Nepal - Trekking in Nepal - Limi Valley Trek

Limi Valley Trek - Ethic Himalaya

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Limi valley Trek is the only remaining place where you can still witness the vibrant Tibetan culture and lifestyle, due to the matrimonial relationship between Western Nepal and Tibet. It is the ancient salt trading and pilgrimage route to the border of Nepal and China, crossing the Nara La pass (15,000ft/4,620m) and Nyalu La (16,000ft/4,900m) with spectacular views of the Himalayas. During this trek, you will have the chance to spot the elusive snow leopard, bharal (Himalayan blue sheep), jackals, kiang (Tibetan wild ass), and musk deer. Limi Valley Trek will take a total of 22 days, starting and ending in Kathmandu. The trek will take approximately 18 days, and will be moderate to strenuous, including high-altitude trekking for many hours each day. The majority of this trek will take place above 10,000ft (3,000m), so you may feel the effects of elevation. The best season for this hike is from May to October, as the passes are likely to be covered in snow the rest of the year.

Highlights Overview Limi Valley Trek

Trek for 2 weeks through the spectacular and varied Limi Valley
Follow the Karnali river as it cuts through spectacular rock formations
Bathe in the healing Chugzur hot springs
Crossover breathtaking 16,000ft (4,900m) passes
Wander through ancient Buddhist monasteries

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m).

At the airport; you will be met by a representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel, where you will meet us. A pre-trek briefing will be held at approx. 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner. Welcome dinner at the authentic and typical Nepalese cuisine with cultural dance.

Day 02: Full day Guided tour with City Tour Guide

Today you explore Kathmandu valley with a local city Guide:

SWOYAMBHUNATH, also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
BOUDHANATH STUPA has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River.
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE, which is one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, has a blend of Hindu and Buddhist temples

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj

A spectacular afternoon flight takes you to Mahendra Airport in Nepalgunj, the largest city in the steamy Terai, the border region of western Nepal and India. The drive to the hotel passes through an old village, a step back in time into the 'old' Nepal. Stay the night in a comfortable and air-conditioned hotel, ensuring a good night's sleep as the wake up is early the next morning.

Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot

Wake up early the next morning for the flight north to Simikot, the district headquarters of Humla, situated up on a ridge overlooking the Humla Karnali River. The flight is spectacular, cruising just over the tops of a mass of snow-covered peaks. If the flight is on time, you will arrive before lunch and will be met by your friendly trek crew.

Simikot is an eclectic village, and its location as the gateway to Mount Kailash and Western Tibet gives it a diverse feel. A mix of local Humla and Tibetan culture provides endless and fascinating opportunities for exploration. Simikot is located at almost 10,000 ft (3,000m) of elevation, so you will likely feel the effects of altitude. Take it easy today, making sure you drink plenty of water and taking breaks as you wander around the village.

Day 05: Simikot to Dharapori

Your trek today starts with a short climb of about an hour to a little pass that's just over 9,800 ft (3000 m). After the pass, it's a long and steep descent to Dharapori. Your trek today will take around 4-5 hours, and will take you high above the Karnali River, partly through pine forests, and pass through a few villages. Along the way, you will meet local people, both Hindu and Buddhist, who are sometimes carrying their heavy loads all the way up the steep trail. Tonight is your first night camping, with the site located near the Karnali River.

Day 06: Dharapori to Kermi

Your walk today is rather short, giving you a chance to recover. The trail keeps on following the Karnali River, sometimes high on the slope, with the river far below you, and sometimes dipping back down so that the trail is almost level with the water. This section of the river ﬁnds its way through narrow gorges with high rocky slopes. You will walk along ﬁelds of mainly barley, buckwheat, rice, and potatoes.

In the afternoon you can relax in one of the two natural hot springs close to the village. Itʼs a 30-minute uphill walk, passing Kermi village. Kermi is a small agricultural village and is the ﬁrst completely Buddhist village on the trail (from Kermi onwards, all the villages are Buddhist). There are two interesting monasteries close to Kermi: Laikyo Gompa, a few hundred years old, is about 45 minutes from the campsite and Lhundrup Choeling Gompa is about 30 minutes from the campsite. Both are seldom visited by tourists.

