Humla Simikot Railing Gompa Cultural Trek
Date of Departure
Trip Information
Duration
10 days
Max Altitude
Raling Gompa (3,930 m)
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts from
Kathmandu
Trips Ends at
Kathmandu
Activity
Learning a new Culture and Tradition
View of mesmerizing snow-covered mountains
Different flora and fauna
Buddhist Monastery of Railing Gompa
Unique and Cultural trekking experience
Humla Simikot Railing Gompa Cultural Trek Overview
Simikot is the midwestern region of the remote top western district of Humla. It is the district’s headquarters in the Karnali zone and is the gateway to numerous treks in the region. Here, you can see people getting by with the bare essentials and leading a simplistic life.
Reaching Simikot is a challenging task in itself, with the airport runway being too short at over 3000 m altitude. If you want to see undiscovered Nepal in all its religious and cultural glory, the Simikot to Railing Gompa Cultural Trek is custom-tailored for you.
After switching flights at Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, you reach Simikot. The small town alone has a few attractions that are worth a day’s visit. A short hike to Simikot Lagna will reward you with great views of the Karnali valley, and calm your senses at the Shiva Temple at the edge of the town.
Trek to the Railing Gompa is probably the shortest in the region and goes through the Nyimba-inhabited valley. Being a part of trek means that apart from getting grand views of rivers, rolling valleys, and tall, steep snow-covered mountains, you also get to experience their ancient culture integrated into Tibetan Buddhism.
On this trail, you also pay a visit to Guru Rinpoche’s Siddhi Caves, Kharpunath Temple, and a close encounter with Mt. Shelmogang (5,300m), also known as Crystal Peak. Here, you can see cultures like Bonpo and Milarepa Culture. As it’s a remote place, you can learn and accumulate the Culture and Tradition of the locals. Its less touristic area and is a gateway to Mt. Kailash, Tibet.
The Humla/Simikot Railing Gompa Cultural Trek is a unique trekking package of Adventure Mission Nepal Treks. If you are lucky enough to reach the famous Railing Monastery at the end of this Trek during the Saga Dawa Festival, you will get to see all the people from the valley gathered in beautiful attire, celebrating with rituals, food, prayers, and masked dance. Get colored in their culture and lifestyle during your tour, and we bet you will not regret a single second.
Highlights of this wonderful trek:
Learning a new Culture and Tradition
View of mesmerizing snow-covered mountains
Different flora and fauna
Buddhist Monastery of Railing Gompa
Unique and Cultural trekking experience
Itinerary Detail
What is Included / Not Included
- All airport transfers
- TIMS
- Permit
- Transportation
- Guide and Porter
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with Tea)
- Accommodation
- First-Aid Kit
- Welcome/Farewell Dinner
- All Taxes
Himalayan Trekkers promises to manage the best, most comfortable, and preferred accommodation. Generally, in cities like Kathmandu and Nepalgunj, we arrange basic three-star facilities. If available, you can opt for a more budget-friendly option or upgrade to a more luxurious hotel by paying a little extra.
Although not all the places might have all the modern facilities, we will make sure to arrange safe and comfortable accommodation. In general, hygienic and safe tea houses/local lodges/ home-stays with all the basic facilities are arranged. But you can, if possible, personalize according to your preference.
If your itinerary includes camping or you choose to experience camping during your travel, a proper camping site will be pre-decided. If required, we also provide the basic equipment, which is refundable. Please check the Gear-List for more information.
Meals
Breakfast is usually included with your B&B Accommodation within the cost that is evident. For other meals in the city, you would have to pay separately. Often in the cities, you can choose from many different cuisines and varied food services. We can always help you find the right place to fit your taste.
In more remote areas, usually, there are not many options. But you can always find hygienic and well-prepared food. Moreover, almost all the meals during the trek are included in the cost. We can help you make changes according to your preference and budget, but only if choices are available!
On top of that, Himalayan Trekkers also organizes Welcome and Farewell Dinners as a symbol of warm greetings.
Please go through the detailed itinerary for more information. We are always there to help you travel to your heart’s content.
