Today our trek follows the Karnali River down through narrow gorges and passing cultivated fields. On the trail we pass Laikyo Gompa and pass the Lhundrup Choling Gompa. Tonight we will camp at Kermi and have surrounding views of the mountains.
The trail of five hours today follows a relatively flat terrain and then ascends through a small pass before descending to a suspension bridge that crosses Sali River. We continue on through a pine forest until we reach Yalbang Village. On arrival, we can visit Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery. Tonight we stay at Yalbang.
Today we follow the trail along the Karnali River and then arrive at Yangar. The trail then leads to a suspension bridge that spans the Karnali River. The trail heads uphill and eventually, we arrive at Tumkot where we stay the night.
We have a five hour trek uphill to Yari or Thado Dhunga beginning with an initial steep climb and then crossing a barren landscape with few trees before reaching Pani Palwang Village. We may stop at Pani Palawan for lunch and then follow the trail for another two hours before reaching Tumkot or Thado Dunga 3750m where we will camp the night.
Our six hour trek day begins with crossing a rugged and barren terrain and slowly becomes steeper as we head to Nara La Pass where Tibetan prayer flags flutter in the breeze. We will then descend to Hilsa where we can either camp or stay in a tea house for the night.
The trail today follows the Karnali River in the east of Manepeme. The trail slowly ascends along a rocky landscape until eventually we reach Manepeme where we will stay the night.
We have a six hour trek ahead of us today beginning with an ascent for two hours and then head to Ya Yip Phuk and to Lamka La Pass (4300m). The trail then heads downhill for about one and a half hours until we arrive at Til, a village surrounded by natural green vegetation and a typical Tibetan village. Tonight we will stay at Til.
Today we head up the Limi River upstream to a chorten with a large inscribed Mani wall. Today’s trek will take just three hours and on arriving there we will have time to visit the 14th-century Rinchenling Gompa (monastery) that is the main monastery in the Lim Valley. Tonight we will stay in a tea house.
Today we head to Jang, taking about four hours, following the Limi Khola (river). The trek today is one where you can experience absolute solitude and peace as there are no villages along the way until reaching Jang where we will spend the night.
It is a big day on the trail with an eight hour trek ahead of us heading to higher elevations which makes it even more difficult. We will have enough rest breaks to catch your breath before arriving at Talung Village where our only option, due to its remoteness, is to camp the night.
We have another physically demanding eight hour day today as we cross the second pass on the trek – Nyalu La Pass, but once there the rewards are fantastic as you take in the panoramic views down into the valleys and into the far distant Tibet. We then head down to Lake Selma (4630m) where we have some amazing views of snow capped Mount Kailash (6638m) and Mt. Saipal (7031m). Further along the trail follows the Sali River until we reach Shinjungma where we will stay the night. From our campsite we will be able to relax and take in the magnificent views of Mount Saipal.
The seven hour trek today takes us back to Kermi. Firstly, we descend for about 3000m through birch and pine forests, and then follow the Sali Khola (river) until it reaches the junction of the Karnali River. Tonight at Kermi we can relax in the hot springs here and stay the night at a tea house where you will sleep soundly after bathing in the hot springs and after three long days trekking.
Today’s trek is about six hours as we head to Darapuri (2300m) and then on Majgaon (2290m) from where we climb to above the Karnali River. After crossing through the 3000m pass we have a spectacular view back to the Nyinba Valley (4050m). After a further 30 minutes on the trail we arrive at Simikot where we will stay the night.
After watching the sunrise from your tea house this morning we will board our flight to Nepalgunj and then on your second flight of the day to Kathmandu. Flying above Nepalgunj you will have some truly breathtaking views over the snow-laden Himalayas. Your second flight will also offer lasting memories of these glorious mountains and your journey into this remote and serene region.
White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.
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Inclusions
Includes
- Airport picks up and transports by tourist standard Car/Jeep/Hiace.
- ourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu and Nepaljung on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
- Kathmandu to Nepalgunj-Simikot-Nepalgung-Kathmandu flight fare for Clients and Trekking Crews.
- All accommodation (Tea house/tent Camp) during the trek.
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
- All necessary paper works for special Humla trekking permit, National Park Entry Permit Fee and TIMS card.
- A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with required number of porters and other staffs with their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- Comprehensive medical box for trekking staff.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Trekking route map
Excludes
- Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner.
- Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu.
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- International airfare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, wifi, electronic device charging, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water and hot shower.
- All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
- Hot shower, hot water, wifi and battery charging at the tea houses.
- Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
- Additional costs-extra days stay, in case of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
- Any other costs not mentioned in include section.
- Excess baggage charge of more than 15 kg during your domestic flights
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