Day 07: Kermi to Yalbang

Today the trail is ﬂat or slightly uphill, passing alongside ﬁelds planted with barley and buckwheat. When it is sunny, you might see beautiful lizards sunning themselves on rocks. After 2 hours you will cross a small pass, after which it is a steep descent of about 20 minutes until you reach a big iron suspension bridge over the Sali River.

This section of the walk goes through beautiful pine forests. Below you, you will see the emerald green Karnali River. Once and a while you might meet caravans of mules and dzopas (a crossbreed of yak and cow). The travelers are mostly villagers from Simikot and the Nyinba Valley to the east of Simikot. They are going to (or are coming back from) Taklakot, just across the border with Tibet, to buy goods for trading.

You will reach Yalbang after 5-6 hours of trekking. Above the village, there is a beautiful monastery: the Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery. You will notice you are getting near the monastery by a huge stone with a Tibetan mantra carved on it. The Namkha Khyung Dzong is the biggest monastery in the region, with around 130 monks living there. A Buddhist monk will be happy to show you around, after which you will be invited for tea upstairs. At 7 am and 4 pm there is a daily puja (Buddhist prayer ceremony) that you can attend.

Day 08: Yalbang to Tumkot Khola

Leaving Yalbang, the path goes high above the Karnali River again. After about 20 minutes you will pass the little village of Yangar. The path is mostly "Nepali Flat": ﬂat parts, with some uphill, and some downhill. Some sections of the path are spectacularly carved out of the rocks, and you will ﬁnd yourself walking in a kind of three-sided tunnel. You’ll notice the environment changing as it is getting rockier and the big pine trees make way for smaller bushes. You cross the Karnali River by a big wooden suspension bridge.

Here, the path climbs high above the Karnali River and along the upper side of a deep gorge. Below, you'll see the emerald green Karnali River. Along the way, you may encounter large ﬂocks of sheep carrying salt, an old trade that still exists today. After 3-4 hours, you will arrive in the charming village of Muchu. Itʼs an hour walk to Tumkot—the main trail doesnʼt pass through Tumkot Village, but instead by some small teahouses and a campsite. The total trek today will take 6 hours.

The actual village of Tumkot is 20 minutes south of the trail. Close to the campsite and village lies the Dhungkar Choezom Monastery, one of the most important Sakya monasteries in the Tibetan region. It's a 20-30 minute climb to get to the monastery, but it's well worth the effort: this is the only Sakya Monastery in Humla, and one of the few monasteries of this lineage in Nepal.

Day 09: Tumkot Khola to Thado Dunga

Leaving Tumkot the trail climbs slowly but steadily, with a few steep climbs in between. Pretty soon after leaving the village, you will notice the landscape changing: it's getting more and more rocky and desolate. The few trees left are low junipers. Part of the trail goes over the dirt road that is being built at the moment.

It is still uncertain when and if the road will ever be ﬁnished. You will cross the small village Pani Palwang—a couple of teahouses along the road—which makes a nice place for a cup of tea or a lunch break. Itʼs another 1 ½ hour to Thado Dunga, just after Yari. Your trek today will take 7 hours total, and you will camp just past the Yari village.

Day 10: Cross Nara La Pass. Trek to Hilsa

Today you cross the Nara La pass at 14,000 ft (4,330 m). Itʼs a long and tiring climb, but the views are your reward! As the trail climbs, the landscape gets more desolate. Trees disappear completely and the landscape looks more and more like Tibet. Sometimes you will encounter large caravans of mules or yaks (the bigger yaks are an especially impressive sight). You will pass a few teahouses at Tado Dunga, and from here the trail becomes steeper.

Itʼs still 2 hours climbing to the pass, and if there happens to be snow it will take a bit longer. Typically, this day's trek takes 5-6 hours. At about half an hour from the pass you will cross a few big tents (these are tent hotels, serving foods and drinks). You can see the Nara La pass in the distance, but due to the altitude, it's still a hard climb to get there. You will recognize the pass by the pile of stones (it brings good luck to add one!) and the strings of Tibetan prayer ﬂags, carrying the prayers far away with the strong wind. You have breathtaking views ahead into Tibet and back towards Yari far below.

