Simikot- Raling Monastery- Nhin Valley- Culture Camping Trek, 13 Days
This trip is the shortest and yet one of the most culturally and scenically striking trips in Humla. The 'Nhin'(sun) valley is reached in a day walk from Simikot at elevations between 3000m and 4100 m.
Nyinba(Nhinba), a Bhotia community(in nepali; Bara-Thapalya), inhabit this valley.(Humla Bhotia is one of the many vernacular Tibeto-Burman languages lying on the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain range. The language is classified as: “Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Bodic, Bodish, Tibetan, Central.) Nyinba ancestors moved from the north, into the Himalayas, from their arctic native place, ‘Zhang Zhung’, in the western Tibet, near Holy Mt. Kailash They moved into Humla, seeking the shelter of the Himalayan gorges. The Nyinba community consists of four villages; Tangshyod (Buraunse), Barkhang(Baragaon), Todpa(Torpa) and Nyimatang (Limatang), which are all around half to two hours walk, from the famous pilgrimage site, Raling Gompa."
The attractions are the unique village structure, the houses resembling a Buddhist Mandala and the culture, practiced within these villages that deeply carry the ancient pre-Buddhist tradition blended with the Buddhist culture and religion.
Mt Shelmogang(5300m), also known as Mount Crystal Peak, Raling Gompa and the Siddhi caves of Guru Rinpoche are some of the places to visit. The trail has been planned to visit Kharpunath temple where the Karnali from west Tibet and Chang/Dozam river meet, forming the main Karnali, the longest and holiest river of Nepal.
Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu international Airport – pickup from SNFT staff and transfer to hotel, welcome drink, Tour briefing, equipment check and relaxing.
Day 2: Full day Sightseeingtour in Kathmandu with Tour Guide by private car. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and transfer to Hotel.
Day 4: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot and stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 5: Trek from Simikot to Torpa and stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 6: Trek from Torpa to Raling and stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 7: Explore Raling valley
Day 8: Trek from Raling to Bargaon and stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 9: Trek from Bargaon to Kharbunath and stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Trek from Kharbunath to Simikot and stay overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Fly from Simikot to Nepalgunj & afternoon fly back to Kathmandu and Overnight in Hotel.
Day 12: Visiting Bhaktapur, afternoon for shopping, and stay overnight in Hotel.
Day 13: After breakfast transfer to Airport
Notes: The crystal peak also can be scaled, (June-October) via pilgrim trail leading to the top. It requires extra day while you reach Raling Gompa. It also can be shortened returning back from Bargaon to Simikot depending on the availability of time of the visitors.
At returning from Simikot there is the possibility to visit the Bardia Nationalpark for 2 nights/3 days please check our homepage.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* Domestic flight ticket KTM/Nepalgunj/Simikot/Nepalgunj/KTM and domestic airport tax.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, 1 cook and 1 helper, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples), their
food & accommodation, salary, equipments & insurance.
* Tented accommodation during the camping trek.
* Humla-Simikot Restricted Area permit.
* All transportation by private car.
* Necessary permits.
* All Camping Equipments (Tent, mattress, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, kitchen utensils etc.)
* First Aid Medical Kit box.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipments.
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and
strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Horse renting and additional porters due to Natural Calamities during the trek.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Important: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
(Moderate to strenuous) [ Explain ]
Price
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2,750.00
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2,500.00
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TOUR CANCELLATION:
There will be a cancellation fee of 25% for any cancellation three weeks prior to Tour departure date, 50% two weeks prior to Tour departure date and no refund thereafter. No refund for no shows & delay arrivals whatsoever reason.