Limi Valley Trek

Kathmandu is a cultural treasure trove of ancient courtyards, monasteries and historical sites dating back to the old monarchal era. You will be taken to some major UNESCO World Heritage Site Areas in the citys bustling corners. Next you will return to your hotel and prepare for a spiritual travel day. You can always get clarification about the trek from your guide.

Today you will be departing Kathmandu and heading to Nepalgunj. The difference in temperature is immediately felt right after arrival at Mahendra Airport, Nepalgunj as you come from Kathmandu. Nepalgunj is the largest city of this region, which lies on border with India. On the same day you will take a flight to Simikot, the administrative headquarters of Humla district in north Nepal. The landscape changes as you move from Kathmandu and Nepalgunj into the remotenesses of Humla. Simikot stands out as one of the livelier villages in Humla mainly due to its airport. From there you can catch glimpses of the Karnali River stretching beyond the village serving as a gateway to Mount Kailash and journeys through Western Tibet.

Your trek begins with an hour-long climb after flying from Nepalgunj to Simikot on the first day. Thereafter, you will definitely go over a 3,000 m/9.842 feet pass and turn back down beside the Karnali River as well as many hiking in Nepal streams of all dimensions and also characters that one en with your Nomadic Experience team grows to recognize too agonizingly effectively! Then begins a passage through some pine forests and few villages. The village of Dharapori once you make another final steep ascent. Along the way you will see locals carrying wooden logs and daily goods up the steep trail. Dharapori is a small Hindu and Buddhist farming village. For today, we camp you at the karnali riverbank.

After enjoying your morning meal you will embark on a journey, along the Karnali river traversing some slopes before descending to the fertile fields of barley, buckwheat, rice and potatoes. Your destination is Kermi, which you will reach in the afternoon. With the day at your disposal take the opportunity to explore this village. Kermi stands out as the village predominantly inhabited by residents who cultivate various crops. In the afternoon consider visiting the Kermi Laikyo Gompa and Lhundrup Choeling Gompa located 45 and 30 minutes away, from your camping site respectively.

The climb for the day is uphill and gentle, mostly flat across fields of barley and buckwheat for about two hours. Beyond a small pass, you will make a steep descent that lasts some 20 minutes after which you will cross a large iron suspension bridge spanning Suti River. The trail passes above the Karnali River which cascades through beautiful pine forests. You may meet people from Simkot or Nyinba valley carrying goods on their mules to and from Taklakot in Tibet. Trekking takes another couple of hours until finally arrival at Yalbang’s remote village After setting down, visit Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery- the largest monastery in the area with over 130 monks, a school as well as a clinic. Attend their prayers in the evening.

Following the trail from Yalbang to Tumkot, one will come across Yangar village which is mostly flat with few gentle slopes. Carved rocks are also encountered and there is a change in vegetation from tall pine trees to smaller shrubs. The upper side of the Karnali Gorge is reached by crossing a wooden suspension bridge over the Karnali River, where one can have splendid views surrounding. This historical route is still used for trade of salt between Humla and Tibet; therefore, there is possibility of seeing these animals moving with their keepers. After arriving at Muchu village, take some rest before you go ahead to Tumkot village where small teahouses are located. It takes just a short walk from the camp that has been established close to Tumkot River to reach the village. Visit Dhungkar Choezom Monastery, Humla’s only Shakya monastery in order to get insights into its history and culture.

Today, we show you the way to Thado Dhunga by ascending through a rugged and rocky remote area where only few hikers go on your foot. The walk starts with a steady climb than becomes to very steep, rugged trail soon past the entrance of Tumkot. There were no signs of habitation in the expanse, only thin juniper trees. You also have to go along a dirt road. During the trek, pass by Pani Palwang as you can get a nearby teahouses for tea break. After taking the break, go on another walk fromI to II hour. Either decide to stay back in Yari or walk for another 1 km and get down at Thado Dhunga. You know upcoming day you will be starting early so if say that it is advisable to get Thado Dhunga.