At the other side of the pass, it looks like you are in Tibet. You are surrounded by barren mountains in tones of brown, coppers, ash and dark yellows. From the pass, it’s a long descent to Hilsa, close to the border with Tibet.

Day 11: Hilsa to Manipeme

Hilsa is the nearest port of Tibet- during the high season you will see thousands of Indian pilgrims crossing the border towards Mount Kailash in Tibet. After breakfast, you will cross the suspension bridge of the Humla Karnali River and immediately turn north through the newly built road towards Limi Valley, as you cannot cross the Nepal-Tibet border. This valley is famous for snow leopards and bharal, Himalayan blue sheep. After trekking for 4-5 hours, you will camp at Manipeme at an elevation of 12,900 ft (3,930 m). The camp gets its name from the Mani Mantra engraved on a large rock.

Day 12: Manipeme to Til Village

From Manipeme you will cross the Chenglungma caravan campsite before coming to the old cave of Cha-sa Nam-ka Dzong. It is located just up the hill, below the trail in a rocky cliff, and faces south into the sun. Its convenient location and proximity to plentiful firewood have made it popular for retreats.

Today's distance looks short, but the trail from Hilsa to Til is a bit tough and takes close to 7 hours. It’s dry, sloping, and goes up and down. You are walking through the Trans Himalaya Dread Path, which gets its name from the rough terrain and the heavy pack animal traffic. Tread carefully on the trail as you navigate the yaks and sheep, which are returning from the border with fully loaded trading packs.

There are three villages in the Limi valley- Til, Halji, and Jang. Til is situated at approximately 13,500 ft (4,100 m) and is surrounded by barley fields at the western side of the village. It is the closest village to the Tibet-China border and is the smallest village among the three settlements. There are around 30 families living here. On the right side of the village, you'll find the300-year-old monastery of Kunzum Do-Nag monastery, which is worth paying a visit.

Day 13: Til Village to Chagzur Hot Spring via Halji

Today’s trekking begins with a downhill walk for about an hour until you reach Tiljung. Just below Tiljung you will reach the Tagtsi Khola, the main tributary of Karnali River, which flows from the east along the Jang and Halji villages towards Til. From Tiljung, cross the suspension bridge over the river, then proceed right. Follow the Tagtsi River into the narrow valley towards the east for about two hours and you will reach another bridge over the same river. Cross the bridge and bear to the left. Then, walking northeast about half an hour, you will reach the beautiful plain area of Halji village.

Halji is the biggest and most important village in Limi, and its centrally located 800-year-old Rinchhen Ling Gompa monastery is a must-see. Visit the monastery and turn east, walking on the nice wide trail past the beautiful Buddhist entrance gate and Mani walls. From there, walk another 1.5 hours until you reach the village of Jang at 12,900 ft (3,930 m), which boasts a 250-year-old monastery. From Jang, another hour trek (bringing the total for the day to 7 hours) will bring you to your welcome destination: the Chagzur hot springs.

Day 14: Rest day

Today is your rest day, after a long and tiring 10-day journey. However, you have two options: either a rest day with time to do laundry and relax in the natural hot-spring baths—or, if the weather is good, you will have an opportunity to see Mt. Kailash and Holy Lake Manasarovar in Tibet from Lapcha Syar 16,000 ft (4,900 m). For those trekkers who want to see a panoramic view of Kailash and Manasarovar, you will need to hire a truck (this can be easily arranged) as the road access from Tibet can be rough. Going up to the viewpoint and coming back to the campsite will take about 5-6 hours.

Day 15: Chagzur to Jade/Nyalu Base Camp

From Chagzur hot springs, as you walk towards Tagtsi, the old caravan trails of Humla-Manasorover and Humla-Limi will meet. About half an hour before reaching Tagtsi, you will reach a new settlement that has sprung up at Tugling. It has VHF telephone service and a restaurant run by Limi people.

