Jumla and Humla Far Western Nepal

Jumla and Humla (Far-Western Nepal)

Jumla:

Jumla region is one of the remote areas in Far Western Nepal, despite culturally and naturally rich areas due to remoteness very few tourists opt for this trek. The route is very much 'off the beaten track and we will follow the ancient salt trading route, which affords glimpses of cultures and scenery very different from the rest of Nepal. The snow-covered mountains, the high alpine meadows, the rocky cliffs, thick forest; several monasteries with Tibetan lifestyle, and breathtaking landscape are some attractions among many others. Moreover, you will

encounter the friendly inhabitation of different culture offering an enthralling glimpse of traditional rural life, which have been unchanged for centuries. Sinja Valley of Jumla district is also famous from a historical aspect; the Malla king ruled the region from Sinja valley. 400 years old the royal Malla palace stands still in Sinja valley. Moreover, Sinja region is also popular for its cultivation of Brown rice. It is also known highest paddy farming in the world. Rara Lake is one of the best destinations of the Jumla Rara Lake trek. This area is surrounded by Rara National park. The clear, high-altitude Rara Lake is ringed with Pine, Spruce, and Juniper forests, and mirrors snow-capped Himalayan peaks.

Humla:

Humla Limi valley is an extremely remote corner of North-Far West Nepal bordering Tibet. Despite its remote nature, Humla is diverse in culture occupied in the northern highlands by Bhotias, and in the southern valleys and riverbeds by the Khasas (Hindus). You will experience these rich and varied cultures as you trek over (4900m) passes, through remote villages, and explore ancient monasteries in the Limi Valley. This region was opened to foreigners only in 2002 to protect the environment as there are only a limited number of permits issued each

year. This is one of the last remaining wildernesses in Nepal that has remained virtually untouched. Besides that, there is also a magnificent array of gigantic mountain peaks, such as Kanjirowa (6883m), Saipal, Api Himal, Byas, Rishi, and Kanti, visible from Nepal. There is an optional side trip toward Lapche la pass (5018m) to the Tibet border to view the sacred mountain of Mt. Kailash (6638m) that is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and followers of the Bon religion. The circuit consists of three main villages: Til (4100m) in the west, Dzang (3930m) in the east, and the largest village, Halji (3700m) in the middle. These three villages are situated on the banks of the Karnali River.