Upper - karnali Trekking
Upper Karnali lies on north-western part of Nepal. Region famous for its unbeatable combination of its Natural beauty and off beaten trails. One can walk along the beaten or virgin route. Either way you are in for an experience for the life time. Along with the snow covered mountains, the high alpine meadows, the rocky cliffs, the thick forests, monasteries and breath taking landscape, and you will also encounter the friendly inhabitation of different culture – offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life, which have been unchanged for the centuries.
This region is also famous for its historical aspect. Sinja village, where The Royal Malla Palace stands still in this region, which is over 400 years old. Back then the Royal families used to rule the region; the place is also famous for the special Brown Rice (Chandan Nath), cultivated since the era of the Royal Malla Families. And it is also known for the highest paddy farming in the world.The region also hosts Mt.Saipal, Kanji Roba Himal and Rara Lake. These Panoramic views of mountains and scenic views of landscape are the most attraction of the trek. The different forest eco – systems and vegetation types along the trial offers a diversity of wildlife. More over the large meadow and pastures grazing large numbers of yaks, horse and sheep will make the travelers forget about themselves and the busy modern city life.
Highlights
Duration: 14 days
Best Season: August - October
Starting Point: Jumla
Ending at: simikot
Type of Trek: Camping
Grade: moderate
Culture: mostly Hindu- Dalit, Aryan, Chettri, Thakuri, Brahmans
Highest Access of the Trek: 3867m. Changkheli
Average Temperature: 15 to 30
Himalayan Sight: Rara Lake, Mt. Saipal, Kanji Roba Himal, Rani Muksh
Most Attraction of the Trek: Tibetan Buddhist culture, off-beat path, forestry area
Outline Itinerary
DAY 01: Arrive in KTM airport & drive to hotel
DAY 02: Flight: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj, hotel
DAY 03 : Flight:Nepalgunj – Jumla, then trek from Jumla – Badalechaur( Trek hours 7hrs - 9hrs
daily)
DAY 04 :Trek to Dileychaur
DAY 05 : Dileychaur – Rota chaur
DAY 06 : Rota Chaur - Rara Lake
DAY 07 : Rest Day
DAY 08: Rara village - Luma village
DAY 09 : Luma village - Changkheli
DAY 10 :Changkheli – Rimi
DAY 11 : Rimi - Melcham
DAY 12 : Melcham - Pomkha
DAY 13 : Pomkha - Ghatte
DAY 14 : Ghatte - Simikot
DAY 15 : Flight: Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
DAY16: Transfer for your onward destination.
Service Includes: Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request),All land transfer as per given itinerary,Sightseeing tour with experience local guide,National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trekCamping (twin sharing two men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpersAll program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.
Service Excludes: Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,Domestic airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included.Emergency rescue (if required)
Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches and public strikes. Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 people in a group. |
