GHT Rara Lake & Yari Valley
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- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 26 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-16287
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Kathmandu, Nepal +11
- Explore remote trails of far western Nepal on the final stage of the GHT
- Witness the beautiful setting of Rara Lake
- Be mesmerised by the remote Yari Valley
- Enjoy the fascinating history of the first Malla Empire with stele and other architectural remains strewn through the valleys
- Acclimatise easily with our well structured itinerary
- Immerse yourself in Kathmandu
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Our final GHT stage begins by exploring an area of outstanding natural beauty; Rara National Park, before crossing the Great Himalaya Range via wild-flower covered passes and through the Karnali corridor to the Yari Valley and the Tibetan border. This is remote trekking at its best!. Trekking in far-west Nepal is like stepping back in time to when the first Europeans began exploring the Himalaya. Locals will greet you with genuine curiosity and you'll enjoy the interactions in this region that very few westerners make the effort to visit. The region has an ancient political history as a seat of the first Malla Empire, and stele and other architectural remains are tucked away in almost every valley. The trail from Dolpo is still a regular trading route for Nepalese and Tibetans and leads straight to the largest lake in Nepal, Rara. From here we cross the Great Himalaya Range following the Karnali River and crossing stunning passes to Humla, the largest and most remote district of Nepal, and finally to the Tibet border and the western end of the Great Himalaya Trail. For those who are completing the full GHT, this trek marks the end of a remarkable and very rare journey across the entire length of the Nepal GHT.
During this trek there will be sections where the trail is very rugged or ill-defined. Space in some camp sites will also be very limited. It may be necessary to make changes to the itinerary at any time due to unforeseen circumstances such as adverse weather, snow or trail conditions, river water levels, or group movement. Your trip leader will advise any changes should this occur. All participants on the GHT should be flexible and open minded. The GHT should be seen as exploratory in the true sense of the word.
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Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu
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Day 2 : Free day in Kathmandu
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Day 3 : Fly Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
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Day 4-5 : Fly Nepalgunj to Jumla (3010m), and Rest day.
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Day 6-7 : Trek to Khaligaon, walk approx. 5-6hrs; & Dab (Bulbule), walk approx. 6-7hrs.
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Day 8-9 : To Rara Lake (3010m/ 7-8hrs), Rest day.
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Day 10 : To Karnali walk approx 4-5hrs
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Day 11 : To Bam (2700m), walk approx. 5hrs.
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Day 12 : To Jogimara (3005m), walk approx. 6-7hrs.
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Day 13 : To Piplan (1700m), walk approx. 7-8hrs.
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Day 14 : To Apsia Lekh (3200m), walk approx. 7-8hrs.
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Day 15 : To Punkha Khola, walk approx. 4-5hrs.
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Day 16 : To River Camp, walk approx. 4hrs.
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Day 17 : To Simikot (2900m), walk approx. 6-7hrs.
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Day 18 : To Kermu (2300m), walk approx. 7-8hrs
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Day 19 : To Shinjungma, walk approx. 6-7 hrs.
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Day 20-21 : To Talung (4380m/ 6-7hrs) and to Halji (3750m/ 6-7hrs)
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Day 22-23 : Follow the Limi Khola to the Tibetan border at Hilsa
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Day 24 : To Simikot (2900m/ Drive 7-8hrs)
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Day 25 : To Kathmandu by air (1330m)
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Day 26 : Trip concludes Kathmandu
- Accommodation at the Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites
- 27 breakfasts, 24 lunches and 24 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$1100
- Flight Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Gamgadhi/Kathmandu valued at US$604
- Expert bilingual guide and group medical kit
- Safety equipment including satelite phone, portable high altitude chamber and expedition medical kit
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits
- Porters to carry all personal and group equipment and porter's insurance
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- International flights
- Airport and departure taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this GHT Rara Lake & Yari Valley tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 04 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 July 2024, a deposit of 311 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGHT Rara Lake & Yari Valley tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this GHT Rara Lake & Yari Valley tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.
