“An area to glance, a nature to explore, a perfect blend of the remote scene”
Humla is the most remote locale in Nepal and one of the poorest. There are not many sightseers, and those you meet will in all likelihood be headed to the border town of Hilsa, a going stone to Mount Kailash in Tibet. Additionally, if lucky, travellers are also able to spot a snow leopard here.
What does Humla look like?
From the locale capital of Simikot, spread over an edge at 2900m, the Great Himalaya Trail takes after the old salt exchanging track to Tibet. The trail strings along towering green bluffs above the thundering Karnali, the longest waterway in Nepal.
You’ll pass bunches of even roofed mud houses, experience Thakuri ladies wearing substantial gold and silver jewels, and Thakuri men heading herds of since a long time ago haired goats here and there on the sloppy trail to Tibet.
Photo By: Joel Zahnd
As you approach Hilsa and the northwestern fringe, the scene gets to be drier, and the setting is Buddhist. It’s conceivable to transform the southeast into the Humla Limi Valley’s unbelievable red rockscapes and medieval stone towns. Past falsehoods glacial valley beneath the 5000m Nyalu pass, with the sea green/blue Tshom Tsho Lake giving noteworthy complexity to the blazed sienna of the treeless breadths of the part Limi Valley Trekking.
The Humli individuals, for example, Nepal is the nation over, are unbelievably assorted. In the ballpark 85% of the 56,000 individuals who live in this scantily populated locale are Hindu. Buddhists, some of whom practice polyandry, involve the good countries.
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Consistent with anthropologist Carol Dunham:
“Humla is a standout amongst the most socially interesting places in all of Nepal, a social embroidered artwork woven from old Khasa kingdoms, precursors of the fabulous Zhangzhung kingdom of the north, with Rajput and Thakuri mixed into the mix.”
The far-west districts of Nepal have remained isolated and untouched while the rest of the country has been developing. Poor infrastructure, scarce resources, and marginalized ethnic groups are among many issues that have held the region back in years past.
However, since 2008 a massive effort has been underway to develop and promote this region, which is considered by many to be a future adventure tourism “hotspot”. If you are looking for an authentic trekking experience in pristine mountain scenery interlaced with legend and folklore, then look no further this region is for you!
Photo By: Joel Zahnd
What does the trekking to Humla look like?
Humla is a hidden gem for trekkers. It offers beautiful views and a peaceful escape. This area is perfect for those who love nature and adventure. The trekking trail takes you through the stunning Limi Valley. You will see the mighty Karnali River along the way.
A camping trek in Humla is a unique experience. You might spot Tibetan culture on the high plateau. The holy Mount Kailash can be seen in the distance. This journey is unforgettable for all adventurers.
Itinerary
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As per your flight plan, we will be at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to stretch out a warm welcome to you in our wonderful nation for the lovely outing. As you fly towards the International Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport on a clear sunny day, you can see the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks spread in distance.
Once you land, a representative from Himalayan Scenery Treks will escort you to your hotel. The day is complete leisure. You can either choose to rest in your hotel room and remove jet lag or take a short walk around the ancient valley of Kathmandu.
On the second day of your arrival, we will be taking you for site seeing tour of some of Nepal’s most historic sites after morning breakfast. Talking about cultural richness, Kathmandu is the cultural heart of Nepal. This city has an interesting combination of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence in the valley. We will be taking you on the historical and cultural sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley.
We will take a tour around Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple- Swayambhunath Stupa – the oldest monument in Kathmandu valley, Pashupatinath Temple – the biggest Hindu Shrine and Boudhanath- a massive Buddhist Shrine. All these historical monuments are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage site. You will be accompanied by a professional licensed guide during your city tour around the beautiful city of Temples.
After morning breakfast in the hotel, we will go to the domestic terminal to take an hour's flight to Nepalgunj, located in Western Nepal. After we take off from the Tribhuvan International Airport, we can enjoy the aerial view of the ancient Kathmandu valley accompanied by various never-ending Himalayan chains.
Nepalgunj is a wonderful town located in Western Nepal, near Nepal-India Border. This town is the gateway to Simkot, Humla. The cultural richness of this interesting Terai town is beyond comparable. The town itself is the showcase of the diverse culture of Nepal. Once we reach this wonderful Terai Town, we will explore this amazing town.
After we have our breakfast in the local hotel, we will once again take a morning flight to Simikot. Simikot is the administrative headquarters of the Humla district. It is also the main gateway to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. Once we land at the airport of Simikot, we will join the rest of the trekking staff and then begin our trekking journey.
Hiking out of the Simkot, we take an uphill trail to reach the small settlement of Gwalekhor. As the village is at a higher point, you can have magnificent views of the Simikot along with the mountain range on the other side of the valley. After we finished lunch, we descent for about 500 meters to reach Dharapori. We will camp close to the Dharapori village for an overnight stay.
Today is the longest and the most strenuous part of our trek. In spite of a long and difficult uphill climb, the trail is most scenically rewarding. Once we have had our breakfast, we begin our trek with an uphill climb to the village of Dhingra.
