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Since the terrain can be hard and the days long, hikers on these treks should be in good physical condition and have some previous mountain walking experience. Steep climbing may be involved, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 16 to 21 days. Typically, a gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. Often times, you will get a close insight into the Tibetan culture. Participants should expect to trek above 5416m/17872ft.
The Limi Valley Trek has two primary advantages over other treks, namely that you can see Mount Kailash without having to visit Mansarovar Lake, which is located in Tibet, and that it lies off the beaten track, as Western Nepal has less tourism than the rest of the country.
Trekking begins in Simikot, a region dominated by Buddhism. There are, however, many Hindu communities scattered throughout the country. The Limi Valley region provides basic needs such as schools, monasteries, and primary health clinics. Agriculture, livestock, and tourism are the main sources of income for the people at present. It is interesting to note that many people in this region travel to Tibet for work and trade. Hilsa village in Limi valley can be accessed from the Taklakot border.
A 1000-year-old monastery built by “Locha wasijen Samu” is a hidden truth of civilization in Hilsa village of Limi valley. At that time, the monastery was built in the village and was worshipped by the villagers. There are monks and lamas in the monastery. After completing the monastery’s construction, the lama who built it is believed to have died. It is the 108th monastery that Lama has built all around the old one.
The Limi Valley Trek has two primary advantages over other treks, namely that you can see Mount Kailash without having to visit Mansarovar Lake, which is located in Tibet, and that it lies off the beaten track, as Western Nepal has less tourism than the rest of the country.
Trekking begins in Simikot, a region dominated by Buddhism. There are, however, many Hindu communities scattered throughout the country. The Limi Valley region provides basic needs such as schools, monasteries, and primary health clinics. Agriculture, livestock, and tourism are the main sources of income for the people at present. It is interesting to note that many people in this region travel to Tibet for work and trade. Hilsa village in Limi valley can be accessed from the Taklakot border.
A 1000-year-old monastery built by “Locha wasijen Samu” is a hidden truth of civilization in Hilsa village of Limi valley. At that time, the monastery was built in the village and was worshipped by the villagers. There are monks and lamas in the monastery. After completing the monastery’s construction, the lama who built it is believed to have died. It is the 108th monastery that Lama has built all around the old one.