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Limi Trek

Wild and remote, the beautiful Limi valley lies deep within the Humla region on the Tibetan border. This is a journey across picturesque landscapes of jungles, rivers, and mountain meadows, into a land that seems to have been forgotten by time. Follow the ancient salt trading routes near the Chinese border, ascending to the Nara […]

Trip Overview

  • Destination
    Nepal, Dolpo Region,
  • Duration
    20 Days
  • Altitude
    4620m

Wild and remote, the beautiful Limi valley lies deep within the Humla region on the Tibetan border. This is a journey across picturesque landscapes of jungles, rivers, and mountain meadows, into a land that seems to have been forgotten by time. Follow the ancient salt trading routes near the Chinese border, ascending to the Nara La pass at 5000 meters, into Limi valley, populated by only three major settlements and a host of rare species like the snow leopard, musk deer, blue sheep, and Himalayan thar. This is an arduous journey, not for those who aren’t up for a challenge, but the rewards are great – experiencing the remoteness and unique cultures and landscapes of this region is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Rare glimpses of the mountain ranges of far western Nepal will appear along the journey, including Mt. Saipal, Api, and the holy Mt. Kailash. This camping style trek will take you into an area of Nepal where few have ventured before.

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Itinerary

You will be greeted at the airport by a representative from Mystic Nepal and transported to your hotel.  Unwind from your flight and meet us in the evening for a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant.
Relax for the afternoon and enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu’s unique attractions.  We’ll spend the day exploring several of the city’s most famous cultural landmarks like the sacred Hindu pilgrimage site Pashupatinath on the banks of the Bhagamati, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), and Bouddhanath, Nepal’s largest and most revered Buddhist stupa.  In the evening we’ll meet with your trekking guide and team members for a trip briefing and preparations for the journey.
An hour’s flight from Kathmandu will take us to Nepalgunj, an interesting town on in Western Nepal bordering the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.  Explore the mixture of Hindu and Muslim cultures that influence the town and visit Bageswory temple or the Muslim Bazaar.  Overnight in a hotel.
Depart from Nepalgunj for a thrilling 45 minute flight to the airstrip in Simikot.  Spend the night in a tented camp in Simikot.
We make an early ascent over a high pass at 3150m/10334ft.  Our trail continues through lush pine forests to the village of Majgaon.  We’ll stop for lunch and carry on over a series of forested hills to our overnight stop at Dharapuri.
We follow the Karnali River along a trail that proves to be somewhat of a roller coaster with many continuous ups and downs.  The scenery changes constantly as we descend to the river banks and ascend again along the canyon wall high above.  Passing through a series of farming villages, we reach the Buddhist settlement of Kermi.  Two interesting monasteries are located in the hillsides a short walk from Kermi, the centuries old Lakiyo Gompa, and the more recently built Lhundrup Choeling Gompa. 
Our trail travels high above the Karnali river through a pristine forest.  After a two hour ascent to a ridge, we descend gradually to Yalbang, a village rich with cultural heritage.  The largest monastery in the region, Namkha Khyung Dzong, is located here, housing around 130 monks.  Inside the monastery are many interesting statues, including an enormous statue of Shakyamuni Buddha. 
Arise in the morning to join the monks in their morning prayers in the monastery.  Depart after breakfast to ascend into a rugged landscape, following a trail that narrows at times between rock formations that achieve the effect of being tunnels.  Crossing the Karnali river, we ascend high into the canyon to Muchu, stopping to rest before our final ascent to Tumkot.  A half hour climb from Tumkot will take us to the Dhungkar Choezem Monastery, the only monastery in the Humla region belonging to the Shakya lineage. 
The scenery changes as we continue our ascent, becoming more rugged and mountainous.  The forests of pine have now given way to hearty Juniper.  Today’s climb will be challenging, with long uphill sections and rocky trails.  We’ll stop in Pani Palwang to rest our tired legs before the day’s final ascent to Yari.
Today is our most challenging day as we make an arduous ascent across rugged, arid landscape to the Nara La.  Incredible mountain scenery unfolds as we close on the day’s high pass - a spectacular vista of sand colored mountain ranges and the stark beauty of the Tibetan plateau is sprawled before us.  Passing a collection of stones festooned with colorful prayer flags, we see a bird’s eye view of Yaru village deep in the valley below us.  Descending steeply along the Tibetan border, we reach Hilsa as the sun begins to set.
We cross an iron bridge after departing Hilsa and reunite with the Karnali river.  We follow the river across a spectacular valley flow surrounded by rugged peaks, passing over several rocky slopes to Manepeme
We follow our trail through lush stands of Juniper to an interesting cave called Ya Yip Phuk, where the famous Buddhist Lotsawa Rinchen Sangpo, who was active in spiritual exchanges between India and Tibet, was said to have meditated.  Passing Lamka La, our trail flattens out, passing a series of Gompas before entering the fertile valley where Til is located.  Til is a beautiful village whose scenery and inhabitants have a distinctly Tibetan appearance.
An easy walk along the Limi River today will take us to Halji, home to Rinchenling Gompa, a 14th century structure which serves as the region’s spiritual center.  The main hall of the well-kept Gompa houses an impressive statue of Shakyamuni Buddha.  Inside the Gompa you will find Buddhist scriptures, ceremonial masks, and costumes on display.  We arrive early to provide time for exploring the Gompa and surrounding village.
Continuing along the Limi River, our trail today is general flat and traverses through a spectacular expanse of pristine valley floor.  The shady trails to Jang will feel like a trip back in time.  Upon reaching Jang, the last village in the Limi Valley, we’ll have a chance to explore another Gompa and admire the seemingly untouched culture of village life.
Today’s ascent is long and challenging, with many streams crossings and ridgelines to navigate.  The lack of human settlements in this area provides for a real sense of wilderness.  The tranquility of the forest surrounds us and we can observe many local birds and species in an undisturbed environment.  The day ends with a long, gradual ascent to our campsite near Talung.
The trail’s highest point is reached today after a challenging climb to the Naya La.  From here we take in an astounding panorama of the Humla region and Tibetan Plateau.  We’ll cross a snowy expanse at nearly 5000 meters, ascending from the altitude to Shinjungma among the majestic peaks of Mt. Saipal and Mt. Kailash.
Kermi will be a welcome return to civilization after our long stretch through uninhabited wilderness.  We depart along the Sali River through forests of pine and birch to the Karnali river, where we turn and head eastward.  You’ll be glad to find a natural hot spring bath to relax in near Kermi before heading to bed in the evening.
Our final day on the trail commences with an easy stroll passed the settlements of Darapuri and Majgaon.  We make a hard ascent after Majgaon to a pass at 3000m, after which a half hour’s walk will take us to Simikot, the stopping point of our journey.
Depart from Simikot after breakfast to Nepalgunj, and board the next available plane for Kathmandu.  We’ll arrive in Kathmandu in the evening and transfer you to your hotel.  Spend the evening taking care of any last minute shopping or sightseeing after an amazing trip.
Take care of any last minute shopping or sightseeing as time permits.  You’ll be picked up at your hotel three hours prior to your departure flight.  Thanks for traveling with us.  Farewell and Namaste.

