Rara Lake Simikot and Mugu Humala Trek

Rara lake to Humla Simikot- you are taken to the Rara lake (2990 meters)­­­

Introduction to Simikot Rara Lake Trek This 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, Byansis and occupational castes. It ends at Rara Lake, the biggest lake in Nepal which lies in the Rara National Park. The 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. The alpine meadows and forests blended with the Khasa culture and village settings provide a unique experience of southern Humla where the Rara Lake adds spice making your trip memorable forever. There is no direct air service from Kathmandu to Simikot, so travelers generally have to fly Simikot via Nepalgunj, the regional hub of Western Nepal. Nepalgunj-Simikot flight operates early in the morning, so we must stay a night in Nepalgunj to catch early morning flight the next day

Region
Nepal
Duration
28 days
Level
hard
Max Altitude
5020 m.
Daily Activity
Daily activities
Season
May to September,
Starting From
$ 4185
Cost will offer Nepal New Generation Trek 4+6 people
Brief Introduction

The highest elevation you will come across is Nara La located at the altitude of 4620 meters. As you cover the rugged terrains, you will be rewarded with sights of the many vegetations and faunas. Beside that, you can also witness the unique lifestyle of local people of the region.

As part of Rara National Park, Rara Lake and its alpine ecosystem is protected and maintained thoroughly. This trek is also known as 

Himalayan Trail Humla Transverse” takes you across the meadows, jungles and hills of Jumla, Rara Lake and to Simikot.

The Great Himalayan trail is surely one of the greatest long-distance trekking trails in the world. Rara Lake to Humla Simikot Trek is one of the portions of this trail with high Tibetan Buddhist influence. You will enjoy the views of mountain ranges and diverse landscapes during this trek.

Simikot is the capital / headquarter of Humla at the height of 2900 meters, from where you will witness stunning views of Humla and the peripheral region.

Himalayan Trail Humla Transverse
  • Magnificent views from Ghurchi Langa Pass (3447 meters).
  • The splendor of Rara Lake (2990 meters) and its rich surrounding
  • Enjoy the spectacular views from Nara La (4620 meters) incorporating Tibetan plateau, prayer flags,
  • Experience one of the most pristine and less trekked regions of Nepal full of natural offerings.
  • Observe rare animals like musk deer, snow leopard, blue sheep plus numerous flora and fauna.
  • Get to explore Rara National Park.
Itinerary

