Api Saipal Trek

At breakfast, you meet the guides and staffs of the company who will brief you about the trip and the dos and don'ts. After the briefing, you can go to shops that sell or rent the necessary items needed for the trek. You can also take a short sightseeing tour to destinations like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Swayambhunath. These destinations are also the UNESCO world heritage sites which are the identity of the city.

After breakfast, you catch the first flight to Nepalgunj, which is to the west of Kathmandu. Nepalgunj is one of the fastest growing cities of Nepal. You can try the local delicacies and visit the markets bordering with India. You can also opt to visit the landmarks like Bageshwori Temple.

You have your breakfast and catch the first flight to Simikot from Nepalgunj. Upon reaching Simikot, the gateway to the trips in Far-western Nepal. Then, you officially start to trek by heading to Dharapuri. The trail is a rough rocky road filled with pine forests. Passing Gwalekhor and Syada, the trek crosses a suspension bridge over Humla Karnali River to reach Dharapuri.

After breakfast, you follow the trail along the banks of Humla Karnali River. You can see waterfalls and steep cliffs along this trail. You come across Lakiyo Gompa and Lhundrup Choeling Gompa, famous Buddhist monasteries of this region. After visiting these monasteries, you come across a hot spring where you take a dip. Then you reach Kermi for overnight camp.

Today, you walk along paddy and buckwheat fields and, then walk through a pine forest. En route, you can see amazing landscapes of the high Himalayas. First, you cross Okharthala and cross the Salli River to continue westwards towards Yalbang. Once you reach Yalbang, you can visit the Namkh Kyung Dzong monastery. This monastery houses statues of Sakyamuni Buddha and Guru Rinpoche.

After breakfast, you head north to Chala. En route, you can see the magnificent peaks in Saipal and Sumjum Himal ranges and enjoys the beauty of the landscapes. Even though there are a few teahouses along the trail, you will set up tents to get an amazing experience of camping in the remote landscape. A short descent after crossing Syakup Lagna (4214m), you arrive at Chala.

As the trek on this day begins, you will follow the Kalungba River. En route, you get to see the beautiful Karang Valley and catch glimpses of North Saipal Glacier as well. You can also see the Karang Taal and the Saipal ranges as you continue ahead. The final part of the trail follows a lushly forested area to settle Karang Khola.

After an early breakfast, you pack up and then head towards the base camp. The trail gets steep and icy, so it is important to be cautious and follow the guidelines strictly. Once you reach the base camp, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Saipal (7031m), Api (7132m), Nandadevi (7817m) and the neighboring peaks. The nearby Phirankoph Chuli (6730m) also offers mesmerizing Himalayan display. Saipal Glacier, Nunekhara Glacier, and Humla Danda make up for the rest of the scenery from the Saipal Base Camp.

Today, you can explore the surrounding area of the base camp. You can hike up to the nearby vantage points with the help of your guide to get more amazing views of the mountain ranges. You need to carefully follow your guide as the terrain here can get tricky at times with the snow and ice covered most of the times.

After packing up and having breakfast, you descend down to the banks of Karang Khola. You trace back the trail through which you ascended. Enjoy the scenic view of the Karang region and the yaks you occasionally see. You can also choose to take a short detour to the Karang Tal. The trek continues along lush pastureland to settle at Karang Khola.

You have almost come to the end of the trek. The trek begins along the isolated trails that offer amazing scenery of surrounding landscapes. The trail gets easy as you descend to Yalbang. En route, you will walk along the Puiya River to conclude the trek for the day. You can explore the village inhabited by Bhotia and Thakuri once you reach there.

Today, you trace back the route to reach Dharapuri. The trail gently descends to vegetation and settlement areas. This is also one of the villages inhabited by indigenous people Bhotia, Jhakri, and Thakuri community. You can explore the unique culture once you have refreshed. Since there are very few hotels, you then set up camp for overnight stay.

Today is the last day of trekking, so soak into the mountain landscape as much as possible. You trace back the route you came from after breakfast. Upon reaching Simikot, you can explore the town. There are many unique monasteries and stupas in this town. The culture and practices are also one-of-a-kinds so request your guide to learn more about this place.

Today is your last day in western Nepal so, you can spend some time in the town clicking pictures and buying souvenirs before the flight. From Simikot, you catch an early flight to Nepalgunj. Then at Nepalgunj, you have your lunch and later again board the plane that heads back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you can end the day with a visit to the wellness centers or explore around the city.

This is a free day so you can explore the historic city. A sightseeing tour can be arranged and you can visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Changunarayan. These are three of the remaining world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. You can also do souvenir shopping after the tour ends. Alternatively, you can also take hiking trips around the Kathmandu Valley.

This is your last day in Nepal. Our representatives make sure that you reach the airport on time. Before you depart, we would like to hear your feedback about the trip and our services as well. Thank you for choosing us and we hope you have a safe flight!