HUMLA LIMI VALLEY TREK - 18 DAYS

Follow the pilgrim’s trail across high alpine trails into the remote Limi Valley in the Humla region near the Tibetan border inhabited by Khas (Hindus) and Tibetans (Buddhists). Completely isolated from the outside world, these people practice their Buddhist culture in nature’s wonderland. This trek takes you though rugged high altitude trails and passes. 

Limi is a remote valley in north-west Nepal bordering Tibet. It consists of three villages: Til (4100m) in the west, Jhang (3930m) in the east and the largest village, Halji (3700m) in the middle. These three villages are situated on the banks of the Karnali River.

The Humla Limi Valley trek only opened to foreigners in 2002. To protect the environment there are only a limited number of permits issued each year. This is one of the last remaining wildernesses in Nepal that has remained virtually untouched. Besides being home to Hindus, in the south, and Tibetans in the north, there is also a magnificent array of gigantic mountain peaks, such as Kanjirowa (6883m), Saipal, Api Himal, Byas, Rishi, and Kanti visible in Nepal. Across the border in Tibet is the sacred mountain of Mt. Kailash (6638m) that is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and the followers of the Bon religion. The trails lead you through Yak pastures high in the mountains, among cultivated farmland, into lush valleys and through the incredibly rich cultural Tibetan Buddhist villages where age-old traditions are still practiced today. From the high altitude village of Yak Kharka (4900m) the distant Mt.Kailash is visible. Mt. Kailash is often referred to as the holiest mountain in the world.

The trails in this region are littered with Tibetan prayer flags, chortens, and Mani stones, indicating the Tibetan presence in the region. The trek takes you to the 1000-year-old Ling Monastery. There is a varied assortment of wildlife along the trek, such as marmot, Himalayan wolf, wild mountain yak, and Himalayan black bears. If you are fortunate you may catch a glimpse of the rare snow leopard and some blue sheep.

This trek takes you to a region so rich in Tibetan culture that it is the same as being in Tibet – without the hassle of obtaining a visa to the region of China. Tibet has overflowed into Nepal! This is a challenging trek through some harsh and rugged landscapes, but the experience will never be forgotten.

Key Features of Humla Limi Valley Trek

• Trek for 2 weeks in this unique region with its other-world landscape and into the Limi Valley. 
• Follow the Mapcha Khambab (Tibetan) & Karnali (Nepali) river _ which means the river originating from a peacock's mouth. 
• Bathe in the therapeutic Chagzur (Tashi Thang) Hot Spring hot springs.
• Cross 4900m high altitude passes. 
• Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries & Tibetan Buddhist villages. 
• The silence and solitude of this isolated region right on the Tibetan border.