Humla, Mount Kailash and Limi Valley Trek

December 8th, 2009  | Comments: 2

Duration: 25 days (19 trekking days)

Difficulty: moderate to strenuous

Route: Simikot-Nara La – Hilsa- Lake Manasarovar-Mount Kailash-Limi Valley-Nyalu La-Simikot

Best time: April-October

Trekking in Humla Dmitri Alexander

Enjoying the view in Humla © dmitriphoto.com

Highlights of the trek

  • Walk the famous kora of the holy Mount Kailash
  • Walk part of the kora of the stunning mythical Lake Manasarovar
  • Encounter authentic Buddhism and Bonpo culture
  • Cross two high passes around 5000 meters with spectacular views over the Himalayas
  • Walk through desolate, stunning landscapes
  • Sleep in authentic, small Buddhist villages and camp in amazing spots amidst the snowcapped mountains
  • Visit the secluded villages in the Limi Valley, where the Tibetan culture still continues relatively untouched, as far from the modern day world as you can be.
  • Chance to see snowleopard, bluesheep,  jackals, hyenas and musk deer

Introduction

A third option is to trek through the Limi Valley after visiting Mount Kailash. If you don’t want to be in a jeep for many long, dusty days, this is a beautiful alternative. After having done the kora of Mount Kailash, you return to Hilsa, from which you trek through the authentic Tibetan villages of the Limi Valley. Few tourists have found the way to Limi.  The trek goes through desolate high altitude landscapes, crossing the Nyalu La at 4940 meters. This is a truly adventurous trek.

A possible day to day itinerary is:

For extensive descriptions of day 01-08 and day 17-25 please go to Humla Limi Valley Trek.

Day 01 Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 02 Fly to Simikot (2950 m)
Day 03 Trek to Dharapuri (2300 m) 4 hrs
Day 04 Trek to Kermi (2670m) 3 hrs
Day 05 Trek to Yalbang (3020m) 5 hrs
Day 06 Trek to Muchu (3120 m) 4 hrs or to Tumkot (3380 m) 5 hrs
Day 07 Trek to Yari (3700m) 5 hrs
Day 08 Trek to Hilsa (3720 m) via Nara La (4620 m) 6 hrs
Day 09 Trek Hilsa to Sher and drive to Purang (3900m)
Day 10 Drive to Manasarovar Lake (4588m)
Day 11 Trek at Manasorvar lake
Day 12 Drive to Darchen
Day 13 Day 1 Mount Kailash kora, trek to Dira Puk, (4775m)
Day 14 Day 2 Mount Kailash kora ,trek over Drolma La (5630 m) to Zuthul Puk (4700m)
Day 15 Day 3 Mount Kailash Kora, trek to Darchen
Day 16 Drive to Sera, cross border to Hilsa (3720m)
Day 17 Trek to Manepeme (3990 m) 5 hrs
Day 18 Trek to Til (4000 m) 6 hrs
Day 19 Trek to Halji (3660 m) 3 hrs
Day 20 Trek to Jang (3930 m) 4 hrs
Day 21 Trek to Talung (4370 m) 8 hrs
Day 22 Trek to Shinjungma (3620 m) via Nyalu La (4949 m) 8 hrs
Day 23 Trek to Kermi (2670 m) 7 hrs
Day 24 Trek to Simikot (2950 m) 6 hrs
Day 25 Fly to Nepalgunj-Kathmandu

More treks in  Humla here.

 

 

 

What do you think?

Have you been on this trek? What was your experience like? Thanks for sharing.

  • Hi. We are two exprienced and self sufficient trekkers, but on a lower budget. Is it possible to hire independant guide rather than booking an ‘organised’ trek through the rather more expensive trekking companies? We have done this in other ares in Nepal. If yes, can we do this in Simikot?
    Great website!

    [Reply]

    Linda Reply:
    December 29th, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Thanks!

    To trek in Humla you need a trekking permit, as Humla is a restricted area. The trekking permit can only be obtained through a registered trekking agency, and most agencies will only arrange a permit if you also go trekking with them.

    I recommend you to contact one of trekking agents on the link below, who are all from Humla. The first 4 trekking agencies have an office in Kathmandu as well, and so can organize the trekking permit: http://www.thegreathimalayatrail.org/3027/local-agents-in-humla/

    Please let us know about your experience and if you need more information!

    Best regards,
    Linda

    [Reply]

    Comment by jake — December 29, 2011 @ 5:06 am

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