GHT - Section 7

GHT - Rara Lake & Yari Valley - Section 7

29 days

24 days (joining Day 128 to Day 152 of GHT)

Challenging Trekking

Nara La (4507m), MargorLek Banjyang (4075m)

Overview

Trekking in far-west Nepal is like stepping back in time. The trail from Dolpo is still a regular trading route for Nepalese and Tibetans and leads straight to the largest lake in Nepal, Rara. We cross scenic wildflower rich passes, endless sheep and goat herds on the greenest grassy mountain passes, we will walk through thick pine forest and remote & ancient villages in harvest season, following the Karnali river into Humla, the largest and most remote district of Nepal.
To this days no roads have been built into this remote region full of steep lush gorges towards Simikot so we will share our trail with countless mule caravans carrying the most unfathomable loads. From Simikot we ascend through the spectacular Yari valley where the landscape slowly changes into the arid high desert of the Tibetan plateau, the spectacular view of which opens up as we reach our last pass, Nara La (4507m).
In Hilsa we will touch the Tibet border, the western most point of the Great Himalaya Trail, and celebrate our successful conclusion of an incredible trek.

Trip Highlights

A unique trek in far western Nepal tracing the final stage of the Great Himalaya Trail
Crossing three scenic passes above 4000m
Rara Lake & the remote Yari Valley
Chetri, Brahmin & Thakuri culture
Pristine indigenous flora & fauna in different low land & alpine zones
Fully supported camping trek including 3 delicious meals per day prepared by our awesome kitchen team
Experience the spirit of the Nireka Adventures' family of guides, climbing sherpas, cook & kitchen crew & porters
Sightseeing in Kathmandu -Swayambhunath (the famous monkey temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square and/or the giant Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath

Itinerary

DAYS	ITINERARY
1	Arrive Kathmandu
2	In Kathmandu (1330m)
3	Fly Kathmandu To Nepalgunj
4-5	Fly Nepalgunj To Jumla (3010m), And Rest Day.
6-7	Trek To Khaligaon, Walk Approx. 8hrs; & Dab (Bulbule), Walk Approx. 8hrs.
8-9	To Rara Lake (3010m/ 8hrs), Rest Day.
10	Karnali Riverside Camp, Walk Approx. 4hrs.
11	To Bam (2700m), Walk Approx. 5-6hrs.
12	To Jogimara (3005m), Walk Approx. 6hrs.
13	To Piplan (1700m), Walk Approx. 7hrs.
14	To Apsia Lekh (3200m), Walk Approx. 7-8hrs.
15	To Punkha Khola, Walk Approx. 6hrs.
16	To River Camp, Walk Approx. 5.5hrs./td>
17	To Simikot (2900m), Walk Approx. 6.5hrs.
18	To Dharapori (2300m), Walk Approx. 5hrs.
19-20	To Salli Khola & Muchu (2920m), Walk Approx. 6-7hrs.
21-22	To Yari (4100m), Walk Approx. 4-5hrs; & The Tibetan Border At Hilsa, Walk Approx. 7hrs.
23-26	To Simikot (2910m)
27	To Kathmandu By Air (1330m)
28	Trip Concludes Kathmandu

Flexible Additions

All our trekking options are completely flexible. We cater to your needs. Below are a list of service we offer and items that are generally not included in our prices.

Services Available

Meals while trekking
Bilingual mountain guide
All mountain first aid equipment including altitude chamber & satellite phone
Entrance Fees
Porters
Insurance
Trekking Gear
Airport Transfers

Price Excludes

Tips for guides and porters
Bottled water, soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
Personal services like phones calls, laundry etc.
Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items

Contact Us

FAQs

What do we need for trekking in Nepal?

Good boots, warm clothes (we provide a packing list for each trek) and your own day pack. We provide a lot of the gear that you will need up in the mountains. Please be in touch for more info.

What size are the groups?

For our upcoming treks the groups vary between 4 to 12 people. Private trekking parties group sizes are not limited.

I'm not fit, can I still trek?

Treks can be customised to suit your trekking capabilities.

I'm travelling on my own, can you assist?

Most definitely. You are welcome to join our pre-planned treks, or if you wish to trek on your own, we can arrange a porter and guide to accompany you.

How can I offset my carbon footprint?

You could use this free carbon calculator https://www.carbonfootprint.com/carbonoffset.html and calculate your carbon footprint for your journey to Nepal (KTM: Tribhuvan Intl, Nepal) -and then choose one of the projects offered on the website to offset your carbon footprint. You could certainly find other worthwhile initiatives to make sure that you holiday in Nepal leaves as little trace of destruction of the environment and wild places that we so love, and also as little negative imprint on societies and people whom we are so privileged to meet while on our journey. We understand the world to be a completely interdependent system of human relationships and understand the responsibilities that we all have for each other – one of which is to be aware of how we travel and our externalities… despite all our good intentions. We also believe that travel is essential and hugely important in creating an inclusive, sustainable and equitable world.

What are the costs for your treks?

Each trek or expedition will be priced individually depending on group size, duration of trek, whether it is a tent or tea house trek, whether domestic flights or jeep transport is included.

How do I choose which trek is for me?

When choosing a trek consider if you wish to stay in a tea house or tent, what altitude you feel comfortable with, do you wish to participate in mountaineering or climb a peak? Use the filters on our listings pages to filter the available treks.

How do I prepare for altitude?

The secret to altitude is time. The golden rule for acclimatization at high altitude states that one should start acclimatizing at +/-10,000 feet (3,000 meters) above the sea level. Once you reach that altitude, it is recommended that you increase the elevation of your stay at no more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) per night before you continue to ascend. Resting overnight at 1,000 feet (300 meters) elevation increase each day will help your body to acclimatize naturally.