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Rara Lake

Rara Lake one of the best destinations for trekking in western Nepal .This area is surrounded by Rara National park.

Rara Lake one of the best destinations for trekking in western Nepal .This area is surrounded by Rara National park. It is the largest lake in Nepal surrounded by Rara National Park. The route is well off the beaten track and affords glimpses of culture and scenery very different from other parts of Nepal. The trek offers a dramatic display of clear high altitude lakes mingled with pine, spruce and juniper forests as well as breath taking views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks.

Rara Lake is as deep as 167 meters in some places, and drains into the river Mugu Karnali via Nijar Khola. The Rara National Park is the home of endangered red panda, common langur, and rhesus macaque.

Rhododendron, juniper, oak, spruce and Cyprus are the rich vegetations of this area.

Jumla, one of the highest rice- growing areas in Nepal is located on the banks of the Tila Khola at the height of 2370 meters. The most common way to get to Rara is to take a flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla.

Trip Facts:
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Best season: Feb – May, Sep – Nov
Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek: Teahouse & Camping
Duration: 16 days
Maximum Elevation: 3710m
Trekking Highlights
Explore the Rara National Park,
Visit to the most beautiful Rara Lake,
Snow capped Himalayan peaks,
Visit to the most wandering place – Jumla
Unique traditional village

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Nepalgunj to Jumla (2370m)
Day 05: Jumla to Danphe Langa (3500m)
Day 06: Danphe Lagna to Chautha (2770m)
Day 07: Chauta to Dhotu (2380m)
Day 08: Dhotu to Rara Lake (2980m)
Day 09: Acclimatization in Rara Lake
Day 10: Rara Lake to Gorosingha (3190m)
Day 11: Gorosingha to Sinja (2440m)
Day 12: Sinja to Jaljala Chaur (3270m)
Day 13: Jaljal Chaur to Jumla (2370m)
Day 14: Jumla to Nepalgunj
Day 15: Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure Day

Simikot Trek

Simikot Limi Valley is one of the most isolated and unexplored valleys in the Nepal Himalaya in Humla district of far western Nepal.

Simikot Limi Valley is one of the most isolated and unexplored valleys in the Nepal Himalaya in Humla district of far western Nepal. The Limi valley is full of gorgeous landscapes with waterless and desert like terrain surrounded by towering Himalayas. Inhabitants of this area are Tibetan origin mostly and their background, custom and way of life are highly influenced to Tibetans. Trekking to Limi valley has been opened only since 2002.

The Simikot Limi Valley trek starts from Simikot, Elevated 2910 meters and climb up Nara La pass, 4530 meters and make a circle back to Simikot via Limi valley through picturesque Nyalu La, 4950 meters. This strong but worthwhile trek presents the opportunity to convene the sociable villagers of upper Humla. Explore the monasteries which are up to 1000 years old and knowledge the sole culture of the past still in perform. Most focused of this trek Limi valley is very beautiful, pictorial, broad and astonishing.

This region is also the destination for rare flora and fauna. It can be seen the Himalayan black bear , marmot, wild horse, wild yak, blue sheep, wolf, barking deer, musk deer, hare and infrequently the snow leopard. The trekking route continues the olden salt trading and pilgrimage route to the border of Nepal and China, crossing the Nara La pass.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Fly to Nepalgunj.
Day 02: Fly to Simikot, 2950 meters.
Day 03: Simikot to Dharapuri, 2310 meters.
Day 04: Dharapuri to Kermi, 2670 meters.
Day 05: Kermi to Yalbang, 3020 meters.
Day 06: Yalbang to Tumkot, 3382 meters.
Day 07: Tumkot to Yari, 3700 meters.
Day 08: Trek to Hilsa, 3720 meters via Nara La, 4620 meters.
Day 09: Hilsa to Manepeme, 3990 meters.
Day 10: Trek to Til, 4000 meters.
Day 11: Til to Halji, 3660 meters, 3 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Jang, 3930 meters.
Day 13: Trek to Talung, 4370 meters.
Day 14: Talung to Shinjungma (3620 m) via Nyalu La (4949 m) 8 hrs.
Day 15: Shinjungma to Kermi 2670 meters, 7 hrs.
Day 16: Kermi to Simikot (2950 m) 6 hrs.
Day 17: Fly to Nepalgunj-Kathmandu.

Price Includes

  • Flight KTM-Nepalgunj-Simikot and back to Kathmandu.
  • Local land transportation as per required for the trip.
  • Food and accommodation during the trek in tented basis organized.
  • Humla special entry permit and trekking permit.
  • English speaking guide and all required camping crews.
  • All allowances for Nepali support crews and their insurance.
  • Emergency rescue service.
  • Price Excludes
  • Trekking equipment.
  • Your personal expenses like donation to monasteries, charity or drinks.
  • Tips to guide and porters.
  • Emergency rescue fees if in case needed