Humla Limi Valley Trek
Humla Limi Valley Trek will take you on a mystical and elusive journey towards one of the most remote regions of Nepal, that has been alluring the trekkers who seek beyond the mundane routes and want to experience something different and almost forgotten trails along the Great Himalayan Trails. Although being one of the poorest in terms of economy and lacking modern infrastructure, this region is very rich in its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
As they say, adversity brings the best in people, Humla Limi Valley Trek is surely going to test the resolve of any adventurer dwelling in this realm. Needless to say, this region has numerous ancient salt trade routes and one will get to see a lot of mules in caravans, carrying loads of vital necessary goods that supports the livelihood of the residents. It is as if time has stood still, as you walk through the region, the culture and tradition and the nature has remained unspoiled, still pristine and untouched.
The travelers that venture out to this region are very few and far in between and we are very thankful for that because, it is as if one is travelling through Himalayan trail when it was opened for trekking for the first time. This is not an understatement as the people, their unique heritage, their way of life and the surrounding natural beauty of mountain ranges; has not changed much.
Mt.Api (7132m) and Mt.Saipal (7031m) are the highest mountains you see in Humla Limi Valley Trek and one can see the panoramic mountain range of north western Nepal stretch all the way to India’s Nanda Devi peaks. The Nepal section of The Great Himalaya Trail, ends in Humla at Hilsa at the border with Tibet. It is noteworthy that Hilsa is the gateway to Tibet’s sacred Mt.Kailash, where both the pilgrims from Buddhist ,Hindu and Jain faiths have visited for thousands of years.
It is believed that the northern landscape of Humla is part of a sacred Buddhist mandala, that has its center at Mt.Kailash and points in the surrounding landscape, stretching for hundreds of kilometers, corresponding to spiritual concepts.
The Humla district is a historic part of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, with several points of interest for the history, culture and values of a typical Buddhist life. The northern part of Humla is inhabited by the Buddhist folks whereas mostly Hindus reside in the southern region. It has eleven small villages of Tibetan origin. The Nyin Community and the Limi Valley are inhabited by Buddhist communities.
Since this region is as remote as it gets in far western Nepal, one is destined to see the deep picturesque valleys cut out by Humla and Karnali river, the magnificent mountain ranges that tower over almost medieval Tibetan villages with their own unique styles and their monasteries, their sacred Gumpas, their agricultural farms, etc. The fact that this region is less explored makes it even more inviting for travelers seeking a unique adventure of their lifetime!