Upper Karnali Trek
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 of the Trek – Upper Karnali Trek
Trekking 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 Celcious
Himalayan Sightseeing: Rara Lake, Mt. Saipal, Kanji Roba Himal, Rani Muksh
Most Attraction of the Trek: Tibetan Buddhist culture, off-beat path, forestry area
Itinerary – Upper Karnali Trek
DAY 01 Flight: Kathmandu - Nepalgunj, hotel
DAY 02 Flight:Nepalgunj – Jumla, then trek from Jumla – Badalechaur( Trek hours 7hrs - 9hrs daily)
DAY 03 Trek to Dileychaur
DAY 04 Dileychaur – Rota chaur
DAY 05 Rota Chaur - Rara Lake
DAY 06 Rest Day
DAY 07 Rara village - Luma village
DAY 08 Luma village - Changkheli
DAY 09 Changkheli – Rimi
DAY 10 Rimi - Melcham
DAY 11 Melcham - Pomkha
DAY 12 Pomkha - Ghatte
DAY 13 Ghatte - Simikot
DAY 14 Flight:Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu
Price – Upper Karnali Trek
For Trek US $1190.00 per person.
Flight US $ 235 (Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Jumla)
Flight US $ 276 (Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu)
Total US $ 511
Guide Flight Cost:
Flight US $ 111 (Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Jumla)
Flight US $ 124 (Simikot – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu)
Total US $ 235
Total: US $ 1936.00 per person (Minimum 4 pax in group).
Price Includes – Upper Karnali Trek
1 - Guide, 1-cook, 1-kitchen boy, 1-sherpa, 12-Porters, All necessaries for Nepali staffs
(Like: Salary, food, accommodations, field allowances & Insurances etc.)
Food (B+L+D)
Accommodation in tent
Trekking permit fee
Camping charge
Equipments- All the camping gears, sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking gears, Toilet paper, Tents, etc.
First aid medicine box
1-night Hotel Accommodation in Nepalgunj.
Air fare for clients and guide
Necessary ground transportation
Price Excludes – Upper Karnali Trek
Bar bills.
Other equipments – rain coat, flash lights, etc.
Personal expenses
Personal clothes
Rescue charge
Donation
Personal tips
Note:
The price subjected to change if there are more or less than 4 person in group.
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