Simikot Limi valley is the remote section towards the north-west of Nepal. Limi's actual meaning is “Peoples who live in the River valley. The remote Limi valley of Nepal is the gateway to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. After 6 days trekking inside Limi valley reaches Tibet boarder, Hilsa. Valley is a unique Trans Himalaya area. The region is covered with show capped mountain peaks, longest River valley, variant wildlife, settlement of different cultures peoples, and ever-changing landscape. After taking 55 minutes flight to Simikot from Nepaljung, our trekking starts along Karnali Rivet bank. Entire trekking is a camping arrangement since local tea houses are not having developed properly yet.
First day land at Kathmandu Nepal, where you will get a chance to explore major historical monuments inside Kathmandu valley. It also has enough preparation time for the trip. Fly to Nepaljung and stay over at Hotel. Early morning flight to Simikot from Nepaljung is with tiny aircraft. Our trekking starts from here. Trekking is through authentic Tibetan settlement. It goes through an isolate high altitude landscape, which cross Nyalu La pass of 4,940 miters before reaching Tibetan boarder, Hilsa. Only a few tourist groups can find on the way. The first Tibetan town Taklakot is only short driving from Hilsa immigration. Ext day reach holy Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar from Taklakot. It is believed to wash every sin taking bath and deep at Mansarovar. Thousand of pilgrimages visit this lake and make Parikrama of Mount Kailash every year. The 3 days Kailash Parikrama or Kailash Kora is part of this trip. Highest pass Dolma La (5613m) is the tough Himalayan pass during Kailash Kora.
Limi Valley Trekking
Limi Valley Trekking is a hidden area of Humla before the Tibet border and explores peace mind Buddhist culture in nature is ultimate experiences. Ending of Simikot Limi Valley and Kailash Trekking have many options. Starts trip from Limi Valley, visit Kailash Mansarovar, drive to Lhasa, and continue either to Nepal or to mainland China from there. Or return again to Limi valley and trekking back to Nepal. Another option is to drive back Nepal via friendship highway to Kodari or Kerung. Nepal Highland Treks can provide tailored made itinerary as per client’s interest, time frame, and budget.
