Trekking

Humla GHT (Jumla- Rara-Simkot Trek)

Jumla/Mugu.Humla

Duration

19D, 18N

Start / End

Kathmandu-Kathmandu

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Grade

Challenging

Stay

Hotel, Tea House/Lodge

Best Season

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Group Size

1-15 Pax

Transport

Flight

Overview Highlights Itinerary Trekking Map Altitude Profile Inclusions Equipment

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Overview

Simikot and Rara Lake trek follows through the Southern Humla with incredible views of foothills, hills, mountains, lush forests to arid lands. The trail leads along the Karnali River, the longest river of Nepal touching various village settlements of ethnicities like Khasas, Thakuris, Brahmins, and Byansis. It ends at Rara Lake, the biggest lake in Nepal which lies inside the Rara National Park. Simikot and Rara Lake trek area is a home for hundreds of species of trees, plants, birds and animals. This trek can also be done in reverse starting from Mugu or Jumla upwards. There is no direct air service from Kathmandu to Simikot, so travelers generally have to fly to Simikot via Nepalgunj, the regional hub of Western Nepal. Nepalgunj-Simikot flights operate always early in the morning, so we must stay one night in Nepalgunj to catch the early morning flight the next day. Rara Lake trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. It lies in the remote Karnali region, northwest of Kathmandu. It is Nepal’s smallest and most scenic National Park which was established in 1976. It protects some of the most beautiful alpine and sub-alpine ecosystems of the Himalaya. The pristine Rara Lake is also known as Mahedra Tal, the largest Lake in Nepal. The Rara region is made-up of long ridges covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Summer rainfall is low, but winter snow can be heavy and persistent. The Lake is surrounding richly forested hill and snow capped mountain in the background. The route is very much “Off the beaten track” and affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from that in the rest of Nepal. The Rara Lake is covering the area of 10.8 Sq, km. at the elevation of 2980m. This trek is offered as an extension to Trek Jumla to Rara, so this will add a further week to your trip. The journey north whilst rewarding in its beauty, is a difficult hike as one travels steeply up and then down from one gorge to another. This is the province of Humla, often referred to as the Hidden Himalayas and ups and down trails, will soon become your mantra. Simikot is situated on an airy spur above the Humla Karnali River and you should take time to explore the town and some of the surrounding villages to discover a way of life that has barely changed in hundreds of years.

Highlights

Explore Rara National Park

Walk the path of pilgrims and traders linking Tibet and Nepal.

Buddhism and Bonpo Tibetan culture

Gateway to Manasarovar and Mount Kailash

Cross high ridges and alpine pastures rarely touched by modern roads.

Itinerary (19D, 18N)

Trekking Map

Altitude Profile

Humla GHT (Jumla- Rara-Simkot Trek) Altitude Chart

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

All airport tranferes
Accommodations in Kathmandu twin share with breakfast
Twin sharing basis hotel in Nepalgunj with Dinner
Guide, cook and kitchen support staff.
Mules or porters for luggage on the trekking.
All meals during the treks
All camping and cooking equipments.
All camping Charges.
Clients Airfare Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Jumla & Simikot/Nepalgunj /Kathmandu.
Humla restricted area permit fee.
All travel expenses for Nepali staffs.
All pick up and drop services.
DDC tax.
All local official donations if any.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur) with tour guide

What's Excluded

Insurance for Clients and Emergency Rescue and medicines and medicals.
Sightseeing entrance fees in Kathmandu.
Personal beverages.
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Domestic access baggage charge (Kathmandu to Nepalgunj weight limit is 20 kg and Nepalgunj to Simikot weight limit is 15 kg).
Sleeping bag & mattress during trip.
International flights.
Flight cancelations & its further more expenses
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