Off Beaten Paths of Nepal

Explore  Wild West Nepal- Shangri-La ( The road less Travelled)

Limi valley Trek—A Step Back in time

Entering the rarely visited and mystic Limi Valley is like stepping back in time. Due to the isolated location, the villages are very untouched by modern development. Century old Buddhist traditions interwoven with shamanistic influences are still an important part of daily life here.
You follow the ancient salt trading and pilgrimage route to the border of Nepal and China, crossing the Nara La pass (4620 m) with spectacular views of the Himalayas. From the border town of Hilsa you turn northeast towards the Limi Valley.

During this trek you have a chance to spot the elusive snow leopard, Himalayan blue sheep, jackals, hyenas and musk deer. You sleep in authentic, small Buddhist villages and camp in amazing spots amidst the snow-capped mountains.

Due to its remote location, Humla is still an “off the beaten trek destination”. Especially in spring and summer you’ll see very few tourists.

Limi Valley is located in the pristine settings of the beautiful upper Humla that borders Tibet. During this trek,  trekkers will have an opportunity to observe pristine villages with ancient monasteries,  shamanic practices, authentic old Buddhism Bonpo culture and traditions blended with stunning Himalyan landscapes, high altitude flora and fauna, pristine rivers and serene lakes.

In Limi valley, traditional Tibetan Bonpo culture is still in practice and preserved contrary to Tibet where it is moving towards extinction day by day. Trekkers will have a rare opportunity to visit a 1000 year old monastery during their stay in Limi. The trekking route to mystic Limi Valley of Humla follows the ancient salt trading and pilgrimage route to the border of Nepal and China.   Here’s the itinerary into the last living Tibetan culture of Limi Valley.