From here, we further walk up covering 800 meters of altitude to the ridge before we arrive at the second camping spot. At the ridge, there is a small stupa, which marks the best viewpoint of the mountains. We will take a break here to enjoy the mesmerizing view of the mountains. Today's camping area is a short walk once we have crossed the ridge.
The hike today is the easiest part of our trek. After having breakfast in the camp, we begin our morning walk with a downhill hike. As the trek is shorter and easy, we will hike slowly, enjoying the beautiful nature and tranquil atmosphere. An hour of descent reaches the small settlement of Lek Hepka. During the summertime locale, people of the region inhabit this place for letting their cattle graze.
Hiking further down we arrive at the Yakba valley. This valley consists of several viewpoints from where we can enjoy the magnificent views of the mountains and valleys. A short walk through the valley takes us to the village of Yakba. This village is inhabited by Tibetan Buddhists. Reaching the village, you will find beautifully decorated houses build according to traditional Tibetan architecture, encircled by green fields of wheat and millet.
Today is the day off to explore the Yakba village and the valley. With about 6 – 7 hundred inhabitants, this magnificent Tibetan village has so much to offer. Once we have our breakfast, we set off to explore the village and the valley. We walk around the village to explore and experience Tibetan culture and lifestyle. We then visit the local Gompa (monastery) lying just above the village. The monastery is inhabited by Buddhist nuns. After gompa, we can further walk exploring the wilderness of the valley or simply return back to the camp.
Leaving the Yakba after breakfast, we will take a downhill trail for an hour to arrive at the river bank. Crossing the river, we hike uphill towards camp 5. The uphill path is relatively steep and difficult to climb. After 2 hours of struggle through the steep path, we arrive at the ridge of the hill from where you can experience the great views. Beyond this point, the trail gets flatter, wider, and easier to walk. We then walk at a gentle pace, enjoying the tranquil environment. We will set up our camp halfway between Yakba valley and Simikot. Although we can trek all the way to the Simikot, this camp is set up to reduce the walking distance.
Today is the final day of our trekking journey. After spending the night in the camp, we will start our hike to Simikot after breakfast. We will hike back to the viewpoint of Gwalekhor located just above the Simikot. Leaving the camp, we will take a slow ascent, taking enough time to enjoy the great view of the opposite ridge and the tranquil surrounding.
After 5 hours of a continuous hike through the pine forest, and quint village, we eventually reach Simikot for the overnight stay.
Today we will have the one last view of the wonderful region. After an early breakfast, we will board the earliest flight to Nepalgunj from Simikot. Once we land at Nepalgunj, we will board another flight to Kathmandu. From the Tribhuvan International airport, we will guide you up to your hotel. You will have free time to explore the Kathmandu city or relax before a farewell party.
On the last day of our trip, a representative of Himalayan Scenery Treks will drive you to the airport according to your flight schedule back to home or onward destination.
Meeting you has been such a wonderful experience, and we do hope our relationship will keep going long.
We hope that you enjoyed the Humla Trek and hope to see you for another adventure soon.
Three-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
Three Meals a Day during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
Kathmandu city tours, tour guides, and private transportation
One highly experienced, helpful, and friendly guide.
Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, and equipment.
Accident insurance for all staff
Trekking map/ Trekking T-Shirt, duffel bag, and trip achievement certificate
First aid medical kit, Oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
Restricted Area Trek Permit & TIMS Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport-size photos for permit)
Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
Government taxes & office service charge
Excluded
Personal Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal entry visa. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent in foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos.
Snacks /Drinks and other personal expenses
Hot showers during the trek
Personal trekking equipment
WiFi internet and phone call unless it’s free.
Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers
In Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition, your safety precedes every other thing. As this adventure entrails travelling in the remote mountainous region, we are always at the mercy of nature. During the trip, factors such as weather, natural disasters or a multitude of other factors which are beyond our control can subsequently bring changes to the itinerary. Although all the itinerary we provide to you is guided and standard; please note that your team leader has the authority to alter or even drop the planned itinerary of any part if it is necessary due to safety concerns. All the alternations or changes of the standard itinerary are made by the leader by taking into consideration the best interest of the whole group. We give our best effort to stick with the above-mentioned itinerary; however, in case of any unpredicted event which is beyond our control, you need to be flexible and follow the guidelines as instructed by your leader.
Note that the company won’t be responsible for any result of alterations to itineraries or any delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
Photo By: Joel Zahnd
Hotel and Accommodation
We provide you with a 2 to 3-star standard hotel while you are in Kathmandu (i.e. for 3 Nights). During your Humla Trekking, we provide you with tented camp accommodation. In Kathmandu besides the 2 / 3 star hotel, some 4 / 5 - star luxury accommodation is also available. If you want to change the accommodation plan for the luxury, please do let us know so that we can arrange and book the hotel for you for your Kathmandu stay.
Food and Beverages
All the food and Beverages included in the package of Humla Trekking are provided by the company itself. The foods are professionally prepared and provided in the tented camp on the trail. We will have breakfast and dinner at the camp. On the everyday trek, our guide will decide the available place and stop for lunch. We also provide boiled drinking water at the camp. During the trek, there are options for buying the bottled water as well.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu after the successful trekking journey, we will provide a farewell dinner consisting of authentic Nepalese cuisines and live cultural music.