The journey of today takes you to Hilsa, near by the border. The trees slowly thin, and as you keep moving three are soon but a memory – the world opens up in front of, like yak caravans that dotting distant horizon. Along the path, you will find hotels that also serve meals and drinks Everything is in here: The challenging trek over the mountain pass -, Nara La (4620m). It And The Time Will Come To In Winds It’s lightweight enough to be in the same class, but under tough conditions you may need harder work getting it up. The top of the pass provides breath taking views and colorful Tibetan prayer flags flapping in the wind. Beyond the pass the trail becomes gentler winding down through a desert terrain adorned with hills of various hues like ash colored copper toned, brownish and dark yellow slopes. In a hours time you will arrive at Hilsa town—a focal point for traders crossing over from Tibet. Hilsa is mainly inhabited by Tibetan Buddhists. Serves as a checkpoint for trade commodities entering Nepal. You will encounter travelers from communities such, as Bon followers, Buddhists, Hindus and Jains who visit the nearby Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash for pilgrimages.

After morning breakfast walk to the Karnali River and cross a suspension bridge before arriving at the valley of Limi walking through scenic green meadows or pastures filled with yaks. And if you do see luck, one can even spot a Snow leopard and the Himalayan blue sheep or Bhral. This is another area in which Snow Leopards are seen only once every few years, but the altitude suits them. You will reach Manipeme after about 5 to 6 hours and you will setup your camp for the day. As a name Manipeme was derived from the inscribing of Mani mantra into big rocks.

Today’s trek takes you deeper into the Limi Valley, starting with a breakfast and then crossing the Chenglungma caravan camp. The journey continues to the ancient Cha-Sa Nam-Ka Dzong cave, perched atop a rocky cliff, which makes for a fascinating stop. The path seems parched in this area with an rugged terrain where sheep graze alongside yaks hauling loads uphill. Upon reaching Til, the village, in Limi Valley right, after traversing the Lamka La pass at 4,300 meters. Inasmuch as Til is located in an arid territory, it is an agricultural village where local farmers sow barley as well as grow willow and birch trees. This valley’s smallest settlement which lies nearest to Tibet border is Til. Once you have rested in Til, make sure you explore this village and visit Kunzum Do Nag Monastery which is 300 years old making it a cultural point of contact between India and Tibet during the second dissemination of Buddhism in Tibet. Be sure to meet some native villagers who reside in traditional stone houses for sometime.

The hike of today will take you from Til Village to the Chagzur Hot Springs via the second village of Limi, Halji. Start your day with a one-hour descent through Tiljung to Tagtsi Khola, which is the main tributary of Karnali River flowing from Jang to Til. Then, pass through this narrow valley on the eastern side and cross a bridge before turning left for about an hour until you get to Halji, the biggest village in Limi Valley. Get into the town using a big gate set between a Chorten and mani wall adorned with stone carvings and Buddhist deities. Wander around Halji and explore 800-year-old Rinchhen Ling Gompa Monastery that is associated with Kagyu Pa lineage and acts as religious center for this region. Thereafter continue up Jang where another important monastery exists dating back 250 years ago. From Jang it’s a short walk to Chagzur Hot Springs; hot water bath will be available here at night as you camp in this area.

On this day, amidst a long walk, first rest Chagzue Hot Spring It is locally known as Tashi Tang. This day you can wake up late, wash your clothes and have some breakfast. The whole day is free so you can choose to pay a visit during the Day at Chagzur Natural Hotspring for warm bath.

The hot spring is said to be naturally curative of all human diseases. On the other hand, you can use a vehicle and drive to Lapcha Syar (4900m/16000ft). Now if the weather is clear and there would be no or few clouds incurable then you get a chance to view Mt. Kailash along with Lake Mansarovar. It takes overall around 5-6 hours to cover the entire journey from Campsit to Lapcha Syar to Camp site.

