19-Day Humla and Limi Valley Trek in Nepal - Off beat Hidden Gem trek in Nepal

19 Days Duration

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About This Tour

This itinerary has been specially designed for experienced trekkers and mountaineers wishing to undertake a reconnaissance visit to the Humla District and Limi...

Duration: 19 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Nepalganj, Kathmandu · Languages: English

Know before you go: Weather: Weather permitting (flights).; Note: Mountain flights in western Nepal are frequently affected by weather.

About Nepalganj

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Nepalganj

One of Nepal’s few lowland cities, Nepalganj is a lively town of Indian undercurrents that’s home to the Bengal tiger populations of Bardia National Park. Discover it all with help from a local guide.

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What's Included

Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu airfare as applicable
Nepalgunj/Simikot/Nepalgunj airfare as applicable
Domestic airport taxes as applicable
4 nights at a hotel in Kathmandu - tourist-class standard hotel with breakfast
1 night at a hotel in Nepalgunj - tourist-class standard hotel with breakfast
14 days of the Humla trek as mentioned in the itinerary, using local lodges, homestays, and basic tea houses as available in the area
All meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek (as available in the mountains, mostly local food)
Necessary airport transfers in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj
One experienced trek guide for the Humla trek
Porter (as per the selected option) for the trek from Simikot
Trekking crew expenses - food, allowances, insurance, etc.
Trek permits as required, including the Humla Restricted Area Permit
TIMS fee as applicable
Trek equipment such as a down jacket, duffel bag, sleeping bag, and back-up tent
Government taxes as applicable

Not Included

Personal expenses
Any extra arrangements due to flight delay or cancellation
Gratuities
Nepal visa fee

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival: Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Arrival: Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Free time: The remainder of the day is free for you to recover from your international flight. Free time: The remainder of the day is free for you to recover from your international flight. Briefing: In the evening, meet your expedition coordinator for an introductory briefing about the Humla region, weather conditions, domestic flight schedules, and equipment requirements. Briefing: In the evening, meet your expedition coordinator for an introductory briefing about the Humla region, weather conditions, domestic flight schedules, and equipment requirements. Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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Day 02

Kathmandu Preparation and Permit Formalities

Briefing: Following breakfast, meet your expedition leader for a comprehensive expedition briefing. Briefing: Following breakfast, meet your expedition leader for a comprehensive expedition briefing. Preparation: Today is dedicated to final expedition preparations, including:Verification of personal equipmentPurchase or rental of any missing gearProcessing the Restricted Area PermitHumla National Park permitsFinal confirmation of domestic flightsMeeting the trekking crew Preparation: Today is dedicated to final expedition preparations, including: Verification of personal equipment Verification of personal equipment Purchase or rental of any missing gear Purchase or rental of any missing gear Processing the Restricted Area Permit Processing the Restricted Area Permit Humla National Park permits Humla National Park permits Final confirmation of domestic flights Final confirmation of domestic flights Meeting the trekking crew Meeting the trekking crew Sightseeing (if time permits): Should permits already be completed, there is time to explore Kathmandu Durbar Square or Swayambhunath. Sightseeing (if time permits): Should permits already be completed, there is time to explore Kathmandu Durbar Square or Swayambhunath. Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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Day 03

Flight to Nepalgunj

Transfer: Transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to Nepalgunj, Nepal's gateway to the far western Himalayas. Transfer: Transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight to Nepalgunj, Nepal's gateway to the far western Himalayas. About: Nepalgunj is a lively subtropical city located close to the Indian border. About: Nepalgunj is a lively subtropical city located close to the Indian border. Free time: The afternoon is free to relax, organise your luggage, and prepare for the early mountain flight the following morning. Free time: The afternoon is free to relax, organise your luggage, and prepare for the early mountain flight the following morning. Flight: Approximately 55 minutes Flight: Approximately 55 minutes Accommodation: Hotel in Nepalgunj Accommodation: Hotel in Nepalgunj
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Day 04

Scenic Flight to Simikot and Acclimatisation Walk

Flight: Weather permitting, board one of Nepal's most scenic mountain flights into Simikot, the administrative headquarters of Humla District. Flight: Weather permitting, board one of Nepal's most scenic mountain flights into Simikot, the administrative headquarters of Humla District. Views: During the flight, spectacular views of western Nepal unfold beneath you before landing on the dramatic hillside airstrip. Views: During the flight, spectacular views of western Nepal unfold beneath you before landing on the dramatic hillside airstrip. Acclimatisation walk: After checking into your lodge, enjoy a gentle acclimatisation walk around Simikot, visiting local villages, monasteries, and viewpoints. Acclimatisation walk: After checking into your lodge, enjoy a gentle acclimatisation walk around Simikot, visiting local villages, monasteries, and viewpoints. Note: This easy walk helps begin the acclimatisation process. Note: This easy walk helps begin the acclimatisation process. Walking: 2-3 hours Walking: 2-3 hours Accommodation: Lodge in Simikot Accommodation: Lodge in Simikot
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Day 05

