20 days
With a pickup at airport
With the see off at airport
Moderate to Strenous
Camping Arrangment
All meals during the trek
Magical Limi Valley
Trekking and Cultural exploration
The Limi Valley Trek in northwestern Nepal offers an unforgettable journey through one of the most secluded and culturally rich regions of the country. This remote Trans-Himalayan valley begins near Hilsa, where the Humla Karnali River, Nepal’s longest river, enters from Tibet. Limi Valley is wide, photogenic, spiritually sacred, and stunningly beautiful—making it a dream destination for nature lovers, cultural explorers, and high-altitude trekkers.
The highlight of the trek is reaching Gyuo Kharka (5150m), which offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of Nepal’s Himalayan giants such as Saipal (7031m), Byas Rishi, Api, Kanjiroba, Kanti, and Gorakh Himalayas, as well as Tibet’s mystical peaks including Mt. Kailash, Gorlamdanda, and the serene Lake Mansarovar.
This region is a sanctuary for rare Himalayan wildlife such as marmots, blue sheep, wild yaks, wolves, wild horses (kyang), musk deer, barking deer, Himalayan black bears, and, if lucky, even the elusive snow leopard.
The valley is home to indigenous Tibetan Buddhist communities who preserve ancient traditions, speak a distinct Tibetan dialect, and live in harmony with nature. Villages like Halji and Gombayok are remarkable for their size, traditional architecture, and presence of ancient gompas (monasteries). Limi Valley feels like a living museum of Himalayan heritage, untouched by modern influence.
Interact with culturally rich Tibetan-speaking communities in some of Nepal’s most isolated villages
Traverse ancient salt trade routes and pilgrimage trails along the Nepal–Tibet border
Visit ancient monasteries amidst changing landscapes—from pine and rhododendron forests to arid high-altitude desert
Witness dramatic panoramic views of both Nepali and Tibetan Himalayan ranges
Spot rare wildlife in an unspoiled natural habitat
Venture into a sacred land of mountains, rivers, and lakes that remains one of Nepal’s best-kept secrets
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, pick-up and transfer to hotel. Evening trek briefing.
Day 02: Sightseeing or preparation day in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj, overnight at hotel
Day 04: Fly to Simikot (2856m), trek to Dharapuri (2400m) – Camp
Day 05: Trek to Salli Khola (2400m) – Camp
Day 06: Trek to Muchu (2920m) – Camp
Day 07: Trek to Sipsip (4330m) – Camp
Day 08: Cross Nara La Pass (4325m), trek to Hilsa – Camp
Day 09: Trek to Manepema (3990m) – Camp
Day 10: Trek to Til (4200m) – Camp
Day 11: Trek to Limi (4600m) – Camp
Day 12: Trek to Yang (4400m) – Camp
Day 13: Rest and exploration day in Yang – Camp
Day 14: Trek to Talung (4370m) – Camp
Day 15: Trek through remote valleys to Dhingba (3610m) – Camp
Day 16: Trek to Yakba (3060m) – Camp
Day 17: Return to Simikot (2950m) – Camp or lodge
Day 18: Fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj, connect to Kathmandu
Day 19: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 20: Final departure from Kathmandu – End of the trek
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Prepare your Limi Valley Trek with our pre-trek information (information pack) and gear clothing list. We know what we are offering: The one who deals with you is the main in charge who plans your trip, answers your questions, and overseeing operations, and advise you the best itinerary for your life time experience. We ensure that we provide experienced guides for this trip.
Arrive Kathmandu, pickup and transfer to hotel. In Kathmandu, evening trek briefing. Own your own.
In Kathmandu. Sightseeing tour can be organized upon request or you are free to explore Kathmandu own. We will use this day to obtain your special trek permit to trek into Limi Valley.
The flight duration is about one hour. Nepalgunj is located in the far south west of Nepal. It is a busy crowded city, which lies close to the Indian border.
Fly by fixed winged Charter flight to Simikot, the headquarters of Nepal's most remote district, Humla. After meeting our crew, set out for trek, climbing up from the airstrip on a rocky trail past fields of barley and wheat, ascend a forested ridge above the town of Simikot, before making a long steep decent past Dandaphoya. The trail is then fairly level, through walnut and apricot trees, until you come to the scattered village of Dhara Pokhari which is divided by the Yakba Khola.
Leave campsite and then cross a long screed slope and follow the river to a waterfall near the shepherds' camp at Chachera. The trail then climbs over a ridge and bypass the village of Kermi before entering a big valley with walled fields of potato and buckwheat. After walking through a sparse pine forest you will descend from the ridge to the Salli Khola. Camp by the river.
Cross the river and climb over a rocky ridge before descending to the gray waters of the Humla Karnali. After crossing another ridge there comes a sandy meadow where goat herders often camp by the river. Beyond the meadow the valley narrows and cross several more ridges, passing the villages of Yalbang and Yangar. The trail then winds its way precariously above the river before you cross a suspension bridge to the village of Muchu
From Muchu, the trail follows over a ridge to the Tumkot Khola and then along the rocky streambed for a short distance before beginning a steep climb through a rock-filled gully. Pass through Palbang and its bright yellow mustard fields to the small settlement of Yari and beyond here the route climbs up the valley towards a pass, the Nara Lagna. Camp below the pass in a meadow known as Sipsip.
A steep ascent will take you to 4580m. and the Nara La. From the top of the pass it is a steep and rough descent to the Karnali river. A short distance from the river, you will see stone pillars that mark the boundary between Nepal and China.
There is check post at Hilsa, follow the trail that meet the main trail from Sher to the limi valley. You head north east looking down to the Humla Karnali river, the trail here is ups and downs, enjoy the stunning views of Himalaya and good chance to see exotic blue sheep and snow leopards. Manepeme is named after huge stone that is carved with a mantra “Om Mane Padme ome”.
After breakfast the trail weaves in and out of ravines on the side of the valley, climbing gradually towards the foot of the rock place. The trail descends to a tiny stream then continues down and cross a slope. Climb over two rocky ridges and make a short descend to two chortens that marks the end of ridge above Til Chu. You get to see the first view of Til Gompa across the valley and the barley fields of the Till village. You descend all the way down to a campsite at its confluence with Takchi chu and Til chu.
Follow the river of Takchi Chu crossing it on a wooden bridge. After a short walk pass the barley field into Halji, 3670 m. You can bypass the village staying near the river in a pleasant plantation of willow trees. Visit Rijziling Gompa in the heart of the Halji village. The Gompa is dated back to 1000 years and 30 monks are serving there. People depend on farming barley and trade to the boarder at Tibet. Trek further to a small village Sunkhani and reach to a beautiful village Limi.
The valley becomes rockier as a trail makes gradual ups and downs. People in Limi make well finished wooded bowls from pine, birch and maple trees that grow on the south side of the river. Pass the village and trek uphill you come to camp site where you see Hot spring, enjoy bathing at hot spring.
Rest day – exploration day
A short climb takes you over a rocky ridge. Talung is a village that was abandoned many years ago, parts of remnants are still there. There is little hot spring spring on the way. After the lake you ascent about 1 hour to our camp site at Talung.
Talung to Dhingba is strnous, longday crossing 3 pass, Pali La, Kuki la and Sechi la (4530m). Arriving at Dhingba you feel relieved.
Easy and short day to reach Yakba, it is a pleasant day.
Trek to Simikot for overnight, last day with staffs, fare well and good night.
Fly Nepalgunj and connect flight to Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, explore own, rest and last minute shopping
Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu
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