Inclusion

  • Airport pickup and drop off in private vehicle
  • Hotel with included breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Private transportation and government licensed guide while sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
  • Government licensed, experienced trekking guide and porters during trekking
  • Insurance for trekking crew (guides and porters)
  • All required equipment for trekking crew, kitchen tent, dining tent, and toilet tent
  • Accommodations in hotels, tea-houses, or camps during trekking
  • Three daily meals while trekking
  • All required conservation fees and trekking permits (TIMS)

  • Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu
  • Entrance fees for attractions (UNESCO world heritage sites, museums, etc.) during sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Personal insurance or cost of air rescue in the event of emergency
  • Air ticket to and from Nepal from your point of origin
  • Visa fee for entry into Nepal
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, hygiene items, staff tips, etc.)

Trip Notes

The trek to Limi valley is an arduous journey meant for serious trekkers who are in good physical conditioning. Expect many climbs and descents and 6 – 8 hours of walking daily on varying terrain. Two passes will be made that exceed 4500 meters at Nara La and Nyalu La. Our ascent to these passes will be gradual enough to provide adequate time for acclimatizing, and additional rest days will not be necessary. Best seasons to do this trek are Autumn (Aug – Nov) and Spring (March – May). Snowfall and excessive cold may discourage trekkers during the winter months, and heavy rains can be expected during the monsoon (Jun – mid August).

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