From here to Nyalu base camp you have two options: if you cross the river there is a shorter way along a new road; a longer trail goes via Tagtsi, and is more beautiful. Just after crossing the Tagtsi bridge on your right, you will see one of the ruined villages of Limi. This ruined village used to be the oldest village in the Limi valley, known as Tshamdo or Zambuk (also known as the ruined village of Lama Palya). These days, only its ruins and the chorten (Buddhist stupa) can be seen.

From Zambuk, you need to cross Nyingchhu River, which enters to Tshomgo Lake. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tshomgo Lake and the stream of Talung meadows. You can also see the camp of Limi and Humli shepherds and yak-herders at Jade/Nyalu base camp. Today's journey will take approximately 7 hours.

Day 16: Nyalu Base Camp to Sheng Jungma

Moving out of Nyalu base camp, it is about two to three hours climbing to get to the top of Nyalu Pass (14,000 ft/ 4,990 m). Standing a the top of the pass, you will be surrounded by several mountain ranges. Coming down from Nyalu Pass you will see a small, beautiful lake- this is Sheliman Lake, located at 15,000 ft (2,570 m).

From Sheliman Lake, you will descend towards Tshongsa meadow at 13,600 ft (4,140 m) and cross the Tshongsa River, where you will run into the first vegetation: a rhododendron forest. Passing by, you will also see the towering Tshongsa rocks and the beautiful Tshongsi Tsan waterfall (the wild Demon of Tshongsa). After trekking for 7 hours, an hour away from the Tshongsa rocks, you will reach the pastureland of Sheng Jungma, in the thicker jungle habitat.

Day 17: Sheng Jungma to Langdogd Base

Today your path takes you across the Tshongsa River. Start out along the left bank of Zhetse Khola (river) towards the east. Ascend for about 3-4 hours, then cross the same stream to the right. Before crossing the bridge, you can visit the summer camp of the Chyadok village herders, witness the beautiful scenery of Zhetse valley, and visit the campsite of the Dinga village herders (known as Langdogd Base).

Day 18: Langdogd Base to Lekh Dinga

From the campsite, you will ascend through the jungle towards Langdogd Pass, which sits at an elevation of 14,900 ft (4,550 m). From the pass, you will need to descend steeply through juniper and birch forests until you reach the Takhor Khola. After crossing the stream and walking for about 1.5 hours, you will reach the campsite of Laga Dinga, also known as Lekh Dinga at 12,800 ft (3,890 m). This is the summer village of Laga Dinga, and it used to be the autumn trading center for the Limi and southern Humli People. It is a lovely and pleasant place to spend the night.

Day 19: Lekh Dinga to Simikot

You will start your day today by passing the villages of Yapka and Tangin on your left, and Aul Dinga (Lower Dinga) on your right. From there, descend steeply for an hour and a half until you reach Yapka Khola, at 8,600 ft (2,600 m). After crossing the wooden bridge, climb towards the Thakuri village of Okhreni for a little over two hours.

From the village, walk straight about three hours along a new road until you reach Simikot Lagna. Here you will have a beautiful view of Nyinba valley. After a fifteen-minute walk downhill, you reach to Simikot, the district capital of Humla. After a 7-hour day, rest at a guest house in Simikot before continuing your journey back to Kathmandu the next day.

Day 20: Fly Simikot - Kathmandu

Today, your trekking journey comes to an end. After an early breakfast, you will have little time to relax. Before too long you will make your way to the airstrip for your return journey to Kathmandu. In the afternoon, you will have some free time to visit further areas of interest or to simply carry out some last minute shopping in Kathmandu. Catch your flight home from Tribhuvan International Airport, or extend your stay in Nepal. Either way, know that the mountains you trekked through will stay with you forever, and come back soon!