Seeking for a real adventure? Our travel itinerary is based on years of trekking expertise, ensuring that you have a fun and safe vacation. However, like with all such risky excursions, there may be instances where we must change the schedule, possibly without much notice. While we make every attempt to stick to the timetable, we humbly ask for your patience and flexibility if unforeseen circumstances like weather or unforeseen natural events come into play. You may be sure that our knowledgeable guides will adjust as needed to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Schedule for each day
Days: 1: Kathmandu Arrival  
As your aircraft lands in Tribhuwan International Airport our representative will receive you and help you to transfer into the hotel of your choice
Days: 2:Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 1,350 m  
We will spend this day to explore Kathmandu and discover its amazing historical and cultural monuments. Afternoon time is free for you to be fully prepared for a trek. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: hotel in KTM
Days: 3: Fly to Nepalgunj 🕑 50 mins Max Altitude: 150 m  
We will have a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj today. Our representative will escort you towards the hotel. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: hote
Days: 4: Flight from Nepalgunj-Jumla 🕑 25 mins Max Altitude: 2,350 m  
Today we will enjoy the scenic flight to Jumla where we will stay for overnight. Explore Jumla after reaching that destination. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 5: Trek to Nauri Ghat crossing Daphe Lekh 🕑 6-7 hrs Max Altitude: 3,900 m  
After breakfast, we will start our trek towards Nauri Ghat (2,700m) via Daphe Lekh (3900m) where we will be setting our camp for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 6: Trek to Jhyarigaon crossing Ghurchi Lagna pass 🕑 8-9 hrs Max Altitude: 3,447 m  
Like earlier days, we will begin our trek to Jhyarigaon (2,672m) leaving Nauri Ghat after warm breakfast. We will cross the Ghurchi Langa pass (3447m) which will grant superb views. Overnight at Jhyarigaon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 7: Trek to Rara Lake 🕑 2-3 hrs Max Altitude: 2,986 m  
We can start today's trek lately as we will be walking for 2-3 hrs only. We will enjoy our delicious lunch after exploring Jhyarigaon and move forward to interesting destination Rara Lake where we will have our camp for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 8: Explore & free day at Rara Lake Max Altitude: 2,986 m  
Rara is the biggest lake of Nepal that gives relief with its magnificent look. The lake is surrounded by forest and different kinds of flowers can be seen by the side. People can cycle around the lake. Boating facilities are also available. There is a hotel by the side but camping is also available. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 9: Trek to Gamgadhi 🕑 4-5 hrs Max Altitude: 2,095 m  
Leaving our idyllic rest stop at Rara Lake we descend to Gamgadhi, where we will be resting for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 10: Trek to Bam 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 2,700 m  
We will leave Gamgadi after breakfast, cross the suspension bridge and climb a steep, rocky trail, trending left until we crest a ridge at 2180 meters. We descend to a small river and then another climb brings us through fields and pine forest to a ridge and then a traverse to Bam village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 11: Trek to Jogimara via Changkheli Lagna 🕑 7 hrs Max Altitude: 3,594 m  
We follow a trail which contours around hillsides until we reach a stream at Ghachaur. Here we begin a climb to the pass which should take approximately 3.5 hours, from the top it is an easy descent to a pretty campsite by a stream. There is a teashop close by which is 15 minutes before reaching Jogimara (3,005m). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 12: Trek to Darma Bazar 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 2,200 m  
We make an easy short ascent from Jogimara to a ridge at 3120 meters before a longer descent of 500 meters to a small stream before climbing again, crossing a landslide area. From here we have views of the lower valley and the village of Rimi. We make a long traverse to Deuri, passing by a school before descending to Darma village. Overnight at Darma Bazar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tea house
Days: 13: Trek to Apsia Lek 🕑 6-7 hrs Max Altitude: 3,195 m  
We continue trekking through the traditional villages of Nimagaon and Korka climbing a series of switchbacks and crossing a basin between ridges before halting at a stream for our lunch break. Climbing once again to the village of Puma we take a right fork and ascend more switchbacks in a pine forest to Apsia Lekh. Overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented Camp
Days: 14: Trek to Punkha Khola 🕑 4-5 hrs Max Altitude: 3,010 m  
Today we have magnificent views of Saipal and surrounding valleys as we follow a contouring trail to Kallas. From here we descend to the river and then climb an easy trail to a ridge and descend once more to the Rodikot Khola. A further east climb of 1.5 hours brings us to our campsite beside the Punkha Khola. Overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented Camp
Days: 15: Trek to River Camp 🕑 6-7 hrs Max Altitude: 2,100 m  
We start with a big climb of 500 meters through steep switchbacks to a kharka at 3512 meters. From here we continue climbing, gaining views north to Simikot and also to the south. We climb to over 4000 meters today before a very steep descent to the Yanchu Khola. We have a few camping options today, and there will more than likely be some livestock grazing in the valley. Overnight at River Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented Camp
Days: 16: Trek to Simikot 🕑 6-7 hrs Max Altitude: 2,985 m  
Depending on weather conditions today may be a very warm day as there is little shade along the trail. We descend for 15 minutes or so alongside the river before an easy gradient climb to Durpa village and a further descent to the pilgrimage site of Kharpunath. Continuing on another 30 minutes we turn into the Kudila Kola valley. From here we ascend to some teashops and cross a metal bridge before the final set of switchbacks which lead us to Simikot. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented Camp
Days: 17: Trek to Dharapuri 🕑 4-5 hrs Max Altitude: 2,300 m  