Acclimatisation Hike Above Simikot

Hike: Enjoy a gradual acclimatisation hike above Simikot. Hike: Enjoy a gradual acclimatisation hike above Simikot. Objective: Today's objective is to gain altitude slowly while monitoring your physical condition. Objective: Today's objective is to gain altitude slowly while monitoring your physical condition. Route: The walk passes yak grazing pastures, juniper forests, and traditional villages before reaching higher viewpoints overlooking Humla Valley. Route: The walk passes yak grazing pastures, juniper forests, and traditional villages before reaching higher viewpoints overlooking Humla Valley. Return: Return to Simikot for the night. Return: Return to Simikot for the night. Walking: 5-6 hours Walking: 5-6 hours Highest altitude: Approximately 3,600m Highest altitude: Approximately 3,600m Accommodation: Lodge in Simikot Accommodation: Lodge in Simikot
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Day 06

Trek from Simikot to Kermi via Dharapori

Trek: Begin your journey into Humla by descending through pine forests before following the Karnali River. Trek: Begin your journey into Humla by descending through pine forests before following the Karnali River. Route: Cross several suspension bridges and traditional villages before reaching the beautiful village of Kermi. Route: Cross several suspension bridges and traditional villages before reaching the beautiful village of Kermi. About: Kermi is famous for its natural hot springs and ancient Buddhist monasteries. About: Kermi is famous for its natural hot springs and ancient Buddhist monasteries. Optional: If time permits, visit one of the monasteries and relax in the nearby hot spring. Optional: If time permits, visit one of the monasteries and relax in the nearby hot spring. Walking: 6-7 hours Walking: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Local lodge Accommodation: Local lodge
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Day 07

Trek from Kermi to Yalbang

Trail: Today's trail follows the Humla Karnali River through dramatic gorges and forests. Trail: Today's trail follows the Humla Karnali River through dramatic gorges and forests. Arrival: Arrive at Yalbang, one of Humla's most important Tibetan Buddhist settlements. Arrival: Arrive at Yalbang, one of Humla's most important Tibetan Buddhist settlements. Visit: Visit Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery, where monks from surrounding villages receive religious education. Visit: Visit Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery, where monks from surrounding villages receive religious education. Community: Spend time interacting with local villagers and observing daily life. Community: Spend time interacting with local villagers and observing daily life. Walking: 6 hours Walking: 6 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 08

Trek from Yalbang to Muchu

Trek: Continue deeper into Humla following traditional trading routes. Trek: Continue deeper into Humla following traditional trading routes. Scenery: The scenery gradually changes from forested valleys to wider alpine landscapes. Scenery: The scenery gradually changes from forested valleys to wider alpine landscapes. About: Muchu is a traditional village serving as the gateway to Upper Humla. About: Muchu is a traditional village serving as the gateway to Upper Humla. Afternoon: Spend the afternoon discussing local routes with villagers and observing caravan movements towards Tibet. Afternoon: Spend the afternoon discussing local routes with villagers and observing caravan movements towards Tibet. Walking: 6-7 hours Walking: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 09

Trek into Upper Humla to Til

Trek: Today's journey enters the remote Upper Humla region. Trek: Today's journey enters the remote Upper Humla region. Landscape: The landscape becomes increasingly barren and distinctly Tibetan in character. Landscape: The landscape becomes increasingly barren and distinctly Tibetan in character. Arrival: Reach Til village after passing spectacular mountain scenery and ancient trade routes. Arrival: Reach Til village after passing spectacular mountain scenery and ancient trade routes. Afternoon: The afternoon is ideal for photography and assessing the terrain. Afternoon: The afternoon is ideal for photography and assessing the terrain. Walking: 6-7 hours Walking: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Local lodge Accommodation: Local lodge
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Day 10

Trek from Til to Halji

Trek: A relatively easy day brings you to Halji, one of Nepal's oldest Tibetan settlements. Trek: A relatively easy day brings you to Halji, one of Nepal's oldest Tibetan settlements. Visit: Visit the magnificent Rinchenling Monastery, believed to be over one thousand years old. Visit: Visit the magnificent Rinchenling Monastery, believed to be over one thousand years old. Culture: Meet monks and local residents while learning about the region's rich cultural heritage. Culture: Meet monks and local residents while learning about the region's rich cultural heritage. Walking: 3-4 hours Walking: 3-4 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 11

