Limi Valley Camping Trek

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Shikhar’s representative will be waiting for you at the airport’s arrival gate carrying a board with company’s name on it. S/he will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation and brief you about the upcoming trip. Then, you can either rest at the hotel or get familiar with the surroundings.

Today you will explore the Kathmandu Valley's timeless architecture and spectacular splendor. After breakfast, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8 a.m. and provide a brief overview of the day's schedule. Then, with your guide, you'll see the four major sights of the capital city: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

In the evening, we’ll proceed to the domestic terminal of the Trivuwan International Airport for our flight to Nepalgunj. We’ll be arriving at Nepalgunj after around 55 minutes of flight time. Nepalgunj is one of the hottest cities of Nepal.

After having a hearty breakfast in the hotel, we’ll proceed to the Nepalgunj’s airport. From there we’ll board on a small aircraft which carries around 15 people, and it takes approx. 1 hour reach Simikot. Simikot serves as gateway to witness auspicious sight of the mighty Kailash Manosarovar and is the headquarters of Humla District. Thousands of Indian tourists arrive in this place every year during their Kailash Manosarovar Yatra.

After getting rest for few hours, anticipating an adventurous trek ahead, we’ll prepare our camping gears and equipment’s. In the evening, you can explore around the streets of Simikot and experience the traditional lifestyle of the people.

We will start our very first steps of the journey after our wonderful breakfast at the hotel. We get at Lekdhinga about six to seven hours later. Along the trek, you will be able to see lovely little traditional Nepal villages; it is an exciting and fascinating journey.

Situated around 3,400 meters, Lekdhinga is a little town surrounded by some snowy mountains. Our camps will be set on an open field and we will spend the evening under the star pool.

Today you’ll have breakfast at the camp, prepared by our camping crew. Then, you’ll head towards Chhongsa. The trail leads us through several ascends and decends, you’ll ascend to a maximum altitude of around 4500 meters and then decend to reach Chhongsa, which is situated at an altitude of approx. 4200 meters. It takes us approximately 6-7 hours to reach Chhongsa from Lekdhinga.

Today you’ll cross the tree line as you travel above 4000 meters. To acclimatize our body, we’ll hike only for 2-3 hours. We’ll reach Selima Lake at the time of having lunch. Our camping crew will setup the camp just by the beautiful Semlima Lake and prepare the lunch for you.

After having the lunch, you can explore the surrounding of the Lake, you can find many people grazing their Yaks, they’ll offer you fresh Yak milk. If you are interested, you can even try milking the Yak. Overnight at the tented camps by the Lake.

After having the breakfast at out camp, we’ll initiate our step towards the Nyalu Pass which is around 5000 meters above sea level. Today’s trail takes through completely off the beaten paths of Humla region. You’ll cross the Nyalu Pass and decend down to Thulung Valley. Then, we’ll travel along the Thulung Valley to reach Takchi, it will take around 6-7 hours to reach Takchi.

Stop at Takchi now to look into the surrounds. There is even a nearby hot spring for leisure; wild horses and yaks might also be seen. Spend time rejuvenating for the rest of your trip and take in the local fauna and natural beauty.

Later, you can drop down to Tumling village, almost one hour distant. Discover the town and return to your tent for an overnight stay, savoring the landscape and activities en route.

Starting your trek after a hearty breakfast at the camp, you’ll head towards Chokya Khola, passing through picturesque landscapes and remote villages along the way.

From Chokya Khola, you will continue toward Lapcha, where amazing mountain vistas abound. Clear sky will allow you to view far-off Manasarovar Lake and Kailash Parbat. Kailash Parbat has significance in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon religion whereas Manasarovar Lake is prized for its spiritual worth. See these incredible views before evening trips in.

You’ll retrace your steps backward towards Takchi, through the trails you've previously explored, but this time with a sense of accomplishment.

Continue your trek back towards Selima Lake, passing through familiar terrain as you make your way back.

Beginning at the serene lake, the full-day trek from Selima Lake to Salli Khola travels past little communities, via graceful paths amid beautiful forests. After appreciating breathtaking mountain vistas and little town life along the road, you will at last reach the magnificent Salli Khola by evening.

As your trekking trip ends today, your road return to Simikot begins. As you negotiate breathtaking mountain routes, savor the quiet beauty all about. By nightfall you will arrive at Simikot, where you can relax and consider the amazing journey you have travelled.

You say Simikot farewell and make your way to the vibrant metropolis of Nepalgunj, therefore completing your Himalayan journey with mixed thankfulness and melancholy. As the plane soars above, you fix your gaze on the rocky ground below; every minute of your trip plays vivid montage in your brain. Before you flash pictures on your trip. Arriving in Nepalgunj, you change for another flight destined for the vibrant capital city calling you home. Unlike the tranquility of the mountains, city life is noisy when the aircraft lands in Kathmandu in the evening. Appreciative of the memories and experiences that will endure long after you have fallen the mountains behind, here among the sights, sounds, and smells of Nepal's cultural capital examine the road that has carried you to this moment.

This is your deserved free time here in Kathmandu to relax and explore at your own speed. The day is yours to savor whether your interests are in learning the rich cultural past of Kathmandu, meandering through the packed streets of Thamel, or just relaxing in the peaceful Garden of Dreams.

This leisure day also gives us a cushion, allowing any potential aircraft delay caused by erratic weather. This presents an opportunity for you to really enjoy the rich culture of Kathmandu knowing that you could fit any change in your travel plans.

Shikhar Adventure guarantees a flawless leaving experience when your trip in the Humla area comes to an end. Three hours before your scheduled departure point, our staff will drop you off at the airport. This gives you enough time to unwind and go back over your amazing Himalayan adventures. We promise a stress-free change from the calm beauty of the highlands and difficult terrain to the busy airport. Spend some time considering the trip, the friendships developed, and the amazing sites.