Trail Overview
1.1.1. Simkot-Limi Valley Trek
i. Trek Highlights:
★ Duration: 14 Days
★ Grade: Easy to moderate
★ Accommodation: Tea House Lodge, Homestays and Camping.
★ Maximum Height: Lapcha La, 5018m
★ Key sites covered: Simkot, Kermi, Yalbang, Yari, Nara La, Hilsa, Limi, Lapcha La, Nyalu La, Dhinga Laga etc.
★ Key attractions/experiences
o Gateway to Mt. Kailash; The only location in Nepal to observe Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarovara.
o Outstanding landscape of Great Himalayan, Trans-Himalayan and Tibetan Plateau traversing across the Simkot, Yalbang, Tumkot, Hilsa, Limi Valley, Lapcha La.
o Pristine Karnali River, the only wild and free flowing larger river of Nepal.
o Rich culture and traditions of Tibetan heritage; historical monasteries, including Halzi Gomba.
o Outstanding geological formations and, biodiversity hot-spot areas,
o Home to some of the flagships and endangered mammals such as Snow Leopard, Wild Yak, Wild Ass etc.
ii. Itinerary (Trekking combined with Jeep Drive)
Day 01: Fly to Nepalgunj (150 m)
Day 02: Fly to Simikot (2950 m) and exploring around Simkot
Day 03: Drive to Kermi and Yalbang (3020 m)
Day 04: Monastery visit and meditation in Yalbang, Muchu and Tumkot
Day 05: Drive to Tumkot, Yari and Hilsa 3720 m via Nara La (4620 m)
Day 06: Drive to Manepeme and Til village (4000 m)
Day 07: Trek to Halzi Gomba (3660 m)
Day 08: Exploring Halzi Gomba and drive/trek to Jang Hot Spring (3930m)
Day 09: Drive to Lapcha La (Kailash View Point) and come back to Tugling (4370 m)
Day 10: Trek to Talung
Day 11: Trek to Shinjungma (3620 m) via Nyalu La (4990 m)
Day 12: Trek to Langdok Base
Day 13: Trek to Dhinga Laga (3250m)
Day 14: Trek/drive to Simikot (2950 m)
Day 15: Fly back to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu
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