Humla Limi Valley Trek – 20 Days

Upon arrival at the airport, we will be welcomed by a representative of Ama Adventure. Check into a hotel and then explore the surrounding area.

Afterward, we visited Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath, which are world heritage sites. Furthermore, Swayambhunath is known as the self-created stupa, Pashupatinath Temple is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, and Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world.

Early morning 55m flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj a sub-metropolitan city in the terrain region of Nepal. We will stay here to explore this beautiful city overnight.

After Breakfast and check out we head for the airport and depart to Simikot. The flight takes about one hour and provides some amazing views. After arriving in Simikot we check in the lodge and have the rest of the day free for exploration.

Today we start the trek officially and head for Dharapuri. The trail leads up the hill towards Yakba and back down to the Yakba River (Khola). From here we cross the bridge and enter Dharapuri for our overnight stay.

Onward to Kermi. Following the Karnali River, the trail ascends and descends to various places. Today will be a short and rewarding trek as 30 minutes from the village we can visit and relax in the natural hot springs. Nearby Kermi we can visit a few Gompas and explore the farming town. For our overnight stay, we set up camp with beautiful mountain views.

Heading slightly upwards the trail goes through valleys and wheat fields until crossing a pass, from here a steep downward hike until reaching the Sali River Bridge. After crossing the bridge we ascend through beautiful forest trails with below us the familiar Karnali River. Reaching Yalbang we set up camp and explored this beautiful town, home of a children’s hospital, monasteries, and various Buddhist statues. Overnight at the camping site.

Today we head for Muchu. The trail brings up high above the Karnali River, and although being mostly flat the path can change into rocky open-roofed tunnels and gorges. Slowly ascending until reaching Manchu village. For our overnight stay, we can choose to stay with the locals on a homestay basis or we can continue our trek one hour further until Tumkot for a camping site. After leaving Yari the trail becomes more ascending with some steep climbs. We can see a change in the landscape as well. The forests give way to a more barren landscape as we reach higher and higher. The trail forms a dirt road all the way until reaching Yari where we can stay at a local tea house for the night.

The Nara La Pass with a height of 4,620 meters will be our biggest obstacle today. We have a very long and hard climb until reaching the Pass. On the way, we can see caravans of yaks and mules. Passing Tado Dunga we climb further up until finally reaching the Nara La Pass. From the Pass, we can peer into Tibet or downward the Nepalese valley and Yari village. After taking some memorable pictures we head down towards Hilsa for our overnight stay

From Hilsa we cross the bridge and follow the trail over a slope ascending until it becomes a larger trail. We follow the Karnali River eastwards with ups and downs until reaching Manepeme village for our overnight stay.

We have a long climb ahead towards the Lamka La Pass. Following our ascending rocky trail we pass the famous Ya Yip Phuk meditation cave. Continuing more upwards until reaching the Lamka La Pass the trail becomes greener. After crossing the Pass we head downwards until reaching the village of Til, our camping side is a one-hour climb above the village with beautiful views of the glaciers and mountain ranges. Overnight stay at the camping site.

Today is an easy day when we head for Halji village. We follow the trail alongside the Limi River on the flat ground passing various rural villages and monasteries until reaching Halji. Having a lot of time left on this day we can take our time and explore all this area has to offer. We have chances to spot blue sheep or when very lucky the elusive snow leopard.

Jang is our destination today. We hike along the trail following the Limi River through grassy fields until reaching the village of Jang. Here the Tibetan culture remains untouched by modern influences and we can take a visit to one of the Gompas, hot springs, and explore this beautiful village.

From now we won’t be seeing any more villages until we reach Kermi. Walking through vast landscapes of pure nature the views become more spectacular. Following streams and tricky paths we ascend further and further until reaching Talung where we will set up camp for the night.

Today we will reach the highest point of our trek at 4,940 meters, the Nyalu La Pass. It will be a hard day with a strenuous snowy and ice-covered trail. Once upon the Pass, we are rewarded with views that will take your breath away. From here we have a 360-degree view of Tibet and the Humla region with the mighty Mt. Kailash and Saipal in the distance. After this break, we head down reaching Selma Tso Lake and even further down along the Sali River until reaching our campsite at Shinjungma for our overnight stay.

Back to the known world! We drop back under 3000 meters and follow the familiar Karnali River back to Kermi Villages where the hot springs await our return. Overnight at Kermi.

Heading back to Simikot we have a pleasant ascending hike on flat trails passing some familiar villages that we know from the start of our trek. We continue all the way until reaching Simikot and stay at the lodge.

Same day We depart in the morning by flight back to Nepalgunj and transferred on the next flight back to Kathmandu. After reaching the airport we get a transfer back to the hotel and in the afternoon we visit the office for our trek reviews.

Today is a day at full leisure in Kathmandu, wandering the streets of Thamel, and relaxing at restaurants or hotels. A full day at your disposal.

The Ama Adventure representative drops you at the airport and wishes you a safe journey. Hope to see you on the next adventure.