Day 21: Free day in Kathmandu for self-shopping and other activities

Day 22: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for departure

Airport pick up and drop on private vehicle
Welcome dinner at typical and authentic Nepalese Kitchen
4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at twin sharing room on BB plan
One day full day sightseeing in Kathmandu as per the above mentioned in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
One night hotel accommodation in Nepalgunj at twin sharing room on BB plan
Transfer: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, Nepalgunj to Simikot, Simikot to Nepalgunj and Nepalgunj to Kathmandu on domestic flight
Completely camping trekking with full board i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Twin sharing tented accommodation and camping equipments and Kitchen equipments
Mattress, Toilet tent, shower, Dinning tent, dinning tables, chairs etc.
Special permit of Humla
English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide, Cook, assistant cook and Porters
Accidental, medical and Helicopter Insurance of Nepalese staffs
All government taxes and official charges.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj
Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
Personal Trekking and climbing equipments and personal expenses.
In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

Departure Date and Cost

Above mentioned Trip dates are the fixed departure date 2022. The cost mentioned in our website is the cost from 6 to 12 people in a group. This trip can only be organized for a minimum of two people upon your request.

Please take the time to read and understand the terms and conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the website’s Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking.

Risk & Liability

We are committed to provide the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey. Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd always puts all its efforts honestly and seriously in making your journey smooth and pleasant. All the services will be provided as per the agreement between you and us in the time of booking. However, there are strictly running under their own policies and Tourism Authority. As the terms and condition of booking, you must accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. It requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. Lack of acclimatization to high altitudes could also be a risk factor. The majority of our trips are in the remote areas, where you are away from normal emergency services and medical facilities. In case of a serious injury requiring hospitalization, it has to be accepted by you, evacuation could take up to several days and may impede your ensuing recovery. Helicopters are the most usual means of evacuation in Nepal, however they are not always available or they may be hindered by poor weather and flying conditions. So, we shall not be responsibility for any change or cancellation of programme due to unavoidable circumstance such as Government restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, avalanches, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, breakdown of vehicle. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots. So, we strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

The Team

Nepal Government certified English-speaking Trekking Guide of Ethic Himalaya. He is your guide from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure. He is in charge of the success of your trip, so don't hesitate to ask him questions and above all to follow his advice.

The Sirdar (Sardar) is responsible for the entire team. Very often he started as a porter, then a kitchen boy, then sometimes a cook and is respected by the whole team.
The Cook (only for tent trekking) is the cook: responsible for all meals.
Kitchen-boy (only for tent trekking): assistant cook, their number varies according to the size of the group. He helps the cook in a very active way, and this is the obligatory step before one day becoming a cook.
Sherpa: not always of the Sherpa ethnic group, he is responsible for actively helping clients. Their number varies depending on the size of the group.
Porters: Nepal being a mountain country, the tradition of human porterage dates back to the dawn of time and continues today. At the same time, many porters who work for agencies ask for more than 25 kg in order to be better paid. We are committed to ensuring that for each kilo over 25 kg, additional remuneration is paid to the bearer. But in order to avoid abuse, and especially loads over 25/30 kg, we ask you to make an effort as well as regards the weight of your bag which will go on the backs of the porters.

Food

For a camping trekking in Nepal, we provide tasty and nutritional food. We make sure there is more than enough quantity of food as trekkers will be hungry after a long day on the trail. We have expanded the list of ingredients provided to the cooks so they have more to work with. We dehydrate a large number of different vegetables in Kathmandu before departure. We feed the local organic vegetables in the village.

For breakfast; we provide porridge or cereal, toast or chapatis and eggs. There will be hot drinks including tea, herbal teas, hot chocolate and coffee. We provide fresh coffee from our Bialetti Moka coffee machine.

For lunch; we stop at a convenient spot with water at the side of the trail. The cook and kitchen walk ahead of the group in the morning and lunch should be ready shortly after our arrival. After lunch we have time to relax before starting to walk again in the afternoon.

For Dinner; on arrival at camp in the afternoon you have biscuits and a hot drink such as tea or coffee. Around 6pm, we serve a three course meal in the mess tent. The starter is often soup with popcorn or poppadoms. We have a range of main dishes and carbohydrates including rice, potatoes or pasta. We cater for a variety of dietary requirements. Our meals are suitable for vegetarians. If there is a meat dish then we also provide vegetarian options as standard. During booking we find out if you have any dietary needs and agree upon meal plans before departure. If you have any questions about the food provided please get in touch with us to discuss further.