Halji Exploration Day

Exploration: Spend the entire day exploring Halji. Exploration: Spend the entire day exploring Halji. Activities include:Village photographyVisiting local farmsExploring irrigation systemsWalking surrounding ridgesMeeting local familiesAssessing possible expedition logistics Activities include: Village photography Village photography Visiting local farms Visiting local farms Exploring irrigation systems Exploring irrigation systems Walking surrounding ridges Walking surrounding ridges Meeting local families Meeting local families Assessing possible expedition logistics Assessing possible expedition logistics Note: This relaxed day also assists further acclimatisation. Note: This relaxed day also assists further acclimatisation. Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 12

Reconnaissance Excursion towards Rachama

Objective: Today's objective is exploration rather than distance. Objective: Today's objective is exploration rather than distance. Reconnaissance: Walk towards the Rachama area, studying possible trekking and climbing routes. Reconnaissance: Walk towards the Rachama area, studying possible trekking and climbing routes. Observe terrain characteristics including:River crossingsCampsitesWater availabilityAccess routesPotential hazardsExcellent photography opportunities throughout Observe terrain characteristics including: River crossings River crossings Campsites Campsites Water availability Water availability Access routes Access routes Potential hazards Potential hazards Excellent photography opportunities throughout Excellent photography opportunities throughout Return: Return to Halji. Return: Return to Halji. Walking: 6-7 hours Walking: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 13

Reconnaissance towards Ardang Lower Slopes

Focus: Today's excursion focuses on Ardang (Chyoro Ri), one of your primary objectives. Focus: Today's excursion focuses on Ardang (Chyoro Ri), one of your primary objectives. Exploration: Explore lower alpine terrain suitable for future expedition planning. Exploration: Explore lower alpine terrain suitable for future expedition planning. Assess:Valley approachBase camp possibilitiesMoraine conditionsGlacier accessPhotography viewpointsGPS recordingLocal logistical considerations Assess: Valley approach Valley approach Base camp possibilities Base camp possibilities Moraine conditions Moraine conditions Glacier access Glacier access Photography viewpoints Photography viewpoints GPS recording GPS recording Local logistical considerations Local logistical considerations Return: Return to Halji. Return: Return to Halji. Walking: 6-8 hours Walking: 6-8 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 14

Reserve and Additional Exploration Day

Flexible day reserved for:Poor weatherAdditional photographyExtra explorationVillage interviewsRest and acclimatisationAlternative route investigation Flexible day reserved for: Poor weather Poor weather Additional photography Additional photography Extra exploration Extra exploration Village interviews Village interviews Rest and acclimatisation Rest and acclimatisation Alternative route investigation Alternative route investigation Note: This contingency day significantly improves the overall success of the reconnaissance. Note: This contingency day significantly improves the overall success of the reconnaissance. Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 15

Return Trek from Halji to Muchu

Trek: Retrace your route towards Muchu while enjoying completely different perspectives of the surrounding mountains. Trek: Retrace your route towards Muchu while enjoying completely different perspectives of the surrounding mountains. Note: Continue documenting terrain and possible future logistics. Note: Continue documenting terrain and possible future logistics. Walking: 6-7 hours Walking: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 16

Return Trek from Muchu to Simikot

Trek: Continue your return journey to Simikot. Trek: Continue your return journey to Simikot. Arrival: Arrive in the afternoon and celebrate the successful completion of your reconnaissance expedition. Arrival: Arrive in the afternoon and celebrate the successful completion of your reconnaissance expedition. Preparation: Prepare your luggage for tomorrow's flight. Preparation: Prepare your luggage for tomorrow's flight. Walking: 6-7 hours Walking: 6-7 hours Accommodation: Lodge Accommodation: Lodge
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Day 17

Flights to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

Flights: Weather permitting, board the morning flight to Nepalgunj before connecting onward to Kathmandu. Flights: Weather permitting, board the morning flight to Nepalgunj before connecting onward to Kathmandu. Transfer: Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Transfer: Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening in Kathmandu and celebrate the completion of your Humla reconnaissance journey. Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening in Kathmandu and celebrate the completion of your Humla reconnaissance journey. Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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Day 18

Weather Contingency Day in Kathmandu

Note: Mountain flights in western Nepal are frequently affected by weather. Note: Mountain flights in western Nepal are frequently affected by weather. Free day: Free day in Kathmandu. Free day: Free day in Kathmandu. Purpose: This reserve day provides valuable flexibility should flights be delayed. Purpose: This reserve day provides valuable flexibility should flights be delayed. Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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Day 19

Departure from Kathmandu

Free time: After breakfast, enjoy free time depending on your international flight schedule. Free time: After breakfast, enjoy free time depending on your international flight schedule. Transfer: Our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey. Transfer: Our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey. Note: End of services Note: End of services