We travel through many villages and fields of buckwheat and potatoes, cross rivers and climb ridges. It is a particularly pretty area with many small communities dotted along our trail. The gradient levels out before Dharapuri and we finally pass through walnut and apricot groves. Overnight at Dharapuri. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 18: Trek to Kermi 🕑 3-4 hrs Max Altitude: 2,670 m  
Today we will walk for a short period of time just after a good breakfast. Leaving Dharapori we cross over the river and trek along the north side towards Muchu before arriving at our camp for the night at a location called Kermi. Overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 19: Trek to Yalbang 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 3,020 m  
Today's journey will be interesting as we will be crossing the suspension bridges, pine forest and encounter some wild animals like Blue sheep and others on the way. We will also observe the monastery after reaching Yalbang where we will set our camp for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented Camp
Days: 20: Trek to Thumkot 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 3,380 m  
After grabbing good and warm breakfast prepared by the staff of Himalayan trekkers, we will follow the rough and hilly trail to Thumkot which our next destination for overnight stay. We may encounter local People who are performing their daily works which could be interesting part for you. Overnight at Thumkot. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 21: Trek to Yari 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 3,700 m  
We will leave Thumkot, pass below the Gompa and through orchards and fields before gaining a ridge, dropping into a ravine and climbing up the other side. There are good views of the upper valley from here. We continue on descending and crossing ridges until we make a final climb to Yari. Yari is a compact settlement with a police post, which is the last in Nepal, and customs office. The main crops of this area are millet, barley, wheat, buckwheat, potatoes, and radishes. To the west of Yari is the Sarpa La, a route into Tibet. Overnight at Yari. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: tented camp
Days: 22: Trek to Hilsa crossing the Nara La 🕑 6 hrs Max Altitude: 4,620 m  
Today we will cross Nara La (4620m) the highest point of this trek and continue to descend down the hill to reach Hilsa (3,720m). Overnight stay at Hilsa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 23: Rest day at Hilsa Max Altitude: 3,720 m  
Enjoy your stay in Hilsa by capturing a photo with scenic views and beautiful environment. You can also hike down the village area and interact with local people. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 24: Trek back to Thumkot 🕑 7 hrs Max Altitude: 3,380 m  
We will start our trek just after grabbing our warm breakfast. We will climb-ups & downs the hills following the rough trail to return back to Thumkot where we already spent our night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented
Days: 25: Trek back to Kermi 🕑 6-7 hrs Max Altitude: 2,670 m  
Following the route we have encountered earlier, we will return back to Kermi where we will set up our camp for overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp
Days: 26: Trek back to Simikot 🕑 5-6 hrs Max Altitude: 3,000 m  
We retrace our steps back to Simikot from Kermi and the end of our trek in this very special part of Nepal. There are sure to be big celebrations with our crew tonight, and some well-deserved pats on the back for the Full Himalayan trekkers' group who have completed a very long walk in the Himalaya! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tea house
Days: 27: Scenic flight (Simikot-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu) 🕑 1 & 1/2 hrs flight & 30 mins drive Max Altitude: 1,350 m  
Today we have one and a half hour scenic flight from Simikot - Nepalgunj, and Nepalgunj - Kathmandu. Since we have different flight schedule so we need to stay some time at Nepalgunj airport for the connecting flight to Kathmandu. We will reach Kathmandu in the afternoon. Free time of your own. In your free time, you can visit a good spa and massage center to realize your pain. In the evening, farewell dinner with Himalayan trekkers team by enjoying a cultural show. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: hotel in KTM
Days: 28: Kathmandu – free da  
Kathmandu – free da
Days: 29: Farewell Departure  
After breakfast and our last day in Kathmandu, our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you to the international airport three hours before our scheduled flight back home. At Nepal New Generation, meeting you has been a great honor and we pray for your Safe journey home and will reflect on the wonderful times we spent together. Bon Voyage!!! We hope to see you again someday
Reservation & Date
Monday
01 Jan 2024
Tuesday
31 Dec 2024
$175 Off
$4185
$4360
4 Seats
Available
Inclusion/ Exclusion

Inclusion/Exclusion

Services Included
  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van
  •  Domestic flight  KTM-Nepalgunj-Jumla and Simikot-Nepalgunj-KTM and domestic airport tax
  •  3 star- hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Nepalgunj
  •  Kathmandu city tour 
  •  Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot/cold filter water during the trek
  •  All transportation by private car
  •  Simikot Humla Restricted Area permit
  •  Rara National Park Permit and all other necessary permits
  •  Experienced, helpful and friendly guide, required number of staff
  •  Salary, equipment & insurance of all staff
  •  All Camping equipment (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, kitchen utensils, etc.)
  •  First Aid Medical Kit box
  •  All Government tax and official expenses
Services Excluded
  •  Lunch and Dinner in cities
  •  Travel insurance
  •  International airfare to and from Nepal
  •  Nepal Tourist Visa fee
  •  Personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks or nonalcoholic, internet, etc
  •  Personal Trekking Equipment like sleeping bags, jackets
  •  Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue)
  •  Any extra costs due to change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight delays, political disturbance, bad weather or similar circumstances
  •  Horse renting and additional porters
  •  Tips for guide, porters, driver
  • Any other expenses that is not mentioned in the inlcudes section