Important: If you follow a specific diet, have dietary restrictions or have specific allergies, do not hesitate to tell, when you book the trip with us. Our teams in the field will do their best to meet your request, but be aware that certain local constraints do not allow us to guarantee you a wide variety of alternative menus. For trips involving a large energy expenditure, we invite you to anticipate by possibly planning more groceries (energy bars, dried fruits, chocolates etc.) to ensure sufficient caloric intake.

Drinks

During the trek, tea is served with meals. Two cups of tea are included per meal. Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat it with purifying tablets. Avoid buying plastic bottles, which then have to be recycled. You can buy already treated water (safe drinking water) in the villages, which limits the problem of bottles.

Transportation

Transportation within Kathmandu valley is done with private vehicle depending upon the group size. Transportation in the trekking periods, you will have Porters who will carry your baggage for the day. We provide one porter for 2 members.

Transfers by minibus or privatized bus for road trips within the country.
Domestic airline
Private bus until the start of the trek.
Porters during the trek: you only carry your day's clothes.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that wearing a seat belt is compulsory at the front as well as at the rear in all the vehicles that you will use during the trip, when they are equipped, and whatever the regulations in force in the country visited. You agree to comply with this obligation. Ethic Himalaya cannot be held liable in the event of bodily injury and material damage if it turns out that this provision was not respected by you.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu: accommodation in a three-star hotel (local standard), double room basis.

In all the lodges, the sanitary facilities remain the most rustic part! Paying showers, but often lukewarm, as heated only by solar energy. Bring light sandals, hygiene being ... local. Heating water for showers takes a lot of energy. Above 3,000m, you can order basins of hot water, which consume less energy, which will undoubtedly also prevent you from catching a cold! Separate toilets or in the lodge.

Some lodges in the Limi Region do not have electricity. In the lodges which have electricity, it is possible to charge the batteries (for a fee, but only a few rupees) and sometimes a low-speed Wi-Fi connection (for a fee). For the last night before the pass, night in a tent if "the lodge" is full. This accommodation is the most rustic of the whole route. No shower available, dirt floor. Lodge owners refuse advance reservations for single rooms.

What you Carry

Your baggage will be carried by porters and is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during the day. This generally consists of warm clothing, water bottle, camera gear, sunscreen, lip salve etc. Your guide will let you know each evening of any extra items you will need for the following day. If you have a comfortable daypack you load will only be a few kilograms and hardly noticeable.

Program Change/Delay

The itineraries or prgromme that we have mentioned can change without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control like weather hazards, Landslides, political unrest, road blockage, avalanches, sudden sickness, etc. The program can be customized as per the interest of the clients and if there will be cancellation of your trip due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disasters, political unrest, bad climate etc, Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition P. Ltd would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. We keep it preserve for your next time but not longer than one year.

Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.

After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

Deposit Requirement

For Limi Valleh Trek, You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $ 200 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 45 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. You can pay the remaining amount before or upon your arrival to Nepal before the trip departure. The non-refundable deposit should be sent to the Company or its Agent. If deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking. Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please follow the information provided on the booking form.

Final Payment / Acceptance of Booking/Client Details

Final payment for Limi Valley Trek in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal. Final payment can be made by bank transfer, travel check, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). There is 4% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to all payments; deposits, final balances, trip extension and miscellaneous purchases.)

Price Changing

We reserve the right to revise pricing rate, if it is posted in our marketing material and website under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc. Most of the time Domestic flight fare is changing due to fuel price hike up. We always try our best to make a present price in our treks/tours.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Once you have paid your deposit your trip is confirmed, subject to payment of the balance of fees owing 90 days prior to your trip commencement date. Our member may then cancel his/her participation on the following basis:

Before 45 days or more prior to departure: We will retain the deposit
Between 45 to 31 days prior to arrival: 30% of the total tour price
Between 30 to 14 days prior to arrival: 40% of the total tour price
Between 14 to 09 days prior to arrival: 70% of the total tour price
Between 08 to 02 days prior to arrival: 80% of the total tour price
Less than 48 hours before arrival : 90% of the total tour price

Cancellation by Us

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 56 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some styles of trips, your booking consultant will advise if differences apply.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer you’re booking to a third party you must notify us at least 45 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of USD $ 200 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 45 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur $ 100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.