Today’s trek takes you to the Nyalu Base Camp. Start early, with a brief stop at the small settlement of Tugling, which has recently developed a VHF telephone service and a restaurant. From here, you have two options to reach Nyalu Base Camp: a shorter route crossing a river towards the new road or a more scenic route through Tagtsi. The Tagtsi trail follows an ancient caravan path where the Humla Mansarovar trail meets the Limi Valley trail, offering picturesque views of the ruined Limi village of Tshamdo/Zambuk/Lama Palya and its chorten. After Tagtsi, cross the Nyingchhu River and pass by Tshogo Lake, continuing through the Talung meadows, where yaks and cattle from the Limi Valley graze. The day’s long journey concludes at Nyalu Base Camp.

Today’s trek is a long and challenging journey of up to 8 hours from Nyalu Base Camp to Sheng Jungma. Begin with a steep ascent to Nyalu Pass at 4,990 meters (14,000 feet). The climb is strenuous but rewarding, offering breathtaking views of the majestic peaks of Nepal and Tibet, including Mt. Kailash, Kanjiroba & Mt.Api) to the west and,Mt.Saipal. Take time to admire the view before heading down even further: Sheliman Lake, a peaceful high-altitude lake at 4,570 meters (15,000 feet). Descend further through pastures and to the Tshongsa River as blooming rhododendron forests will welcome you in spring. The “wild demon of Tshongsa,” as locals call the 100-ft waterfall, carves a deep groove through high rocks along the trail. Lastly, arrive at the beautiful meadows of Sheng Jungma in an hour where you will set up camp for night.

Right of the Tshongsa River, off you will go to the stream bank of Zhestse River, eastwardly. Thereafter, a steep climb will be required before crossing back to the right side of Zhetse again. Just before you reach a bridge, it is possible that you could visit Chyadok village summer camp belonging to some herders. It can be seen from this point that the whole of the Zhetse valley.

Dinga Village’s herder campsite can be visited from here. With some daylight left for us today one can take photos around this place and its surroundings.

Our trek for today starts with an ascent towards Langdogd Pass at 4,550m/14,900ft which unfolds spectacular views of the vertiginous high rocks and mountains surrounding us. Now down a few steep steps and cross over more roots, pass in-between the boulders to connect with another herd path that leads towards Fairy Point. Going the way, you will go to Takhor Khola.

Somewhere after 1.5 hour you will cross a stream and reach the laga Dinga campsite named as Lekh dinga. Laga Dinga was summer residence for the resident of Laga and village known as Tin groups while this area has been used by Limi people during autumn.

This day you will say goodbye to Limi valley and the nearby regions as your journey back to Humla’s capital, Simikot starts. You will start your trek after taking breakfast in morning early. The first leg of the trek starts as you pass by Yapka and Tangin villages on your left, with Aul Dinga village to the right. Once we cross them, the trail freezes us as it rapidly descends to reach Yapha Khola. Heading up, you pass through a town next to the river and then begin climbing shortly before reaching Okhreni which is known for its Thakuri Village.

Taking few rest here, you will keep moving to the new made road till Simikot. On treading a little further Nyinba valley will greet you in all its glory. On arrival at Simikot, you can give yourself some rest. In the evening you’ll gather for locally brewed beverages with locals and your crew. This is your last day of the amazing journey in Humla.

The endless day of trekking is over, this will be your last night in Nepal. We will drive to reach at Simikot and take domestic flight back to Nepalgunj town. You will fly from Nepalgunj to/from Kathmandu City. During the last day, depending on your flight schedules you may do some final souvenir shopping and have lunch in the city before then being transferred to Leh airport.

Our representative will see you off at the Kathmandu international airport for your return back home. You will long for the days in Limi : a beautiful valley, isolated villages. If you want to stay longer in Nepal and traveling around Annapurna & Everest views, let us know.