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Transportation
We at Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition provide all the necessary transportation facilities for your trip. We provide private vehicles for airport pick-up and sightseeing tours around Kathmandu. Likewise, we provide the flight to and from Nepalgunj Airstrip for the Humla Trek.
Luggage and Backpack
The main luggage will be carried by your porters during the trek. For your things, we highly recommend you, to carry a small handbag containing water bottles, cameras, sunscreen and other things which you require daily during the trip. Making the backpack small and lighter will unquestionably assist you in enjoying the trip to its fullest. You should simply convey the thing which is basic for your outing and the rest of the garments and different things can be left in the locker room/safe store of hotels. The hotels provide the locker room / safe deposit for free. So, don’t hesitate to leave redundant things. While making the backpack or luggage for your trip ensure that the luggage doesn’t exceed more than 15 Kg. Weight allowance at Nepal’s domestic airlines is 15 Kg including your handbag. Excess weight is chargeable of USD 1.5 or more which will be the additional cost of our trip.
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Guide and Porters on Trek
We provide you with a well-trained and experienced guide and porter for your trek. Our guide will assist you in every possible way to make your trips remarkable and memorable. Talking about the porter, we provide one porter for 2 trekkers each. The porters carry 20 Kg of total luggage (10 Kg from each trekker). We provide one guide for the smaller groups and if the group size surpasses 10 individuals; we will provide an additional guide for your trip.
Personnel Expenses
Personnel Expenses are largely influenced by your habit of expenditure. We provide you with all the necessary food and accommodation facilities at the cost of your Humla Trek. So, you only need money to pay for your drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) and snacks while strolling on the trail. You will get a significant number of smaller shops on the trail to buy drinks and snacks. Likewise, you can also use the money to buy you souvenirs of the trip, entrance tickets, hot showers, tips and many more. Note that, tips and gratuities are not mandatory, but it is fine if you wish to. If you feel like the service provided to you is excellent, then you can tip directly to staff. Of course, there is no obligation to tip if you are disappointed with the service you receive. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate an amount of 5 - 10% of the total package price for tips. The amount you give depends on your budget and appreciation of their work.
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Rescue and Evacuation: Altitude Sickness
Even though Nepal is an adventure paradise for nature lovers and thrill seekers. But in some cases, the thrilling experience comes up with a serious hazard. The most exciting, and joyful trip may backfire on us and we may have to be the victim of nature. Not only that while trekking in the high altitude rough terrains may also occur afflictions like the sprained ankle or even broken leg, appendix ruptures, hypothermia, skin infection and respiratory infection.
If any of this misfortune happens to you, then it should be treated on time. If left untreated then you may even lose your life. If any of the above-mentioned affliction happens during your trip, we at Himalayan Scenery Treks and Expedition will do everything to transfer you to the nearest hospital ASAP. All the expenses made to rescue and evacuate you, are entirely liable to us. So, before departing for your trip, make sure that your travel insurance company has a policy to cover all the expenses in case any misfortune arises during the trip so that you can enjoy the trip to the utmost. If not, be ready to pay on your own once you arrive in Kathmandu. To learn more about Travel Insurance for the Trip to Nepal, please visit the Travel Insurance page in Nepal Travel Guide.
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Why Book With Us?
Best price
Best safety records
Easy payment processing
Customizable trips as per your needs
Departure for every booking
Best customer care
Specialized care and considerations
Easy cancellation conditions
Booking Requirements
Please provide us with your full credentials or a copy of your passport. Give your weight so that preplan your group’s trips for proper weight distribution. You may deposit a 10 to 20 per cent advance of the total package amount while booking. You may pay the rest of the amount before the flight. You can also pay us by card, bank transfer or online. Please visit here for payment details.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make your trip, let us know in advance. We will refund you as per our booking terms and conditions and available time frame. At times, there might be delays or cancellations of flights due to weather and unforeseeable reasons. In such cases, we will make our best effort to adjust your bookings and rearrange the schedule.
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We did the Annapurnas sunrise + 2 days in Pokhara. The Annapurna sunrise was fantastic. The views are spectacular. Our guide, Amar Maga, recommended we change the initial itinerary and it was the best idea. We did a very beautiful trek with a fantastic accomplishment, Amar (guide) and Dawa (porter). 100% recommendable (trip + Amar + Dawa)
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Cesard0ming0From: Spain,April 15, 2023
Memorable trip to Nepal
Just returned from one of the best trips of my life visiting the beautiful country of Nepal with a group of friends.Nepalese seem to be one of the most friendly and trustworthy people .Visited Kathmandu and then a tour to Pokhara ,trekking up to Pun hill to have a grand vista of Annapurna range. The guide, Amar was very supportive and friendly, and looked after all of us well. We had to change our trekking plans he was quite accommodative and got everything sorted out for us and did his best to make sure we had the best possible experience both culturally and in trekking. Safari at Chirwaan and we were lucky enough to have a glimpse of Bengali Tiger and a bear, and quite a few Rhinos. Now back home with memories to treasure for a life time.