Medical Conditions & Special Requirements

The Company must be notified in writing at the time of booking of any medical conditions, physically challenged conditions or any other mental and physical condition which may affect fitness to travel and or any medical condition. Failure to notify the Company of any such condition that results in cancellation will result in 100% cancellation fees to the Client.

Health & Experience Requirements

Limi Valley Trek usually requires 4-8 hours of walking every day and some days even up to 8-10 hours- such as in high passes. Ethic Himalaya Treks suggests we get prepared with about 12 km of walking or jogging exercise every day before 3 months of our Limi Valley Trekking. So we will be able to walk in physically demanding high-altitude conditions and remote areas for many days for hours at a time. To join Limi Trek and to complete it successfully and enjoyably, we must have: lots of willpower, ability to tolerate harsh conditions, very high level of fitness and good health. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that we consult our doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for our trip. Ethic Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking our trip.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of USD $ 200,000 for each of the categories of cover. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. The Company also recommends it covers trip cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested by the company employees or suppliers. The company reserves the right to cancel or suspend your participation on a trip or in certain activities that comprise part of a trip, at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund, if you are unable to provide proof of insurance when requested.

Injuries & Evacuation

Ethic Himalaya Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. Hence, we advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter.

Equipments

Kindly brings a comfortable medium sized daypack to carry the things you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. Special items such as sleeping bags and down jackets can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu as well. But highly recommend bringing it from your own country.

Rain jacket or poncho
Water bottle - minimum 1 liter, aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best.
Walking boots - lightweight, waterproof and well-worn in.
Socks: thick wool/blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combinations.
Running shoes or sandals for morning / evening
Lightweight wool sweater
Fleece jacket
T-shirts – 5 -7
Shirt - long-sleeved
Pants: lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
Hats - beanie with ear flaps or balaclava for nights (winter only) / peaked ‘French Legionnaire’ style sun hat that will give neck protection during the day
Gloves - wool or fleece (winter only)
Scarf
Underwear
Thermal Underwear (winter only)
Sarong - a multitude of uses
Sunglasses
Sun Creams
Bag liners - large, thick garbage bags to line and water/dust proof your duffle bag.
Money belt
Toiletries
Towel
Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
Lighter - for burning toilet paper and rubbish
First Aid Kit

Documentation

Trekking members need to provide us passport copies and passport photographs for trekking permits before your arrival to Nepal which you can send us by mail or by post box.

Complaints

If you have a complaint whilst on tour, trekking and expedition, you must tell to hotelier and to us on the spot. Unless, our company have been given the opportunity to rectify the problem at the time it is not reasonable to expect the company to accept the liability for any problem after you return back to your home country. If the complaint cannot be resolved there and then you should inform us in written within 30 days of the completion of your trip. Failure to follow this procedure may reduce or extinguish any rights you may have to make a claim against us.

Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy.

Passport & Nepal Visa

All valuable clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

USD $ 30.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
USD $ 50.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
USD $ 125.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.

Visa Extension Fee

Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD $ 45 and USD $ 3 per day for additional days.
In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD $ 5 per day as late fine.

E-Visas are available for most nationalities via the Government
Website: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
Kindly print this form and bring with you. https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php

Climate

Nepal’s climate is influenced by maritime, continental factors and has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain shower and temperatures around 22°C. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Nepal has diverse climate because of the topography which ranges from sea-level 75m to 8,848m the Highest Peak of the World Mt. Everest. The southern belts of Nepal Terai remain hot most of the year and temperature decreases gradually towards North as the altitude increases. Based on our experience, we have prepared a chart which shows the approximate temperatures at different altitudes in different months.